bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Temperature effects on interspecific hybridisation and growth of hybrid-derived populations between Bursaphelenchus xylophilus and B. mucronatus
Authors: Togashi Katsumi , Kasuga Satomi 
Published: August 2024

Summary
Bursaphelenchus xylophilus is the causative agent of pine wilt disease and is indigenous to North America. It has been introduced into Japan where the non-pathogenic close relative, B. mucronatus, is widely distributed. Both nematode species have similar life cycles with vectors of cerambycid beetles of the genus Monochamus. When interspecific hybrids are backcrossed with B. xylophilus nematodes repeatedly, a small proportion of B. mucronatus genes is infused into the B. xylophilus genome (introgression) and may lead to adaptation to locally harsh environments. Though cool temperatures had inhibited the development of pine wilt disease, B. xylophilus started expanding the range to cool-summer areas after suspending its range expansion for 10 years in Japan. To consider if the range expansion is related to the introgression hybridisation between the two Bursaphelenchus species, some traits of newly and already formed hybrid-derived populations were compared between three temperature conditions of 16, 20 and 25°C. Formation of F1 hybrids was not affected by temperature. There was no difference in the time required for hybrid formation and for population establishment at 16°C between an interspecific crossing and two intraspecific crossings of B. xylophilus. Using three hybrid-derived populations reared over multiple generations at 25°C, there was no difference in the early rate of population growth between each of two hybrid-derived populations and its parental-lineage population of B. xylophilus at 16°C. Thus, the results did not reject a hypothesis that introgression hybridisation may have enhanced the fitness components such as pathogenicity of B. xylophilus populations at cool temperatures.
The Meaning of Religion and the Passions of the Soul
Authors: van Haeften Chris 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In his early youth, Herman Dooyeweerd wrote a series of poems on the occasion of his love for his girlfriend and the end of his relationship with her. It is more than clear that the young Dooyeweerd gave a religious twist to his experiences. This article investigates whether the poetic expression of his experiences gives an indication that he understood the personal experience of religion in the sense of his later philosophy. If it does, then these poems illustrate what he meant by religion.
5. Beyoncé
Authors: Tumino Stephen 
Published: August 2024

Chapter Five ("Beyoncé") uses the occasion of the viral sensation of Beyoncé's Super Bowl half-time performance of 2016 as a way to critique the affirmative pedagogy and lay the groundwork for transformative pedagogy.
Perhaps the most vocal response to Beyoncé's performance, at least in the mass corporate media outlets like Fox News or CNN, was from conservative voices who perceived it—or, at least, said that they did—as a provocation to attack the police. In more popular media such as YouTube and Facebook, Beyoncé's performance received a more favorable response and she was for the most part praised not only for embracing her blackness but also for adding her voice to popular movements such as Black Lives Matter that are protesting against police brutality and mass incarceration, what Michelle Alexander calls the "new Jim Crow." However, to stop here and simply rehearse this familiar debate—to, in other words, follow the Graffian imperative and "teach the conflict"—does not, I argue, really get at the underlying question of why the conflict over Beyoncé's performance in the first place. A transformative reading, I argue, is reading beyond the cultural obviousness produced by the dominant media environment in order to uncover the cultural "unsaid" and thereby not only become a conscious position taker in the ongoing debates, but also someone who is able to intervene in them and open up space for change.
Keywords: Beyoncé; New Jim Crow; Black Lives Matter; Graff; identity politics; cultural politics; pedagogy; transformative critique.
7. Paul
Authors: Tumino Stephen 
Published: August 2024

Chapter Seven ("Paul"): A renewed sense of "radical" materialism has become the test of one's politics today, but like other historical returns the first time it occurs, such as in the work of Walter Benjamin, it is a tragedy but today, in the work of Slavoj Žižek, Giorgio Agamben, and Alain Badiou, it is a farce. They are all currently involved in repeating Benjamin's performance in his "Theses on the Philosophy of History" in which he identified, using the language of Saint Paul, a "weak messianic power" in the discourse of historical materialism that more so than any positive and reliable knowledge of inequality, such as provided by Marx's labor theory of value, is what truly makes it radical. The argument that Marx's "scientific socialism" is secretly a form of the very "ethical" or "utopian socialism" that he and Engles never failed to critique for serving to normalize the contradictions of capitalism would seem to call into question the supposed "radicality" of Benjamin's messianic materialism. And yet, it is precisely Benjamin's messianic interpretation of materialism to which Agamben, Badiou, and Žižek have all recently turned for addressing the inequalities of capitalism. But, there can be no social change without the positive and reliable knowledge of what makes class inequality. What the messianic materialism amounts to in the end, I argue, is the counsel to find happiness in the midst of bare survival and, as in the re-newed faith of Paul, it represents therefore a therapeutic retreat in cultural theory of learning to live with capitalism rather than a means to overcome it.
Keywords: Walter Benjamin; Slavoj Žižek, Giorgio Agamben, Alain Badiou; Saint Paul; Christianity; messianism; religion; Marxism.
8. Occupy
Authors: Tumino Stephen 
Published: August 2024

Chapter Eight ("Occupy"): The "mainstream" corporate media represented Occupy Wall Street as the ghost of communism risen from the dead. From right-wing commentators like Glenn Beck to liberal establishment news outlets like The New York Times, the Occupy movement has been labeled "communist" because it has raised the issue of class inequality in the US. On the cultural Left Occupy was represented as a "new communism" by invoking the theories of Žižek, Negri, and Badiou. What is meant by "communism" in these discourses is the "nursery tale" (Marx) of overcoming our differences through the power of love to defend our common (national) interests against the greedy few who would personally enrich themselves at others expense. If this is communism then Glenn Beck has nothing to worry about because what he fears is only a ghost—the "spirit" of Jesus, not the theory of Marx. Through a close reading of speeches made at the Occupy encampment at Zuccotti Park in NYC by Žižek and Richard Wolff I argue that unless and until we confront the fact that capitalism has once again brought the world to the point of taking sides for or against the system as a whole, communism will continue to be just a bogey-man or a nursery-tale to frighten and soothe the conscience of the owners rather than what it is—"the self-conscious, independent movement of the immense majority, in the interest of the immense majority" (The Manifesto of the Communist Party) to end inequality forever.
Keywords: Occupy Wall Street; Žižek; Wolff; communism; Marxism.
14. Communism
Authors: Tumino Stephen 
Published: August 2024

Chapter Fourteen ("Communism"): The global economic crash of 2007-08—as well as the subsequent government bailouts of the dominant bourgeois institutions responsible for it and their continued commitment to a program of social austerity in its wake around the world since—has dramatically revealed what is normally hidden behind the everyday glare of consumerism in the global North: capitalism systematically sacrifices the livelihood of the many to serving the interests of a privileged few. Suddenly millions were forced to confront the fact that capitalism is failing in exactly the way Marx and Engels predicted in The Manifesto of the Communist Party because it is "incompetent to assure an existence to its slave within his slavery, because it cannot help letting him sink into such a state, that it has to feed him, instead of being fed by him" (495-6). As more and more people are finding that capitalism is unable to "assure their existence" even in the midst of the superabundant wealth of the western democracies, it is no surprise to see that "class" has once again returned to the popular lexicon and there is a renewed interest in Marx, Marxism, and communism as workers begin to struggle to make sense of their immiserated lives and to investigate why the political means to address these conditions is so severely delimited (Barker). However, as I will explain, the contemporary engagement with Marx is predominantly "writerly" as it reinterprets class as a spectral presence in the circuits of the daily, rather than a serious engagement with the "speecherly" truth of class found in Marx, i.e., class as a matter of how "the mode of production of material life conditions the general process of social, political and intellectual life" (Preface to Contribution, 263). What will be of particular importance in the contemporary encounter with the intellectual and political legacy of Marx today, I argue, is to engage with Marx's speecherly theory of communism found in his speeches on the Paris Commune of 1871. This is because it is in them that Marx focuses his critique of the Commune on what he calls the "infantile" communism of the anarchists, whom he holds as largely responsible for its defeat because of how their doctrine of the "equality of classes" led them to support class collaborationist policies and to subvert the international solidarity required for the arrival of communism.
Keywords: communism; Paris Commune; Marx; Marxism; Barthes; Badiou; Rancière; Lukács; readerly; writerly; speecherly.
Spatiotemporal Characteristics and Triggers of Flash Droughts across All the River Basins in India
Authors: Poonia Vikas , Jha Srinidhi , Srinivas V. V. , Wang Lixin 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Flash droughts (FDs) have attracted widespread attention in recent years due to their sudden onset and rapid intensification with significant impacts on ecosystems, water resources, and agriculture. These features of FDs pose unique challenges for their forecast, monitoring, and mitigation. The impact of FDs on society can vary depending on several factors, such as the frequency of their occurrence, rate of intensification, and mean severity, which are not well understood and remain unclear specifically over India. This study developed a novel approach to quantitatively define FD based on the aridity index. This new approach was used to examine spatiotemporal characteristics (including trends) and triggers of FDs over 25 river basins across India from 1981 to 2021. The hydrometeorological conditions, including soil moisture percentiles, anomalies of precipitation, temperature, and vapor pressure deficit were investigated at different stages of FD. Results suggest that FDs with high intensification rates are more common in humid areas compared to subhumid and semiarid areas. Both precipitation and temperature are primary triggers of FDs over a major part of the study area. The individual effects of soil moisture and precipitation also act as a trigger across some regions (like northeast India and the Western Ghats). Additionally, atmospheric aridity can create conditions conducive to FDs, and when combined with depleted soil moisture, it can accelerate their rapid onset. Besides the scientific novelty, the findings of this study will facilitate policymakers to formulate effective strategies to mitigate the consequences of FDs on water resources and agriculture in India.

Significance Statement
Flash droughts have attracted widespread attention due to their sudden onset and rapid intensification with significant impacts on multiple vectors. The impact of flash drought on society depends on their frequency, rate of intensification, and mean severity, which are not well understood and remain unclear specifically over India. This study develops a novel approach to quantitatively define flash drought based on the aridity index. This new approach is used to examine spatiotemporal characteristics and triggers of flash drought over 25 river basins across India from 1981 to 2021. Besides the scientific novelty, the findings of this study will facilitate policymakers to formulate effective strategies to mitigate the consequences of FDs on water resources and agriculture in India.
Comparison of staged versus one shot varicose veins treatment: Depending on tributaries diameter
Authors: Chernukha Larisa , Voloshyn Olexandr , Suzdalenko Olexandr , Gubka Viktor , Machuskui Serhii , Pavlychenko Viktor 
Published: August 2024

Background One of the most debatable phlebology community’s issue is the choice of the optimal tactics for endovenous varicose tributaries correction after truncal ablation. Which tactic will be most effective? There is practically no data concerning treatment tactics’ choice for varicose tributary depending on its diameter. Therefore, the comparison of staged versus one-stage treatment of varicose veins is relevant problem in modern phlebology. Research on this topic will make possible determination of advantages and potential disadvantages of the proposed tactics. Methods The study included a prospective analysis of the combined treatment of 295 patients with primary varicose veins who underwent outpatient treatment. Results Simultaneous EVLA of saphenous trunks and ligation (gentle phlebectomy) of visible large-diameter tributaries (6 mm or more) with staged sclerotherapy after a month, has significant potential benefits. Conclusion The use of staged varicose veins treatment minimizes the traumatic intervention and discomfort for the patient, while achieving satisfactory treatment results without affecting the quality of life.
Mid-term results of cyanoacrylate closure for the treatment of incompetent great and small saphenous veins: Findings from a Japanese prospective consecutive multi-center registry: Mid-term results of cyanoacrylate closure
Authors: Imai Takahiro , Mo Makoto , Hirokawa Masayuki , Kurihara Nobuhisa , Shokoku Shintaro , Sugiyama Satoru , Shirasugi Nozomu , Kusagawa Hitoshi , Hoshino Yuji , Yamamoto Takashi , Hyodo Eiichi , Furubayashi Keichi , Ogawa Tomohiro 
Published: August 2024

Objectives We evaluated the efficacy and safety of cyanoacrylate closure (CAC) for endovascular treatment of varicose veins with cyanoacrylate adhesive (VenaSeal® closure system) in Japan. Methods A multicenter prospective consecutive registry study was conducted at 12 centers in Japan on 125 patients with primary varicose veins who underwent CAC. The patients were evaluated on target vein occlusion, postoperative complications, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, revised Venous Clinical Severity Score (rVCSS), Aberdeen Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ), and EuroQol 5 dimensions 5-level (EQ-5D-5L) for 1-year after the surgery. Results The closure rate was 92.6% at 1 year postoperatively, and 95.0% and 90.2% for GSV and SSV respectively with little difference ( p = .491). The mean VAS in the immediate postoperative period was 18.9 ± 23.4. Postoperative complications were observed in 20 patients (16%). Hypersensitivity-type phlebitis occurred in 7 patients (5.6%). Infection of the treated vein resulted in resection of GSV. The rVCSS and AVVQ improved significantly after 90 days and 1 year postoperatively ( p < .001), while the EQ-5D-5L have not changed. Conclusion Cyanoacrylate Closure was considered generally a safe and minimally invasive treatment with good mid-term outcomes including SSV. However further study is required for some CAC specific complications.
Compassionate use of esketamine intranasal in patients with severe major depressive disorder resistant to the treatment
Authors: Gutiérrez-Rojas Luis , Vendrell-Serres Julia , Ramos-Quiroga J. Antoni , Etxeandia-Pradera Jon Iñaki , Aguilar Eduardo , De Santiago-Díaz Ana Isabel , Hernández-Huerta Daniel , Tordera Vicente , Vázquez-Ventoso Carlos , Bolívar Moisés , Abril Asunción , Catalán-Barragán Rubén , García-Jiménez Jesús 
Published: August 2024

Background: Treatment-resistant depression (TRD) is defined as the failure of at least two antidepressants in adequate doses and timing during a major depressive episode. Esketamine intranasal (ESK-IN) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and the European Medicines Agency for the treatment of TRD in combination with other antidepressants. Aims: To assess the effectiveness and tolerability of a sample of TRD patients who received treatment with ESK-IN as part of the compassionate use program. Methods: A retrospective, observational study was carried out on patients with a diagnosis of TRD enrolled in the early access program of ESK-IN in nine centers. Effectiveness was assessed with the Montgomery-Asberg depression rating scale (MADRS) at four time points: baseline, 28, 90, and 180 days of treatment. Results: The sample included 71 patients (70% women) with a mean baseline MADRS score of 38.27 ± 5.9 and total or partial work disability rates of 85%. ESK-IN treatment was associated with a statistically and clinically significant reduction in the severity of depressive symptoms at all time points assessed. The presence of side effects was common but the majority were mild in severity and resolved after the observation period. Those patients who received psychotherapy in combination with ESK-IN showed a significantly lower MADRS score at 90 and 180 days than those patients who did not undergo psychotherapy. Conclusion: ESK-IN has proven to be effective and safe in a clinical sample of patients with severe TRD. To optimize clinical outcomes, the pharmacological treatment for TRD should always be integrated into a comprehensive therapeutic plan that encompasses strategies such as psychotherapy, social support, and family interventions.
Gender Gap in All Academic Fields Over Time
Authors: Jemielniak Dariusz , Wilamowski Maciej 
Published: August 2024

Academic publishing gender gap has been surprisingly under covered across all disciplines and over a longer timeframe. Our study fills this gap, by analyzing how the proportions of women authors change in academic publications over 20 years in all fields from 31,219 journals from 2001 to 2021. Our results indicate that the ratio of female to male authors keeps increasing steadily across disciplines. The increases are field-neutral—in other words, they are not bigger, for example, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, in spite of multiple initiatives focusing specifically on STEM. The increases are also decelerating in time, which could suggest that the equilibrium of female to male authors may be plateauing. Finally, although the within-field gender gap is decreasing, it actually widened between fields. Thus, our results have major consequences for science policy in the area of the gender gap.
Differential Effects of an Integrated Community-Based End-Of-Life Support Team (ICEST) Model for Terminally Ill Older Adults on Spousal and Adult-Children Caregivers
Authors: Chow Amy Yin Man , Zhang Anna Yan , Wong Kelly Tsz Ching , Chan Iris Kwan Ning , Fordjour Genevieve Ataa , Xiong Xuechen , Lou Vivian Waiqun , Chan Cecilia Lai Wan 
Published: August 2024

Backgrounds: Family caregivers (FCs) play an essential role in delivering home-based end-of-life care. However, little is known about FCs’' experiences when undertaking this role. The integrated community end-of-life support team (ICEST) is a needs-driven, home-based, family-centered care model in Hong Kong. We evaluated its effects on FCs and compared outcomes for spouses and adult children. Method: A multicenter pre-post-test study was conducted. Eligible participants were primary FCs of terminally ill older adults (age ≥ 60) who had a life expectancy of ≤12 months. Baseline (T0) and three-month post-intervention (T1) outcome measures included FCs’' caregiving strain, psychological distress, perceived external support, intimate relationships, and communications regarding care planning. Results: A sample of 628 FCs were enrolled at T0, and 40.0% completed the T1 assessments. The ICEST model was effective in reducing caregiving strain, depression, and worries about patients, whilst there were improvements in agreement about care planning with patients, and perceived external supports. At T0, spouses held more negative perceptions of caregiving and faced fewer adjustment demands than adult children. Compared with spouses, adult children were more intimate with patients. Between T0 and T1, spouses experienced a greater reduction in worries about patients, than adult children. Conclusions: The ICEST model contributed to better outcomes, individually and relationally, for FCs, regardless of relationship type. Spouses and adult children faced different challenges while delivering home-based end-of-life care. Effective interventions should modify the negative perceptions of caregiving in spousal caregivers and enable adult children to deal with multiple tasks and complex expectations.
A Visual Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Lung Cancer From 2013 to 2023
Authors: Gu Zhirong , Wu Liu , Li Jinxing , Zheng Silin , Huang Min 
Published: August 2024

Background Lung cancer is the most common cancer in the world and has become one of the malignancies with the highest incidence and mortality; more than half of patients die within one year of being diagnosed with lung cancer. In recent years, the concept of “patient-centered” service has gained popularity, and patients’ subjective feelings have gradually been used in clinical decision-making. Therefore, this study determined the application of visual patient report outcomes in the field of lung cancer, in order to provide reference for specific clinical practice. Methods Using the Web of Science core collection as the main analysis content, Citespace and VOSviewer were used to conduct this scientometric study. Results A total of 499 literatures that met the inclusion criteria were retrieved. The most prolific institution was The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the United States dominates this field. Conclusion The measurement of patient-reported outcomes is considered the gold standard for effectively evaluating patients' perceptions of clinical interventions or diseases. It is recommended that patient-reported outcomes be integrated into routine care for cancer patients in order to enhance communication between patients and healthcare providers. Patient or public contribution Not applicable. All data in this paper are obtained from the web of science database.