bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
(In)attention to attractive brand alternatives
Authors: Brick Danielle J. , Thomas Veronica L. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractUnderstanding how consumers maintain their brand relationships has important implications for marketers as committed consumers contribute significant value to firms. In the present research, we propose and test one such way consumers protect their brand relationships, namely through attentional avoidance of attractive alternative partners. Across multiple studies, we find support for our theory that committed consumers avoid attending to alternative brand partners by recalling less about and spending less time focused on attractive alternatives. We further find that this inattention occurs because consumers view the competing brand as a threat to the consumer’s current relationship. In addition, we investigate a boundary condition of this effect, highlighting the importance of internally (as opposed to externally) guided (in)attention for protecting brand relationships. By identifying a novel, behavioral way consumers protect their brand relationships, we contribute to the literature on branding and brand relationships, self-threats, and reactance.
An exact analysis and comparison of manual picker routing heuristics
Authors: Engels Tim , Adan Ivo , Boxma Onno , Resing Jacques 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper presents exact derivations of the first two moments of the total order picking time in a warehouse for three routing heuristics, under the assumption of random storage. The analysis is done for general order size distributions and provides exact closed expressions in terms of the probability generating function of the order size distribution. We also indicate how the methods and insights in this paper extend to different storage policies and multi-block warehouses. The exact results derived in this paper are used to investigate effects of routing heuristics, order size distributions and layouts on warehouse efficiency. As illustration, we model the warehouse as a queueing system. By using approximations of the average order-lead time in terms of the first two moments of the order picking time, we are able to find optimal warehouse layouts and batch pick sizes.
Genus-targeted markers for the taxonomic identification and monitoring of coagulase-positive and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus species
Authors: Jiménez-Velásquez S. , Pacheco-Montealegre M. E. , Torres -Higuera L. , Uribe-Gutiérrez L. , Burbano-David D. , Dávila-Mora L. L. , Renjifo-Ibáñez C. , Caro-Quintero A. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThe Staphylococcus genus comprises multiple pathogenic and opportunistic species that represent a risk to public health. Epidemiological studies require accurate taxonomic classification of isolates with enough resolution to distinguish clonal complexes. Unfortunately, 16 S rRNA molecular analysis and phenotypic characterization cannot distinguish all species and do not offer enough resolution to assess intraspecific diversity. Other approaches, such as Multilocus Sequence Tagging, provide higher resolution; however, they have been developed for Staphylococcus aureus and a few other species. Here, we developed a set of genus-targeted primers using five orthologous genes (pta, tuf, tpi, groEs, and sarA) to identify all Staphylococcus species within the genus. The primers were initially evaluated using 20 strains from the Collection of Microorganisms of Interest in Animal Health from AGROSAVIA (CMISA), and their amplified sequences were compared to a set of 33 Staphylococcus species. This allowed the taxonomic identification of the strains even on close species and the establishment of intraspecies diversity. To enhance the scope and cost-effectiveness of the proposed strategy, we customized the primer sets for an Illumina paired-end amplicon protocol, enabling gene multiplexing. We assessed five genes across 177 strains, generating 880 paired-end libraries from the CMISA. This approach significantly reduced sequencing costs, as all libraries can be efficiently sequenced in a single MiSeq run at a fraction (one-fourth or less) of the cost associated with Sanger sequencing. In summary, this method can be used for precise identification and diversity analysis of Staphylococcus species, offering an advancement over traditional techniques in both resolution and cost-effectiveness.
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Biosorption of Cr(VI) by Theobroma cacao pericarp
Authors: Fernández-Pezua Miguel , Lavado-Meza Carmencita , De la Cruz-Cerrón Leonel , Gamarra-Gómez Francisco , Sacari-Sacari Elisban , Lavado-Puente Carmen , Dávalos-Prado Juan Z. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractThis paper reports a comprehensive study of Theobroma cacao pericarp (TCP) residues, which has been prepared, characterized, and tested as an inexpensive and efficient biosorbent of Cr(VI) from aqueous solutions. The maximum adsorption capacity of TCP obtained at optimal conditions (pH = 2, dose = 0.5 g L−1, C0 = 100 mg L−1) was qmax = 48.5 mg g−1, which is one of the highest values reported by the literature. Structural and morphological characterization has been performed by FTIR, SEM/EDX, and pHPZC measurements. FTIR analysis revealed the presence of O–H, –NH, –NH2, C = H, C = O, C = C, C–O, and C–C functional groups that would be involved in the Cr(VI) biosorption processes. The experimental equilibrium data of biosorption process were successfully fitted to non-linear Langmuir (R2 = 0.95, χ2 = 11.0), Freundlich (R2 = 0.93, χ2 = 14.8), and Temkin (R2 = 0.93, χ2 = 14.7) isotherm models. Kinetics experimental data were well adjustment to non-linear pseudo-2nd (R2 = 0.99, χ2 = 2.08)- and pseudo-1st-order kinetic models (R2 = 0.98, χ2 = 2.25) and also to intra-particle Weber-Morris (R2 = 0.98) and liquid film diffusion (R2 = 0.99) models. These results indicate that Cr(VI) biosorption on heterogeneous surfaces as well as on monolayers of TCP would be a complex process controlled by chemisorption and physisorption mechanisms. The thermodynamic results indicate that the Cr(VI) biosorption on TCP is a feasible, spontaneous, and endothermic process. TCP can be regenerated with NaOH and reused up to 3 times.
Vom zweckrationalen zum resilienten Risikomanagement
Authors: Schumacher Thomas , Boonen Georg 
Published: October 2024

ZusammenfassungDieser Beitrag in der Zeitschrift „Gruppe. Interaktion. Organisation. (GIO)“ schildert angesichts der multiplen Krisen für Unternehmen die Möglichkeiten und Herausforderungen des klassischen (Risiko‑)Managements sowie drei damit einhergehende Paradoxien und paradoxieangemessene Formen des Managements. Im Kontext von Familienunternehmen und der Paradoxie von Stabilität und Wandel ergibt sich eine Verknüpfung von veränderungs- und risikobezogenen Paradoxien, die für Aufsichtsgremien sowohl herausfordernd als auch chancenreich ist. Bezugnehmend auf die Literatur zu HROs werden Möglichkeiten aufgezeigt, das Risikomanagement stärker in Richtung Antizipation und Resilienz zu entwickeln. Ein Fallbeispiel eines Mehrgenerationenunternehmens illustriert abschließend sowohl zweckrationale als auch paradoxieangemessene Formen des Managements.
Phase Composition of AlTiNbMoV, AlTiNbTaZr and AlTiNbMoCr Refractory Complex Concentrated Alloys: A Correlation of Predictions and Experiment
Authors: Kozlík Jiří , Lukáč František , Luna Mariano Casas , Šalata Kristián , Stráský Josef , Veselý Jozef , Jača Eliška , Chráska Tomáš 
Published: October 2024

AbstractDesigning complex concentrated alloys (CCA), also known as high entropy alloys (HEA), requires reliable and accessible thermodynamic predictions due to vast space of possible compositions. Numerous semiempirical parameters have been developed for phase predictions over the years. However, in this paper we show that none of these parameters is a robust indicator of phase content in various refractory CCA. CALPHAD proved to be a more powerful tool for phase predictions, however, the predictions face several limitations. AlTiNbMoV, AlTiNbTaZr and AlTiNbMoCr alloys were prepared using blended elemental powder metallurgy. Their phase and chemical composition were investigated by the means of scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Apart from the minor contamination phases (Al2O3 and Ti(C,N,O)), AlTiNbMoV and AlTiNbMoCr exhibited single-phase solid solution microstructure at the homogenization temperature of 1400 °C, while Al3Zr5 based intermetallics were present in the AlTiNbTaZr alloy. None of the simple semiempirical parameter was able to predict phase content correctly in all three alloys. Predictions by CALPHAD (TCHEA4 database) were able to predict the phases with limited accuracy only. Critical limitation of the TCHEA4 database is that only binary and ternary phase diagrams are assessed and some more complex phases cannot be predicted.
Microstructural Characterization of QC-Forming Al-Mn-Based Alloy Using Machine Learning Software
Authors: Zaky Adam , Leskovar Blaž , Naglič Iztok , Markoli Boštjan 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
The main objective was to investigate and evaluate the influence of TiC and TiB2 inoculants on the formation of not only the icosahedral quasicrystalline phase (IQC) but also the β-phase in our Al-Mn-Si-Cu-Mg alloy. First, the presence of both phases was confirmed using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), followed by microstructural segmentation and quantification using the open-source machine learning software ilastik and Fiji. The ilastik software was selected because it allowed us to use different parameters to distinguish between the IQC and β-AlMnSi phases, which otherwise have similar color/Z contrast and are difficult to distinguish in a timely manner using other methods. The analyses were performed on a total of 3662 images taken during optical light microscopy. The results show that TiC inoculants better promote the ability to form IQC compared to TiB2. The use of TiC resulted in an increase of 40% compared to only 14% when TiB2 was used. Exceeding the TiC threshold of 0.0224 wt.% resulted in a 571% increase in the amount of β-phase compared to our non-inoculated alloy. Microhardness measurements were carried out on the IQC phase using the Vickers method, and an average value of 680 HV0.01 was obtained.
Surrogate Immunohistochemical Markers of Proliferation and Embryonic Stem Cells in Distinguishing Ameloblastoma from Ameloblastic Carcinoma
Authors: Robinson Liam , Smit Chané , van Heerden Marlene B. , Moolla Haroon , Afrogheh Amir H. , Opperman Johan F. , Ambele Melvin A. , van Heerden Willie F. P. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Purpose
The current study aimed to investigate the use of surrogate immunohistochemical (IHC) markers of proliferation and stem cells to distinguish ameloblastoma (AB) from ameloblastic carcinoma (AC).

Methods
The study assessed a total of 29 ACs, 6 ABs that transformed into ACs, and a control cohort of 20 ABs. The demographics and clinicopathologic details of the included cases of AC were recorded. The Ki-67 proliferation index was scored through automated methods with the QuPath open-source software platform. For SOX2, OCT4 and Glypican-3 IHC, each case was scored using a proportion of positivity score combined with an intensity score to produce a total score.

Results
All cases of AC showed a relatively high median proliferation index of 41.7%, with statistically significant higher scores compared to ABs. ABs that transformed into ACs had similar median proliferation scores to the control cohort of ABs. Most cases of AC showed some degree of SOX2 expression, with 58.6% showing high expression. OCT4 expression was not seen in any case of AC. GPC-3 expression in ACs was limited, with high expression in 17.2% of ACs. Primary ACs showed higher median proliferation scores and degrees of SOX2 and GPC-3 expression than secondary cases. Regarding SOX2, OCT4 and GPC-3 IHC expression, no statistically significant differences existed between the cohort of ABs and ACs.

Conclusion
Ki-67 IHC as a proliferation marker, particularly when assessed via automated methods, was helpful in distinguishing AC from AB cases. In contrast to other studies, surrogate IHC markers of embryonic stem cells, SOX2, OCT4 and GPC-3, were unreliable in distinguishing the two entities.
Socioeconomic status, social support, coping, and fear predict mental health status during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic: a 1-year longitudinal study
Authors: Jarego Margarida , Ferreira-Valente Alexandra , Sánchez-Rodríguez Elisabet , Miró Jordi , Costa Patrício , Pais-Ribeiro José 
Published: October 2024

AbstractResearch has shown that both the COVID-19 pandemic and the governmental measures implemented to tackle it severely impacted people’s mental health worldwide. This study aimed at monitoring adults’ mental health status during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic and assessing demographic, socioeconomic, and psychosocial variables as mental health status development's potential predictors. A total of 105 adults (79% women; age: 18–72) completed a sociodemographic questionnaire and measures of mental health status, social support, coping, and fear of COVID-19 at T0 (Apr-May 2020), T1 (Nov 2020-Jan 2021) and T2 (May 2021). A Hierarchical Linear Model was used to assess the mental health status development trajectory and its predictors. Overall, no statistically significant differences in mental health status emerged. At the pandemic’s beginning, social support, and positive/active coping predicted better mental health status. Higher socioeconomic status, supportive coping, and the use of substances predicted poorer mental health status. Individuals who were more afraid of COVID-19 continued to improve their self-reported mental health status over time, although at a slower rate than individuals who were less afraid of COVID-19. These findings suggest that, in the context of an epidemiological crisis, such as COVID-19, fear of infectious disease should be assessed as a routine care measure, while cognitive behavioral interventions discouraging the use of supportive coping and the use of substances should be implemented.
On computational analysis via fibonacci wavelet method for investigating some physical problems
Authors: Ahmed Shahid , Jahan Shah , Shah Kamal , Abdeljawad Thabet 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
In this work, we considered wavelet analysis and the application of the Fibonacci wavelet collocation method (FWCM) for solving partial differential equations (PDEs). The proposed technique starts with formulating Fibonacci wavelets using Fibonacci polynomials. Subsequently, the spectral collocation technique is applied to convert the given problem into a system of algebraic equations, which are then solved using the Newton method. Error estimation and convergence analysis of the proposed scheme are also investigated. The effectiveness and precision of the FWCM are demonstrated through a comparative analysis with exact solutions and other existing methods in the literature. The obtained results demonstrate that the proposed technique is an efficient tool for solving PDEs and is also applicable for numerically examining similar types of physical problems.
Carleson Measures on Locally Finite Trees
Authors: Ottazzi Alessandro , Santagati Federico 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe provide a characterization of Carleson measures on locally finite trees. This characterization establishes the connection between Carleson measures and the boundedness of a suitable Poisson integral between $$L^p$$

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-spaces. Additionally, when the tree has bounded degree, we investigate the relationship between Carleson measures and BMO functions defined on the boundary of the tree.
Mind the Digital Gap: The Role of Regional-Level General and Digital Human Capital in Shaping ICT Use of Different Types of Entrepreneurs
Authors: Ramos-Poyatos Juan D. , Barrientos-Marín Jorge , Millán Ana , Millán José María , van Stel André 
Published: October 2024

AbstractWe investigate determinants of the frequency of ICT usage of three types of self-employed workers—self-employed with employees, independent own-account self-employed, and dependent self-employed workers—in 305 European NUTS-2 regions. Besides individual-level determinants, we also investigate the role of regional-level general human capital and of regional-level digital human capital, which capture distinct sources of regional knowledge spillovers. Our results show clear evidence for both types of spillover effects to exist. Moreover, we find that these effects also contribute to a convergence process in ICT use frequency (i) among the three types of self-employed within a given region and (ii) among regions.
Synergistic adsorption–photocatalytic degradation of the emerging contaminant hydroxybenzotriazole by a 3D sponge-like easy separation polypyrrole/TiO2 composite
Authors: Omar Rehab A. , Radwan Emad K. , Salih Said A. , Mohamed Gehad G. 
Published: October 2024

AbstractHerein, a 3D sponge-like polypyrrole/TiO2 (Ppy-TiO2) composite aerogel was developed for the first time to remove hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBt) from water. Mesoporous TiO2 was prepared via a sol–gel method, and then the Ppy-TiO2 composite hydrogel was prepared by oxidative polymerization and converted to aerogel by freeze-drying. The morphological, compositional, and surface characteristics of the prepared materials were detailly characterized. The characterization studies revealed that pure anatase mesoporous TiO2 nanoparticles were successfully prepared and incorporated into amorphous 3D Ppy with a porous chain-like network structure. Coupling Ppy and TiO2 extended the light absorption to the visible region and decreased the electron/hole recombination rate. The performance studies revealed that the Ppy-TiO2 composite has higher adsorption and photocatalytic activities than the sum of the individual components. Optimum performance was obtained at pH 5.3 using 0.25 g/L of the Ppy-TiO2 composite with a Ppy: TiO2 mass ratio of 1:1. The intermolecular hydrogen bonding was pivotal in the adsorption process which was multilayer. The degradation of HOBt occurs primarily by holes, then superoxide anion radicals. The total organic carbon (TOC) analysis showed a 90% reduction in carbon content after 30 min of treatment. The toxicity study indicated that the photocatalytic process decreased the toxicity of the HOBt solution. The synergism between adsorption and photocatalysis, easy separation, and reusability promote the application of Ppy-TiO2 composite aerogel for water treatment.
The penetration efficiency of a dissolved model drug into hair follicles depends on the concentration of added nanoparticles
Authors: Busch Loris , Asadzadeh Darya , Klein Anna Lena , Suriyaamporn Phuvamin , Vollrath Mont Kumpugdee , Keck Cornelia M. , Meinke Martina C. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Hair follicles have recently emerged as promising drug delivery targets and gates for skin penetration. The so-called ratchet effect, which is based on an interaction between the hair shaft surface, the intrafollicular stratum corneum and nanoparticles, has proven to be very effective for the transport of active ingredients. Especially the nanoparticle-assisted decolonization of hair follicles constitutes an interesting new area of application. In a recently published work it was shown that small molecules as well as macromolecules solved in an outer phase of a formulation can be transported into the deeper parts of the hair follicles by adding nanoparticles to the formulation. In this case the nanoparticles constitute an entity independent of the drug and the transport is hypothesized to be based on an adhesion effect. In the present work, we focused on the impact of the particle concentration in the formulation on the transport efficiency of the model drug fluorescein sodium into hair follicles utilizing an ex vivo porcine skin model. It was observed that a particle concentration of 4% significantly enhances the transport efficiency of fluorescein as compared to 2% particle concentration. Doubling the concentration to 8% did not significantly increase the penetration depth. The effect evolved more efficiently when using 4 Hz circular motion massage as compared to 100 Hz oscillating massage. These results deliver interesting information on the optimal formulation as well as application parameters for a future application in clinical studies for e.g. skin antisepsis purposes.

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Miracle Fruit, a Potential Taste-modifier to Improve Food Preferences: A Review
Authors: Diyapaththugama Shashya , Mulaw Getahun Fentaw , Ajaz Madiha , Colson Shilton Natalie , Singh Indu , Jani Rati 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Purpose of Review
The miracle fruit contains the glycoprotein miraculin which can modify the taste perception of food and beverages at low pH conditions, altering the consumers’ food preferences. This review aims to critically evaluate all available evidence on miracle fruit/ miraculin and taste modification and its potential role in improving food preferences.

Recent Findings
Miracle fruit suppresses sourness and induces sweetness in acidic food/ beverages. At low pH conditions, miracle fruit enhances the sweet taste and decreases the perceived intensities of salty and bitter tastes in solutions. However, the role of miracle fruit in sweet, salty, and bitter food is not adequately studied. The above effects alter the food-liking scores in individual foods and mixed diets.

Summary
Miracle fruit is a pH-dependent taste modifier with the potential to be used in food applications to improve consumer food preferences. Future research on the changes in food preferences with the optimum miraculin dose, food type, and intrapersonal variations in taste sensitivity is warranted.
Moral Injury for LGBTQ+ Individuals and their Communities
Authors: Anderson Joel R. , Darke Natasha , Hinton Jordan D. X. , Pehlivanidis Serena , Jones Timothy W. 
Published: October 2024

Abstract
Introduction
Moral injury describes the severe distress and associated impairments that result from experiencing specific traumatic events. These are events that violate the values or core beliefs of the injured person, and are often directed from a person in a position of power. Research on moral injury is not new, but has typically had a limited focus (e.g., on moral injury sustained during war) and has only recently begun to focus on the context and severity of moral injuries for individuals from minoritized communities.

Contents of Paper
This paper: (a) puts forward a case that members of the LGBTQ+ communities are at-risk individuals for moral injury, and in particular religious or spiritual injuries; (b) presents the findings of a scoping review (using a systematic search) that evaluates the extant evidence on LGTBQ + moral injury, and; (c) details a series of considerations for practitioners who are supporting LGBTQ+ survivors of moral injury.

Conclusion
We close this paper with an urgent call for more on the scope and nature of moral injury for LGBTQ+ individuals and their communities, in order to help better inform interventions and other forms of support for survivors.