bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The history and future of online hemodiafiltration and online solutions in North America
Authors: Leduc Clement , Tomisawa Narumi , Ronco Claudio , Kalantar-Zadeh Kamyar 
Published: February 2025

Purpose of review
Online hemodiafiltration (OL-HDF) is a type of outpatient intermittent dialysis therapy using purified online dialysis fluid sourced from the city water supply. OL-HDF has been widely practiced in Europe and Japan, and its clinical effects have been reported for prevention of dialysis amyloidosis, inflammation, and dialysis hypotension.

Recent findings
A randomized controlled trial of all-cause mortality in postdilution OL-HDF and high-flux hemodialysis groups with replacement fluid volumes >23 l/session (CONVINCE study) reported a lower risk of all-cause mortality with OL-HDF compared to conventional hemodialysis. Whereas USA had not previously adopted OL-HDF, in February 2024 Fresenius’ 5008K received 510K FDA approval, Although efforts to purify dialysis water and systems using dialysis fluid for HDF, such as those from Aksys (2002) and Nephros (2012), had been made in the past in the USA, they did not gain widespread adoption. Neighboring Canada has been conducting OL-HDF using the Gambro AK200 (1999), Baxter Artis (2009), B. Braun Dialog+ (2010), B. Braun Dialog IQ (2021) and the Fresenius 5008 (2013), all of which have received Health Canada approval for OL-HDF.

Summary
OL-HDF's introduction to the USA represents both a challenge and an opportunity for patient care and the nephrology community. As a potentially superior treatment for ESRD patients, OL-HDF enables larger volumes of exchange, reduces costs by creating online solutions to replace expensive offline fluids, makes HDF therapy affordable for outpatient setting, and may improve survival and quality of life. However, significant barriers − ranging from regulatory and reimbursement hurdles to infrastructural inadequacies − must be addressed. Whether OL-HDF can finally emerge as a transformational renal replacement therapy after its entry to the US healthcare system remains to be determined.
“Redefining the Incidence of Infantile Glenohumeral Dysplasia Following Brachial Plexus Birth Injury”
Authors: Khabyeh-Hasbani Nathan , Robbins Victoria , Gotlieb-Horowitz Megan , Behbahani Mandana , Meisel Erin , Koehler Steven M 
Published: February 2025

Background:
Glenohumeral dysplasia (GHD) is a well-documented sequelae following brachial plexus birth injury (BPBI). Despite its morbidity, the precise incidence of infantile GHD varies widely in the literature.

Methods:
This prospective cohort study included consecutive patients diagnosed with a non-transient BPBI between November 2021-November 2023. Patients were enrolled into the study from a specialized, high-volume brachial plexus clinic. A diagnosis of GHD was made by an alpha angle measurement on ultrasonography greater than 30° in the setting of abnormal shoulder function, as indicated by Active Movement Scale (AMS) scores for shoulder abduction, shoulder flexion, and external rotation.

Results:
Forty-two infants with a diagnosis of non-transient BPBI were initially seen at a mean age of 1.6 months. During continuous follow-up, 50% (n=21) of patients were diagnosed with GHD with a mean alpha angle of 35° (SD 8) and at a mean age of 3.2 (SD 1.4) months. At the time of diagnosis, infants had a median AMS score of 4 (interquartile [IQR] 3, 5) for shoulder abduction, 5 (IQR 3, 5) for shoulder flexion, and 4 (IQR 2, 5) for external rotation. The presence of upper extremity fracture was significant when comparing BPBI patients with GHD and those without, though the relative risk was not significant.

Conclusions:
This study demonstrates a high incidence of GHD in a prospective evaluation of infants with BPBI using serial ultrasonography. Those caring for BPBIs should be aware of such a common sequela and initiate early screening and management protocols to prevent and treat the deformity.
Recovery Patterns
Authors: Toben Daan J , de Wind Astrid , van der Meij Eva , Huirne Judith AF. , Hoogendoorn Mark , Anema Johannes R 
Published: February 2025

Background:
A rise in the proportion of day surgery has seen a concomitant increase in the proportion of patients recovering at home. Blended eHealth is well situated to provide this group with medical support and supervision. However, a data-driven description of the heterogeneity is missing.

Objective:
To identify clinically meaningful patterns of functional recovery following abdominal surgery and describe how the emergent patient characteristics differ between them.

Methods:
This was a secondary data analysis of two datasets collected through two previously conducted RCTs. We used k-medoids clustering and Growth Mixture Modelling on the longitudinal patient reported outcome measurement information system (PROMIS) physical function (PF) t-scores of 649 patients. Differences in patient characteristics between the resultant clusters were identified through statistical tests.

Results:
Three clusters – fast, intermediate and uneven recovery - were identified regardless of the dataset or statistical technique. A fourth cluster – relapse – was identified by both statistical techniques but only in the presence of heavy surgery. The fifth and sixth clusters – low gain and high gain – were identified for both light and heavy surgery, but only through k-medoids clustering.

Conclusions:
Trajectories of physical function following abdominal surgery are heterogenous but distinct clinically meaningful patterns can be extracted. This classification may facilitate shared-decision making during pre-operative care and future research may utilize them as targets for prediction.
Multicenter Prospective Evaluation of Patient Radiation Exposure During Fenestrated-Branched Endovascular Aortic Repair
Authors: Mesnard Thomas , Huang Ying , Schanzer Andres , Timaran Carlos H. , Schneider Darren B. , Mendes Bernardo C. , Eagleton Matthew J. , Farber Mark A. , Parodi F. Ezequiel , Gasper Warren J. , Beck Adam W. , Sweet Matthew P. , Zetterval Sara L. , Lee Anthony , Oderich Gustavo S. ,   On behalf of the United States Aortic Research Consortium
Published: February 2025

Objective:
To assess patient radiation exposure as reflected by cumulative air kerma (CAK) and dose area product (DAP) during fenestrated-branched endovascular aortic repair (FB-EVAR).

Summary Background Data:
Patient radiation exposure during FB-EVAR has been reported inconsistently.

Methods:
Data from 2,111 patients enrolled in 10 physician-sponsored investigational device exemption studies (2012-2022) were analyzed from the United States Aortic Research Consortium database. Procedures were performed using seven fixed imaging systems (A to G). Patients were classified into three groups by imaging era: 2012-2015 (Group 1), 2016-2018 (Group 2), and 2019-2022 (Group 3). Primary endpoints were CAK and DAP risk factors, assessed using linear mixed-effect models. Secondary endpoints were diagnostic reference levels (DRL) for FB-EVAR.

Results:
Of the 2,111 patients (71% males; mean 74±9 years years-old) treated by FB-EVAR; 263 (12%) were in Group 1, 541 (26%) in Group 2, and 1,307 (62%) in Group 3. Use of ≥4 vessel stent-graft designs increased from 69% (Group 1) to 79% (Group 3) (P<0.001). Median CAK decreased from 3,644 mGy (Group 1) to 1,753 mGy (Group 3), and DAP from 441 Gy.cm² to 208 Gy.cm² (P<0.001). Higher BMI, iliac branch device (IBD) use, and longer fluoroscopy time (FT) were associated with increased CAK and DAP, while experienced operators and systems D, F, and G were protective (P<0.05). DRLs for Group 3 were 2,800 mGy (CAK) and 340 Gy.cm² (DAP).

Conclusions:
Radiation exposure during FB-EVAR significantly decreased over time. Higher BMI, IBD use, and FT were linked to increased exposure, while experienced operator and System D, F or G were protective. Trial registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov; Unique identifiers: NCT02043691 NCT00583817 NCT00483249 NCT01937949 NCT02050113 NCT02323581 NCT01874197 NCT01654133 NCT02266719.
Postoperative Sarcopenia and Association with Recurrence in Resected Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Cancer
Authors: Khan Arsalan A , Shah Savan K , Naeem Wara , Basu Sanjib , Alex Gillian C , Geissen Nicole M , Liptay Michael J , Seder Christopher W 
Published: February 2025

Introduction:
We hypothesize that reduction in skeletal muscle volume between the time of surgery and the first postoperative surveillance CT scan is associated with recurrence in resected early-stage NSCLC patients.

Methods:
Patients who underwent lung resection for pT1-2aN0 NSCLC between 2010-2021 were identified. Exclusion criteria included neoadjuvant/adjuvant therapy, missing CT scan data, and steroid use. Volumetric body composition analysis was performed with Data Analysis Facilitation Suite software using preoperative and initial postoperative surveillance CT scans. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to examine the association between body composition changes and recurrence.

Results:
Overall, 233 patients were examined, including 63% (147/233) females with a median BMI of 27 (IQR 23-30) kg/m2, and median tumor size of 1.6 (IQR 1.3-2.2) cm. Disease recurrence was observed in 14% (33/233), and the median time to recurrence was 15 (IQR 9-25) months. In patients that recurred, median skeletal muscle percent change was -3.6% (IQR -9.26 to 1.23) and 1.99% (IQR -4.6 to 11.4) in non-recurrent patients. On univariable analysis, loss in skeletal muscle volume > 1% was associated with worse disease-free survival (HR 2.93, CI 1.42- 6.04, p=0.004). On multivariable analysis, after controlling for gender, age, race, BMI, pack-years, FEV1, histology, tumor size, number of nodes, procedure type, and co-morbidities, this association persisted (HR 3.16, CI 1.44-6.94, p=0.004).

Conclusion:
Loss in skeletal muscle volume on first surveillance CT scan is associated with recurrence after resection of early-stage NSCLC.
Paramagnetic fluctuations of the magnetocaloric compound
MnFe4Si3
Authors: Biniskos N. , Schmalzl K. , Persson J. , Raymond S. 
Published: February 2025

An inelastic neutron scattering technique is employed to investigate the paramagnetic spin dynamics in a single-crystalline sample of the magnetocaloric compound MnFe4Si3. In the investigated temperature range, 1.033×TC to 1.5×TC, where TC is the Curie temperature, the spin fluctuations are well described by the ferromagnetic Heisenberg model predictions. Apart from the Heisenberg exchange, additional pseudodipolar interactions manifest through a finite long-wavelength relaxation rate that vanishes at the transition temperature (TC=305 K). Based on the characteristic extent of spin fluctuations in wave-vector and energy space, we determine that the nature of magnetism in MnFe4Si3 is localized above room temperature. This contrasts with the most celebrated Mn- and Fe-based magnetocaloric materials that are considered as itinerant magnets. The field dependence of the paramagnetic spectra shows a strong suppression of the quasielastic excitations, while a field-induced spin-wave mode appears at finite-energy transfers for a magnetic field of 2 T. This modification of the spectra suggests a decrease of magnetic entropy with applied magnetic field that finds echo in the magnetocaloric properties of the system.

Published by the American Physical Society
2025
Digital transformation and the cost of bank loans in China
Authors: Cui Huijie , Li Yutong , Liang Shangkun 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study aimed to analyze the impact of enterprise digital transformation on bank loan contracting from 2007 to 2021.Design/methodology/approachThis study used an empirical approach to examine the impact of digital transformation on bank loan interest rates and the possible mechanisms. The digital transformation data of firms were obtained by Python, and the bank loan contracting information of Chinese listed firms was hand-collected from the notes of the annual report.FindingsThe results show that digital transformation can significantly reduce the bank loan interest rate and show heterogeneity in the nature of property rights, industry type and firm size. The above results remain significant after conducting a series of robustness tests. Channel tests suggest that digital transformation can promote total factor productivity, improve firms’ information environment and reduce the risk of financial distress, thus helping them reduce their loan interest rate. In addition, banks’ digital transformation can also affect the link between enterprise digital transformation and bank loan interest rates.Originality/valueFirst, this paper deeply investigates the relationship between enterprise digital transformation and bank loan contracting, and the mechanisms behind it which expands the research on economic consequences of digitalization. Developing digitalization society has been a top priority in China as it is an urgent task to survive in the competitive global economic environment as a developing country. Second, in developed countries, the evidence relating to bank loan contracting is plentiful. However, the Chinese studies are still very limited as it has no database like Dealscan in US.
Criticism goes social: exploring public architectural criticism through architecture awards
Authors: Tempestini Matteo 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis paper investigates the evolving landscape of architectural criticism in the digital era, leveraging the enduring interplay between architecture and media. It specifically examines the role of social media and public awards in improving user engagement with architectural discourse.Design/methodology/approachA mixed-method approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative analyses, is used to discuss three architecture awards. These are chosen for their different evaluation processes and their capacity to offer diverse opportunities for public interaction and engagement.FindingsThe study emphasises the potential of social media to democratise architectural criticism, while also addressing challenges such as the prominence of non-critical visual material and the presence of algorithmic biases. The findings underline the importance of providing adequate materials for public evaluation and integrating expert juries to support the assessment process. These elements are essential to fostering informed public participation, bridging the gap between professional expertise and popular engagement, and enabling meaningful architectural discourse on social media.Originality/valueThis paper fills a gap in the academic literature by connecting public architectural awards – a relatively unexplored aspect of architectural culture – with the potential of social media as a platform for architectural criticism.
Building resilient municipalities: evaluating the economic and social impact of fire brigade department interventions
Authors: Nehme Nabil , Baboyan Kevork , Samaha Layal , Nehme Ghassan , de Wijn Marija 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe purpose of the paper is to evaluate the social and economic impact of the United Nations' intervention in the Fire Brigade Department (FBD) of the Urban Community Al-Fayhaa (UCF) in North Lebanon. The study uses a multi-perspective approach, including community, internal processes, resources and personnel development, to assess improvements in fire response capabilities, public safety measures and overall community resilience. The findings demonstrate that the intervention is both justifiable and feasible, with a high benefit-cost ratio, supporting the continuation and expansion of similar projects in crisis-affected regions.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology for the appraisal involved four steps: (1) a general literature review was conducted to identify elements related to costs and benefits, using both qualitative and quantitative methods; (2) a framework on economic efficiency, focusing on minimizing fatalities, injuries and property losses, was created to assess the intervention’s impact on fire brigade operations; (3) all costs related to the intervention were converted into monetary values, and a benefit-cost ratio was calculated and (4) a financial plan for the operation and maintenance was developed, covering facility, equipment, human resources and information technology costs, including inflation and currency devaluation factors.FindingsThe paper finds that the United Nations' intervention in the FBD of the UCF significantly improved fire response capabilities, public safety and community resilience. The intervention enhanced operational efficiency through better equipment, infrastructure, and staff training. A benefit-cost analysis showed a high ratio of 10.48, proving the intervention’s economic and social value. The study concludes that such targeted interventions are effective and should be continued and expanded in crisis-affected regions to strengthen local resilience and improve safety outcomes.Originality/valueThe originality of the paper lies in its comprehensive social and economic appraisal of a specific United Nations intervention in the FBD of the UCF in North Lebanon. It utilizes a multi-perspective approach – covering community, internal processes, resources and personnel development – to quantify the impacts of the intervention, offering a unique context-specific analysis. The study combines qualitative and quantitative methods, including benefit-cost analysis, to provide a nuanced understanding of the intervention’s effectiveness. This approach provides new insights into the value and feasibility of similar resilience-building projects in crisis-affected regions, particularly in the context of Lebanon’s ongoing challenges.
Educational attainment and risk aversion: evidence from rural Uganda
Authors: Mugizi Francisco M.P. 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis paper examines whether educational attainment correlates with risk aversion among rural households in Uganda.Design/methodology/approachUnique large-scale field experimental data on risk aversion is used and complemented with household survey data. In the analysis, the study uses the ordinary least square method.FindingsThe study finds a positive, albeit not robust, correlation between educational attainment and risk aversion. The results suggest that in some contexts, education may reduce risk-taking behaviour. The study also finds that compared to other age groups, the correlation between years of schooling and risk aversion is positive and statistically significant in the subsample of those aged 60 and above. This suggests that the effects of education on risk aversion may differ across age groups.Originality/valueThis is the first study in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) linking educational attainment and risk aversion. Empirical studies that use experimentally elicited risk aversion parameters to examine the influence of educational attainment on risk aversion are nonexistent in SSA. Understanding whether education influences risk aversion in SSA is of policy relevance because individuals, on average, are said to be more risk averse. Risk aversion may aggravate poverty in the region by inducing sub-optimal risk-averse behaviours.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-12-2023-0989
The informational relevance of IFRS 9 adoption: emerging market evidence
Authors: Taylor Daniel , Awuye Isaac S. , Cudjoe Eunice Yaa , Aubert Francois 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThis study aims to examine the value relevance of accounting information among African banks following the adoption of International Financial Reporting Standard 9-Financial Instruments (IFRS 9), the latest regulatory standard on financial instruments.Design/methodology/approachUsing the price regression and return regression models, we test the informativeness of earnings, equity book values and earnings change post-IFRS 9 adoption.FindingsWe find evidence that IFRS 9 adoption enhances the informativeness of earnings. However, equity book values were more value-relevant under the previous IAS 39 regime. These findings remain robust to different model specifications. Further analysis reveals that IFRS 9 adoption has no informational value in an environment of low regulatory and enforcement quality, highlighting the crucial role of institutional structures in ensuring consistent application of the standard across jurisdictions.Practical implicationsOur findings support the notion that stronger regulatory oversight enhances the value relevance of IFRS 9 adoption. Thus, emerging countries such as Sub-Saharan African countries usually characterized by low regulatory enforcement could leverage optimal benefits from the adoption of high-quality standards such as IFRS 9 by prioritizing the strengthening of regulatory frameworks that effectively monitor IFRS compliance to enhance trust and market discipline in the financial markets. The findings are largely consistent with other non-African studies and imply consistent application of the standard is imperative to derive the intended benefits of the standard regardless of the geographical region of implementation.Originality/valueTo the best of our knowledge, this paper is the first empirical study to provide evidence on the value relevance of reported financial information under IFRS 9 in emerging markets, particularly Africa which is significantly under-represented in IFRS studies despite its unique context. By focusing on the unique African setting unlike previous studies, our paper builds upon previous research and extends our understanding of the economic outcomes of IFRS adoption in an emerging market. Moreso, the study is a response to the call by Awuye and Taylor (2024) whose systematic literature review on IFRS 9 adoption unveiled the paucity of research in emerging markets like Africa.
Enhancing students’ academic performance: a two-way serial mediation model
Authors: Azila-Gbettor Edem Maxwell , Glate Stanley Nelvis , Honyenuga Ben Q. 
Published: February 2025

PurposeThe study investigates the two-way serial mediation of academic self-efficacy and growth mindset in the nexus between team learning and perceived academic performance among university students in Ghana.Design/methodology/approachAbout 835 samples were selected using stratified sampling techniques from three technical universities that participated in the study. The data gathered using a self-reported questionnaire was analysed using SEM-PLS.FindingsThe findings reveal that team learning directly improves students’ academic self-efficacy, perceived academic performance and growth mindset. Academic self-efficacy and growth mindset separately, serially and bidirectionally mediate the relationship between team learning and perceived academic performance.Practical implicationsThe results emphasize the need to foster a growth mindset among students. Additionally, educational policymakers should consider incorporating academic self-efficacy and growth mindset in students’ team learning processes to promote effective learning outcomes.Originality/valueOne of the first studies to have examined academic self-efficacy and growth mindset as a two-way serial mediation between team learning and perceived academic performance among university students.