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Knowledge management implementation: A systematic literature review
Authors: Henz Jader Luiz , Oliveira Mírian 
Published: May 2024

AbstractFor many organizations, implementing knowledge management (KM) is a challenge. With the aim of deriving insights for guiding future research in KM implementation, this systematic literature review, conducted on October 28, 2023, using the Scopus and Web of Science databases, examined 174 articles from 108 journals. The search, employing the terms ((framework or “maturity model” or implementation) and “knowledge management”), disregarded time constraints. The information extracted included journal details, authors, authors' countries, number of authors, research method, objectives, dimensions of frameworks or maturity models, and suggestions for future research. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were applied to the collected data, revealing that the 174 articles involved 432 authors and were distributed across 108 journals. Key findings indicate: (a) a need for more research into strategies, practices, and technology for aiding KM implementation and evaluation; and (b) the potential for testing models and frameworks in diverse contexts (country, sector, and size). In response to the analysis, a KM implementation roadmap was formulated, encompassing five stages: diagnosis, design, implementation, implementation improvement, and evaluation. This study enhances academic understanding by highlighting pertinent topics in KM implementation and identifying avenues for further investigation.
Costs of Severe to Profound Hearing Loss & Cost Savings of Cochlear Implants
Authors: Cejas Ivette , Barker David H. , Petruzzello Esteban , Sarangoulis Christina M. , Quittner Alexandra L. 
Published: May 2024

ObjectiveTo estimate costs of severe to profound hearing loss, including costs and cost‐savings associated with cochlear implantation.MethodsData was obtained from the National Health Interview Survey, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and national Medicare rates.We used continuous time state transition models with individual patient simulations to estimate the costs of severe to profound hearing loss (SPHL) across the lifespan. The model included four states, normal hearing, severe to profound hearing loss, cochlear implantation, and death.ResultsThe estimated lifetime cost of an individual born with SPHL is $489,274 [377,518; 616,519]. Costs are lower for those who received a cochlear implant before 18 months of age $390,931 [311,976; 471,475], compared to those who are not implanted $608,167 [442,544; 791,719]. For individuals with a later onset of hearing loss (60 years old) lifetime costs were $154,536 [7,093; 302,936]. The annual societal costs for the US population were estimated to be $37 [8; 187] billion.ConclusionsSPHL is a costly condition, with the primary driver being lost productivity. Medical costs were higher for cochlear implantation, however, the higher income earnings offset the higher medical costs. Overall, early implantation substantially reduced lifetime costs. Access to hearing health care and technology is critical given the documented benefits for language, education, and quality of life. Government and insurance policies should be modified to allow for equal access and coverage for hearing technology, which will ultimately reduce lifetime and societal costs.Levels of Evidence: N/A The current study used existing nationally representative datasets. Thus, these levels of evidence do not apply. Laryngoscope, 134:4358–4365, 2024
The role of fatty acids in patients with Behçet's disease and their association with thrombosis
Authors: Tezcan Dilek , Eryavuz Onmaz Duygu , Körez Muslu Kazım , Limon Muhammet , Gülcemal Semral , Yılmaz Sema , Sivrikaya Abdullah 
Published: May 2024

AbstractBehçet's disease (BD) is a systemic disease with unknown etiopathogenesis and varying disease presentations. Fatty acids (FA) are essential biological compounds that are involved in complex metabolic pathways. They may contribute to inflammation and endothelial dysfunction by participating in many signaling pathways. Increased FAs levels are associated with an increased risk for various diseases. This study aimed to determine the relationship between FA, BD, and thrombotic complications. A total of 97 patients were recruited from the rheumatology department of a single center as a case–control study. The participants were divided into three groups: 36 patients with BD with thrombosis (Group 1), 24 patients with BD without thrombosis (Group 2), and 37 age‐ and sex‐matched controls (Group 3). The analysis of 37 different FA with carbon numbers in the range of (4:0) and (24:1) in the samples were analyzed and compared between groups. Myristic acid (MA), methyl eicosatrienoate, and stearic acid (STA) levels were found to be significantly higher in BD with thrombosis than in BD without thrombosis, and palmitic acid (PA) levels were significantly higher in BD with thrombosis than in healthy individuals. MA was found to be a significant marker for differentiating between thrombotic BD. PA and STA are important markers for detecting thrombotic BD. In BD, lipotoxicity created by FA, such as PA, STA, and MA, plays a role as an inducer of inflammation and thrombosis through various mechanisms.
Nonlinear stability analysis of double‐diffusive convection in Kelvin–Voigt fluid with chemical reaction
Authors: Basavarajappa Mahanthesh , Bhatta Dambaru 
Published: May 2024

The influence of Rayleigh friction and chemical reaction on the onset of double‐diffusive convection in a Navier–Stokes–Voigt (NSV) fluid layer is investigated by conducting linear instability and nonlinear stability analyses. The fluid layer is subjected to isothermal conditions and chemical equilibrium at the boundaries. The solubility of the dissolved component exhibits a linear dependency on temperature. The analysis is conducted for two distinct cases: the fluid layer is heated and salted from the bottom (case‐1), and the fluid layer is heated from the bottom and salted from the top (case‐2). Analytical expressions for the thermal Rayleigh number are obtained for both linear and nonlinear theories, and these expressions depend on Kelvin–Voigt, Rayleigh friction, solutal Rayleigh, Lewis, Prandtl, and Damkohler numbers. Including the Rayleigh friction term in the NSV fluid model improves the stability of the system and hence instability occurs with less ease. For lower solutal Rayleigh numbers, convection commences in the stationary mode and subsequently transitions to the traveling wave mode occurred in case‐1. The Damkohler number plays a significant role in the linear instability thresholds. It is also found that the Kelvin–Voigt number acts as a stabilizing factor for oscillatory mode convection. The comparison between linear and nonlinear thresholds unveils the region characterized by subcritical instability.
Beast philanthropy: Multifarious, complicated, and even contradictory
Authors: Ellis Katie 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis article responds to the representations of disability and health care in MrBeast's disability focused philanthropic efforts such as [1000 Deaf People Hear for the First Time] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTOm65IZneg), and [1000 Blind People See For the First Time] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJ2ifmkGGus). These videos follow the structure of a number of MrBeast's other social initiatives such as [Planting 20,000,000 Trees, My Biggest Project Ever!] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPJKxAhLw5I) In quantifying his initiatives in this way MrBeast is able to both reference back to his first breakthrough viral video where he counted to 100,000 over the course of 40 hours and leverage his followers to pick up the challenge and contribute towards the initiative. The YouTube algorithm has responded well to these approaches and as of 2023 Mr Beast is one of the most viewed and highest paid YouTubers. To respond to these disability focused videos under the broader banner of Beast Philanthropy, I also consider the response to these videos and Rhodri Davies' article. Amongst many things, Davies draws attention to the agency or lack thereof of the people receiving Mr Beasts' gifts, asserting they are disempowered as “merely passive actors whose twofold role is to provide a means for him to perform viewer‐pleasing acts of generosity, and then to offer suitably effusive and emotional displays of gratitude in response.” I agree and assert that any non‐consensual sharing of images is a form of disability abuse. As such, we must consider the agency of the people involved in these videos and whether they have given informed consent, and what informed consent means in this context.
On Beast Philanthropy: A response to commentaries and some final reflections
Authors: Davies Rhodri 
Published: May 2024

AbstractTo complete this special issue debating the philanthropy of MrBeast, Rhodri Davies offers some thoughtful responses to commentaries on his invited paper. Davies highlights how Beast Philanthropy, despite its novelty, evokes many of the classic ethical, moral, and political debates within the field. Nonetheless, in the contemporary ‘attention economy’ he notes that there are developments within this new style of ‘influencer philanthropy’ that we should observe closely and explore their implications. Davies observes an ambivalence and occasional frustration with MrBeast among the commentaries in this issue, but also a cautious optimism, informed both by the positive impacts Beast Philanthropy has already achieved and how it may evolve and mature over time. Davies urges us to put aside any generational differences and aesthetic aversions, and to engage in a generous spirit with this new era of influencer philanthropy.
Nanofibrillated cellulose reinforced polypropylene carbonate biocomposites with high mechanical properties, dimensional stability, and antibacterial properties
Authors: Li Zhijie , Zhang Zhaoyan , Cheng Huifan , Qian Shaoping , Liu Yuenong 
Published: May 2024

AbstractPolypropylene carbonate (PPC) is a biodegradable polyester with excellent toughness and ductility that may be employed as carbon fixation materials in biomedicine, agriculture, and environmental engineering. However, relatively lower strength and poor dimensional stability hinder its extensive application. In this study, nanofibrillated cellulose (NFC) and chitosan (CS) were introduced as biobased reinforcements into PPC without compromising its biodegradability. Notably, the composites not only had improved strength but also enhanced toughness after the addition of NFC and CS. The tensile strength and Young's modulus were increased by 25% and 58% in the composites with 3 wt% NFC and 2 wt% CS additions compared to pure PPC. Interestingly, the PPC/NFC/CS composites exhibited superior dimensional stability and antibacterial property. Upon the addition of 3 wt% NFC and 2 wt% CS, the composites took 3 s recovering from 0° to 137°. Additionally, NFC and CS contribute to the hydrophilicity of PPC composites. These findings offer valuable insights into experimental data and preparation techniques to the utilization of PPC in engineering fields.Highlights
The developed composites achieved maximum tensile strength (13.5 MPa).
The composites with 2 wt% chitosan had effective antibacterial properties.
All reinforced composites showed excellent dimensional stability.
Nanofibrillated cellulose and chitosan had toughening and enhancing effect.
The developed composites showed good hydrophilicity.
Transmission dynamics, complications and mitigation strategies of the current mpox outbreak: A comprehensive review with bibliometric study
Authors: Mohapatra Ranjan K. , Singh Puneet K. , Branda Francesco , Mishra Snehasish , Kutikuppala L. V. Simhachalam , Suvvari Tarun K. , Kandi Venkataramana , Ansari Azaj , Desai Dhruv N. , Alfaresi Mubarak , Kaabi Nawal A. Al , Fares Mona A. Al , Garout Mohammed , Halwani Muhammad A. , Alissa Mohammed , Rabaan Ali A. 
Published: May 2024

AbstractAs the mankind counters the ongoing COVID‐19 pandemic by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2 (SARS‐CoV‐2), it simultaneously witnesses the emergence of mpox virus (MPXV) that signals at global spread and could potentially lead to another pandemic. Although MPXV has existed for more than 50 years now with most of the human cases being reported from the endemic West and Central African regions, the disease is recently being reported in non‐endemic regions too that affect more than 50 countries. Controlling the spread of MPXV is important due to its potential danger of a global spread, causing severe morbidity and mortality. The article highlights the transmission dynamics, zoonosis potential, complication and mitigation strategies for MPXV infection, and concludes with suggested ‘one health’ approach for better management, control and prevention. Bibliometric analyses of the data extend the understanding and provide leads on the research trends, the global spread, and the need to revamp the critical research and healthcare interventions. Globally published mpox‐related literature does not align well with endemic areas/regions of occurrence which should ideally have been the scenario. Such demographic and geographic gaps between the location of the research work and the endemic epicentres of the disease need to be bridged for greater and effective translation of the research outputs to pubic healthcare systems, it is suggested.
High diversity of macrophytes in the »green river« Krka (Slovenia)
Authors: Golob Aleksandra , Zelnik Igor , Germ Mateja 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThe presence, abundance, and distribution of aquatic macrophytes and their growth forms in the river Krka in Slovenia were studied. The studied slow‐flowing lowland River Krka is also called a »green river« since it is overgrown with macrophytes from its source to its outflow to the river Sava. The environmental parameters of the river ecosystem were also assessed using the modified version of the RCE (Riparian, Channel, and Environmental Inventory) method. Within 24 sections reaching from 100 to 250 m, 23 taxa of macrophytes were found. Sections were distributed noncontinuously from the source to the outflow more or less equally along the river course. The invasive alien species Elodea canadensis reached the highest relative abundance, followed by Ranunculus trichophyllus, Potamogeton crispus, Myriophyllum spicatum, Ceratophyllum demersum, and Potamogeton nodosus. Potamogeton crispus was present in most of the studied sections followed by Nasturtium officinale and M. spicatum. The river offers suitable conditions for the high diversity of macrophytes regarding the type of substrate, low flow velocity, heterogeneity of habitats, and relatively high concentrations of nutrients. In comparison to the survey performed in 2003, when the river Krka was surveyed continuously from the source to the outflow, we found that seven of the submerged and natant macrophytes were not detected in 2020. Macrophytes, growing in the river Krka, indicated meso‐ to eutrophic conditions. Five species recorded in the river Krka are listed on the Red list of endangered species in Slovenia, indicating the need to conserve the river ecosystem.
Nitrogen and phosphorus mineralization and their corresponding monetary values under long‐term integrated soil fertility management practices
Authors: Bolo Peter , Mucheru‐Muna Monicah , Kinyua Michael , Ayaga George , Nyawira Sylvia , Kihara Job 
Published: May 2024

AbstractIntroductionNitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) are essential nutrients for plant growth, commonly supplied through costly inorganic amendments. However, despite the benefits of nutrient mineralisation, there is limited quantitative information on its monetary value, and the extent of associated potential financial relief to smallholder farmers, particularly in western Kenya region.Materials and MethodsThis study used in situ resin core method to explore the extent of N and P nutrient mineralisation and monetary equivalents under select integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) practices in two long‐term (17 years) trials namely Conservation Tillage (CT1) and Integrated Nutrient Management (INM3).ResultsFYM addition increased various soil chemical parameters while sole fertiliser (NPK) reduced soil pH and soil organic carbon (SOC). Phosphorus application was associated with increased P availabillity and its monetary value within the first month (0.29 kg P ha−1; USD 1.13 ha−1) and second month (1.22 kg P ha−1; USD 4.76 ha−1) of incubation. The quantities of N mineralised, and their monetary equivalents varied with fertiliser application and incubation times. Nitrogen fertilisation depressed P mineralisation and monetary benefits. FYM application increased P mineralisation and its monetary value within 30 (0.78 kg ha−1; ~USD 3.02 ha−1) and 60 (1.22 kg ha−1; ~USD 4.76) days of incubation. Residue application increased mineralised N (17.48 kg ha−1; ~USD 22.79 ha−1) after 60 days. Maize and soybean intercropping increased N mineralisation (45.81 kg N ha−1) and monetary value (USD 59.76 ha−1). SOC and other soil variables, their stoichiometry ratios and N mineralisation were significantly correlated. Combined NPK and FYM application significantly (p ≤ 0.05) increased maize yields and grain prices.ConclusionThese findings reflect potential nutrient‐based economic advantages of ISFM practices to resource‐limited smallholder farmers. Combined application of NPK fertiliser and FYM is integral in not only optimising crop yields, but also driving key soil health‐related parameters and economic benefits.
Phase‐Engineered Dichalcogenides/Fluorine‐Free V4C3Tx (T = OH, O) Heterostructures for pH‐Universal Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
Authors: Shabana Neermunda , Muhsin Punnoli , Yang Ya‐Yun , Chou Pi‐Tai 
Published: May 2024

AbstractThis research addresses the pH‐dependency limitation in electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reactions (HER) by creating heterostructures through the chemical bonding between 2D‐dichalcogenides and V4C3Tx (T = OH, O) planes. The one‐step solvothermal synthesis employed in this study constructs a synergistically interacted 1T phase of, e.g., MoS2 and V4C3Tx MXene, demonstrating an omnidirectional improvement on catalytic stability, active site exposure, surface area enlargement, electrical conductivity, and hence enhancement of water dissociation activities. Despite the notable progress in creating hydrogen production catalysts with ground breaking performances, a significant gap remains in the availability of catalysts capable of functioning effectively under high current densities. The catalyst 1T MoS2@V4C3Tx shows remarkable activities under the current density of 1000 mA cm−2, which require overpotentials of 16, 24, and 37 mV in 0.5 m H2SO4, 1 m KOH, and 0.1 m PBS electrolytes, respectively at 10 mA cm−2, and exhibits excellent HER performance with small overpotentials of 103.16 and 138 mV to achieve current densities of 500 and 1000 mA cm−2, respectively, with outstanding stability for 1000 cylic voltammetric cycle HER test without degradation in acidic media. Enhanced HER performance has also been observed in other 2D‐dichalcogenides/V4C3Tx heterostructures, providing prospects for phase‐engineered dichalcogenides/fluorine‐free V4C3Tx composites for pH‐universal HER.
Electrospun drug‐loaded scaffolds for nervous system repair
Authors: Kellaway Simon C. , Ullrich Mathilde M. , Dziemidowicz Karolina 
Published: May 2024

AbstractNervous system injuries, encompassing peripheral nerve injury (PNI), spinal cord injury (SCI), and traumatic brain injury (TBI), present significant challenges to patients' wellbeing. Traditional treatment approaches have limitations in addressing the complexity of neural tissue regeneration and require innovative solutions. Among emerging strategies, implantable materials, particularly electrospun drug‐loaded scaffolds, have gained attention for their potential to simultaneously provide structural support and controlled release of therapeutic agents. This review provides a thorough exploration of recent developments in the design and application of electrospun drug‐loaded scaffolds for nervous system repair. The electrospinning process offers precise control over scaffold characteristics, including mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and topography, crucial for creating a conducive environment for neural tissue regeneration. The large surface area of the resulting fibrous networks enhances biomolecule attachment, influencing cellular behaviors such as adhesion, proliferation, and migration. Polymeric electrospun materials demonstrate versatility in accommodating a spectrum of therapeutics, from small molecules to proteins. This enables tailored interventions to accelerate neuroregeneration and mitigate inflammation at the injury site. A critical aspect of this review is the examination of the interplay between structural properties and pharmacological effects, emphasizing the importance of optimizing both aspects for enhanced therapeutic outcomes. Drawing upon the latest advancements in the field, we discuss the promising outcomes of preclinical studies using electrospun drug‐loaded scaffolds for nervous system repair, as well as future perspectives and considerations for their design and implementation.This article is categorized under:
Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanomaterials and Implants
Implantable Materials and Surgical Technologies > Nanotechnology in Tissue Repair and Replacement
Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies
Carrollian hydrodynamics and symplectic structure on stretched horizons
Authors: Freidel Laurent , Jai-akson Puttarak 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
The membrane paradigm displays underlying connections between a timelike stretched horizon and a null boundary (such as a black hole horizon) and bridges the gravitational dynamics of the horizon with fluid dynamics. In this work, we revisit the membrane viewpoint of a finite-distance null boundary and present a unified geometrical treatment of the stretched horizon and the null boundary based on the rigging technique of hypersurfaces. This allows us to provide a unified geometrical description of null and timelike hypersurfaces, which resolves the singularity of the null limit appearing in the conventional stretched horizon description. We also extend the Carrollian fluid picture and the geometrical Carrollian description of the null horizon, which have been recently argued to be the correct fluid picture of the null boundary, to the stretched horizon. To this end, we draw a dictionary between gravitational degrees of freedom on the stretched horizon and the Carrollian fluid quantities and show that Einstein’s equations projected onto the horizon are the Carrollian hydrodynamic conservation laws. Lastly, we report that the gravitational pre-symplectic potential of the stretched horizon can be expressed in terms of conjugate variables of Carrollian fluids and also derive the Carrollian conservation laws and the corresponding Noether charges from symmetries.
Regge growth of isolated massive spin-2 particles and the Swampland
Authors: Kundu Suman , Palti Eran , Quirant Joan 
Published: May 2024

Abstract
We consider an effective theory with a single massive spin-2 particle and a gap to the cutoff. We couple the spin-2 particle to gravity, and to other lower-spin fields, and study the growth of scattering amplitudes of the particle in the Regge regime: where s is much larger than t and also any mass scales in the effective theory, but still much lower than the cutoff scale of the theory and therefore any further massive spin-2 particles. We include in the effective theory all possible operators, with an arbitrary, but finite, number of derivatives. We prove that the scattering amplitude grows strictly faster than s2 in any such theory. Such fast growth goes against expected bounds on Regge growth. We therefore find further evidence for the Swampland spin-2 conjecture: that a theory with an isolated massive spin-2 particle, coupled to gravity, is in the Swampland.