bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Psychological Distance to Science Affects Science Evaluations
Authors: Većkalov Bojana , Zarzeczna Natalia , van Harreveld Frenk , Rutjens Bastiaan T. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIn four experiments (three preregistered; Ntotal = 4511), we investigated the influence of psychological distance to science (PSYDISC) on science evaluations. PSYDISC reflects the extent to which science is perceived as an (in)tangible undertaking conducted by people (dis)similar to oneself (social), with effects in the here (far away; spatial) and now (in the distant future; temporal), and as (un)useful and (in)applicable in the real world (hypothetical distance). In Study 1, framing the science of nanotechnology/genetic modification (GM) of food as psychologically close (vs. distant) lowered science skepticism. For GM science, we also found that psychological closeness increases perceived credibility and fosters more positive attitudes toward GM science. In a high‐powered replication for GM science (Study 2), we replicated the effects on attitude positivity and skepticism (but not credibility). Closely framed GM science was perceived as more personally relevant (Studies 3 and 4), which increased perceptions of credibility and attitude positivity, and reduced skepticism (Study 4). An internal meta‐analysis (Studies 1, 2, and 4) corroborated the main effects of PSYDISC on science evaluations. In sum, the current work provides evidence for a malleable antecedent of science evaluations—PSYDISC—that can be utilized to increase science acceptance.
Narcissism of Science Denial
Authors: Golec de Zavala Agnieszka 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTAmid historically low societal trust in science, four cross‐sectional studies (N = 3856) reveal a link between generic science denial and national narcissism. The findings support the pre‐registered hypotheses that (1) national narcissism (a desire for national recognition) and ingroup satisfaction (pride in national value) have opposite unique associations with science denial (rejection of scientific consensus and generalized suspicion toward scientific experts) and (2) opposite indirect associations with specific outcomes of science denial during the COVID‐19 pandemic and beyond (climate change denial, anti‐vaccination attitude, and support for unregulated “alternative” medicine). After their common variance is controlled, national narcissism is positively associated with generic science denial and its outcomes, while national ingroup satisfaction is associated negatively. National narcissism was the strongest predictor of science denial, surpassing other established predictors such as low education and political conservatism. Studies 1 and 2 showed additionally, that vulnerable narcissistic personality was the second strongest predictor of generic science denial, demonstrating for the first time, that the narcissistic need to be recognized as better than others underlies generic science denial.
Spatial Spillover Effects of Corruption Controls: Focusing on the Public Sector in Vietnam
Authors: Trinh Nhan Thanh , Trinh Khoa Anh 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTThis study contributes to the literature on corruption by exploring the impact of corruption controls in one region on corruption in other regions within a country, known as the spatial spillover effect. Specifically, using spatial econometric models and a panel dataset from all 63 provinces in Vietnam during the 2011–2023 period, the study finds that the spatial spillover effect of corruption controls on corruption can function through three main channels: (1) Corruption controls directly impact corruption within a province, subsequently affecting corruption in neighbouring provinces through the spatial spillover effect of corruption; (2) corruption control practices directly affect corruption in neighbouring provinces; and (3) corruption control practices in the given province affect corruption control practices in neighbouring provinces, changing corruption there. However, this effect is primarily generated by the adjacent provinces and dramatically diminishes corresponding to the increase in distance between provinces. The results also suggest that the effect of current corruption control efforts is more potent than the past efforts. These findings offer valuable information to policymakers enacting anticorruption initiatives.
Integrative Genomics Refines Tissues, Candidate Genes and Putative Regulatory Links Involved in the Humic Adaptation of Keystone Freshwater Fish
Authors: Ozerov M. Yu. , Noreikiene K. , Taube K. , Gross R. , Vasemägi A. 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTAlthough population genomics approaches have been successful in identifying regions of the genome shaped by natural selection, progress in dissecting the molecular mechanisms of adaptive variants and traits has been slow. By integrating multi‐tissue (gill, spleen, olfactory rosette, whole eye, and liver) transcriptomes from 16 wild Eurasian perch (Perca fluviatilis) populations and previously identified footprints of selection, we prioritise tissues, candidate genes, and putative SNP‐gene expression associations potentially involved in the humic adaptation of this keystone freshwater fish. Over 5000 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were discovered across the five tissues. A significant excess of outlier SNPs among DEGs found in the gill and spleen tissues indicated their potential involvement in humic adaptation. Next, we identified 2640 cis‐eQTLs, and observed significant enrichment of outliers among expression‐associated SNPs (eSNPs) in spleen and olfactory rosette tissues, as well as in all tissues combined. Several eQTLs were found in the regions showing the strongest signals of selection, which also harboured DEGs (chr. 5: PLAGL2, chr. 7: PPP1R8, TCHH). Thus, our integrative analyses enabled us to pinpoint specific organs that potentially play a key role in adaptation, prioritise candidate genes under divergent selection based on their expression patterns, and identify links between SNPs and transcript abundance variation. We expect that by combining evolutionary and functional genomics perspectives this work provides a practical framework for understanding the genetic basis of phenotypic diversification and adaptation across a wide range of species.
Hybrid physics‐informed neural network with parametric identification for modeling bridge temperature distribution
Authors: Wang Yanjia , Yang Dong , Yuan Ye , Zhang Jing , Au Francis T. K. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractThis paper introduces a novel hybrid multi‐model thermo‐temporal physics‐informed neural network (TT‐PINN) framework for thermal loading prediction in composite bridge decks. Unlike the existing PINN applications in heat transfer that focus on simple geometries, this framework uniquely addresses multi‐material domains and realistic boundary conditions through a dual‐network architecture designed for composite structures. The framework further incorporates the environmental boundary conditions of natural convection and solar radiation into the loss function and employs transfer learning for efficient adaptation to varying conditions. Moreover, a transfer learning mechanism enables rapid adaptation to new environmental states, thus markedly reducing the computations as compared to the conventional finite element method (FEM). Through noise‐augmented training and parameter identification, the TT‐PINN effectively handles the real‐world monitoring data uncertainties and allows material property calibration with limited sensor data. The framework's ability to capture complex thermal behavior is validated by studying a cable‐stayed bridge. It significantly reduces the computational costs as compared to the traditional FEM approaches.
Research
Authors: Cheney Ann Marie 
Published: February 2025

AbstractTerms like community engaged research and community‐based participatory research risk losing their meaning and significance in health equity research. This article calls attention to potential overuse of such terms in applied health research with historically marginalized populations. Reflecting on essays that advocate for decolonizing research, this article considers ways to engage in research that does not enact epistemicide or the erasure of diverse ways of doing research and knowledge generation, as well as encourages the “deep work” of relationship and trust building. The author argues that research should be an ongoing and reflexive practice that works to dismantle the legacy of colonialism that has dictated, for too long, who does science and research and who generates knowledge.
The synaptonemal complex stabilizes meiosis in allotetraploid Brassica napus and autotetraploid Arabidopsis thaliana
Authors: Zhang Yashi , Lv Fei , Wan Ziyang , Geng Miaowei , Chu Lei , Cai Bowei , Zhuang Jixin , Ge Xianhong , Schnittger Arp , Yang Chao 
Published: February 2025

Summary
Polyploidy plays a key role in genome evolution and crop improvement. The formation of bivalents rather than multivalents during meiosis of polyploids is essential to ensure meiotic stability and optimal fertility of the species. However, the mechanisms preventing multivalent recombination in polyploids remain obscure.
We studied the role of the synaptonemal complex in polyploid meiosis by mutating the transverse filament component ZYP1 in allotetraploid Brassica napus and autotetraploid Arabidopsis.
In B. napus, a mutation of all four ZYP1 copies results in multivalent pairing accompanied by pairing partner switches, nonhomologous recombination, and interlocks, leading to severe chromosome entanglement and fertility abortion. The presence of only one functional allele of ZYP1 compromises synapsis and multivalent associations occur at nonsynaptic regions. Moreover, the disruption of ZYP1 causes a complete shift from predominantly multivalent pairing to exclusively multivalent pairing in pachytene cells of synthetic autotetraploid Arabidopsis thaliana, resulting in a dramatic increase in the frequency of multivalents at metaphase I.
We conclude that the ZYP1‐mediated assembly of the synaptonemal complex facilitates the pairwise homologous pairing and recombination in both allopolyploid and autopolyploid species and plays a key role in ensuring a diploid‐like bivalent formation in polyploid meiosis.
Predictive Value of 18F‐FDG PET/CT in LA‐HNSCC Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy: A Prospective Study
Authors: Huang Rong , Lu Xiaoxu , Sun Xueming , Wu Hui 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTObjectiveThe study evaluates the efficacy of 18F‐2‐fluoro‐2‐deoxy‐d‐glucose FDG PET/CT in predicting outcomes in patients with advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma receiving neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy.MethodsIn this prospective study, we compared the parameters of 63 patients with LA‐HNSCC who underwent 18F‐FDG PET/CT before neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy, divided into responders (47) and non‐responders (16), after three cycles of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy. The ratio of the maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of the primary tumor to the SUVmean of the normal tissue (muscle and blood) was recorded as the target background ratio (TBR muscle and TBR blood).ResultsThe SUVmean and TBRblood of the primary tumor were significantly lower in the responding group than in the non‐responding group. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis identified SUVmean (area under the curve (AUC) = 0.931, p = 0.001) and TBRblood (AUC = 0.894, p = 0.001) as significant predictors of neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy efficacy. The study found that SUVmean, TBRblood, age, and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scores significantly correlated with short‐term efficacy, while SUVmean was an independent predictor.ConclusionIn 18F‐FDG PET/CT scans, higher baseline SUVmean and TBRblood were associated with a poor short‐term response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in patients with LA‐HNSCC.
Demystifying “Hyaline Angiopathy” of Pulse Granuloma in Oral and Extraoral Surgical Pathology
Authors: Sperandio Felipe Fornias , de Castro Costa Matheus , de Carli Marina Lara , Kanthan Rani 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTBackground and ObjectivesPulse granuloma (PG), or giant cell hyaline angiopathy, is an immune‐mediated reaction often following the implantation of plant‐derived food particles. PGs are primarily found in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract and may represent a histopathological pitfall, being mistaken for other granulomatous conditions or tumors. This study is the first to compare oral to extraoral PGs, aiming to clarify the “hyaline angiopathy” seen in PGs by developing a detailed histochemical and immunohistochemical profile of oral and colonic PGs.MethodsA computer search of 135,972 surgical pathology cases was conducted. PG histopathological slides, along with demographic and clinical data, were reviewed. Stains including Congo red, Masson trichrome, PAS, and immunostains CD31, ERG, and D2‐40 were applied.ResultsSixteen cases (11 oral, 5 extraoral) were identified, ranging from 7 to 81 years of age. Oral PGs were linked to odontogenic cysts, while extraoral PGs were associated with intestinal inflammation and perforation. Angiolymphatic marker expression was limited to the inflamed connective tissue surrounding PG.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that PGs reflect a granulomatous response to edible components and support surgical excision. The absence of vascular markers indicates that the term “angiopathy” is misleading, proposing that these “wormy” structures are fibrocollagenous responses.
Experiences, Challenges and Informational Needs of Patients With Oral Epithelial Dysplasia
Authors: Alamoudi Waleed , Riordain Richeal Ni , Fedele Stefano , Porter Stephen 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTObjectivesThis study aims to explore the patients' experiences with oral epithelial dysplasia (OED) to identify associated clinical challenges and informational needs.MethodsSemi‐structured interviews, guided by a topic outline, addressed disease‐specific information, investigative procedures, treatments, impacts on quality of life, healthcare systems and information sources. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis.ResultsA total of 30 individuals participated in the study. Four primary themes were identified: delays in diagnosis, knowledge about OED, the psychological impact of the disease and patient education.ConclusionTo our knowledge, this is the first qualitative study to explore the lived experiences of patients with OED. It highlights significant challenges, including accessing appropriate medical services, delays in diagnosis, physical and psychological burdens and the need for better education. Positive experiences were noted when patients received care from knowledgeable clinicians who provided consistent education and effective communication. The findings of this study may guide the future development of measurement tools on the outcome measures of individuals with OED.
Differences in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma From Colombia and Spain: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Authors: Rochel‐Rochel Ana María , Acero‐Sanz Julio , de Vicente Juan Carlos , Caponio Vito Carlo Alberto , Cárdenas‐Serres Cristina , Cáceres Ramírez Catalina , Villabona Flórez Silvia Juliana , Jiménez Andrade Viviana , Gómez Abreu Diego , Archilla Flórez Francy , López‐Pintor Rosa María 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTObjectiveTo compare the clinicopathological characteristics and survival of two cohorts of patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) from Spain and Colombia.MethodsClinicopathological and survival variables of patients with OSCC from six maxillofacial surgery departments in Spain and Colombia were retrospectively reviewed. Variables were compared according to country of origin.ResultsWe included 649 patients, 359 from Spain and 290 from Colombia. The Colombian cohort was younger, drank more alcohol, had less comorbidities, and reported a greater mean number of days both from symptoms to diagnosis and from then to treatment, which was ∼2.5 times longer in the Colombian cohort. Colombian patients were diagnosed at a more advanced stage. The treatment of choice was resective surgery. In the Colombian cohort, more patients received radio and chemotherapy together with surgery. Second primary tumors and recurrences were more frequent in the Colombian sample (7.2% vs. 2.8%; p = 0.008) and in the Spanish cohort (32% vs. 23.1%; p = 0.012), respectively. Overall survival was similar between the two samples (HR = 1.15; 95% CI = 0.93–1.42; p = 0.195) and disease‐specific survival was worse in the Colombian one (HR = 1.30; 95% CI = 1.03–1.65; p = 0.027).ConclusionsThere were epidemiological differences between patients with OSCC in both cohorts and a longer delay in diagnosis and treatment in the Colombian sample.
Oral Verruciform Xanthoma: Letter to Editor
Authors: Dhanrajani P. , Taneja Pankaj 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTVerruciform xanthoma (VX) of the oral cavity is a rare, reactive benign mucosal lesion of unknown aetiology. This letter aims to report a case and remind clinicians on the varied hyperplastic clinical presentation, which can often be mistaken for potentially malignant lesions such as verrucous or squamous cell carcinomas macroscopically unless definitively diagnosed histologically.
Radiofrequency Versus Cryoballoon 180‐Day Mortality Risk After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: An 8‐Year Analysis
Authors: Orczykowski Michal , Kowalski Marcin , Bak Maciej , Jargielo Anna , Machaj Filip , Swierczewski Michal , Guzek Krystyna , Topczewska Magdalena , Urbanek Piotr , Robert Bodalski , Glowniak Andrzej , Derejko Pawel , Sterlinski Maciej , Bilinska Maria , Szumowski Lukasz 
Published: February 2025

ABSTRACTIntroductionCatheter ablation (CA) is a preferred treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF), often outperforming antiarrhythmic medications in maintaining sinus rhythm and managing symptoms. One of the most important features of any treatment method, alongside its effectiveness, is its safety.MethodsThis study evaluates 180‐day all‐cause mortality rates post‐ablation using data from the National Health Fund in Poland (NHF‐P), encompassing over 99% of AF CAs and 100% of deaths in Poland from 2012 to 2019.ResultsOur analysis, which included 31,214 ablations on 26,767 patients (34.8% female), compared cryoballoon and radiofrequency (RF) ablation techniques and assessed mortality rates and risk factors. The study revealed a 180‐day mortality rate of 0.56%, with the highest rate observed in patients over 80 years old (2.67%) and the lowest in those aged 18–34 years (0.29%). Mortality did not significantly differ between cryoballoon (0.48%) and RF ablation (0.65%; p = 0.072). The risk of mortality did not differ between patients undergoing a first‐time ablation and those having subsequent procedures (p = 0.90, OR 0.92). Significant risk factors for increased mortality included male sex, kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes, prior myocardial infarction, and a history of malignancy.ConclusionThe 180‐day mortality rate after AF ablation procedure reached 0.56%, with no significant difference between cryoballoon and RF ablation. Further research, including matched control groups and extended follow‐up periods, is essential to better understand the benefits and risks of CA for AF, particularly in the oldest patient groups.
Ready or not. National identity, vote choice, and mass media: Evidence from Germany
Authors: May Antonia C. 
Published: February 2025

AbstractExploiting the increased prominence of debates on immigration, right‐wing parties often frame and campaign against immigrants as a threat to national societies. Research on national identity has shown that these parties are particularly successful among voters with an ethnically charged, exclusionary conception of nation. National identity, however, tends to be rather latent and stable, while far‐right voting is much more volatile. Explaining a temporal influence of national identity on political behavior, social‐psychological theories argue that identities need to be activated to become behaviorally relevant. The main argument of this article is that the presence of immigration‐related news in the mass media can serve as such a situational factor for thinking about the nation and thus increase its salience for electoral behavior. Combining individual‐level panel data from the German Longitudinal Election Study's Short‐term Campaign Panel (GLES, 2019) with a measure of media salience of immigration‐related news in news articles, this study is the first to examine whether national identity can be activated for political behavior through the salience of immigration‐related issues in the mass media using panel data.
Overexpression of the R2R3‐MYB transcription factor GmMYB3a enhances isoflavone accumulation in soybean
Authors: Xu Zibo , Li Jingwen , Song Xue , Zhang Yongqiang , Wang Ying , Zhu Youcheng , Liu Tianyi , He Yuxuan , Liu Yajing , Wang Qingyu , Yan Fan 
Published: February 2025

AbstractSoybean isoflavones, natural phytoestrogens within the flavonoid family, exhibit diverse physiological benefits such as anticancer, antioxidant, and cardioprotective properties. Yet, the underlying biosynthetic pathways remain unclear. Research is required to get better knowledge of soybean isoflavone production and its potential uses. Our work thoroughly examined the R2R3‐MYB subclass in soybean and discovered a new MYB transcription factor, GmMYB3a, which shares significant similarities with Arabidopsis MYB genes and regulates isoflavone biosynthesis. Our study reveals that GmMYB3a localizes to the nucleus and membrane, concurs with its potential involvement in the biosynthesis of isoflavones. Our analysis also indicated a synergistic expression pattern between GmMYB3a and seed development, thereby creating the hypothesis that it has a critical role in the regulation of isoflavone synthesis. Transgenic experiments further demonstrated that GmMYB3a positively regulates isoflavone biosynthesis and leads to its overexpression. GmMYB3a has been implicated in abiotic stress responses, affecting soybean stress tolerance. RNA sequencing analysis revealed that GmMYB3a regulates downstream genes involved in isoflavone, flavonoid, and phenylalanine metabolism, especially the key chalcone synthase genes, CHS7 and CHS8. Moreover, GmMYB3a was shown to be tightly associated with GmCHS7 and GmCHS8 expressions, potentially regulating them directly. Yeast two‐hybrid screening identified GmMYB3a interacting proteins crucial for the synthesis of physiologically active substances and abiotic stress responses. Our results increase knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms of GmMYB3a and establish a molecular network involving GmMYB3a, GmCHS7, and GmCHS8, thereby offering novel strategies for improving soybean quality and stress‐tolerant breeding.