bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The dual role of blockchain in mediating credence attributes and moderating sensing capabilities in the wine sector
Authors: Kramer Michael Paul , Adamashvili Nino , Vrontis Demetris , Hanf Jon H. , Galati Antonino 
Published: October 2024

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the dynamic capabilities of wineries, focusing on sensing and its role in enabling digital innovation. Furthermore, it explores the role of blockchain technology (BCT) in validating credence attributes of wine, emphasising blockchain as a strategic asset that enhances the ability of wineries to innovate and respond to changing market conditions.

Design/methodology/approach
The study adopts an exploratory approach based on a longitudinal, single-case study of the Argentinian Costaflores Organic Winery.

Findings
Findings reveal that integrating digital disruptive innovations such as blockchain can strategically position wineries to better meet emerging consumer preferences and market trends. Blockchain simultaneously acts as both a mediator and a moderator. As a mediator, it facilitates the validation of credence attributes of wine such as authenticity and sustainability, enhancing customer trust and loyalty. As a moderator, it influences the strength and effectiveness of the relationship between sensing and innovation capabilities. This enables wineries to more effectively respond to changing consumer requirements and market trends and improve operational performance.

Research limitations/implications
The study was limited by its focus on a single case study of the Argentinian Costaflores Organic Winery, which may affect the generalisability of the findings. However, the study provides valuable insights into the strategic adaptation and competitive positioning of wineries in response to the continuing market challenges. It significantly contributes to the understanding of integrating digital disruptive innovations as strategic assets in the agri-food sector, particularly in the wine sector.

Originality/value
This study addresses a significant research gap by exploring how BCT facilitates the organisation of sensing capabilities. It contributes to the understanding of how the wineries’ sensing capabilities both influence and are influenced by the adoption of BCT, particularly in the context of innovation enabling and improved operational performance.
Does digital finance improve welfare effects of maize farmers’ productivity gains?
Authors: Traoré Salimata , Moussa Richard K. 
Published: October 2024

PurposeIn Burkina Faso, maize is a key component in farm households’ food security and welfare. However, maize productivity in the country is low and productivity improvements do not necessarily result in better living conditions. This paper aims to establish linkages between maize productivity and welfare by considering the context of digital finance adoption for farmers in Burkina Faso.Design/methodology/approachFor this purpose, we use an endogenous switching regression approach on the Burkina Faso’s Living Standard Measurement Survey of 2018.FindingsOur estimates show that digital finance adoption enhances the transmission of productivity gains to farm households’ welfare, with the welfare elasticity of maize productivity almost twice higher for digital finance adopters.Social implicationsOur findings highlight the importance of increasing the access to digital finance to improve farm household welfare.Originality/valueThis manuscript makes the valuable contribution of analysing the heterogeneity of the transmission of agricultural productivity to welfare, with a focus on the identification of the role of digital finance.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-01-2024-0077
The nexus of political connections and corporate tax strategies in Pakistan
Authors: Ahmad Fawad , Houqe Muhammad , van Zijl Tony 
Published: October 2024

PurposeExtant literature investigating the tax payment behaviour of politically connected firms largely supports the notion that politically connected firms have tax sheltering incentives, i.e. politically connected firms pay significantly less tax. Our paper adds to this stream of literature by considering the tax payment behaviour of two different groups of politically connected firms in Pakistan, viz. civil connected firms and military connected firms.Design/methodology/approachThe paper sheds light on the tax payment behaviour of politically connected firms and provides evidence that the tax incentives of politically connected firms are shaped by the institutional structure and contextual factors.FindingsThe results indicate that civil (military) connected firms pay significantly lower (higher) tax than non-connected firms. The findings hold in the face of a number of robustness tests, including the use of alternative proxies for the tax variable and endogeneity concerns.Originality/valueThese results make a significant contribution to the existing literature examining the tax payment behaviour of politically connected firms by providing evidence suggesting that tax sheltering is not the only viable option for politically connected firms; rather, some groups of connected firms have tax under-sheltering incentives. Our findings add to the political cost hypothesis and the signalling hypothesis in relation to tax payment incentives of politically connected firms.
The future of tourism: interview with emeritus professor Pauline Sheldon on regenerative tourism
Authors: Yeoman Ian Seymour , Sheldon Pauline Joy 
Published: October 2024

PurposeAs the Journal of Tourism Futures (JTF) celebrates its 10th Anniversary, Dr Ian Yeoman (Hotel Management School Leeuwarden) interviews Emeritus Professor Pauline Sheldon (University of Hawaiʻi) about transformation and the regenerative future of tourism, a special issue published by the journal in 2022.Design/methodology/approachA personal interview.FindingsEmeritus Professor Pauline Sheldon highlights the importance of regenerative tourism for the future and the role the JTF plays in this field. In particular, Sheldon highlights the pioneering research and practice of Dr Dianne Dredge, who has championed a pathway on regenerative tourism.Originality/valueThe interview provides insights into the directions of regenerative tourism and research about the future of tourism.
A literature review on transnational diaspora entrepreneurship: utilizing a combined approach of traditional and topic modeling
Authors: Chen Ximeng , Bandara Danushka , Sanford Bruce 
Published: October 2024

PurposeThousands of people emigrate from their homeland and start new businesses in other countries. Researchers are increasingly interested in this phenomenon, commonly known as transnational diaspora entrepreneurship. Our paper aims to review this topic by identifying the gaps in existing research and emphasizing the need for further investigation into this growing phenomenon.Design/methodology/approachThe study applies both a traditional approach and a more innovative approach using topic modeling in conducting the literature review. While the manual literature review inductively identifies important themes, through topic modeling, the prevailing topics in the research are uncovered.FindingsThe analysis reveals several main findings. Firstly, diaspora entrepreneurs are categorized based on identifiable differences in their entrepreneurial activities. Secondly, most literature in the area is based on case studies, and there is a need for more quantitative research into this area. Thirdly, although there is no widely agreed-upon definition of transnational diaspora entrepreneurship, some distinct characteristics set it apart from other entrepreneurial activities. Lastly, a few different approaches to transnational diaspora entrepreneurship have been identified and summarized based on the experiences, identities and locations of diaspora entrepreneurs.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the existing literature by employing natural language processing to analyze a corpus of paper abstracts, offering a comprehensive overview of the prevailing themes in the research on diaspora entrepreneurial activity. It also highlights the need for more quantitative research to understand the broader patterns and impacts of this phenomenon. This paper sheds light on the complexities and potential rewards of diaspora entrepreneurial activity, paving the way for further research and understanding in this field.
Targeting the IL‐5 pathway in eosinophilic asthma: A comparison of anti‐IL‐5 versus anti‐IL‐5 receptor agents
Authors: Jackson David J. , Wechsler Michael E. , Brusselle Guy , Buhl Roland 
Published: October 2024

AbstractEosinophilic asthma is characterized by frequent exacerbations, poor symptom control and accelerated lung function decline. It is now recognized that the immune response underlying eosinophilic asthma involves a complex network of interconnected pathways from both the adaptive and innate immune systems. Within this response, interleukin‐5 (IL‐5) plays a central role in eosinophil differentiation, activation and survival and has emerged as a key target for therapies treating severe asthma. The monoclonal antibodies mepolizumab and reslizumab target the ligand IL‐5, preventing its interaction with eosinophils; in contrast, benralizumab binds to the IL‐5 receptor (IL‐5R), preventing IL‐5 from binding and leading to substantially greater eosinophil reduction by enhanced antibody‐dependent cell‐mediated cytotoxicity. Although no direct head‐to‐head clinical trials of asthma have been published to formally evaluate the clinical significance of these different therapeutic approaches, the potential benefits of partial versus complete eosinophil depletion continue to remain an important area of study and debate. Here, we review the existing real‐world and clinical study data of anti‐IL‐5/anti‐IL‐5R therapies in severe eosinophilic asthma.
Evaluating the benefit of contact‐force feedback in robotic surgery using the Saroa surgical system: A preclinical study
Authors: Sakai Yoshihiro , Tokunaga Masanori , Yamasaki Yoshimi , Kayasuga Hiroki , Nishihara Teruyuki , Tadano Kotaro , Kawashima Kenji , Haruki Shigeo , Kinugasa Yusuke 
Published: October 2024

AbstractIntroductionRobotic surgery without contact‐force feedback could be less safe, as forces exerted by the robot system may exceed tissue tolerance. This study aimed to evaluate the benefit of contact‐force feedback.MethodsNine junior and 11 senior surgeons performed two tasks using Saroa, a robotic surgical system with a force feedback function. In Task A, the participants estimated the order of stiffness of substances when feedback was on and off. In Task B, the effect of feedback on compression with a designated force (3 N) was assessed.ResultsIn Task A, the proportion of participants who correctly estimated the order of stiffness of the substances was similar when feedback was on and off. However, the median maximum force applied to the substances was significantly smaller when feedback was on than when it was off (5.0 vs. 6.9 N, p = .011), which was more obvious among the junior surgeons (5.0 vs. 7.7 N, p = .015) than among the senior surgeons (4.7 vs. 5.9 N, p = .288). In Task B, deviations from the designated force (3 N) for three substances were smaller when feedback was on (0, −0.1, and 0.7, respectively) than when it was off (−0.3, −0.5, and 1.3, respectively). Regarding the dispersion of the force to the substances, the interquartile range tended to be smaller with feedback; this trend was more obvious in the junior surgeons.ConclusionWith contact‐force feedback, tissue stiffness could be estimated with a small force, particularly by the junior surgeons; specified force could be accurately applied to the tissue.
A pH‐sensitive opioid does not exhibit analgesic tolerance in a mouse model of colonic inflammation
Authors: Degro Claudius E. , Jiménez‐Vargas Nestor Nivardo , Guzman‐Rodriguez Mabel , Schincariol Hailey , Tsang Quentin , Reed David E. , Lomax Alan E. , Bunnett Nigel W. , Stein Christoph , Vanner Stephen J. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractBackground and PurposeTolerance to the analgesic effects of opioids and resultant dose escalation is associated with worsening of side effects and greater addiction risk. Here, we compare the development of tolerance to the conventional opioid fentanyl with a novel pH‐sensitive μ‐opioid receptor (MOR) agonist, (±)‐N‐(3‐fluoro‐1‐phenethylpiperidine‐4‐yl)‐N‐phenyl propionamide (NFEPP) that is active only in acidic inflammatory microenvironments.Experimental ApproachAn opioid tolerance model was developed in male C57BL/6 mice, with and without dextran sulphate sodium colitis, using increasing doses of either fentanyl or NFEPP over 5 days. Visceral nociception was assessed in vivo by measuring visceromotor responses (VMRs) to noxious colorectal distensions and in vitro measuring colonic afferent nerve activity of mesenteric nerves and performing patch‐clamp recordings from isolated dorsal root ganglia neurons. Somatic thermal nociception was tested using a tail immersion assay. Cardiorespiratory effects were analysed by pulse oximeter experiments.Key ResultsVMRs and tail immersion tests demonstrated tolerance to fentanyl, but not to NFEPP in colitis mice. Cross‐tolerance also occurred to fentanyl, but not to NFEPP. The MOR agonist DAMGO inhibited colonic afferent nerve activity in colitis mice exposed to chronic NFEPP, but not those from fentanyl‐treated mice. Similarly, in patch‐clamp recordings from isolated dorsal root ganglia neurons, DAMGO inhibited neurons from NFEPP‐, but not fentanyl‐treated mice.Conclusion and ImplicationsNFEPP did not exhibit tolerance in an inflammatory pain model, unlike fentanyl. Consequently, dose escalation to maintain analgesia during an evolving inflammation could be avoided, mitigating the potential risk of side effects.
Microstructure, thermal, and mechanical properties of hierarchical porous silicon carbide made by direct ink writing
Authors: Chung Ying , Chan Shareen S. L. , Yoshida Katsumi , Franks George V. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractHierarchical porous silicon carbide (SiC) ceramics were fabricated by combining particle‐stabilized emulsions and three‐dimensional (3D) printing. Direct ink writing (DIW) was used as the 3D printing technique. The formulation for successful printing is discussed in relation to the rheology of the emulsions. The SiC emulsions were able to be printed with a lower storage modulus (G′) and apparent yield shear stress (τy) than previously reported SiC ink pastes. The printed and sintered porous SiC ceramics possess a total porosity of 73.7% with an average pore size within the filaments of 2.2 µm in diameter. A hierarchical pore structure that contains pore sizes of about 250 µm, around 1–10 µm and smaller than 0.5 µm can be observed in the microstructure and pore size distribution. The mechanical properties showed a good strength‐to‐density ratio, and the thermal conductivity was reduced to 4.9 W/m·K. This study provides a new reliable approach for fabricating hierarchical porous SiC ceramics with low thermal conductivity.
Tensile properties of SiC/SiC obtained from epoxy‐encapsulated minicomposites
Authors: Han Nicholas , Christensen Victoria L. , McAllister Madeleine , Zok Frank W. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe current study investigates the tensile behavior of SiC/SiC minicomposites, focusing on the efficacy of epoxy encapsulation in extracting the intrinsic fiber bundle response. Three minicomposite types were examined: two with Hi‐Nicalon Type‐S fibers and one with Tyranno ZMI fibers. Tensile tests were performed on minicomposites and fiber tows, both bare and epoxy‐encapsulated, whereas interface properties were measured via fiber push‐in tests. The results demonstrate that epoxy encapsulation partially mitigates non‐uniform loading in minicomposites with discontinuous matrices. Theoretical limits on fiber bundle strength, estimated using micromechanical models based on weakest‐link statistics and shear lag theory, are similar to measured encapsulated tow strengths when failure occurs within the elastic regime of the epoxy. In some cases, microstructural defects such as fiber–fiber contacts and debonded coatings play important roles in limiting composite strengths relative to theoretical values. Although encapsulation does not always directly improve properties, it provides useful context for evaluating composite performance and exposing microstructural limitations unaccounted for in idealized models.
Virtual reality as a promising method of pain relief in patients with venous leg ulcers
Authors: Spyrka Kinga , Rojczyk Ewa , Brela Jakub , Sieroń Aleksander , Kucharzewski Marek 
Published: October 2024

AbstractPain in patients suffering from hard‐to‐heal wounds is a serious problem that hinders the healing process and affects their quality of life. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly being used for pain relief. The aim of the study was to assess whether the use of VR during mechanical cleansing of venous leg ulcers would result in a reduction in patients' pain. Sixty patients were randomly divided into two groups. The experimental group included patients who used VR goggles during wound cleansing, and the control group included patients who did not use such equipment during wound cleansing. The Oculus Quest 2 VR Goggles were used in the experiment. After wound cleaning, the patient assessed the intensity of his pain on a numerical pain rating scale from 0 to 10 points. The difference between the intensity of pain during wound cleansing in patients from the experimental and control group turned out to be statistically significant (p < 0.001). It was on average 1.13 ± 0.68 points in the experimental group, and in the case of people from the control group, it was 4.73 ± 1.2 points. To conclude, the use of VR in patients with venous leg ulcers reduces pain during wound cleansing.
High‐entropy (Ho1/4Er1/4Dy1/4Gd1/4)2Si2O7: A promising thermal environmental barrier coating material
Authors: Liu Yang , Zhao Shixin , Zhuang Lei , Yu Hulei , Chu Yanhui 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis work presents the exploration of a promising thermal environmental barrier coating material by engineering the compositions of (Ho1/4Er1/4Dy1/4X1/4)2Si2O7 high‐entropy rare‐earth disilicates (HERED‐X, X = Gd, Tm, Yb, Lu, Sc, Y). Among all the samples, the as‐fabricated HERED‐Gd samples possess the best CMAS corrosion resistance with a corrosion rate of 8.2 ± 0.14 µm h−1 at 1673 K, which is attributed to the synergistic effects of high chemical reactivity of HERED‐Gd and good stability of the formed apatite in CMAS melt. Moreover, they demonstrate a matched coefficient of thermal expansion (4.6 × 10−6 K−1) with SiCf/SiC composites (4.5–5.5 × 10−6 K−1) and a low thermal conductivity (1.89 W m−1 K−1 at room temperature).
A Stroll Along Australian Ecosystems: Using Bioclimatic Transects to Examine Environmental Drivers of Community Assembly in Birds
Authors: García‐Navas Vicente , Martínez‐Núñez Carlos , Christidis Les , Ozgul Arpat 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTAimVariation in community composition along environmental gradients provides crucial information for identifying zones where species turnover is rapid and to ascertain whether compositional changes occur gradually or rather abruptly. We examined changes in bird community composition along three bioclimatic transects in Australia to test whether drivers of species turnover are consistent, rather than spatially contingent, across biologically contrasting ecosystems. We also detected potential transition zones associated with environmental thresholds and determined whether certain abiotic conditions promote a higher rate of community compositional turnover.LocationMainland Australia.TaxonTerrestrial birds.MethodsWe applied multivariate community analysis, generalised dissimilarity modelling (GDM) and threshold indicator taxa analysis (TITAN).ResultsWe observed that environmental variables are better predictors of community composition than spatial distance, which indicates that species sorting, rather than dispersal, plays a key role in structuring Australian avian communities. Annual precipitation constitutes a key driver of species turnover regardless of the analysed transect. The most humid landscapes and those with a higher tree canopy show lower spatial heterogeneity in community composition compared to those with less benign environmental conditions (e.g., dryer environments). TITAN detected significant transition points and supported the results obtained using GDM, which suggests that bird composition change along the gradients is not monotonic.Main ConclusionsOur results suggest that avian beta diversity increases with increasing environmental harshness, presumably through changes in the relative importance of stochastic versus deterministic processes. The obtained findings show that open forests and woodlands are extremely important ecosystems on this continent and deserve special attention in terms of conservation due to their vulnerability to global change. Lastly, this study exemplifies the value of combining community‐ and taxon‐based analyses to identify and interpret community thresholds, which can serve to pinpoint targets for preserving biodiversity.
Identifying Factors Mediating the Carnivore Richness–Productivity Relationship Across a Precipitation‐Driven Ecotone
Authors: Sultaire Sean M. , Millspaugh Joshua J. , Jackson Pat J. , Montgomery Robert A. 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRACTAimPrimary productivity is an important mechanism influencing the species richness of animal taxa such as mammals. However, the factors that mediate the relationship between carnivore species richness, for example, and productivity are not well understood. We examined whether the relationship between carnivore species richness and primary productivity followed a hump‐shaped relationship and explored potential pathways by which productivity influences carnivore communities.LocationWestern Great Basin, USA.MethodsWe deployed a camera‐trap grid across a strong precipitation—and the corresponding productivity—gradient and estimated carnivore species richness using a novel application of a multisession community occupancy model. To quantify the relationship between carnivore species richness and productivity, we included the linear and quadratic effects of average annual precipitation as covariates on carnivore species richness. We fit additional community models linking carnivore species richness to vegetation and land cover variables to identify factors that mediate the relationship between carnivore richness and productivity.ResultsThe linear effect of precipitation on carnivore richness was positive and the quadratic effect was negative, supporting the hump‐shaped relationship where richness declines at the highest levels of productivity. Similarly, carnivore species richness followed a quadratic relationship with vegetation height along the productivity gradient. The relationship between carnivore species richness and proportion tree cover was positive, with limited evidence that open vegetation types in the surrounding landscape increased site‐level richness.Main ConclusionsIn addition to supporting the notion that primary productivity has a strong and nonlinear influence on local‐scale carnivore species richness, our results suggest that vegetation structure may be an important mediator of this relationship. Although future changes in precipitation and productivity due to climate change are uncertain, our results indicate that targeting areas of intermediate productivity and vegetation height, such as woodlands, may be key for conserving species‐rich carnivore communities along productivity gradients.