bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
‘Werner Syndrome foot’—A case series of four Irish Traveller siblings with Werner Syndrome, diabetes mellitus and complex foot disease
Authors: McGrath Aisling , Lockhart Michael , Griffin Tomas , Lynch Sally Ann , Dinneen Sean F. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAimsWerner Syndrome is a rare premature ageing autosomal recessive disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the WRN gene. People with Werner Syndrome may develop diabetes mellitus. Chronic foot ulceration is seen, with some characteristics overlapping with diabetic foot disease. However, the clinical course of the ulceration is atypical of diabetic foot disease. We present four siblings from an Irish Traveller family with Werner Syndrome to highlight the complexity of this condition. The Irish Traveller population are an indigenous, endogamous population in which consanguinity is common. As a result, rare autosomal recessive disorders are prevalent among this population.MethodsWe describe our experience managing the complex foot disease seen in all four siblings. Foot complications present in the siblings include painful peripheral neuropathy, chronic foor ulceration, underlying osteomyelitis and acral melanoma.ResultsThe cases are described individually, with a particular focus on the complex foot disease associated with the condition.ConclusionsAlthough the siblings attend a diabetic foot clinic, we suggest that the combination of clinical features seen in these cases is unique to Werner syndrome and warrants the title ‘Werner Syndrome’ (rather than ‘Diabetic’) foot.
Intrinsic microbial temperature sensitivity and soil organic carbon decomposition in response to climate change
Authors: Li Sen , Delgado‐Baquerizo Manuel , Ding Jixian , Hu Han , Huang Weigen , Sun Yishen , Ni Haowei , Kuang Yanyun , Yuan Mengting Maggie , Zhou Jizhong , Zhang Jiabao , Liang Yuting 
Published: June 2024

AbstractSoil microbes are essential for regulating carbon stocks under climate change. However, the uncertainty surrounding how microbial temperature responses control carbon losses under warming conditions highlights a significant gap in our climate change models. To address this issue, we conducted a fine‐scale analysis of soil organic carbon composition under different temperature gradients and characterized the corresponding microbial growth and physiology across various paddy soils spanning 4000 km in China. Our results showed that warming altered the composition of organic matter, resulting in a reduction in carbohydrates of approximately 0.026% to 0.030% from humid subtropical regions to humid continental regions. These changes were attributed to a decrease in the proportion of cold‐preferring bacteria, leading to significant soil carbon losses. Our findings suggest that intrinsic microbial temperature sensitivity plays a crucial role in determining the rate of soil organic carbon decomposition, providing insights into the temperature limitations faced by microbial activities and their impact on soil carbon‐climate feedback.
Factors influencing engagement in pelvic floor muscle exercise following radical prostatectomy: A scoping review
Authors: Qan'ir Yousef , Song Lixin , Knafl Kathleen , Sheeran Paschal , Tan Hung‐Jui , Shahait Mohammed , AL‐Sagarat Ahmad 
Published: June 2024

AbstractInconsistent engagement in pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) among patients with prostate cancer (PC) following radical prostatectomy may have contributed to varying effectiveness in improving urinary incontinence across studies. Identifying factors influencing engagement can help develop effective interventions to maximize participation, enhance urinary function and improve quality of life (QoL). This scoping review aims to systematically search for factors influencing PFME engagement among post radical prostatectomy patients managing urinary incontinence. Eligible publications in English were identified from various databases, including PubMed, CINAHL, ProQuest, PsycINFO and Scopus. A health science librarian was consulted to assist in formulating search terms, encompassing PC, PFME terms and influencing factors terms. We employed Colandrapp™ for data extraction, focusing on key themes such as study characteristics, PFME education and training, recommended sessions, engagement rates and factors influencing PFME engagement following radical prostatectomy. Results were presented in tables and supplemented by a narrative discussion addressing gaps in research knowledge. The synthesis drew from a diverse body of literature, blending quantitative and qualitative approaches, to contribute to a comprehensive understanding of PFME engagement factors. Twelve papers, based on 10 studies published between 2011 and 2018, met our inclusion criteria. The reviewed studies primarily employed longitudinal quantitative designs, except for one study that utilized a mixed‐method design. Only three studies incorporated theories to guide the selection of potential factors influencing PFME engagement. The factors examined across the reviewed studies encompassed aspects related to the patient–partner relationship, patient's action control, planning (dyadic or individual), self‐efficacy, perceived urinary incontinence and the patient–provider relationship. We observed conflicting findings regarding the factors influencing PFME engagement across studies. Our review underscores the importance of theory‐informed studies using rigorous methodology and precise theoretical and operational definitions of potential factors. Such studies can help pinpoint the most influential factors to enhance PFME engagement and, ultimately, improve symptoms and QoL for PC patients. The scoping review also showed critical implications for nursing practice. Nurses should develop individualized and culturally sensitive interventions, integrate health behaviour change theories, assess patient–partner relationships and action control and consider intention's mediating role in the enhancement of PFME engagement following radical prostatectomy.
Distribution of Per‐ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Rapidly Urbanizing Arroyo Colorado Watershed, Texas
Authors: Liu Yina , Shields Michael R. , Puthigai Sangeetha , Gregory Lucas F. , Berthold Allen A. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThis study presents the first report of per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water samples collected in the Arroyo Colorado (n = 15), irrigation canals (n = 6), stormwater and wastewater retention ponds (n = 7), as well as drinking waters (n = 2) across the Arroyo Colorado watershed. Of the 30 PFAS monitored in this study, 14 were detected in the samples in various combinations. Short‐chain PFAS (less than 8 carbon atoms) were observed in most samples. Water collected from the Arroyo Colorado showed significant spatial variabilities, with high total PFAS concentrations observed near possible point sources ‐ a municipal airport and wastewater treatment facilities. PFAS concentrations were generally higher in water samples collected in stormwater and wastewater retention ponds than in the Arroyo Colorado and irrigation canals. PFAS in stormwater retention ponds likely came from roadway runoff. Short‐chain PFAS were observed in the two municipal water samples, but they were below the current U.S. EPA regulation limits or are not currently regulated. This study provides useful information for water quality in this region and provides insights into PFAS occurrence in a rapidly urbanizing area.
Microstructure and mechanical behavior of TaxHf1−xC–SiC fabricated by reactive hot‐pressing: Effect of Ta:Hf ratio
Authors: Ni Dewei , Qin Yanyan , Dong Shaoming 
Published: June 2024

AbstractTaxHf1–xC are promising candidates for many applications under harsh environments due to their unique properties. Up until now, low‐temperature densification is still a big challenge for these ceramics. Moreover, the effect of Ta:Hf ratio on microstructure development and mechanical behavior of the ceramics is not clear. In this work, highly dense TaxHf1−xC–SiC ceramics (x = 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8) were fabricated at 1700°C by a novel reactive hot‐pressing processing with 8 wt% Si as sintering aid, which present excellent mechanical properties. Fracture toughness of the ceramics is higher than 6.3 MPa·m1/2, with the highest toughness achieved in Ta0.6Hf0.4C–SiC (8.5 MPa·m1/2). With the increase of Ta content, hardness of the ceramics tends to increase, while the bending strength tends to decrease. The highest bending strength is achieved in Ta0.2Hf0.8C–SiC (637 MPa), and the highest hardness is achieved in Ta0.8Hf0.2C–SiC (17.6 GPa). This work lays the foundation for the composition design of TaxHf1−xC‐based ceramics and composites.
The impact of bond market liberalization on accounting conservatism
Authors: Fu Renhui , Gao Fang , Wang Yanhui 
Published: June 2024

AbstractIn a quasi‐natural experimental setting in which Bond Connect allows foreign investors to trade in the Chinese interbank bond market, we predict and find that firms subject to the program increase their accounting conservatism. Further analyses suggest that the increase is concentrated among firms with higher litigation risk, more corporate site visits and greater media attention from overseas, suggesting that foreign bond investors affect firms through the channel of bondholder litigation and monitoring. Additionally, we document that improvement in conservatism is more pronounced when foreign investors participate more and for firms with looser issuance criteria. We also find that enhanced conservatism results in a lower cost of debt for bonds in the liberalized market and those of the same issuers in the nonliberalized market, as well as lower overinvestments and fewer dividends. In addition, firms show greater conservatism in other forms of public disclosure. Together, these findings suggest that firms enhance accounting conservatism to facilitate foreign bond investors’ assessment of credit risk.