bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Cellular and molecular dysregulation of the esophageal epithelium in systemic sclerosis
Authors: Dapas Matthew , Clevenger Margarette H. , Makinde Hadijat M. , Therron Tyler , Carlson Dustin A. , Carns Mary , Aren Kathleen , Wei Cenfu , Muhammad Lutfiyya N. , Richardson Carrie L. , Dulai Parambir S. , Hinchcliff Monique , Pandolfino John E. , Perlman Harris R. , Winter Deborah R. , Tetreault Marie-Pier 
Published: June 2024

ABSTRACTSystemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare autoimmune disease characterized by vasculopathy and fibrosis of the skin and internal organs. Individuals with SSc often suffer from chronic acid reflux and dysphagia due to loss of esophageal motility. However, the pathogenesis of esophageal dysmotility in SSc is poorly understood. To determine whether distinct changes in esophageal epithelial cells contribute to impaired motility in SSc, we investigated the stratified squamous esophageal epithelium from proximal and distal biopsies using single-cell RNA sequencing (n=306,372 cells) in individuals with SSc compared those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) as well as healthy controls. The proportion of epithelial cells in the apical, superficial compartment of the esophageal epithelium was significantly reduced in SSc (9.4% vs 21.6% in HCs). Differential gene expression in SSc was primarily limited to the superficial compartment (3,572 genes vs. 232 in all other compartments, based on pseudobulk analysis), with significant upregulation of extracellular matrix and keratinization genes. These cellular and molecular changes in SSc were highly correlated with those seen in GERD, indicating they were secondary to reflux; however, their magnitudes were more pronounced in the proximal esophagus, suggesting that esophageal dysmotility leads to greater proximal acid exposure, which may contribute to aspiration. SSc-specific gene dysregulation implicated immunoregulatory pathways likely pertinent to pathogenic mechanisms. Cell type localization and SSc-specific changes were confirmed by spatial molecular imaging. By offering a comprehensive view of transcriptional dysregulation at single-cell resolution in human esophageal epithelial cells in SSc compared to GERD and healthy tissue, this work clarifies the state of epithelial cells in SSc-induced esophageal dysfunction.
Association of 25-OH Vitamin D Levels With In-Hospital Mortality: A cross-sectional, observational study of the MIMICIV database
Authors: Wang Yaotang , Lv Weijing , Yu Haixia 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe relationship between 25-OH Vitamin D3 and hospital death continues to be a topic of controversy. At present, the available evidence regarding the relationship between 25-OH Vitamin D and hospital death is inadequate. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional study involving 197 sepsis-3 participants from MIMIC-IV. Basic information, laboratory indicators, underlying Disease, therapeutic medications and tools, disease score were obtained from all participants. Serum 25-OH Vitamin D was collected on Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission, and inpatient mortality were analyzed. The logistic regression, fitting curve and interaction effects were utilized to substantiate the correlation of serum 25-OH Vitamin D with inpatient mortality. Furthermore, interaction and subgroup analyses were evaluated for the consistency of these correlations. A total of 197 patients were included in the analysis, with an average age of 59.8 years and 43.1% male. The mean 25-OH vitamin D level in the cohort was 21 ng/mL. We observed no significant association between higher 25-OH vitamin D levels and increased inpatient mortality rates. The in-hospital mortality did not differ among patients vitamin D deficiency, insufficiency and sufficiency group (15.7% vs 17.4% vs 24.5%, p=0.417). A multivariable adjusted logistic regression model showed that vitamin D levels could not predict in-hospital mortality (OR 1.02 95% CI: 0.98∼1.05, p=0.342, Model 3). In conclusion, 25-OH vitamin D detected upon ICU admission was not associated with in-hospital mortality in patients with sepsis.
Augmented reality for inclusive growth in education: the challenges
Authors: Mkwizu Kezia Herman , Bordoloi Ritimoni 
Published: June 2024

PurposeInclusive growth in the education sector is still a major challenge in some countries because of limited access to technologies and internet connectivity, among other reasons. However, as a technology, augmented reality (AR) is expected to be widely used in the field of education in the future. The main purpose of this paper is to explore the use of AR for inclusive growth in education as well as identify the challenges, particularly in countries like India and Tanzania.Design/methodology/approachThis paper applies a systematic literature review by analysing and synthesising relevant documents, mainly journal articles, books and conference papers. Descriptive statistics and cross-tabulation were used for the analysis. Content analysis was used to evaluate the contents of the reviewed literature.FindingsFor the use of AR, it is important to have adequate digital infrastructure, access to universal internet or broadband facilities and the digital empowerment of citizens. Major challenges to inclusive growth in education include the lack of trained teacher educators and students’ preference for practical or project-based curriculum.Practical implicationsPractitioners in both countries may consider the use of AR for inclusive growth in education.Originality/valueThis paper specifically examines the use of AR in higher education and the related challenges based on a review of two countries, namely India and Tanzania.
An assessment of senior management support for the records and information management function in Zimbabwe’s central government
Authors: Mutsagondo Samson , Khumalo Njabulo Bruce 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
Using a case study of Zimbabwe’s central government, this study aims to empirically examine the extent to which senior management was supportive of the records management function as well as the reasons why such levels of support subsisted.

Design/methodology/approach
This mixed methods research made use of the explanatory sequential research design where quantitative responses from records and information supervisors were either confirmed or disconfirmed by open-ended interview responses from finance and administration directors. Fifteen records and information supervisors and eight finance and administration directors participated in the study. Document reviews and personal observation were also used in soliciting data.

Findings
The study revealed that top management was not very supportive of the records management function as a result of lack of knowledge about records management and because of negative perceptions and attitudes harboured by some senior managers towards the functional area. The study also revealed that organisational structural factors also played a part as the records and information management section was poorly represented by finance and administration directors at the top, who by virtue of their training had little knowledge about and interest in records management.

Originality/value
The study raises the importance of senior management in records management processes, projects and programmes. It highlights that without senior management support, records management initiatives are bound to fail. Thus, the study is important as it raises the need to incorporate senior management as part of organisations’ tactical and operational strategy.
Commitment-based human resource practices, job satisfaction and proactive knowledge-seeking behavior: The moderating role of organizational identification
Authors: Rudawska Aleksandra 
Published: June 2024

PurposeBased on social exchange theory and social identification theory, I investigated how employee organizational identification affects the effectiveness of commitment-based human resource (HR) practices. I focused on employee attitudes (job satisfaction) and behaviors (proactive knowledge seeking) as HR practices’ outcomes.Design/methodology/approachUsing a structural equation modeling analytical approach, I tested the hypotheses with data from a web-based cross-sectional survey of 208 specialists and engineers of manufacturing subsidiaries in Poland.FindingsResults showed that the positive relationship between commitment-based-HR practices and job satisfaction is weakened for employees strongly identified with the organization. Simultaneously, the connection between seeking knowledge and job satisfaction is stronger and more important for people who identify moderately to strongly.Research limitations/implicationsThe study limitations regard mainly its cross-sectional design and single cultural and industrial context.Practical implicationsFrom the managerial perspective, the study suggests that to enhance proactive employee behavior, companies need to increase employee organizational identification and ensure that employees have a positive perception of the implemented HR practices.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the ongoing discussion on whether individual contingencies affect the effectiveness of commitment-based HR practices in the form of individual attitudinal and behavioral outcomes. The findings revealed that the contingent effect of organizational identification depends on the type of individual outcomes, suggesting that the strength of organizational identification affects how employees decide to reciprocate the organization’s attention and investment.
Expanding service beyond the organizational boundaries: moderated mediated model of servant leadership to affect employees’ community citizenship behavior
Authors: Khan Muhammad Mumtaz , Mubarik Muhammad Shujaat , Ahmed Syed Saad , Islam Tahir 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to understand how servant leadership affects employees’ community citizenship behavior by transforming their servant identity. Additionally, the study explicated whether the relationship between servant leadership and employees’ servant identity is contingent on leader–follower value congruence.Design/methodology/approachFor this study data was collected from 468 employees working in the service industry in three waves which were undertaken with a lag of one month. The collected data was analyzed through structural equation modeling.FindingsThe results revealed that servant leadership is related to employees’ servant identity. The findings also substantiated the relationship between employees’ servant identity and their community citizenship behavior. The mediating role of servant identity linking servant leadership to employees’ community citizenship behavior was confirmed. Finally, leader–follower value congruence was found to moderate the relationship between servant leadership and employees’ servant identity.Originality/valueThe study is the first to ascertain the mediating role of servant identity linking servant leadership to employees’ community citizenship behavior. It is also the first study to ascertain that the effect of servant leadership on employees’ servant identity is contingent upon leader–follower value congruence.
Influence of massive open online courses implementation on satisfaction and continuance intention of students
Authors: Kineber Ahmed Farouk , Elshaboury Nehal , Mostafa Sherif , Alasow Ahmed Abdiaziz , Arashpour Mehrdad 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe engineering courses offered in Somali universities attract many students, ranging between 300 and 500 every semester, making the management and delivery of the course challenging. The increasing popularity of massive open online courses (MOOCs) has led to rapid growth in enrollment, posing difficulties in effectively managing and delivering content to large volumes of learners. To this end, this study aimed to explore the influence of MOOC implementation factors on learners’ continuance intention and satisfaction to provide insights that can enhance the learning experience and ensure long-term engagement.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilized a survey approach based on an extensive literature review to collect data on the challenges faced by Somali universities in managing and delivering engineering courses. The survey included a series of questions, and 148 responses were collected from students enrolled in different programs. The collected data were analyzed using partial least squares-structural equation modeling and deep neural network approaches.FindingsThe result demonstrated that MOOC implementation factors, including course design quality, instructor reputation, self-paced flexibility, information relevance, platform usability and student support services, significantly affect students’ continuance intention and satisfaction. Therefore, the study recommends universities should enhance MOOC implementation factors to improve the quality of teaching and increase students’ continuance intention to study in a MOOC environment.Originality/valueThe study provides empirical evidence on how MOOC implementation factors affect the level of satisfaction and continuance intention of engineering students. It suggests that the findings could be useful for university management and lecturers to increase teaching and learning quality in the course and develop new strategies and approaches that suit modern-day learners. The study also aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of class delivery and improve student engagement in the learning process.
Effective mentor training, education and development: a qualitative multilevel meta-synthesis
Authors: Maxwell Bronwen , Káplár-Kodácsy Kinga , Hobson Andrew J. , Hotham Eleanor 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis paper synthesises international research on effective mentor training, education and development (MTED).Design/methodology/approachAn adaptive theory methodology (Layder, 1998), combining deductive and inductive methods, was deployed in a qualitative meta-synthesis of thematic findings generated in three studies: a systematic review of literature published between January 2010 and July 2020, together with a secondary analysis of studies including evidence on MTED; a subsequent systematic review of literature published between August 2020 and May 2023 and a general inductive analysis (Thomas, 2006) of interviews of leaders of large-scale MTED programmes that had good evidence of impact.FindingsOur meta-synthesis found that effective MTED is evidence-based, refined through ongoing research, tailored both to individual needs and context and includes sustained support. Effective pedagogical approaches in MTED are underpinned by adult learning principles and establish a learning climate that fosters open and trusting relationships. Effective MTED is shaped by the espoused mentoring model or approach, with particular emphasis on understanding, building and sustaining mentoring relationships and incorporating observing, practising, critically reflecting on and receiving feedback on mentoring.Practical implicationsThe study will be helpful to practitioners designing, reviewing and evaluating MTED programmes, researchers seeking to enhance the sparse MTED evidence base and programme commissioners.Originality/valueThe original and significant contribution of this study is the identification of key principles relating to the overall design of – as well as specific content, pedagogical approaches and supporting resources within – MTED programmes that have evidenced positive effects on mentors, mentees, mentoring and/or organisations.
A multilevel model for organizational productivity management: an interpretive structural modeling approach
Authors: Abbasi Abbas , Shirazi Behnaz , Mohamadi Sahar 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis research highlights the ongoing concern about organizational productivity and the lack of focus on designing an optimal model. The authors aim to create a comprehensive model for managing organizational productivity, considering its impact on profitability, customer satisfaction, and employee morale. They use qualitative research methods, including Systematic Literature Review and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM).Design/methodology/approachIn this research using the qualitative research method of Systematic Literature Review, 57 variables affecting productivity were identified. These variables were placed in 16 layers by using the ISM method, which were classified analytically in four sections: INPUTS, OUTPUTS, OUTCOMES and IMPACTS. By determining the relationship between the sections, the research model was designed.FindingsThe potential model for organizational productivity management provides a comprehensive framework addressing critical factors like technology adoption, employee empowerment, organizational culture, and more. It identifies Linkage, Dependent, and independent variables. The lower layers consist of INPUTS such as Technological Tools, Organizational Values, and more. In the highest layer, impactful variables like Enhanced competitiveness, Improved decision-making, and Improved organizational culture are labeled as IMPACTS. Middle layer variables are categorized as OUTPUTS and OUTCOMES.Originality/valueIn this study, the concept of productivity management was redefined for the first time, and a multi-layered model for productivity management was creatively explicated using the structural equation modeling method.
Antecedents of big data analytics and artificial intelligence adoption on operational performance: the ChatGPT platform
Authors: Chen Chin-Tsu , Chen Shih-Chih , Khan Asif , Lim Ming K. , Tseng Ming-Lang 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study aims to measure the integrated impact of big data analytics and artificial intelligence (BDA-AI) adoption by using the ChatGPT generative AI online platform as a BDA-AI tool on the operational and environmental performance.Design/methodology/approachThis study considers Taiwanese professionals who engage with ChatGPT; the sample consists of 388 online users.FindingsThis study’s main finding is that the considered antecedents – including technological, organizational and environmental contexts, tangible resources and workforce skills – are significantly associated with BDA-AI adoption. Notably, BDA-AI adoption exhibits a significant relationship with operational performance, environmental performance and environmental process integration. Moreover, environmental process integration is significantly correlated with environmental performance. Lastly, operational performance is significantly correlated with environmental performance.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the heavily lacking but developing literature on the antecedents and consequences of BDA-AI adoption. Its theoretical foundation consists of the technological-organizational-environmental model, Roger’s diffusion of innovation theory and resource-based view theory.
Halal certification in food products: science mapping of present and future trends
Authors: Fauzi Muhammad Ashraf , Mohd Ali Noor Saadiah , Mat Russ Nazirah , Mohamad Fazeeda , Battour Mohamed , Mohd Zaki Nor Nadiha 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This study aims to evaluate the knowledge structure of halal certification in food and beverages. The growth of the Muslim population and the expanding economic activities among the Muslim community have necessitated extensive and comprehensive halal certification, particularly in food and beverage products.

Design/methodology/approach
Through a science mapping approach, this study explores the knowledge structure based on past publications in food and beverages and its association with halal certification, logos and brands. Applying bibliographic coupling and co-word analysis, the present and future trends of halal certification in food and beverages are explored by presenting a network visualization to present the underlying themes and research streams.

Findings
The main finding from recent and emerging themes shows that the pivotal perspective is increasing consumers’ knowledge and awareness of halal-certified food products. Future trends stemming from the co-word analysis suggest the importance of exploring consumer halal food product determinants.

Originality/value
This study is relevant to stakeholders, scholars and practitioners, particularly in disseminating information and voice on the importance of halal-certified food products that are recognized as having better quality and contributing to environmental sustainability.
User-centred exploration of m-governance adoption: identifying and analysing determinants
Authors: Gupta Saurabh , Mathur Nidhi 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study tries to examine the factors that influence the adoption of e-governance mobile applications among Indian citizens. In addition, this study aims to analyse the impact of these factors on the adoption process.Design/methodology/approachThe study used convenience sampling procedure to collect the data from 431 citizens of India. Confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling techniques were used to assess the validity of scale and test the hypotheses.FindingsThe finding reveals that the information quality (IQ), perceived usefulness, social influence and government appeal (GA) significantly and positively impacted the attitude of citizen towards the m-governance. In addition, perceived ease of use was not significantly and positively impacted the citizen towards the m-governance.Practical implicationsThis study aims to contribute to the existing literature on m-governance adoption in the developing nation. The study intends to provide insightful information on the factors influencing the adoption of m-governance. Also, this study seeks to make a scholarly contribution and provide practical insights for professionals in the industry and government departments.Originality/valueMobile applications transform the government operations and enhance the efficiency of government service delivery. Although there are numerous benefits of m-government application, but still the adoption rate of m-governance is steady. The study uses technology acceptance model along with incorporated two additional constructs, i.e. IQ and GA, to make model more comprehensive and robust to understand the m-governance adoption intention.
Assessing the impact of pore‐fracture structures on permeability sensitivity in tectonic coal using computerized tomography scanning
Authors: Zou Guangui , Wang Meijiao , Zhao Tailang , She Jiasheng 
Published: June 2024

AbstractThe heterogeneity in permeability of coal reservoirs is primarily attributed to the considerable variation in the morphologies and structures of microscopic pore‐fractures, shaped by complex geological processes. This study emphasizes the necessity of understanding the impact and governance of these morphological and structural variations in pore‐fractures across different types of coal bodies on their permeability. Utilizing computerized tomography scanning and three‐dimensional imaging, we examined coal samples from the Datong coalfield in the southeastern Qinshui Basin, Shanxi Province, to characterize the pore‐fracture morphologies and structures distinct to various coal‐body types based on tomographic data. This introduces a methodology for assessing the influence of microscopic pore‐fracture parameters, such as porosity, specific surface area, tortuosity and fractal dimension, on permeability sensitivity. This is achieved through the application of the modified Kozeny–Carman equation and a fractal permeability model. Findings indicate a predominance of slab fractures in raw coal, whereas fragmented coal under weak brittle deformation exhibits small, isolated pore‐fractures with minimal diameter and volume and poor connectivity. In contrast, granular coal subjected to strong brittle deformation features extensive clusters of large pore‐fractures with significant diameter and volume, enhancing connectivity. Moreover, permeability predictions are refined by integrating the modified Kozeny–Carman equation with tomographic data, offering a more precise understanding of the permeability across different coal bodies.