bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Are ESG Female? The Hidden Benefits of Female Presence on Sustainable Finance
Authors: Bosone Constanza , Bogliardi Stefania Maria , Giudici Paolo 
Published: October 2024

Though gender equality has been at the centre of debate over the last decades, a number of benefits concerning the impact of female directors on corporate performance are still overlooked. Particularly, the link that seems to exist between female directors and sustainable finance has received limited attention. We investigate the impact of an enhancement in female presence, meant as women in decision-making positions, on a firm’s performance both in financial and sustainability terms. The goal is to contribute to the literature streams on gender economics and on sustainable finance.
Most research on sustainable finance and its impact on corporate governance rely only on aggregate ESG ratings for their results. Such scores are typically a black-box, with financial providers supplying little information about their methodology. Our analysis not only develops disaggregate scores for each dimension, but also provides motivation for the measurement of gender equality by means of specific indicators, such as the number of female directors, going beyond the bare (S) or (G) rating. ESG ratings and specific indicators of gender equality were retrieved from the well-known Bloomberg provider. Relying on a dataset concerning European companies, we empirically show that an increase in gender equality has a positive effect on a firm’s financial performance and on its share of sustainable investments.
Analysis of inter-state and inter-region beta-convergence of growth rates in India in post-reform period
Authors: Singh Ombir , Kumar Parveen , Radulescu Magdalena 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThere is a long-standing debate among scholars over the convergence versus divergence of the regional growth rate of per capita income in India. The present study tries to resolve this debate in light of the latest available data by using Beta-convergence analysis in a panel data framework. The results indicate the presence of unconditional divergence and conditional convergence in the case of both inter-state and inter-region analysis, which shows that the unconditional divergence may be due to the presence of omitted variable bias. The results also show that the primary sector is associated with the reduction of interstate and inter-region income inequality, while the growth of the tertiary sector is correlated with increasing interstate and inter-region income inequality. Therefore, the findings of the study imply that the phenomenon of service-led growth in the post-reform period was accompanied by the widening gap in the growth of various states and regions of India.
Cognitive abilities and household financial portfolios in association with economic development and national health system: A cross-country analysis based on SHARE data
Authors: Tsendsuren Saruultuya , Wong Wing-Keung , Li Chu-Shiu 
Published: October 2024

AbstractCognitive ability is increasingly recognized as a significant factor influencing household portfolio decisions. However, different cognitive abilities, such as numeracy, fluency and recall, may yield different investment results. The aim of this paper is to empirically examine the associations of three cognitive abilities (numeracy, fluency and recall) with household portfolio composition using Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement (SHARE) data across 16 European countries and the multinomial logit model. Our empirical analyses focus on the impacts of differences in country characteristics, specifically the level of economic development and the existence of a national health system (NHS).The results indicate that numeracy and fluency have positive impacts on the decision to hold safe and relatively risky assets, as well as fully diversified portfolios in developed countries, but have no significant effects in emerging countries. Additionally, all three cognitive abilities positively influence the decision to hold fully diversified portfolios in the countries with NHS, while no significant effects are observed in the countries without NHS.Our findings reveal a decreased impact of cognitive abilities on portfolio types in the emerging countries and the non-NHS countries. Notably, a significant and positive correlation is found between the holding of no financial assets in both non-NHS countries and advanced countries. One important implication of this study is that marketing strategies of financial advisors should take into account household cognitive abilities, as well as differences in economic development among countries and the presence or absence of NHS.
Determinants of agricultural technology changes: Evidence from rice-cultivating households in Vietnam
Authors: Kien Nguyen Duc 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe investigated the determinants of changes in agricultural technology in Vietnamese rice-growing households. The double-hurdle estimation developed in this study proved to be an efficient method for determining how and to what extent changes in agricultural technology had been influenced by various factors while also allowing correlation between farmers' choices. We found evidence of a persistent increase in the use of improved seeds and machinery. In contrast, the previous upward trend in the use of fertilisers and pesticides was recently reversed. Farmers' decisions to adopt and use these four agricultural technologies are highly correlated with farm size, input and output prices, and macroeconomic conditions. Our findings also confirm a simultaneous relationship between the decisions to apply agricultural practices. When promoting new agricultural technologies, follow-up policy interventions should account for these characteristics of individual smallholders' decisions.
Osteoporotic alterations of mandible in aged women using panoramic radiograph: A multicentric study
Authors: Vishnurao Sowmya Gujjar , Rao Roopa S , Kumar Pradeep , Pandarathodiyil Anitha Krishnan 
Published: October 2024

Osteoporosis is a pandemic, chronic, silent skeletal condition that can cause bone fractures and possibly disability if left untreated. In clinical practice, it frequently goes unnoticed until a fracture develops. Therefore, the study aims to evaluate visually the diagnostic efficacy of panoramic-based mandibular cortex index and trabecular patterns in aged women.Archival Panoramic radiographs of 800 aged women were examined and narrowed to controls (114) and study patients (116). Panoramic-based index i.e., mandibular cortical thickness, and trabecular patterns were visually evaluated.Dense homogeneous trabeculation and sparse trabeculation were found to be more sensitive and specific on the right side when evaluating Region of Interest 1, while Region of Interest 2 revealed sparse trabeculation. Mandibular Cortical Index in study patients revealed Osteoporotic MCI to be statistically significant when comparing the control. Overall, the control group had a statistically significantly higher Normal MCI (100%), Osteopenia MCI (76.5%), and dense homogeneous trabeculation (100%) score of the right mandibular cortex index than the study group. Indicators from panoramic radiography may be helpful in triage screening procedures to detect osteoporosis.
Strategies for managing and addressing challenges in individuals with bipolar affective disorder: A comparison between genders
Authors: Dahal Tshetiz , Abraham Jeby 
Published: October 2024

Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD) is a mental health condition characterized by episodes that can vary in duration and intensity of remission. Individuals affected by BPAD often face challenges in managing daily stressors, even when employing various coping and problem-solving techniques. Furthermore, individuals of different genders experiencing BPAD may exhibit distinct approaches to coping and resolving problems.The objective of the study was to evaluate gender differences in coping strategies and problem-solving abilities among individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Affective Disorder (BPAD).This research employed a cross-sectional descriptive design, utilizing a purposive sampling method to select 80 participants from both inpatient and outpatient departments of a psychiatric hospital in India. Data collection involved the use of a Socio-demographic data sheet, along with the Ways of Coping Skills and Problem-Solving Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and t-tests were applied to analyze the data in relation to the study's objectives. The findings indicated no significant gender differences in coping strategies and problem-solving skills among individuals with BPAD. However, the respondents exhibited notably low levels of both coping and problem-solving skills.The study concludes that individuals of both genders experiencing BPAD demonstrate inadequate coping and problem-solving abilities.
Experience of tenecteplase in acute ischemic stroke from Kutch, Gujarat; Strong interpersonal communication between doctors leads to favorable outcomes
Authors: Shah Gaurav , Shukla Dhara , Dalal Shivani 
Published: October 2024

Acute ischemic stroke is a major factor cause of severe morbidity and mortality in general population. Newer modality of treatment like IV thrombolysis has been established to prevent long term complications in this condition within 4.5 hours of symptoms onset. The data regarding IV thrombolysis is limited in rural areas. Various factors like lack of awareness among general population, patients reaching hospital beyond window period, cost of treatment pose difficulty in administration of this treatment. This article presents demographic profile of patients undergoing IV thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke at a hospital from Kutch, Gujarat. This article also highlights the importance of strong interpersonal communication between physician for better outcomes in patients.The aim of this observational study is to observe demographic profile of patients with acute ischemic stroke receiving intravenous thrombolysis and to estimate the factors which might help in favorable patient outcome.The data was calculated during January 2023 to December 2023. 22 patients were thrombolysed for acute ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours from onset of symptoms. Males were predominant (86.3%), average age of patients was 57.4 years (range 31 – 80 years old). Majority of the strokes were anterior circulation stroke (77.2%). The comorbidities like Diabetes mellitus (36.3%), hypertension (54.5%), dyslipidemia (59%), old coronary artery disease (18%), old cerebro vascular disease (4.5%) were seen. The time from symptom onset to presentation to hospital is approximately 146 minutes. The time from presentation to hospital and IV thrombolysis administration is approximately 49 minutes. 17(77.2%) patients presented to hospital within 3 hours of symptom onset, 13 (59%) underwent IV thrombolysis within 30 minutes of presentation to hospital. Majority of this patients were referred by primary physician to the hospital. Mild stroke (NIHSS &#60; 5) was seen in 1 (4.5%) patient, moderate (NIHSS 5-15) in 11(50%) patients, moderate -severe stroke (NIHSS 15-25)– in 10(45.5%) patients. Large vessel occlusion was seen in 12 (54.5 %), small vessel disease in 4 (18 %), Embolic etiology in 4(18%) and unknown in 2 (9%) of cases. The mean NIHSS at presentation was approximately 16, at 24 hours after IV thrombolysis was approximately 11.3 and after 72 hours of IV thrombolysis is 8.6. Early neurological deficit was seen in 6(27.2%) of cases. 4(18%) of all stroke who underwent thrombolysis required decompression craniotomy. The improving on mRS (grade 0-1) score was found in 16(72.8%) patients at 7 days of thrombolysis. Intravenous thrombolysis with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator is helpful in acute ischemic stroke within 4.5 hours of onset. Early diagnosis and swift evaluation and management helps in prevention of longterm disability.
Significancy of human motor tasks during dual gate execution for uncovering Parkinson disease early
Authors: Devi G Naga Rama , Raju V Rama 
Published: October 2024

Parkinson’s, i.e., Parkinson diseased (PD) patients appear beyond decreased gait execution during motor dual cognitive task tests. Yet, the impact of motor cognition task difficulty in early detection of PD has not been seen scientifically. the purpose is to detect the PD very early during the gait implementation of motor`s dual-tsks. Twenty-five advanced idiopathic Parkinson`s also fourteen healthy controls recruited in this study. As per the neuroscientist, all must complete a composite motor-task with and without 3 distinct mental-tasks. Based on spatiotemporal gait parameters plus joint-kinematics, the interventional composite issue features were computed. The outcome of task complexity plus cohort over the complex task interference (CTI) was studied first with the continual (repetitive) measures analysis-of-variance (ANOVA). Support vector machine (SVM)-based classifiers of Parkinson`s were constructed based on characterized features-of CTI. Our findings showed that the complexity of motor-issue has had a larger impact over gait accomplishment that much contributed to the advanced precision in categorizing Parkinson`s. The set with accuracy (97.7%), precision (98.9%), and recall(97.7%) was attained best. This study showed the application of a rotary-based motor`s dual task cognition idea of test in clinical settings to detect PD early is great.This study investigated a new method for early detection of Parkinson's disease (PD) using a dual-task test with cognitive and motor components.
Innovative Percutaneous Quadricepsplasty for Knee Extension Contracture in Arthrogryposis
Authors: Bozorg Savoji Pantea , Khaledian Homayoon , Ashkezari Davood Dehghani , Firoozabadi Mohammad Ayati 
Published: October 2024

Case:
A 15-year-old male patient diagnosed with arthrogryposis presented with a left knee extension contracture. He underwent an innovative percutaneous quadricepsplasty performed arthroscopically. Subsequent to the procedure, the patient was enrolled in an aggressive physiotherapy program. Over a follow-up period of 12 months, significant improvement was observed, with the patient achieving a 95° range of motion in his left knee.

Conclusion:
Noninvasive percutaneous quadricepsplasty, combined with methods such as arthroscopy, may enhance therapeutic outcomes and alleviate chronic knee extension contractures in patients with arthrogryposis. This combination of treatment methods has the potential to revolutionize the management of such conditions.
Trimalleolar Fracture Associated with Subcutaneous Rupture of the Achilles Tendon and Traumatic Peroneal Dislocation
Authors: Jadib Imad , Veyrat Guillaume , Ionescu Sebastian , Belvisi Baptiste , Chirpaz-Cerbat Jean-Marie 
Published: October 2024

Case:
We report the case of a 44-year-old man who sustained an Achilles tendon rupture with an associated trimalleolar fracture and traumatic peroneal dislocation of the left ankle after a snowboarding injury. These injuries have been surgically repaired; the patient has returned to all his activities 18 months after surgery.

Conclusion:
The possibility of such injuries occurring in combination should be considered. A thorough history, physical examination, and plain radiographs should be performed in higher energy trauma to the ankle. Additional diagnostic tests such as ultrasonography or magnetic resonance imaging may be used to supplement treatment.

Levels of Evidence:
Level 5.
When Is a Clay-Shoveler's Fracture, Not a Clay-Shoveler's Fracture?
Authors: Schultz Matthew J. , Wheeler Michael R. , Black Loren O. , Morrell Aidan T. , Philipp Travis C. 
Published: October 2024

Case:
A 71-year-old man with a history of C5-7 anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) sustained a C7 spinous process fracture after falling from a ladder. He was initially managed nonoperatively but developed anterolisthesis and kyphosis at C7-T1 with left hand weakness over the course of 11 days. Surgical treatment included spinous process wiring and C5-T3 posterior fusion. At 14-month follow-up, he demonstrated resolution of pain and returned motor function.

Conclusion:
The patient's ACDF likely created a longer lever arm, allowing the force of his fall to be concentrated at C7-T1. Patients with a suspected Clay-Shoveler's fracture require close follow-up.
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Prompt Engineering: A Primer for Orthopaedic Surgeons
Authors: Carroll Amber N. , Storms Lewis A. , Malempati Chaitu , Shanavas Ridah V. , Badarudeen Sameer 
Published: October 2024

» Generative artificial intelligence (AI), a rapidly evolving field, has the potential to revolutionize orthopedic care by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient management through data-driven insights and personalized strategies.» Unlike traditional AI, generative AI has the potential to generate relevant information for orthopaedic surgeons when instructed through prompts, automating tasks such as literature reviews, streamlining workflows, predicting health outcomes, and improving patient interactions.» Prompt engineering is essential for crafting effective prompts for large language models (LLMs), ensuring accurate and reliable AI-generated outputs, and promoting ethical decision-making in clinical settings.» Orthopaedic surgeons can choose between various prompt types–including open-ended, focused, and choice-based prompts–to tailor AI responses for specific clinical tasks to enhance the precision and utility of generated information.» Understanding the limitations of LLMs, such as token limits, context windows, and hallucinations, is crucial for orthopaedic surgeons to effectively use generative AI while addressing ethical concerns related to bias, privacy, and accountability.
WITHDRAWN: Adsorption kinetics of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) onto super activated renewable carbon (SARC) in low-carbon composites (LCCs)
Authors: Sun Bo , Sain Mohini 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

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Adsorption and desorption characteristics of epigallocatechin-3-gallate from discarded green tea leaves on macroporous resin
Authors: Cagan Basak Bilcanoglu , Karakaya Huseyin , Yilmaztekin Murat 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Green tea (Camellia sinensis) is intensely consumed all over the world and tea leaves discarded from production are a rich source of catechins, especially epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG). This study aimed to perform preparative separation of EGCG from green tea waste by using macroporous resin and to reveal adsorption and desorption characteristics. Nine types of resins were compared for their adsorption and desorption capacities and desorption rate of EGCG, and NKA-2 was found the most suitable resin for the purpose. Adsorption isotherms were evaluated at 25°C, 35°C and 45°C. Experimental data was well described with pseudo-second order kinetics model and fitted best to the Langmuir model in tested temperatures. In dynamic separation process, 83% of adsorbed EGCG was recovered from the resin by using 70% ethanol. It has been thought that using macroporous resin can be an effective way of EGCG separation from green tea waste for commercial purposes.
Granular biofertilizer amended with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens for growing yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis)
Authors: Chumthong Amornrat , Mansuriwong Pongsak , Sawangsri Paranee , Kanjanamaneesathian Mana 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata) is a healthy vegetable that is popular in Southeast Asia. Farmers have frequently used pesticides while planting in order to avoid and eradicate pests. Utilising biofertilizer with microorganisms included to help with growth promotion and disease management is one such tactic. The aims of this study were to (1) produce granular biofertilizer amended with Bacillus amyloliquefaciens to control Sclerotium rolfsii-caused root and stem rot disease and (2) assess its effect on the growth of yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis). The bacterium which inhibited S. rolfsii, had the capacity to solubilize phosphate, enhanced the growth of yardlong beanand not antagonistic to Rhizobium TAL 638 was identified as B. amyloliquefaciens (HY 4-3-4). The granular biofertilizer that was created and included this bacterium (at 8.96 Log. number/g) continued to be efficient in inhibiting the mycelial growth of S. rolfsii even after 16 months of storage at room temperature (26–30°C). In the pot, granular biofertilizer was effective to control root and stem rot of the yardlong bean. The yardlong bean's stem length, fresh and dry weight, and number of nodules on the roots were all effectively increased by this granular biofertilizer. In the field, the granular biofertilizer was as effective as a chemical fungicide (mancozeb) to control root and stem rot of the yardlong bean. Thus, employing biofertilizers contributes to environmental sustainability by lowering the amount of chemicals used in growing yardlong bean.
Virulence Screening of Malaysia-Isolated Metarhizium anisopliae against Rhipicephalus microplus
Authors: Azmi Nurul Fatin Amirah Mohd , Goni Mohammed Dauda , Samsuddin Ahmad Syazwan , Peng Tan Li 
Published: October 2024

Abstract

Rhipicephalus microplus poses a significant challenge to the livestock industry, leading to substantial economic burdens. Traditionally, chemical acaricides have been the primary management strategy; however, their indiscriminate use has led to resistance, environmental contamination, and health risks. Therefore, there is growing interest in exploring alternative approaches, such as entomopathogenic fungi like Metarhizium anisopliae. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of M. anisopliae isolates from Malaysia against R. microplus using the Adult Immersion Test protocol. Engorged female ticks were utilized in the bioassay. The experiment involved applying M. anisopliae isolates (1518, 1521, 1522, PR1, HSAH5, and GT3) at a concentration of 108 through tick immersion. Mortality rates were monitored for 14 days, with experiments conducted in triplicate. Result showed that PR1 exhibited the highest virulence, causing 83.33% mortality within 14 days. There was no significant difference between the isolates in their ability to cause tick mortality. However, probit analysis revealed that PR1 have the shortest LT50 and LT90 with 10.03 days and 14.69 days, respectively. Correlation analysis revealed a significant moderate negative correlation between tick size and mortality and not significant between germination rate and tick mortality. These findings emphasize the influence of tick size on tick mortality. Although no isolate achieved 100% mortality, PR1 was notably effective, killing the highest percentage of ticks quickly and significantly reducing egg production compared to the control and other isolates. Overall, this study underscores the potential of Malaysia-isolated M. anisopliae in the management of adult R. microplus, offering insights into alternative strategies for pest control in the livestock sector.