bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Institutional investors’ impact on sustainability disclosure: exploring the moderating role of financial performance
Authors: Alkurdi Amneh , Bataineh Hanady , Al Tarawneh Essa Mahmoud , Khatib Saleh F.A. 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate the relationship between institutional investors and sustainability disclosure, specifically examining the impact of financial performance as a moderator variable on the relationship between institutional investors and sustainability disclosure.

Design/methodology/approach
This paper used a panel data set of 51 firms from the industrial sector listed in the Amman Stock Exchange, with a total of 459 observations during 2013–2021. Multiple regression models were used to test the direct and moderating relationships.

Findings
The findings of this paper indicate that institutional investors exhibit varying attitudes toward sustainability disclosure. Institutional investors have a positive and significant impact on firm sustainability disclosure. Furthermore, the relationship between institutional investors and sustainability disclosure is significantly influenced by financial performance.

Social implications
The study’s findings encourage regulators to enhance firms’ awareness of sustainability disclosures by balancing the economic, social and environmental pillars. This can be achieved by conserving natural resources, protecting the environment and promoting social justice for future generations.

Originality/value
The paper’s insights can be valuable for policymakers’ sustainable practices by encouraging institutional investors to support sustainability activities actively.
A committed brand facing moral dilemma crises: the role of inferred goodwill and self-brand connection in consumer regret
Authors: Jang Jisu , Kang Jiyun , Huan Christine 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
In an era of blurred moral boundaries, brands face “moral dilemma crises”, which are distinguished from traditional crises. Based on expectancy violations theory, this study aims to explore how consumers interpret (inferred goodwill) and evaluate (consumer regret) the precrisis committed brands, reinforced by corporate ability and responsibility (expectancies) during moral dilemma crises and whether self-brand connection moderates this relationship.

Design/methodology/approach
The main study used a scenario-based online survey with a purchased beauty brand, analyzed via structural equation modeling and PROCESS macro, to examine the effects of corporate ability and responsibility on regret, mediated by inferred goodwill and moderated by self-brand connection. A validation study with a fictitious brand used an online experimental design, analyzed with t-tests and ANCOVAs.

Findings
When corporate ability and corporate responsibility are considered together, corporate ability negatively impacts inferred goodwill (boomerang effect), whereas corporate responsibility positively impacts inferred goodwill (buffering effect). Inferred goodwill acts as a mediator that reduces regret. The negative impact of corporate ability on inferred goodwill and regret becomes stronger among consumers with strong self-brand connections. However, self-brand connection does not moderate the relationship between corporate responsibility and inferred goodwill.

Originality/value
This research extends the application of expectancy violations theory to moral dilemma crises, differentiates between the effects of corporate ability and responsibility, highlights the role of inferred goodwill and regret and explores the moderating effects of self-brand connection, providing tailored insights for brand management.
Green consumption: the role of perceived symbolic value and personal innovativeness
Authors: Hasudungan Albert , Saragih Harriman Samuel 
Published: November 2024

Purpose
This study aims to explore the relationship between personal innovativeness, perceived symbolic value and green purchase intentions within the context of sustainable consumption. Specifically, it investigates how personal innovativeness influences both green purchase intentions and perceived symbolic value and examines whether perceived symbolic value mediates the relationship between personal innovativeness and green purchase intentions.

Design/methodology/approach
Using a survey-based quantitative approach, data were collected from a sample of Indonesian consumers using online panels via SurveyMonkey®. The study used Rogers’ diffusion theory to conceptualize personal innovativeness and drew on theories of symbolic consumption to frame perceived symbolic value. Partial least square structural equation modeling was used to test the proposed hypotheses and explore the relationships among the constructs.

Findings
The results indicate that personal innovativeness positively affects green purchase intentions and enhances the perceived symbolic value of green products. Moreover, perceived symbolic value influences green purchase intentions and partially mediates the relationship between personal innovativeness and green purchase intentions. These findings underscore the critical role of symbolic value in the adoption of green products and highlight personal innovativeness as a key driver in sustainable consumer behavior.

Originality/value
This research contributes to the sustainable consumption literature by integrating personal innovativeness with symbolic value considerations in green purchasing decisions, offering a novel insight into how individual traits and product symbolism interact to influence consumer behavior in the context of environmental sustainability.
A comprehensive meta-analysis of the impact of intervention programmes on psychological capital development: post-intervention and longer-term effects
Authors: Loghman Saeed , Ramirez-Perez Mauricio , Bohle Philip , Martin Angela 
Published: November 2024

PurposeThis paper presents the most up-to-date comprehensive meta-analysis of the effectiveness of interventions to enhance psychological capital (PsyCap). It also reports the first meta-analytic examination of longer-term effects (beyond the immediate post-intervention period).Design/methodology/approachThis meta-analysis followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and utilised the methodologies of Hunter and Schmidt (2004) and Borenstein et al. (2009). The search period was from 2006 until February 2023. A total of 40 studies (N = 4,207) were included in the meta-analyses. The analyses were performed using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) Version 4 software programme.FindingsThe results indicate that the impacts of interventions on PsyCap and each of its component resources are greater than those reported in a previous meta-analysis (Lupșa et al., 2020), with the strongest impacts on hope and optimism. Interventions had sustained positive effects on PsyCap, hope, resilience and optimism, but not efficacy, and the frequency of intervention sessions influenced the effectiveness of interventions on hope, efficacy and optimism. Interestingly, specific PsyCap-focussed interventions did not have the greatest impact on PsyCap or its component resources.Originality/valueThis study contributes to emerging research on wellbeing-oriented HRM and provides valuable insights into more effective design and implementation of interventions to enhance PsyCap and its component resources. These interventions are a promising form of investment in employees which may bring mutual gains for individuals and organisations. The present findings extend those of previous studies and specifically respond to the call for further research on the persistence of PsyCap intervention effects.
Indirect comparison of deucravacitinib and other systemic treatments for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in Asian populations: A systematic literature review and network meta‐analysis
Authors: Tsai Tsen‐Fang , Tada Yayoi , Kung Camy , Zhong Yichen , Cichewicz Allie , Borkowska Katarzyna , Westley Tracy , Kisa Renata M. , Huang Yu‐Huei , Gao Xing‐Hua , Jo Seong‐Jin , Armstrong April W. 
Published: November 2024

AbstractExpanding the systemic treatment options for patients with psoriasis, deucravacitinib, an oral, selective, allosteric tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor is approved in the United States, European Union, China, Japan, Taiwan, Korea, and other countries for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis who are candidates for systemic therapy. Evidence suggests the comparative efficacy of systemic therapies may be different in Asian versus White patients. This systematic review and network meta‐analysis (NMA) evaluated the clinical efficacy associated with deucravacitinib and other biologic or non‐biologic systemic treatments for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in Asian populations. Electronic databases were searched to identify randomized trials of the interventions of interest. Multinomial random effects models adjusting for baseline placebo risk were used to estimate Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) responses at weeks 10–16. Of 8596 studies identified, 20 were included in the NMA. The estimated PASI 75 and 90 (95% credible interval) response rates for deucravacitinib were estimated to be 66% (49%–80%) and 40% (24%–58%) in Asian populations, notably higher than placebo (6% [4%–9%] and 1% [0.8–2%]) and apremilast (24% [12%–40%] and 9% [4%–20%]). No statistically significant difference was observed in PASI 75 and 90 responses between deucravacitinib and adalimumab, certolizumab pegol, infliximab, ustekinumab, and tildrakizumab. Deucravacitinib demonstrated robust efficacy in the Asian population, with PASI 75 and 90 responses comparable to some biologics. Deucravacitinib provides a convenient oral therapy with efficacy similar to several biologic therapies.
Clinicopathological features of epithelioid hemangioma of 43 patients with long‐term follow‐up: A two‐center retrospective study
Authors: Luo Si‐Yu , Zhou Kai‐Yi , Wang Qin‐Xiao , Feng Lin , Fang Sheng 
Published: November 2024

AbstractEpithelioid hemangioma (EH) is a rare angioproliferative disorder for which histopathology is the main approach to diagnosis. The tendency to recur is of concern to clinicians and patients. The factors associated with recurrence have been sporadically reported and a large‐scale cohort study has been lacking. This study aims to investigate the clinicopathological characteristics and long‐term clinical outcomes of EH patients from two tertiary care hospitals. A two‐center retrospective cohort study of 43 patients with a diagnosis of EH between 2013 and 2023 was evaluated at follow‐up. A comprehensive and detailed review of clinical and pathological data with long‐term follow‐up was performed. Information on prognosis was available for 43, and 8 (8/43, 18.6%) experienced local recurrence. Facial (Cramer's V = 0.405, P = 0.029) and multiple (relative risk [RR] 4.306, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.213, 15.282, Phi = 0.369, P = 0.016) lesions, subcutaneous involvement (RR 5.063, 95% CI 1.157, 22.151, Phi = 0.374, P = 0.014), and the presence of lymphoid follicles (RR 9.750, 95% CI 3.853, 24.671, Phi = 0.670, P < 0.001) were associated with higher recurrence rates. According to the presence or absence of well‐differentiated angiogenesis, EH can be pathologically classified into vascular, cellular, and intermediate types, while the depth, degree, and pattern of inflammation, tissue eosinophilia, eosinophilic microabscesses, and hobnail endothelial cells differed significantly between cellular and vascular types. The characteristics of EH are distinguished by different pathological subtypes. This study provides insight into the clinicopathological features and outcome of EH to assist clinicians in the diagnosis and management of this rare condition.
Lack of Evidence for Transmission of Atypical H‐Type Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Prions (H‐BSE Prions) by Intracranial and Oral Challenges to Nonhuman Primates
Authors: Shibata Hiroaki , Ono Fumiko , Sato Yuko , Ohto Keiko , Nakano Nozomi , Imamura Morikazu , Horiuchi Motohiro , Tobiume Minoru , Hagiwara Ken'ichi 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTBovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) is a prion disease in cattle caused by classical‐type (C‐), L‐type (L‐), or H‐type (H‐) BSE prions. While C‐BSE prions are zoonotic agents responsible for variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease, L‐ and H‐BSE prions are believed not to be connected to human prion diseases. However, L‐BSE prions have been shown to transmit to cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis), suggesting they may have zoonotic potential. In the present study, we examined whether H‐BSE prions are transmissible to cynomolgus monkeys. The monkeys were injected intracranially (n = 2) or given orally (n = 2) with brain homogenates from a cow infected with H‐BSE prions. After asymptomatic observation periods of 4–6 years, the monkeys were euthanized for autopsy. Histological examination of the brain did not reveal any pathological changes. Immunohistochemical and Western blot analyses did not detect disease‐associated forms of prion protein (PrPSc) in the brain, peripheral neurons, or lymphatic tissues. The unsuccessful transmission indicates an effective barrier against the transmission of cattle H‐BSE prions to cynomolgus monkeys. Based on the results obtained in this nonhuman primate model, we estimated that the potential transmission of H‐BSE prions to humans is substantially lower than C‐ and L‐BSE prions.
The lasting impact of historical residential security maps on experienced segregation
Authors: Aaronson Daniel , Han Joel Kaiyuan , Hartley Daniel A. , Mazumder Bhashkar 
Published: November 2024

AbstractWe study the impact of 1930s Residential Security maps on experienced segregation as measured by geolocation data. We compare adjacent neighborhoods with different creditworthiness grades. Using a sample of neighborhood boundaries, which, based on estimated propensity scores, were likely drawn for idiosyncratic reasons, residents of neighborhoods on the lower graded side of the boundary are more likely to visit other historically lower graded destination neighborhoods and neighborhoods that currently tend to have lower household income and lower educational attainment. Disparities in visits are not driven by work commutes, very local visits, or differences in income.
Associations of maternal serum ferritin levels across gestation with gestational diabetes mellitus: A longitudinal cohort study
Authors: Mo Huiqin , Wen Jingna , Qu Cuicui , Liu Xiaohua 
Published: November 2024

AbstractBackgroundThe longitudinal changes in maternal serum ferritin (SF) levels across gestation, which indirectly reflect iron supplementation, have not been extensively investigated in relation to gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study at a tertiary maternal hospital in Shanghai. Women with SF concentration measurements at 8.0–13.6 weeks' gestation (GW), 29.0–31.6 GW, and an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) at 24–28 GW were included. We utilized logistic regression analysis to assess GDM association with maternal SF levels and longitudinal changes.ResultsThe study included 17 560 women, with 2160 (12.3%) participants diagnosed with GDM. Adjusted odds ratios (ORs) (95% confidence intervals [CIs]) for GDM across increasing quartiles of SF concentrations at 8.0–13.6 GW were 1.00 (reference), 1.139 (95% CI: 1.012–1.283), 1.093 (95% CI: 0.969–1.233), and 1.248 (95% CI: 1.111–1.403). Similarly, at 29.0–31.6 GW, increasing quartiles of SF concentrations were associated with higher adjusted ORs for GDM: 1.00 (reference), 1.165 (95% CI: 1.029–1.320), 1.335 (95% CI: 1.184–1.505), and 1.428 (95% CI: 1.268–1.607). Pregnant women with higher SF levels (upper 25th percentile) at 8.0–13.6 GW had a reduced GDM risk if their SF levels decreased to the lower 25th percentile at 29.0–31.6 GW. Conversely, the subgroup with higher SF levels (upper 25th percentile) at both time points had the highest incidence rate of GDM (15.3%, 1.235 [95% CI: 1.087–1.404]).ConclusionsMaternal SF levels independently and positively associated with GDM risk during early and late gestational stages. Considering the increased GDM risk, routine iron supplementation for iron‐replete women is questionable.image
OGU: A Toolbox for Better Utilising Organelle Genomic Data
Authors: Wu Ping , Xue Ningning , Yang Jie , Zhang Qiang , Sun Yuzhe , Zhang Wen 
Published: November 2024

ABSTRACTOrganelle genomes serve as crucial datasets for investigating the genetics and evolution of plants and animals, genome diversity, and species identification. To enhance the collection, analysis, and visualisation of such data, we have developed a novel open‐source software tool named Organelle Genome Utilities (OGU). The software encompasses three modules designed to streamline the handling of organelle genome data. The data collection module is dedicated to retrieving, validating and organising sequence information. The evaluation module assesses sequence variance using a range of methods, including novel metrics termed stem and terminal phylogenetic diversity. The primer module designs universal primers for downstream applications. Finally, a visualisation pipeline has been developed to present comprehensive insights into organelle genomes across different lineages rather than focusing solely on individual species. The performance, compatibility and stability of OGU have been rigorously evaluated through benchmarking with four datasets, including one million mixed GenBank records, plastid genomic data from the Lamiaceae family, mitochondrial data from rodents, and 308 plastid genomes sourced from various angiosperm families. Based on software capabilities, we identified 30 plastid intergenic spacers. These spacers exhibit a moderate evolutionary rate and offer practical utility comparable to coding regions, highlighting the potential applications of intergenic spacers in organelle genomes. We anticipate that OGU will substantially enhance the efficient utilisation of organelle genomic data and broaden the prospects for related research endeavours.
Exploration of the pattern of lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer based on membrane anatomy theory
Authors: Yang Pengjie , Han Bater , Tian Ziqiang , Tang Peng , Yan Qin , Liu Weixin , Zhang Xuefeng , Yu Yongjun , Li Yong 
Published: November 2024

AbstractObjectiveTo analyze the pattern of lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer based on the theory of membrane anatomy.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 143 patients who underwent esophageal surgery at the Cancer Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from March 2021 to March 2022. Lymph node metastasis was observed and categorized according to postoperative T staging. The characteristics and patterns of lymph node metastasis in different regions were observed, and the lymph node metastasis patterns in patients with clinical T3 esophageal cancer were analyzed using membrane anatomy theory.ResultsAmong the 143 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, 21 were treated with surgery alone, while the rest received preoperative adjuvant therapy. A total of 5456 lymph nodes were cleared from the 143 patients, with 204 positive lymph nodes, resulting in a positive rate of 3.74%. In the thoracic lymph node dissection, the metastatic rates exceeded 5% for the following regions: 106recR (17.36%), 106recL (12.5%), 107 (10.42%), and 108 (5.56%) station. When analyzing the abdominal lymph node metastasis, the metastatic rates exceeded 5% for regions 7 (13.19%), 3a (7.64%), 2 (6.94%), and 1 (6.25%) station. Group analysis of patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma before postoperative pathological T3 stage revealed an increasing trend in tumor lymph node metastasis rate with later T staging. Lymph node metastasis in region 106recR can occur early, with a metastasis rate of 18.37% in T1 tumors. Analysis of lymph node metastasis characteristics in 103 patients clinically staged as T3 showed that 3966 lymph nodes were cleared, with 186 positive nodes, resulting in a positive rate of 4.69%. Lymph node metastasis rates were higher in regions 106recL, 106recR, 107, 108, 110, 1, 2, 3a, and 7, all exceeding 5%.ConclusionThe theory of membrane anatomy can effectively explain the pattern of lymph node metastasis in esophageal cancer.
Industrial water pollution and farmer adaptation: Evidence from rice farming in Jiangsu, China
Authors: Marchand Sébastien , Barro Maimouna , Xiong Hang , Guo Huanxiu 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThe shift of industrial water pollution from urban to rural areas during industrialization can impact agricultural production and stimulate farmers’ adaptive behavior. As an illustration, this study examines the impact of industrial water pollution from manufacturing firms on rice production in Jiangsu, China. By combining data from the China Rural Fixed Point Survey with the China Environmental Statistics Database, we employ an extended translog production function to distinguish between the effects of industrial water pollution and farmers’ adaptation behaviors. Our results demonstrate that industrial chemical oxygen demand (COD) has a direct biological effect on paddy rice growth, reducing rice yields by 3.76 to 4.17 percent. This detrimental effect is most pronounced within a radius of 5 kg from the village center. Additionally, farmers increase their operating inputs to mitigate the adverse effects of industrial water pollution. These findings underscore the need for stringent environmental regulations and enhanced environmental education in rural areas to promote the sustainable development of both manufacturing industry and agriculture in developing countries.
In Desperate Need: Public Sanitation in Contemporary London
Authors: Habermehl Victoria , McFarlane Colin 
Published: November 2024

AbstractThere has been a collapse in the number of public toilets in UK cities. Austerity cuts, a lack of legal requirements, and a failure to prioritise sanitation has led to significant health and equality impacts. Research on public toilets in the Global North focuses on their historical production, contemporary design, or on the experience of particular social groups, with less work bringing governance and social experience together. We argue for a focus on the “ungoverning” of sanitation, on how residents “learn” sanitation in the city, and on the need for radical transformation in sanitation approaches and delivery. Drawing on research in London, we set out the challenges for public toilet provision and make a case for a sanitation revolution in British cities. We focus on the experience of delivery drivers and residents with health concerns in order to illustrate the inequalities in provision and their consequences.