bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparing cost‐effectiveness of radio and drone telemetry with playback surveys for assessing translocation outcomes
Authors: Stone Zoë L. , Macdermid Kara , Muller Chris G. , Armstrong Doug P. , Parker Kevin A. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Post‐release monitoring is critical for assessing translocation outcomes. Yet the quality of information gained from monitoring can vary greatly, and perceived monitoring costs often results in reduced monitoring effort. Selecting cost‐effective monitoring strategies that provide high quality data are therefore important for assessing translocation outcomes and making informed management decisions.

To compare how monitoring strategy affects information gained, we monitored a toutouwai/North Island robin (Petroica longipes) reintroduction in Aotearoa New Zealand, based on monitoring objectives of determining survival, site fidelity and whether the extent of management was large enough to protect dispersing individuals. We compared how these objectives were met through four monitoring strategies: (1) comprehensive surveys with ground radio telemetry and playback; (2) aerial drone telemetry; (3) dedicated playback by trained surveyors and (4) opportunistic playback by predator control contractors. We undertook a viewshed analysis to determine search coverage of each strategy and compared detection rates, efficiency and cost.

Comprehensive ground telemetry and playback, while costly, covered the largest area and provided the most accurate data on dispersal, survival and the translocation outcome. In comparison, opportunistic playback monitoring detected substantially fewer individuals, giving a false impression of low site fidelity and survival and a failed translocation. Although drone telemetry had considerable site‐specific limitations, which limited its effectiveness during our study, it was the most cost‐effective with a high detection rate and low search effort.

Synthesis and applications: Our study shows the value of intensive monitoring in facilitating management decisions for wildlife translocations. Comprehensive telemetry and playback, while costly, were invaluable for gaining high quality information on the translocation outcome. Without suitable monitoring, reintroduction outcomes can be difficult to assess and potentially result in unnecessary, ineffective or overly expensive management actions. We recommend that monitoring intensity and methodology should reflect the site, species and level of uncertainty regarding the translocation outcome. Prioritising monitoring can help reduce long‐term costs, increase quality of information gained and allow for more informed management decisions that can improve subsequent translocation outcomes.
Rapid detection of guttae area using aniline blue staining in Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy mouse model
Authors: Zhang Xueling , Qiu Jini , Feng Yalan , Zheng Jijia , Xiang Jun , Gu Jiayu , Shan Kun , Shi Qian 
Published: September 2024

AbstractFuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) is a leading cause of corneal endothelial degeneration resulting in impaired visual acuity. Excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (guttae) on Descemet's membrane (DM) is the hallmark of FECD. We sought to detect the guttae area rapidly using aniline blue (AB) staining in FECD mouse model. FECD mouse model was established via ultraviolet A (UVA) exposure. Masson's trichrome staining was utilized to stain the corneal sections. AB staining was utilized to stain both whole cornea tissues and stripped Descemet's membrane‐endothelium complex (DMEC) flat mounts, while immunofluorescence staining of collagen I was employed to stain guttae areas. In Masson's trichrome staining, corneal collagen fibrils were stained blue with AB. The DMEC flat mounts were stained into relative dark blue areas and relative light blue areas using 2% AB staining. The areas of dark blue could almost overlap with collagen I‐positive areas, and have an acellular centre and a moderately distinct boundary line with the surrounding corneal endothelial cells. In conclusion, AB staining is a rapid and effective method for the evaluation of the guttae areas in the FECD mouse model.
THE DARK SIDE OF PLANETARY URBANIZATION: Operational Landscapes, Crisis and the ‘Peripheral Condition’
Authors: Canettieri Thiago 
Published: September 2024

AbstractIn this article I present the concept of the ‘peripheral condition’ in the context of theoretical discussion on planetary urbanization. Inspired by Neil Brenner and Christian Schmid's interpretation of urbanization, which draws from Lefebvre's oeuvre, I suggest taking into consideration Robert Kurz's key insights about the internal contradiction of capital. In this study I seek to integrate the ‘critique of value’ theory's crisis‐centric approach into the literature on planetary urbanization, as it allows us to move beyond accounts that focus on extensive urbanization through operational landscapes and instead encompass the social relations that accompany it. Consequently, I argue that this comprehension reveals the periphery‐form as a relevant idea to qualify discussions on planetary urbanization once an ever‐growing population faces situations of precarity that were previously considered restricted to the peripheries. Hence, I suggest that planetary urbanization cannot be fully understood without considering its dark side, the peripheral condition.
On the EPA's Radar: The Role of Financial Reports in Environmental Regulatory Oversight
Authors: LI BIN , WANG ANNIKA YU 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACTThis paper investigates the role of corporate financial reports in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulatory activities. By tracking the EPA's direct retrieval of SEC filings, we identify three key findings. First, the EPA retrieves a large volume of financial reports, especially from firms in high‐pollution industries. Second, the EPA is more likely to access financial reports during enforcement investigations and significant rule proposals, but less so during compliance monitoring, with patterns varying predictably across firms. Third, the EPA's reliance on financial reports is potentially driven by its demand for information on firm liquidity, solvency, and profitability. Overall, our study highlights the usefulness of financial reports for the EPA as an environmental regulator.
Neurodevelopmental outcomes following paracetamol use for treatment of patent ductus arteriosus: A review
Authors: Pearce Adam , Saunders Lewis , Dunlop Amber , Abbas Asad 
Published: September 2024

AbstractAimConcerns exist regarding potential adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes associated with paracetamol exposure during pregnancy and early infancy. This review evaluates the evidence for the impact of paracetamol use for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) treatment on neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants.MethodsA literature search was performed via Medline, Ovid Embase and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) databases. The search details are below: (‘Infant, Newborn’ [MeSH] OR ‘neonate*’ [Title/Abstract]) AND (‘Paracetamol’ [MeSH] OR ‘Acetaminophen’ [Title/Abstract]) AND (‘Ductus Arteriosus, Patent/drug therapy’ [MeSH] OR ‘patent ductus arteriosus’ [Title/Abstract]) AND (‘Neurodevelopmental Disorders’ [MeSH] OR ‘neurodevelopment*’ [Title/Abstract] OR ‘Child Development’ [MeSH] OR ‘Developmental Disabilities’ [MeSH]). All studies were critically appraised and synthesised.ResultsSeven studies reported neurodevelopmental outcomes after paracetamol use for PDA treatment in preterm infants <32 weeks gestation. The studies varied in dosage, route, and duration of paracetamol administration and in the methods used to assess neurodevelopmental outcomes. None of the studies revealed different outcomes between paracetamol‐exposed preterm infants and controls.ConclusionCurrent low‐to‐moderate quality evidence suggests no association between paracetamol used for PDA treatment and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants. Future well‐powered studies with standardised neurodevelopmental assessments are warranted to strengthen the current evidence base.
Anti‐egalitarianism motivates denial of male privilege
Authors: Austin Darren E. J. , Marques Mathew D. , Stukas Arthur A. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractMen are privileged economically, politically, and socially, yet some deny this. Previous research suggests that denial of privilege can help to manage the discomfort associated with a privileged identity, but we propose that it serves primarily to preserve privilege. In two preregistered studies (Ntotal = 911 Australian participants) we show that denial of male privilege is not unique to men and that it is strongly predicted by anti‐egalitarianism, even when controlling for gender and other variables known to predict attitudes toward inequality (facets of right‐wing authoritarianism and social dominance orientation). In Study 1, a multiple regression model accounted for 59% of the variability in reported male privilege awareness, with anti‐egalitarianism contributing 47% of the explanatory power. In Study 2, the explanatory power of anti‐egalitarianism was more modest (26%) and similar to that of gender (27%), and both also positively predicted claims of female privilege. This suggests that rather than simply reflecting unawareness of male privilege or being a way to manage a privileged identity, denying the existence of male privilege and claiming that women are privileged helps to preserve gender inequality by presenting it as a just result of meritocracy.
Cumulative re‐operation rates during follow‐up after hypospadias repair
Authors: Anttila Annaleena , Lahdes‐Vasama Tuija , Pakkasjärvi Niklas , Taskinen Seppo 
Published: September 2024

ObjectiveTo assess the cumulative rates of re‐operations after hypospadias repair and evaluate long‐term surgical outcomes at a tertiary paediatric urology centre.Patients and MethodsRetrospective analysis of 293 boys born between 1991 and 2003 undergoing hypospadias surgery was conducted. The study included 274 patients: 165 with distal, 34 with midshaft, and 75 with proximal hypospadias. Kaplan–Meier methods were used to evaluate the re‐operation data.ResultsThe median age at primary surgery was 1.3 years, with a median follow‐up of 14.4 years. The overall re‐operation rate was 48.2%, with approximately half of the problems detected within the first 3 months after surgery. The risk of re‐operation was correlated with hypospadias severity, with 5‐ and 15‐year re‐operation risks at 39.3% and 51.8%, respectively. Limitations of the study include its retrospective nature and variations in surgical techniques from current standards.ConclusionThere is a significant risk of unplanned re‐operations following hypospadias repair, increasing with the severity of the original condition. This underscores the need for extended follow‐up and effective communication with patients and their families about the likelihood of requiring multiple surgeries for optimal outcomes.
Healthcare of patients with atopic dermatitis by general practitioners – a nationwide survey in Germany
Authors: Langenbruch Anna , Andrees Valerie , Scherer Martin , Augustin Matthias 
Published: September 2024

SummaryBackground and ObjectivesEpidemiological studies on the health care of patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) in dermatological treatment in Germany indicate no improvements within 10 years. In addition to dermatologists, general practitioners (GPs) are particularly involved in AD treatment. This study analyzed the health care situation of adult patients with AD by GPs.Patients and MethodsThe cross‐sectional questionnaire survey “PsoADA” was conducted from 2019 to 2021 in general practices throughout Germany and the results were compared with previous data from dermatology care (AtopicHealth2, 2017–19).ResultsAmong 150 patients (mean age: 40 years, 62.2% female), 39.2% received additional treatment by a dermatologist (GP+D). 20.7% of GP+D and 5.7% of patients in GP treatment only (GP only) had severe AD (p < 0.01, AtopicHealth2: 27.6%). Major limitations in quality of life were reported by 31.0% (GP+D) versus 3.4% (GP only) (p < 0.001, AtopicHealth2: 31.6%). Most patients received topicals, mainly glucocorticosteroids. Calcineurin inhibitors were currently administered by 2.7% (PsoADA total). Patient education was reported by 5.7% (PsoADA total).ConclusionsA considerable proportion of patients with AD in GP care shows poor outcomes, as has been observed in dermatological care – possibly due to the lack of use of modern systemic therapy.
Principal–agent trust and adoption of digital financial services: Evidence from India
Authors: Yadav Rajat S. , Kalluru Siva R. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractThe high reliance on cash is a lifestyle for many people, and their low proficiency with smartphone usage acts as an inertial barrier to using digital financial services (DFS). Given low financial or digital literacy, online banking transactions have to be promoted and mediated by DFS agents. This study examines the role of digital platforms, intermediaries such as banks, mobile money agents, payment banks, post offices, and the government's increasing use of digital technologies. This usage of digital platforms is based on the trust relationship between the principals, who are owners of their bank accounts, and agents of DFS, who are intermediaries. A linear probabilistic model is employed to determine the determinants behind the low adoption of DFS between the necessity and nonnecessity groups. We observe that demand‐side factors like education level, identity proof (documentation), and level of smartphone use proficiency increase the probability of a principal's involvement in a digital mode of payment. At the same time, supply‐side factors like digital infrastructure and trust deficit due to unviable commission incentives to DFS agents decrease the principal's likelihood of using digital platforms.
Host egg volatiles are involved in brood parasitism in predatory mites
Authors: Choh Yasuyuki , Janssen Arne 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Recently, we reported brood parasitism in the tiny predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae); adult females of this species prefer to add their eggs to a cluster of eggs of another predatory mite species, Gynaeseius liturivorus (Acari: Phytoseiidae), which guards its own eggs against egg predators.
Here, we investigated the cues used by the blind N. californicus to detect eggs of G. liturivorus.
We show that N. californicus locates oviposition sites of G. liturivorus using volatiles emanating from eggs of the latter species.
Adult female G. liturivorus spent more time guarding oviposition sites that contain more eggs, which resulted in a higher per capita survival of the eggs. We therefore hypothesized that N. californicus would prefer oviposition sites with more G. liturivorus eggs.
Indeed, N. californicus preferably laid their egg at oviposition sites containing more than six G. liturivorus eggs, which corresponds to the average number laid by a female G. liturivorus during 1 day.
Our results suggest that N. californicus uses egg volatiles to localize oviposition sites of G. liturivorus, where the eggs of the former are effectively protected against egg predators.
Improved post‐harvest preservation effects of mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) using bacterial cellulose nanocrystals‐gelatin/cinnamon essential oil emulsion coatings
Authors: Golmohammadi Abdollah , Tahmasebi Mohammad , Razavi Mahsa Sadat , Neysari‐Fam Vahid , Carullo Daniele , Farris Stefano 
Published: September 2024

SummaryThis work investigated the effect of bacterial cellulose nanocrystals (BCNCs)‐gelatin (GelA)/cinnamon essential oil (CEO) emulsion coatings (BCNCs‐GelA/CEO) on the shelf‐life extension of button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus). CEO loadings between 1200 and 2400 μL/L were used in the coatings applied on the mushrooms' surface. The overall quality of coated mushrooms was monitored over 15 days of cold storage (4 ± 0.5 °C). Regardless of the storage time, using the highest amount of CEO within the coating formulation minimised the impact on tested parameters (weight loss, firmness, percentage of opened caps, total soluble solids, content of ascorbic acid and soluble protein, PPO/POD enzymatic activity) as compared to control samples. Interestingly, a linear relationship (R2 = 0.96 on average) between CEO concentration and the respiration rate of coated mushrooms was disclosed. Overall, this study pinpointed the capability of BCNCs‐GelA/CEO coatings to delay the aging process of button mushrooms under cold storage. Our findings could be applied to address the issue of food losses, highlighting the positive role of coating technology in enhancing the efficiency of the early stages of the food supply chain, especially in the case of button mushrooms. However, an assessment of the impact of the concentration of other coating components (BCNC and fish gelatin) on the shelf‐life extension of button mushrooms, as well as an evaluation of the coating's effectiveness in prolonging the shelf‐life of other food items, particularly non‐respiring products, is necessary to widespread the applicability of the proposed technology.
Comparison of complications and indwelling time in midline catheters versus central venous catheters: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Authors: Li Xin , Zhang Huixin , Li Hong , Sun Weige 
Published: September 2024

AbstractBackgroundCentral venous catheters and midline catheters are commonly used as medium‐ to long‐term intravenous infusion tools in clinical nursing. However, there is currently no reliable conclusion on whether there are differences in complications and indwelling time between these two types of catheters.AimTo investigate whether there are differences in the incidence of complications and indwelling time between the use of midline catheters and central venous catheters as intravenous infusion tools.MethodsA systematic search was conducted across various databases including Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Wanfang and China National Knowledge Infrastructure. The selection of studies and assessment of their quality was carried out independently by two reviewers. Meta‐analysis was conducted using the RevMan 5.3 software. Heterogeneity was evaluated, one of the pooled analyses was performed using the random‐effect model, while the others used the fixed‐effect model. Mean differences or odds ratios with corresponding 95% confidence intervals were calculated.ResultsTen studies (1,554 participants) met the inclusion criteria. Meta‐analysis showed that there was a statistically significant difference in the complication rates [OR = 0.36, 95% CI (0.18, 0.70), p = 0.003], incidence of catheter‐related thrombosis [OR = 0.28, 95% CI (0.11, 0.71), I2 = 0%,p = 0.007], catheter‐related infection[OR = 0.36, 95% CI (0.16, 0.78), I2 = 27%, p = 0.007] and catheter blockage [OR = 0.21, 95% CI (0.09, 0.51), I2 = 18%, p = 0.0005] between midline catheters group and central venous catheters group. There was a statistically significant difference in the catheter indwelling time between the two groups [MD = 0.9, 95% CI (0.33, 1.46), I2 = 0%, p = 0.002]. There was no significant difference in other complications such as phlebitis, catheter dislodgement and leakage between the two groups.Linking Evidence to ActionMidline catheter was superior to central venous catheter in terms of the overall complication rates and incidence of catheter‐related thrombosis, catheter blockage, catheter‐related infection and indwelling time.
Telotristat ethyl, a tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor, enhances antitumor efficacy of standard chemotherapy in preclinical cholangiocarcinoma models
Authors: Awasthi Niranjan , Darman Lily , Schwarz Margaret A. , Schwarz Roderich E. 
Published: September 2024

AbstractCholangiocarcinoma (CCA), an aggressive biliary tract cancer, carries a grim prognosis with a 5‐year survival rate of 5%–15%. Standard chemotherapy regimens for CCA, gemcitabine plus cisplatin (GemCis) or its recently approved combination with durvalumab demonstrate dismal clinical activity, yielding a median survival of 12–14 months. Increased serotonin accumulation and secretion have been implicated in the oncogenic activity of CCA. This study investigated the therapeutic efficacy of telotristat ethyl (TE), a tryptophan hydroxylase inhibitor blocking serotonin biosynthesis, in combination with standard chemotherapies in preclinical CCA models. Nab‐paclitaxel (NPT) significantly enhanced animal survival (60%), surpassing the marginal effects of TE (11%) or GemCis (9%) in peritoneal dissemination xenografts. Combining TE with GemCis (26%) or NPT (68%) further increased survival rates. In intrahepatic (iCCA), distal (dCCA) and perihilar (pCCA) subcutaneous xenografts, TE exhibited substantial tumour growth inhibition (41%–53%) compared to NPT (56%–69%) or GemCis (37%–58%). The combination of TE with chemotherapy demonstrated enhanced tumour growth inhibition in all three cell‐derived xenografts (67%–90%). PDX studies revealed TE's marked inhibition of tumour growth (40%–73%) compared to GemCis (80%–86%) or NPT (57%–76%). Again, combining TE with chemotherapy exhibited an additive effect. Tumour cell proliferation reduction aligned with tumour growth inhibition in all CDX and PDX tumours. Furthermore, TE treatment consistently decreased serotonin levels in all tumours under all therapeutic conditions. This investigation decisively demonstrated the antitumor efficacy of TE across a spectrum of CCA preclinical models, suggesting that combination therapies involving TE, particularly for patients exhibiting serotonin overexpression, hold the promise of improving clinical CCA therapy.
Paediatric trigger thumb: Diagnostic pearls
Authors: Hudock Nicholas L , Girgis Michael W , Glaun Gabriel D , Hennrikus William L 
Published: September 2024

AimThe purpose of this study is to report diagnostic pearls and review the clinical presentation and outcomes of surgical treatment of paediatric trigger thumbs.MethodsA retrospective review of medical records and imaging studies was performed on children with trigger thumbs from January 2009 to December 2019.ResultsSixty‐four trigger thumbs in 52 consecutive patients were treated. The average age at referral was 2.5 years. Symptoms include pain (4), triggering (14) and fixed contracture (38). The average symptom duration was 8 months. Forty patients had been evaluated and referred by a paediatrician or primary care doctor. Twenty‐four of the 52 (46%) patients received hand x‐rays and were initially misdiagnosed as a fracture or dislocation. Physical exam demonstrated a volar nodule in 64 thumbs (100%), fixed flexion deformities in 38 (73%) thumbs and triggering with active extension of the interphalangeal joint in 14 (27%) thumbs. The average age at surgery was 3.2 years. Follow‐up averaged 12 months. Surgery resulted in complete relief of symptoms and correction of deformity. There was no reported loss of function or complication.ConclusionsChildren with trigger thumbs who ultimately undergo surgery present with distinct physical exam findings, including a volar nodule and a fixed flexion contracture. Understanding these pearls can minimise misdiagnosis of the condition as a fracture or dislocation. Highlighting trigger thumbs during musculoskeletal education for paediatric and primary care physicians is recommended. Surgical outcomes were excellent in patients aged 2–8 years old.