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Analysis the nexus between internationalization and financial performance in wine industry: The effect of proactive environmental strategy and eco‐innovation
Authors: Carchano Marcos , Carrasco Inmaculada , González Ángela , Sáez‐Martínez Francisco J. 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe importance of international environmental strategies in the business sphere has gained recognition in recent times. These strategies not only have the potential to generate competitive advantages but also to maintain them over time. However, despite their increasing relevance, differences in outcomes and implementation implications exist, suggesting the need for a more detailed analysis of the determinants and consequences of these practices. Based on original data from 251 Spanish wineries and using structural equation modeling, this study explores how internationalization can drive the implementation of environmental practices and financial performance by investigating the role of proactive environmental strategy and the mediating effect of eco‐innovation. Our findings demonstrate that a proactive environmental strategy has a positive impact on both internationalization and eco‐innovation. Furthermore, it was found that the internationalization strategy has a significant positive effect on eco‐innovation. The more internationalized companies are, the more likely they are to engage in eco‐innovation. Eco‐innovation is crucial for increasing profits in international markets. While internationalization alone does not guarantee higher profitability, combining it with eco‐innovations significantly improves the financial performance of companies, highlighting the importance of sustainability and environmental innovation in global business strategy.
Dual‐band and triple‐band balun bandpass filters using open‐circuited stubs loaded on ring resonators
Authors: Lin Mi , Wang Yubo , Liu Guohua 
Published: July 2024

AbstractA dual‐band and a triple‐band balun bandpass filters (BPFs) are proposed in this paper, using open‐circuited stubs loaded on ring resonators. The proposed baluns are in general composed of three parallel‐coupled lines and a ring resonator loaded with open‐circuited stubs. The design concept originates from the dual‐band characteristics of a uniform ring resonator. In order to achieve the triple‐band balun, four open‐circuited stubs are loaded on the uniform ring resonator to separate the two transmission poles. Afterward, the odd‐ and even‐mode equivalent models of the proposed circuit were analyzed, and the relationship between the odd‐ and even‐mode resonance points and frequency was plotted to confirm the adjustable dual‐ and triple‐band characteristics of the model. To further demonstrate the validity of the proposed balun prototype, a dual‐band balun BPF and a triple‐band balun BPF are designed and fabricated. The measurement exhibits the dual‐band balun BPF (3.41/6.88 GHz) amplitude imbalance (AI) lower than ±0.6 dB and phase imbalance (PI) lower than ±4°, the triple‐band balun BPF (3.19/5.82/7.17 GHz) AI lower than ±0.7 dB and PI lower than ±7°. The circuit proposed in this paper can be used to design both dual‐band and triple‐band balun BPFs simultaneously. The designed triple‐band balun BPF has advantages such as miniaturization and low amplitude imbalance.
Racial/ethnic differences in neuropsychiatric disturbances associated with incident dementia
Authors: Wise Elizabeth A. , Yan Haijuan , Oh Esther , Leoutsakos Jeannie‐Marie 
Published: July 2024

AbstractINTRODUCTIONNeuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) are nearly universal in dementia; some cross‐sectional studies of NPS in dementia have found racial/ethnic differences, though it is unknown if NPS prevalence differs among racial/ethnic groups before and after dementia diagnosis.METHODSParticipants were followed annually at Alzheimer's Disease Centers and were assessed on the Neuropsychiatric Inventory‐Questionnaire (NPI‐Q) with at least one follow‐up visit at which they were diagnosed with dementia. Descriptive statistics were generated by race/ethnicity. NPS were modeled over time as a function of race/ethnicity and with diagnosis date as the baseline.RESULTSNPS were present in 95% in at least one time point. After adjusting for covariates, there were no statistically significant differences in NPI‐Q total scores among racial/ethnic groups at the time of and after dementia diagnosis.DISCUSSIONFindings from our prospective cohort study suggest that when individuals are matched at the time of conversion to dementia, there are no racial/ethnic differences in NPS.Highlights
Neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia are frequent and increase caregiver burden.
Prior studies reported more neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in Black compared to White individuals with dementia.
National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Black, White, and Hispanic participants did not differ in NPS at the time of dementia diagnosis.
Inhibition of the TCF12/VSIG4 axis by palbociclib diminishes the proliferation and migration of glioma cells and decreases the M2 polarization of glioma‐associated microglia
Authors: Li Chuankun , Li Ruichun , Wang Yuan , Jiang Haitao 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe CDK4/CDK6 inhibitor palbociclib has shown the encouraging promise in the treatment of glioma. Here, we elucidated how palbociclib exerts suppressive functions in the M2 polarization of glioma‐related microglia and the progression of glioma. Xenograft experiments were used to evaluate the function in vivo. The mRNA levels of transcription factor 12 (TCF12) and VSIG4 were detected by RT‐qPCR, and their protein levels were assessed by immunoblotting. Cell migration was tested by wound‐healing assay. Cell cycle distribution and M1/M2 microglia phenotype analysis were performed by flow cytometry. The levels of IFN‐γ, TNF‐α, IL‐6，and TGF‐β were measured by ELISA. The TCF12/VSIG4 association was verified by luciferase reporter and chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays. In U251 and LN229 glioma cells, TCF12 and VSIG4 were overexpressed, and palbociclib reduced their expression levels. TCF12 upregulation enhanced the proliferation and migration of glioma cells and the M2 polarization of glioma‐associated microglia in vitro as well as the tumorigenicity of U251 glioma cells in vivo, which could be reversed by palbociclib. Mechanistically, TCF12 could enhance VSIG4 transcription and expression by binding to the VSIG4 promoter. TCF12 deficiency led to repression in glioma cell proliferation and migration as well as microglia M2 polarization, which could be abolished by increased VSIG4 expression. Our study reveals the novel TCF12/VSIG4 axis responsible for the efficacy of palbociclib in combating glioma, offering a rationale for the application of palbociclib in glioma treatment.
Pupillary Responses to Dynamic Negative Versus Positive Facial Expressions of Emotion in Children and Parents: Links to Depression and Anxiety
Authors: Aktar Evin , Venetikidi Marianna , Bockstaele Bram van , Giessen Danielle van der , Pérez‐Edgar Koraly 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTWitnessing emotional expressions in others triggers physiological arousal in humans. The current study focused on pupil responses to emotional expressions in a community sample as a physiological index of arousal and attention. We explored the associations between parents’ and offspring's responses to dynamic facial expressions of emotion, as well as the links between pupil responses and anxiety/depression. Children (N = 90, MAge = 10.13, range = 7.21–12.94, 47 girls) participated in this lab study with one of their parents (47 mothers). Pupil responses were assessed in a computer task with dynamic happy, angry, fearful, and sad expressions, while participants verbally labeled the emotion displayed on the screen as quickly as possible. Parents and children reported anxiety and depression symptoms in questionnaires. Both parents and children showed stronger pupillary responses to negative versus positive expressions, and children's responses were overall stronger than those of parents. We also found links between the pupil responses of parents and children to negative, especially to angry faces. Child pupil responses were related to their own and their parents’ anxiety levels and to their parents’ (but not their own) depression. We conclude that child pupils are sensitive to individual differences in parents’ pupils and emotional dispositions in community samples.
ST‐segment depression and left ventricular systolic function recovery post‐atrial fibrillation ablation in heart failure
Authors: Yano Masamichi , Egami Yasuyuki , Kawanami Shodai , Ukita Kohei , Kawamura Akito , Yasumoto Koji , Tsuda Masaki , Okamoto Naotaka , Matsunaga‐Lee Yasuharu , Nishino Masami 
Published: July 2024

AbstractAimsCatheter ablation (CA) of atrial fibrillation (AF) improves left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). The impact of ST‐segment depression before CA on LVEF recovery and clinical outcomes remains unknown. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between ST‐segment depression during AF rhythm before CA and improvement in the LVEF and clinical outcomes in persistent atrial fibrillation (PerAF) patients with HFrEF.Methods and resultsThe present study included 122 PerAF patients (male; 98 patients, 80%, mean age: 69 [56, 76] years) from the Osaka Rosai Atrial Fibrillation ablation (ORAF) registry who had LVEF < 50% and underwent an initial ablation. The patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention or coronary artery bypass grafting within the past 1 month were not included in the enrolled patients. We assigned the patients based on the presence of ST‐segment depression before CA during AF rhythm and evaluated improvement in the LVEF (LVEF ≥ 15%) 1 year after CA and the relationship between ST‐segment depression and heart failure (HF) hospitalization/major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), which are defined as a composite of HF hospitalization, cardiovascular death, hospitalization due to coronary artery disease, ventricular arrhythmia requiring hospitalization and stroke. The percentage of patients with improvement in the LVEF 1 year after CA was significantly lower in the patients with ST‐segment depression than those without (58.6% vs. 79.7%, P = 0.012). Multiple regression analysis showed ST‐segment depression was independently and significantly associated with improvement in the LVEF 1 year after CA (HR: 0.35; 95% CI: 0.129–0.928, P = 0.035). Kaplan–Meier analysis showed that the patients with ST‐segment depression significantly had higher risk of HF hospitalization and MACE than those without (log rank P = 0.022 and log rank P = 0.002, respectively). Multivariable Cox proportional hazards analysis showed that ST‐segment depression was independently and significantly associated with a higher risk of MACE (HR: 2.82; 95% CI: 1.210–6.584, P = 0.016).ConclusionsST‐segment depression before CA during AF rhythm was useful prognostic predictor of improvement in the LVEF and clinical outcomes including HF hospitalization and MACE in PerAF patients with HFrEF.
Microwave‐assisted hydrothermal synthesis and characterisation of cobalt phosphate nanosheets as electrode material for high‐performance supercapacitors
Authors: Agudosi Elochukwu S. , Goh Jia En , Khalid Mohammad , Ramam Koduri , Sanhueza Felipe 
Published: July 2024

AbstractIn this study, cobalt phosphate (Co3[PO4]2) nanosheets were synthesized through a microwave‐assisted hydrothermal method with enhanced electrochemical properties. The synthesis was carried out at different microwave heating times (3, 5, 10, and 15 min) at a fixed temperature of 200°C. The structural properties of the synthesized Co3(PO4)2 nanosheets were investigated via XRD, FESEM‐EDS and TEM studies, while the electrochemical parameters were evaluated through CV, GCD, and EIS in a standard 3‐electrode cell with 1 M KOH as an electrolyte at a room temperature. The results reveal that Co3(PO4)2 nanosheets synthesized at 5 min microwave heating time exhibited maximum electrochemical performance owing to its excellent structural and morphological properties and thus reported a specific capacity of 130.98 and 164.52 C/g at a scan rate of 10 mV/s and a current density of 1 A/g, respectively. Furthermore, a stability test of the synthesized electrode material reported excellent cyclic stability of the electrode with 101% retention of the initial value of its specific capacity after 1000 cycles.
Large Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy explicit scheme for one‐dimensional hyperbolic conservation laws
Authors: Guinot Vincent , Rousseau Antoine 
Published: July 2024

AbstractA large Courant–Friedrichs–Lewy (CFL) algorithm is presented for the explicit, finite volume solution of hyperbolic systems of conservation laws, with a focus on the shallow water equations. The Riemann problems used in the flux computation are determined using averaging kernels that extend over several computational cells. The usual CFL stability constraint is replaced with a constraint involving the kernel support size. This makes the method unconditionally stable with respect to the size of the computational cells, allowing the computational mesh to be refined locally to an arbitrary degree without altering solution stability. The practical implementation of the method is detailed for the shallow water equations with topographical source term. Computational examples report applications of the method to the linear advection, Burgers and shallow water equations. In the case of sharp bottom discontinuities, the need for improved, well‐balanced discretisations of the geometric source term is acknowledged.
Jejunum free flap for head and neck reconstruction, a step‐by‐step surgical technique videos
Authors: Haddad Alexandre , Elaldi Roxane , Kolb Frederic , Honart Jean‐François , Benmoussa Nadia 
Published: July 2024

AbstractCircular pharyngolaryngectomy for oncologic resection requires a tubular reconstruction. Different options can be proposed to the patient: digestive free flap, fasciocutaneous flap, or musculocutaneous flap. The jejunum free flap is a tubular flap commonly used in esophageal and pharyngeal reconstruction with good functional outcomes and an acceptable rate of complications. Reconstruction with a jejunum free flap is an ideal choice. Patients at Gustave Roussy Institute (Villejuif, France) were offered a jejunum flap free flap for all circular pharyngolaryngectomies. The surgical technique is explained with a step‐by‐step video. The jejunum flap free flap has many advantages in circular pharyngolaryngectomy. This video article explains surgical steps for other teams.
Metal–organic frameworks for nonlinear optics and lasing
Authors: Li Chenyu , Qian Guodong , Cui Yuanjing 
Published: July 2024

AbstractNonlinear optics (NLO) is a crucial branch of photonics that greatly facilitates the transmission, processing, and storage of photonic signals. It meets the needs of the rapidly growing information demands of modern society. Materials with NLO properties and laser capabilities have a wide range of applications in fields such as optical communication, optical information storage, biomedical imaging, laser technology, and quantum information technology. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as particularly exciting hybrid inorganic–organic porous materials that can be easily self‐assembled from corresponding inorganic metal ions/clusters and organic linkers. The structural diversity and flexibility of MOFs offer ample opportunities for the orderly organization of highly hyperpolarizable chromophore molecules within confined spaces. This makes it ideal for NLO signal and laser emissions. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of strategies to construct MOFs with NLO and laser properties, as well as recent research developments for enhancing and adjusting these properties. Through analysis of chromophore arrangement and various interactions within the framework, we aim to gain insight into the correlation between MOF structures and optical properties. This will facilitate the design and synthesis of MOFs with excellent NLO and laser capabilities through the judicious selection of metal ions and organic linkers. Finally, we outline the future challenges and potential research directions for MOFs in NLO and laser fields.
Risk of intensive care unit admission and mortality in patients hospitalized due to influenza A or B and SARS‑CoV‑2 variants Omicron or Delta
Authors: Rezahosseini Omid , Roed Casper , Sejdic Adin , Eiberg Mads Frederik , Nielsen Lene , Boel Jonas , Johannesen Caroline Klint , van Wijhe Maarten , Franck Kristina Træholt , Ostrowski Sisse Rye , Lindegaard Birgitte , Fischer Thea K. , Knudsen Troels Bygum , Holler Jon Gitz , Harboe Zitta Barrella ,   the COVID‐19 Omicron Delta study group collaborators
Published: July 2024

AbstractBackgroundRespiratory viral infections have significant global health impacts. We compared 30‐day intensive care unit (ICU) admission and all‐cause mortality risks in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‐CoV‐2) Delta and Omicron variants versus influenza A and B (A/B).MethodsData from two retrospective inpatient cohorts in Capital Region of Denmark were analyzed. Cohorts included hospitalized influenza A/B patients (2017–2018) and SARS‐CoV‐2 Delta/Omicron patients (2021–2022), aged ≥18 years, admitted within 14 days of a positive real‐time polymerase chain reaction test result. Cumulative ICU admission and mortality rates were estimated using the Aalen–Johansen estimator. Cox regression models calculated hazard ratios (HRs) for ICU admission and mortality.ResultsThe study encompassed 1459 inpatients (Delta: 49%; Omicron: 26%; influenza A: 6.4%; and influenza B: 18%). Cumulative incidence of ICU admission was 11%, 4.0%, 7.5%, and 4.1%, for Delta, Omicron, influenza A, and B, respectively. For ICU admission, adjusted HRs (aHRs) were 3.1 (p < .001) and 1.5 (p = .34) for Delta and Omicron versus influenza B, and 1.5 (p = .36) and 0.71 (p = .48) versus influenza A. For mortality, aHRs were 3.8 (p < .001) and 3.4 (p < .001) for Delta and Omicron versus influenza B, and 2.1 (p = .04) and 1.9 (p = .11) versus influenza A.ConclusionDelta but not Omicron inpatients had an increased risk for ICU admission compared to influenza B; however, both variants were associated with higher risks of mortality than influenza B. Only Delta inpatients had a higher risk of mortality than influenza A inpatients.
A Hybrid Deep Learning Framework Using Scaling‐Basis Chirplet Transform for Motor Imagery EEG Recognition in Brain–Computer Interface Applications
Authors: Kaur Manvir , Upadhyay Rahul , Kumar Vinay 
Published: July 2024

ABSTRACTThe emerging field of brain–computer interface has significantly facilitated the analysis of electroencephalogram signals required for motor imagery classification tasks. However, the accuracy of EEG classification models has been restricted by the low signal‐to‐noise ratio, nonlinear nature of brain signals, and a lack of sufficient EEG data for training. To address these challenges, this study proposes a new approach that combines time‐frequency analysis with a hybrid parallel–series attention‐based deep learning network for EEG signal classification. The proposed framework comprises three main elements: first, a scaling‐basis chirplet transform designed to effectively capture the characteristics of nonstationary EEG signals; second, a hybrid parallel–series attention‐based deep learning network to extract features. The serial information flow continuously expands the receptive fields of output neurons, whereas parallel information flow extracts features based on different regions. Finally, machine learning classifiers are utilized to predict the corresponding motor imagery state. The developed EEG‐based motor imagery classification framework is assessed by two open‐source datasets, BCI competition III, dataset IIIa and BCI competition IV, dataset IIa and has achieved the average classification accuracy of 95.55% on BCI competition III, dataset IIIa and 90.18% on BCI competition IV, dataset IIa. The experimental findings illustrate that this study has attained promising motor imagery discrimination performance, surpassing existing techniques in terms of classification accuracy and kappa coefficient.
Water depth and cross‐sectional area relationships in sloping surface irrigation systems
Authors: Seyedzadeh Amin , Panahi Amir , Maroufpoor Eisa 
Published: July 2024

AbstractThe equations governing variations in water depth and cross‐sectional area along a field are crucial for solving the Saint‐Venant equations and determining surface water volume via the volume balance method to determine other hydraulic parameters of surface irrigation systems. Various researchers have proposed different formulations for this equation based on varying assumptions. In many investigations, the flow depth profile has been assumed to be parallel to the furrow bottom or modelled as an elliptical relationship. This study explored four different forms of equation to analyse changes in the water depth profile and to refine its mathematical representation. The coefficients of these equations were derived as functions of the surface storage coefficient. Using field data, the surface storage coefficient values and, consequently, the coefficients of the proposed relationships were determined. The calculated values of the flow cross‐sectional area along the field and the water surface storage volume were compared with the measured values using the established relationships. The most accurate relationship for estimating the flow depth profile was identified through this analysis.
Subspecialized medical team mode facilitates radiology resident training
Authors: Zhao Youjin , Chen Yidi , Yao Jin , Chen Weixia , Yue Qiang , Wu Bin , Hu Na , Lui Su 
Published: July 2024

AbstractPurposeOur institution developed the subspecialized medical team (SMT) mode in radiology reporting workflows in July 2022 to strengthen professionalism in radiology residency training. This study aimed to investigate whether adopting the SMT mode facilitated radiology resident training.MethodThis observational study was conducted in October 2022. An online questionnaire was distributed among first‐to third‐year radiology residents to determine their levels of perceived stress, anxiety, competency in image interpretation, and learning effectiveness in using the SMT mode and other approaches. Responses were on 4 or 5 point Likert scales, and multiple‐choice responses were used for semi‐open questions. The turnaround time for radiology reports was measured for both residents and senior radiologists. Statistical significance (p < 0.05) was determined using chi‐square or Fisher's exact tests, one‐way analysis of variance, pairwise t‐tests, and the Kruskal‒Wallis H test.ResultsIn total, 71 residents completed the questionnaire survey. The turnaround times for radiology reports were collected for these residents and 23 senior radiologists. Residents' stress and anxiety scores, perceived levels of competency in image interpretation, and time spent writing reports were significantly increased in the SMT mode. In contrast, the time senior radiologists spent reviewing a single report was decreased for the majority of report types after 1 year of implementing the SMT mode.ConclusionThese findings suggest adopting the SMT mode could facilitate the training of radiology residents. However, residents' mental health and well‐being should also be considered.