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No Difference in Perioperative Outcomes Following Colorectal Cancer Resection Between Flagship and Non‐Flagship Hospitals in New York State
Authors: L'Huillier Joseph C. , Boccardo Joseph D. , Berkebile Miranda , Woodward John M. , Martinolich Jessica L. , Noyes Katia , Nader Nader D. , Gajdos Csaba 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundHospitals are rapidly consolidating to create large healthcare systems. Whether outcomes following colorectal cancer resection at flagship hospitals differ from those at non‐flagship hospitals is unknown.MethodsA 6‐year retrospective analysis of an all‐payor New York State (NYS) hospital database was conducted. All adult patients with a colorectal resection for primary resectable colorectal cancer were included. Within each system, the hospital with the most colorectal resections was designated the “flagship” hospital. Thirty‐day outcomes at flagship facilities were compared to affiliated, non‐flagship hospitals following colorectal resection while matching for patient‐level differences.ResultsIn total, 28 400 patients were included across 31 healthcare systems in NYS. There were no differences in mortality (0.9% vs. 1.1%), 30‐day readmissions (10.5% vs. 11.9%), or postoperative outcomes between matched patients treated at flagship versus non‐flagship facilities (p > 0.05).ConclusionsThere are no differences in perioperative outcomes between flagship and non‐flagship hospitals in a given system in NYS. Patients with resectable non‐metastatic colorectal cancer may not need to undergo oncologic resection at flagship hospitals to receive high‐quality perioperative care.
Nationwide Survey on Incidence and Management of Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis in Japan
Authors: Murono Shigeyuki , Kawase Tomotaka , Matsuzaki Hiroumi , Hasegawa Tomohiro , Kurakami Kazuya , Ueha Rumi , Tadokoro Hiroaki , Kikuchi Yoshikazu , Toh Yasushi , Shiotani Akihiro , Katori Yukio 
Published: November 2024

ObjectivesTo investigate the incidence, laryngeal distribution, management, and postoperative clinical course of patients with newly diagnosed adult‐onset recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) in Japan.MethodsAn initial brief questionnaire was sent to 782 institutions, including all 101 core and 627 collaborating institutions providing board certification programs accredited by the Japanese Society of Otorhinolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery. A detailed questionnaire regarding patient age, sex, Derkay's score, surgery, and postoperative clinical course was sent to 196 institutions caring for patients with either newly or previously diagnosed RRP.ResultsA total of 186 patients with newly diagnosed adult‐onset RRP from 78 institutions were identified during the present study period (2018–2019), suggesting an annual incidence of 0.20 per 100,000 population in Japan. The true vocal folds were the most frequently affected subsites in the larynx, followed by the false vocal folds, anterior commissure, and laryngeal surface of the epiglottis. The use of cold instruments was the most preferred surgical approach, followed by the carbon dioxide laser and microdebrider. A significant difference in recurrence‐free period after the initial surgery was observed between patients with lesions in a single region and those with lesions in multiple regions (p = 0.001).ConclusionHere, we estimated the annual incidence of adult‐onset RRP for the first time in Japan. To the best of our knowledge, the present study is the largest to identify the laryngeal distribution of lesions, as well as postoperative outcomes after initial surgery in newly diagnosed adult‐onset RRP patients.Level of Evidence4 Laryngoscope, 2024
‘AI‐navigating’ or ‘AI‐sinking’? An analysis of verbs in research articles titles suspicious of containing AI‐generated/assisted content
Authors: Comas‐Forgas Ruben , Koulouris Alexandros , Kouis Dimitris 
Published: December 2024

AbstractOur study investigates the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically generative AI technologies (GAI), on the linguistics of academic article titles. Triggered by suspicious of increased usage of specific verbs in article titles, this research hypothesizes that GAI tools may be influencing the language of scientific communication. To explore this hypothesis, we conducted a comprehensive analysis on the frequency and distribution of 15 selected verbs in research article titles, using data extracted from the SCOPUS database spanning 2015 to 2024. The methodology integrates qualitative observations with a bibliometric approach, examining the presence and trends of these verbs across multiple scientific disciplines. The findings reveal a marked increase in these verbs, pointing towards AI's involvement in title generation. We also explore document characteristics, such as disciplinary backgrounds and publication contexts, to gauge AI's impact on academic writing. Furthermore, the research attempts to quantify the extent of AI‐assisted title generation. Despite several limitations, this investigation paves the way for future studies to broaden the linguistic and database scope. It underscores the need for establishing AI usage standards in academic publishing, contributing valuable insights into the ongoing dialogue about AI's integration into academic writing.
Influencer Activism: Insights for Effective Partnership With Brands and Organizations
Authors: D'Arco Mario , Branca Generoso , Marino Vittoria , Resciniti Riccardo 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTInfluencers can effectively promote products and brands but are also leading personalities who might inspire others to support polarizing and/or prosocial issues (e.g., against gender‐based violence, social inequality, and racism). This research analyses the impact of influencer activism on perceived authenticity and prosocial behaviors, focusing on collaborations with brands and nonprofit organizations. Drawing on social influence theory and signaling theory, two key factors are examined: the influencer‐partner congruity, and the influencer‐sociopolitical issue alignment. The research consists of a preliminary study, four experimental studies on behavioral intentions, two experimental studies on proxies of actual behavior, and a content analysis on Instagram comments. The results suggest that congruity and alignment significantly enhance perceived authenticity, which positively impacts attitudes toward the influencer and increases the intention to engage in prosocial behaviors. The article offers further insight into individual engagement in actual prosocial behavior, such as seeking information on an issue, subscribing to newsletters, and signing petitions. The research underscores the importance of selecting congruent influencers, whose values and advocacy efforts are consistent with the brand's or organization's characteristics, and aligned with relevant issues, to enhance perceived authenticity, foster genuine engagement and effectively drive prosocial behaviors through effective partnerships.
Deep Learning Methods for De Novo Peptide Sequencing
Authors: Bittremieux Wout , Ananth Varun , Fondrie William E. , Melendez Carlo , Pominova Marina , Sanders Justin , Wen Bo , Yilmaz Melih , Noble William S. 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTProtein tandem mass spectrometry data are most often interpreted by matching observed mass spectra to a protein database derived from the reference genome of the sample being analyzed. In many application domains, however, a relevant protein database is unavailable or incomplete, and in such settings de novo sequencing is required. Since the introduction of the DeepNovo algorithm in 2017, the field of de novo sequencing has been dominated by deep learning methods, which use large amounts of labeled mass spectrometry data to train multi‐layer neural networks to translate from observed mass spectra to corresponding peptide sequences. Here, we describe these deep learning methods, outline procedures for evaluating their performance, and discuss the challenges in the field, both in terms of methods development and evaluation protocols.
Carbon Transition Risk, Emissions Trading Schemes, and Firm Performance: International Evidence
Authors: Vu Van Thi Thuy , Hoang Khanh , Huynh Toan Luu Duc 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThis study investigates the impact of carbon transition risk and emissions trading schemes (ETSs) on the firm performance using a sample of 401,692 firm‐quarter observations from 64 countries and territories during the 2010–2019 period. Using the Paris Agreement 2015 as the quasi‐natural experiment, our difference‐in‐differences analysis provides robust evidence of carbon transition risk enhancing heavy polluter firms' performance in countries that implemented ETS, but it is not the case for their counterparts. Our findings suggest the importance of ETS implementation in the sustainable development and demonstrate strong heterogeneity in the impact of carbon transition risk on corporate outcomes.
Review Article: Blockchain Technology and Governance of Franchise Networks
Authors: Jell‐Ojobor Maria , Russwurm Roland , Windsperger Josef 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTThis study explores the implications of the introduction of blockchain technology for the governance of franchise networks. In light of the limited prior research on this topic, the study employs a twofold approach. It begins by identifying the central themes present in current research at the intersection of franchising and blockchain technology. Next, it examines existing instances of implementations of blockchain technology and connects them to corresponding value chain operations in the franchising context. The study takes a comprehensive approach, combining bibliometric analysis with a semisystematic literature review, to offer insights into blockchain technology's potential future impact on the franchise industry. Specifically, it shows that franchise network governance can benefit significantly from attributes of blockchain such as transparency, efficiency, and trust as well as from its various applications such as smart contracts and decentralized autonomous organizations.
Homozygous Microdeletion Involving Exon 1 of ERCC8 and NDUFAF2 With Uniparental Isodisomy of Chromosome 5
Authors: Yamoto Kaori , Yamada Kosuke , Shimizu Kenji , Miyamoto Sachiko , Nakashima Mitsuko , Saitsu Hirotomo 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundUniparental isodisomy (UPiD) refers to a condition, in which both homologous chromosomes are inherited from only one parental homolog, which can result in either imprinting disorders or autosomal recessive conditions.MethodsWe performed chromosomal microarray analysis, exome sequencing (ES), and RNA sequencing (RNA‐seq) using the patient's urine‐derived cells on a patient with growth retardation and multiple congenital anomalies.ResultsWe identified a homozygous ~0.53 kb microdeletion at 5q12.1, which was transmitted from the father with paternal UPiD(5). The deletion encompassed the first exon of both the ERCC8 and NDUFAF2 genes, which are responsible for Cockayne syndrome (CS) and mitochondrial complex I deficiency, respectively. Furthermore, RNA‐seq confirmed the reduced expression of both genes. Indeed, in addition to clinical features common to both syndromes, such as growth retardation, developmental delay, and feeding difficulties, the patient exhibited blended phenotypes: the characteristic features of CS, including arthrogryposis, microcephaly, and facial dysmorphisms, and those of mitochondrial complex I deficiency, including high serum lactate levels and lethal apnea resulting in a severe clinical course.ConclusionThe results imply that ES in combination with RNA‐seq could be a powerful method for the detection of underlying factors responsible for rare genetic conditions, such as UPD.
A Novel High Common‐Mode Suppression Balanced Bandpass Filter With Elliptical SIW Resonator
Authors: Xia Zuxue , Cheng Rui , Xia Wenhai , Cao Xin , Xiong Xin , Hu Jiayuan 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTA novel substrate integrated waveguide resonator, specifically an elliptical SIW resonator (ESIWR), is proposed in this research. Due to the incomplete symmetry of ESIWR, compared to circular SIW resonator (CSIWR), the natural resonance frequencies of the first degenerate modes TMC110 and TMS110 are different. Additionally, by incorporating C‐slotlines, the coupling between the two ESIWRs is enhanced. Moreover, transmission zeros are introduced through source‐load coupling to enhance frequency selectivity. Furthermore, the use of meandering technique reduces the resonant frequency and lowers the relative size λg by 12.1%. The simulation and measurement results are in good agreement, demonstrating the realization of three transmission zeros with out‐of‐band suppression levels of 56.5, 68.1, and 69.3 dB, respectively, indicating excellent out‐of‐band suppression performance. Additionally, the measured minimum common‐mode suppression within the passband exceeds 55.8 dB, metal perturbation columns loading desirable common‐mode suppression. Based on the simulation and measurement results, this novel filter is well‐suited for RF front‐end devices in complex electromagnetic environments.
A Broadband Coaxial‐to‐Elliptical Waveguide Transition Using Step‐Impedance Probe
Authors: Lin Long‐Long , Xu Zong‐Ming , Chen Jian‐Xin , Yang Yong‐Jie 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTIn this letter, a broadband coaxial‐to‐elliptical waveguide (EWG) transition is proposed using the E‐plane stepped‐impedance probe (SIP). According to the E‐field distribution of the dominate TEc11 mode of the EWG, the SIP is arranged along the short axis of the EWG, and then the dominate TEc11 mode of the EWG can be excited well while its first two high‐order modes (TEc21 and TEs11) are suppressed. Accordingly, a wideband transition with single‐mode operation is achieved. To obtain good matching in the wideband, four‐step SIP is optimized. For verification, a back‐to‐back transition centered at 4.9 GHz is designed and measured. The measured impedance bandwidth with |S11| < −15 dB is over 58.4%. Within it, the minimum insertion loss is 0.03 dB. Good agreement between the simulated and measured results can be observed.
Wie Batterien im Kreis laufen
Authors: Wesselkämper Jannis , von Delft Stephan 
Published: December 2024

AbstractElektroautobatterien zu recyceln, macht Lieferketten für Materialien wie Lithium, Cobalt und Nickel ökologisch, sozial und ökonomisch nachhaltig. Bis es soweit ist, sollte die Übergangsphase in Europa im Sinn einer verantwortungsvollen Ressourcennutzung optimiert werden.
Vorbeugen mit Pille oder Spritze
Authors: Groß Michael 
Published: December 2024

AbstractWirkstoffe, mit denen Aids behandelt wird, verhindern die Krankheit, wenn sie prophylaktisch geschluckt oder gespritzt werden. Dies könnte die Bekämpfung der Epidemie revolutionieren – zumindest, wenn die Mittel zuverlässig verfügbar sind und auch so genutzt werden.
Improving Food‐Related Inhibitory Control Through an mHealth Intervention—A Secondary Outcome Analysis of an RCT
Authors: Schoemann Natalie , Seiferth Caroline , Pape Magdalena , Färber Tanja , Herpertz Stephan , Steins‐Loeber Sabine , Wolstein Jörg 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTBackgroundExperimental studies reveal that deficits in food‐related inhibitory control, rather than general impulsiveness, are closely linked to overweight and obesity. To date, the real‐world implications remain unknown, and it is unclear whether these results are supported in the clinical field.ObjectiveTo examine the effectiveness of a mobile health (mHealth) intervention with cognitive and behavioral therapeutic elements in altering impulsiveness and food‐related inhibitory control.MethodsPrespecified secondary outcome analysis of a randomized controlled trial. Participants with overweight/obesity (BMI: M = 33.35 kg/m2, SD = 3.79 kg/m2, N = 213) were randomly assigned to either a 12‐week mHealth intervention (n = 116) or wait‐list control group (n = 97). The Barratt‐Impulsiveness‐Scale (BIS‐15) and the Food‐Related Inhibitory Control Scale (FRIS) were administered at baseline (T0) following the intervention (T1), at 9 and 15 month post baseline (T2, T3). Multi‐level analyses were calculated.ResultsCompared to the control group, the intervention group reported higher food‐related inhibitory control on several subscales of the FRIS: In Withholding in Social Situations at T1 (95% CI: 0.06–0.46) and T2 (95%CI: 0.09–0.50), Action Cancellation at T1 (95%CI: 0.05–0.45), Resisting despite Craving at T1 (95% CI: 0.07–0.49), Withstanding Rewarding Food at T2 (95%CI: 0.08–0.55) and Action Withholding at T3 (95% CI: 0.01–0.55). No differences were found for trait impulsiveness (T1: 95%CI: −1.91–0.47; T2: 95%CI: −1.65–0.84; T3: 95%CI: −0.88–1.67).ConclusionsFood‐related inhibitory control, rather than global measures of impulsiveness, addresses the critical association between inhibitory control and health‐conscious dietary choices and can be improved by mHealth intervention.Trial RegistrationClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04080193
Mitigation Techniques for Volumetric Locking in the Implicit Material Point Method (MPM)
Authors: Meyer Julian , Kaliske Michael 
Published: December 2024

ABSTRACTThe material point method (MPM) aims to avoid mesh distortion problems occurring in the commonly used finite element method (FEM). To achieve this, the continuum is discretized as a set of material points, while the solution of the weak form of the underlying partial differential equations is conducted on an Eulerian background mesh. As this process works similar to FEM, the MPM also displays volumetric locking for near‐incompressible materials. However, this also means that mitigation techniques developed for FEM can be adapted to the MPM. The main difficulty for this process lies in the higher‐continuity basis functions, which are required in MPM to achieve reasonable results. This study first reviews the applicability of different locking mitigation techniques in MPM. Then, a framework for a locking‐free implicit MPM is presented and validated using common tests investigating the locking behavior and stress oscillations. Finally, the presented methods are applied to a viscoelastic material model representing unvulcanized rubber to show the potential of MPM for tire molding simulations.
Quantification of α‐Acids, β‐Acids, and Phenolic Compounds in Corsican Hops Using LC–MS/MS and Metabolomic Approach Through Molecular Networks
Authors: Dabbous‐Wach A. , Majidi L. , Lorenzetti J. V. , Paolini J. , Costa J. 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTIntroductionDetermining the bittering profile of hops is a prerequisite for their use in beer making industry. To fully grasp the brewing potential of Corsican hops, it is therefore essential to perform a precise quantification of the molecules responsible for their bittering power.ObjectiveThe aim of this study is highlighting of the bittering profile of Corsican hops.MethodologyA method for the characterization and quantification of α‐acids, β‐acids, and phenolic compounds in Corsican hops using high performance liquid chromatography coupled with tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) has been developed. In addition to the six α‐ and β‐acids commonly quantified in hops, seven others hop acids were identified using a new methodology based on the analysis of their fragmentation pattern in full‐scan detection mode. The compounds were then quantified as humulone or lupulone equivalents. Subsequently, a metabolomic analysis of hop cones was conducted using the method of molecular networking.ResultsA total of 28 compounds were quantified. The influence of both annual climate variations and transplantation on the chemical composition of hops extractives was highlighted. The molecular network elucidation led to the identification of 34 compounds. Among them, eight were previously undescribed in hops, including one previously unknown to the literature.ConclusionThe methodologies developed in this study have shed light on the “bittering” potential of Corsican hops which represents a significant economic opportunity for the local brewing industry potentially establishing a new, sustainable, and profitable hops market. This work focuses extensively on the phenolic compounds and the bittering acids of Corsican hops, aiming to highlight their unique organoleptic characteristics and the influence of the Corsican terroir on their chemical composition and abundance.
A Review of Dynamic Fault Tree Analysis and Capacity Degradation for Complex Redundant Systems
Authors: Rubin Michael , Du Dongping 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTIn an effort to explore methods to improve overall system reliability, this systematic literature review (SLR) explores the current state of dynamic fault trees (DFTs) for complex, redundant systems that exhibit performance degradation over time. DFTs were first developed to manage and optimize redundant resources of computer system components, but have also been successfully used to manage redundant resources in aircraft and naval fuel distribution systems, transportation systems, industrial plants, computer networks, cardiac assist systems, and spacecraft systems. More recent DFT gates were added to identify, filter, and manage time‐dependent failures to minimize their impacts on the overall system performance and reliability, and have been applied to aircraft fault management systems, nuclear power plants, and alarm management systems. This SLR also explored the current state of technology for dynamically calculating not only the current capacity of system components, but also predicting their remaining useful life (RUL), remaining useful performance (RUP), and capacity degradation profiles. This is essential in understanding capacity degradation in the broader context of optimization of resources in complex, redundant systems. This SLR analysis revealed two gaps in the current technology and application of DFTs to complex systems. First, the usage of DFTs for failure management requires that the DFT is developed with a priori knowledge of specific failure modes, meaning that DFTs are inherently not scalable for new failures that are discovered. Second, although DFTs do address failure management, there are inherent limitations in the detection and application of partial failures or capacity degradation in the DFT infrastructure.