bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The within-subject stability of cortical thickness, surface area, and brain volumes across one year
Authors: Wang Meng-Yun , Korbmacher Max , Eikeland Rune , Nerland Stener , Vidal-Pineiro Didac , Specht Karsten 
Published: June 2024

AbstractT1-weighted (T1w) imaging is widely used to examine brain structure based on image-derived phenotypes (IDPs) such as cortical thickness, surface area, and brain volumes. The reliability of these IDPs has been extensively explored, mainly focusing on the inter-subject variations, whereas the stability of the within-subject variations has often been overlooked. Additionally, how environmental factors such as time of day and daylight hours impact the structural brain is poorly understood. Therefore, we aimed to address the stability of T1w-derived phenotypes and explore the effecting factors including processing stream, brain region size, time of day, daylight hours, and head movement.Three subjects in their late 20s, early 30s, and early 40s were scanned repeatedly on the same scanner over one year, from which a densely sampled dataset was acquired with 38, 40, and 25 sessions for subjects 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The temporal stability was evaluated using within-subject percentage change and coefficients of variation (CV). The effects of time of day and daylight hours were assessed by fitting general linear models, aggregating the effect size with meta-analysis, and equivalent analysis.The longitudinal processing stream generates more stable results than the cross-sectional processing stream, hence the following results are all derived from the longitudinal processing stream. First and foremost, most IDPs demonstrated percentage changes within 5% and CVs within 2% for almost all brain regions, indicating high stability. Interestingly, we found that the brain region size negatively correlates with the CVs. Specifically, several small brain regions, including the temporal pole, frontal pole, pericalcarine, entorhinal cortex, and accumbens area, showed low stability. In addition, cortical thickness change was strongly and positively correlated with that of volume change while being negatively correlated with change in surface area, illustrating their distinct roles in brain anatomy. Moreover, the time of day could be ignored when evaluating the total surface area and total cortical brain volume but not the average cortical thickness and total subcortical brain volume. Furthermore, daylight hours could be left out when evaluating IDPs since there was no appreciable effect of daylight hours on the IDPs stability. Lastly, apparent head motion causes cortical thickness and volume underestimated and surface area overestimated.
A synthetic skin bacterial community (SkinCom) enables reproducible investigations of the human skin microbiome
Authors: Lekbua Asama , Thiruppathy Deepan , Coker Joanna , Weng Yuhan , Askarian Fatemeh , Kousha Armin , Marotz Clarisse , Hauw Amber , Nizet Victor , Zengler Karsten 
Published: June 2024

SummaryExisting models of the human skin have aided our understanding of skin health and disease. However, they currently lack a microbial component, despite microbes’ demonstrated connections to various skin diseases. Here we present a robust, standardized model of the skin bacterial community (SkinCom) to support complexin vitroandin vivoinvestigations. Our methods lead to an accurate, reproducible, and diverse community formation of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. Subsequent testing of SkinCom on the dorsal skin of mice allowed for DNA and RNA recovery from both the applied SkinCom and from dorsal skin, highlighting its practicality forin vivostudies and -omics analyses. Furthermore, our results indicate that 65.6% of the responses to common cosmetic chemicalsin vitrowere recapitulated in a human trial. Therefore, SkinCom represents a valuable, standardized tool for investigating microbe-metabolite interactions and facilitates the experimental design ofin vivostudies targeting host-microbe relationships.
Modular Arrangement of Synaptic and Intrinsic Homeostatic Plasticity within Visual Cortical Circuits
Authors: Wen Wei , Prada Adriana M. , Turrigiano Gina G. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractNeocortical circuits use synaptic and intrinsic forms of homeostatic plasticity to stabilize key features of network activity, but whether these different homeostatic mechanisms act redundantly, or can be independently recruited to stabilize different network features, is unknown. Here we used pharmacological and genetic perturbations bothin vitroandin vivoto determine whether synaptic scaling and intrinsic homeostatic plasticity (IHP) are arranged and recruited in a hierarchical or modular manner within L2/3 pyramidal neurons in rodent V1. Surprisingly, although the expression of synaptic scaling and IHP was dependent on overlapping signaling pathways, they could be independently recruited by manipulating spiking activity or NMDAR signaling, respectively. Further, we found that changes in visual experience that affect NMDAR activation but not mean firing selectively trigger IHP, without recruiting synaptic scaling. These findings support a modular model in which synaptic and intrinsic homeostatic plasticity respond to and stabilize distinct aspects of network activity.
An unconventional interaction interface between the peroxisomal targeting factor Pex5 and Eci1 enables PTS1 independent import
Authors: Peer Lior , Elad Nadav , Dym Orly , Tirosh Asa , Jacobovitch Jossef , Albeck Shira , Schuldiner Maya , Peleg Yoav , Zalckvar Einat 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAccurate and regulated protein targeting to organelles is crucial for eukaryotic cellular function and homeostasis. This has driven the evolution of targeting signals on proteins and the targeting factors that recognize them. One example for this is peroxisomal matrix proteins, the majority of which rely on the targeting factor Pex5 to correctly localize and function. While most Pex5 cargos contain a Peroxisomal Targeting Signal type 1 (PTS1), in recent years it has become clear that more binding interfaces exist, and that targeting by Pex5 is more complex than previously thought. Here, we uncover that the matrix protein Eci1 can reach peroxisomes in the absence of its PTS1. By solving the structure of a complex between full length yeast Pex5 and Eci1 using Cryo-Electron Microscopy, we could identify their binding interfaces. This allowed us to map an additional binding interface that is independent of the canonical PTS1-mediated binding site. Our work brings forward a solution to a long-standing mystery regarding Eci1 targeting to peroxisomes. More globally, it demonstrates the intricate and complex nature of organelle targeting and how it has evolved to serve the complex eukaryotic environment.
Transport collaboration network among competitors to improve supply chain antifragility
Authors: Vazquez-Noguerol Mar , Comesaña-Benavides Jose A. , Prado-Prado J. Carlos , Amorim Pedro 
Published: June 2024

PurposeDisruptions are appearing more frequently and having an ever greater impact on supply chains (SC), affecting the vulnerability and sustainability of organisations. Our study proposes an innovative approach to address contemporary challenges by introducing coopetition as a strategic capability. The aim of this study is to enable companies to adapt and thrive by applying a tool that measures and monitors different logistical scenarios to improve performance and antifragility.Design/methodology/approachWith the aim of jointly planning transport activities of two competing companies, we present a linear programming model that promotes synergies which enhance resource utilisation. To demonstrate the validity of the model, a case study is conducted to measure, monitor and evaluate the results obtained after collaborating on SC activities.FindingsCurrent tools to support logistics planning are not effective because they hamper information exchange, cost allocation and performance measurements. Our innovative model optimises collaborative networks (CNs) and monitors economic, environmental and social improvements. The case study shows the reduction of logistics costs (13%), carbon footprint (37%) and the improvement of social antifragility when agility and flexibility emerge.Originality/valueCNs have become an effective means of enhancing resilience, but there are no empirical contributions to demonstrate how to achieve this. We provide a real case with computational experiments that provide empirical evidence of the effectiveness of the model, which measures, optimises and evaluates SC performance in coopetitive environments. This approach is a guide to researchers and practitioners when creating simulations to reduce risks and facilitate decision-making.
Can metacognition determine employee performance in the context of virtual workspace? An empirical investigation
Authors: Jain Shilpa , Singh Aarushi , Bhalla Ruchi 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThe pandemic has necessitated employees to work virtually due to mandatory work-from-home setup. Since every employee is not comfortable working online owing to their individual differences which impact performance, thus, it is essential to identify individual characteristics governing performance. As per conventional theories, cognition and metacognition have a significant impact on employee performance, and the key to performance in a collaborative online environment also is metacognition. However, this has been scarcely explored in the context of virtual workspace. This study, therefore, empirically investigates the influence of metacognition and its sub-domains on employees' virtual performance given the challenges they face in a virtual work environment.Design/methodology/approachThe cross-sectional study used a purposive sampling technique for data collection. Data collected from 534 professionals with high and low levels of metacognitive ability is analysed using univariate analysis to ascertain whether metacognitive ability helps employees deal with challenges associated with virtual work environments and perform better.FindingsResults confirm a significant relationship between the level of metacognitive ability and virtual performance. Further, the findings also confirm the interaction effect of the level of metacognitive ability and challenge of maintaining work and non-work boundaries and the need for the physical presence of team member/s in predicting virtual performance.Originality/valueThis study is the first empirical attempt to examine the linkage between metacognitive ability and performance among professionals in the context of post-pandemic virtual work environment and challenges.
Will metaverse revolutionize retail banking? Understanding user acceptance towards metaverse banking
Authors: Kumar Aman , Shankar Amit 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study examines consumers’ usage intention towards retail metaverse banking. This research also investigated the mediating impact of trust and distrust. This research also examined the moderating impact of perceived security concerns.Design/methodology/approachFirstly, a qualitative study is performed to explore the benefits and sacrifices that may influence usage intention. Further, the quantitative study gathered a total of 308 responses to investigate the proposed hypotheses.FindingsThe findings suggest that perceived anthropomorphism and perceived immersion positively impact the usage intention towards retail metaverse banking. Further, lack of social interaction and perceived vulnerability had a negative influence towards retail metaverse banking. Further, trust and distrust were found to be significant mediators. Also, perceived security concern was shown to be a significant moderator.Originality/valueThe study contributes to the metaverse literature and suggests to banks how to enhance usage intention towards retail metaverse banking. The study also enriches the literature on dual-factor theory.
Evolution and trends in retailing: insights from International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management
Authors: Wang Siqi , Cheah Jun-Hwa , Lim Weng Marc , Kumar Satish , Lim Xin-Jean , Towers Neil 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study aims to embark on a bibliometric journey through the International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management (IJR&DM) to delve into its rich repository of applied retailing research.Design/methodology/approach626 publications in IJR&DM between 2015 and 2023 have been retrieved from Scopus for performance analysis of the journal’s publication (productivity) and citation (impact) trends as well as a science mapping of the journal’s collaborators (contributors) and major themes (contributions).FindingsThe performance analysis highlights the growth in the productivity and impact of IJR&DM alongside its most cited publications, most prolific contributors, most relied-on journals, as well as the authors, institutions, countries, and journals that the journal has impacted the most. The co-authorship analysis reveals the collaboration (i.e., international with a high concentration in Europe and North America along with an emerging presence in Asia) of IJR&DM. Keyword co-occurrence analysis and bibliographic coupling reveal eight themes. Our exploration revealed close interconnections among various domains including retailing and adaptive strategies, channel strategies, customer experience, market innovations, operations management, relationship marketing, shopping motivation, and sustainability.Research limitations/implicationsAlthough this study delivers a state-of-the-art overview of the retail industry through the scientific contributions from IJR&DM, it remains limited to the insights from a single authoritative source of knowledge on retailing.Originality/valueNo review, to date, has been conducted for IJR&DM. This study provides the inaugural retrospective of the scientific contributions of IJR&DM, outlining publication and citation trends alongside the intellectual structure of its body of knowledge on retailing. Theoretically, this retrospective is pivotal in charting the intellectual growth and thematic nuances inherent in retail research. Practically, this study serves as a guide for practitioners, enabling them to make strategically informed decisions and craft forward-looking strategies in sync with current realities.
Measuring women’s empowerment in organic farming from Odisha: critical reflections on the total observed score of statement-revised scale (TOSS-R)
Authors: Dash Sarthak , Priyadarshini Sugyanta , Dulla Nisrutha , Swain Sukanta Chandra 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study aims to investigate the level of empowerment of rural women organic farmers through the Total Observed Score of a Statement-Revised scale (TOSS-R).Design/methodology/approachIn doing so, exploratory factor analysis is used to investigate the factorial structure of the 8-dimensional TOSS scale. Further, first and second-order confirmatory factor analysis is used to confirm the construct reliability and model adequacy of TOSS-R. The data has been collected from 314 women organic farmers from four selected districts (Nayagarh, Khurda, Boudh, and Ganjam) of Odisha based on 2022 records from the Directorate of Horticulture.FindingsThe results showed that the TOSS-R is showing better model adequacy compared (CMIN/df = 2.031, RMSEA = 0.073, SRMR = 0.064) to the earlier TOSS scale (CMIN/df = 2.697, RMSEA = 0.840, SRMR = 0.096). Further in the analysis of the overall empowerment, the TOSS-R scale determined that 49.60% of women are highly empowered, 44.58% are moderately, and 5.73% are less empowered.Practical implicationsThe study emphasizes that the policymakers should establish a local capacity to promote gender equity in land titling such that women irrigators will be officially labelled as “farmers”, thereby bringing them under government scheme that is exclusively granted to women farmers.Originality/valueThe study’s novelty lies in a more comprehensive model of determining the empowerment of women organic farmers which has the capability to determine the constraints of the women failing to be empowered in the farming sector.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/IJSE-09-2023-0693
Justification of the twin deficit hypothesis in Bangladesh
Authors: Lubna Mahfuza Maliha , Saha Sanjoy Kumar 
Published: June 2024

PurposeIn light of Bangladesh’s economy, the goal of this study is to examine the “Twin Deficit Hypothesis (TDH),” which refers to a link between the budget deficit and the current account deficit. This study used yearly time series data from 1980 to 2020 to investigate the phenomena.Design/methodology/approachA multivariate autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL) model has been presented for empirical investigation, with the ARDL bound test investigating the co-integration between the inadequacies. As some of the variables in the bound test lack co-integration, the study adds a multivariate vector autoregressive (VAR) model later on.FindingsWith evidence of the result, the study supports the validation of twin deficit hypothesis in Bangladesh economy since both current account deficit and fiscal deficit affects each other significantly whereas Granger causality test confirms that fiscal deficit causes current account deficit but not the other way around.Practical implicationsThe government should maintain a restrictive monetary policy in order to stabilize the current account deficit.Originality/valueThe novelty of this study is the incorporation of inflation, real exchange rate and GDP per capital to TDH that together form the basis for a macroeconomic snapshot of the economy.
Why is leader humility related to OCBs? A psychological entitlement explanation of the curvilinear moderated relations
Authors: Chen Mingyan , Zheng Xingshan , Wu Bingqing 
Published: June 2024

PurposeIntegrating the reciprocity and equity lenses, this study explores the curvilinear relationship between leader humility and employee organizational citizenship behaviors (OCBs) by introducing psychological entitlement and perspective taking, and constructing a moderated mediation curvilinear model aiming to provide a more comprehensive understanding of why and how leader humility affects OCBs.Design/methodology/approachUsing multisource, three-wave data collected from 261 employees and 55 supervisors in China, we adopted multi-level modeling analysis to test the moderated mediation curvilinear model that links leader humility to OCBs.FindingsWe found a curvilinear relationship between leader humility and psychological entitlement, and psychological entitlement mediated the curvilinear indirect relationship between leader humility and OCBs. Furthermore, employees' perspective taking buffered this curvilinear indirect effect.Originality/valueFollowing social exchange theory and prior research discussing the potential benefits and drawbacks of leader humility, this study developed and tested a moderated mediation curvilinear model of the relationship between leader humility and OCBs. Our study thus provides a more balanced and dialectical perspective on understanding the effects of leader humility and enriching the leadership process model. This study also offers actionable strategies for leaders and organizations to optimize the benefits of humble leadership.
Reflexivity in co-constructed meanings: the impact of gender specific perspectives in the qualitative research context
Authors: Kingsman Johanna , Davis Ian 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis paper examines the impact of lived experiences and attitudinal blueprints on researchers within the context of masculinities research. It explores the negotiation of gendered roles, exploring how personal narratives shape our engagement in gender research and the collaborative process of meaning-making. It discusses the methodological tensions surrounding narrative research and naturalistic inquiry when investigating masculinities.Design/methodology/approachAdopting a feminist post-structuralist lens, this paper analyses the discursive nature of masculinities and its theoretical and historical construction, alongside the use of narrative research methodologies in research practices.FindingsThe paper reinforces the importance of feminist frameworks in deconstructing gender norms and challenging implicit assumptions. The role of reflexivity in the research process and the potential for researcher subjectivity as a resource is emphasised. Drawing on existing scholarship and the authors' empirical research experiences, the importance of researcher reflexivity in recognising the potential for gender performativity in the research setting is emphasised, especially in gendered research spaces and when engaging with methodologies tacitly understood through gendered ideological lenses.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper contributes to ongoing scholarly discussions exploring the intersection of gender, theory and practice.Originality/valueThe paper's theoretical exploration contributes to understandings of gender dynamics in research and offers insights into the complexities of conducting masculinities research from a critical perspective. The paper contributes to ongoing scholarly discussions exploring the intersection of gender, theory and practice.
The association between mindfulness and couple quality: The mediating roles of self‐care and engagement in shared relationship activities
Authors: Park Cheolwoo , Harris Victor W. , Duncan Jeneé C. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAlthough studies have examined the association between individuals' mindfulness and romantic relationship quality, additional empirical research is necessary to specifically comprehend the potential factors influencing the association between mindfulness and couple quality. The purpose of the present study was to investigate the association between mindfulness and couple quality and the mediating roles of self‐care and engagement in shared relationship activities among 1,331 participants in a southeastern region of the United States. The authors of this study conducted a multiple mediation analysis using longitudinal data to investigate the mediating effects of caring for self and engagement in shared relationship activities. The research findings in this study indicated that an individual's mindfulness had a significant direct association with couple quality in a romantic relationship. In addition, participants' couple quality was significantly mediated by self‐care and engagement in shared relationship activities with a romantic partner. Implications for educators, researchers and practitioners are discussed.