bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Service design: a critical examination and future research directions in servitization literature
Authors: Cardoso Ana Maria Kaiser , Canciglieri Junior Osiris , Benitez Guilherme Brittes 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This paper aims to deepen the understanding of the service design concept by critically analyzing the existing servitization literature. The paper’s main purpose is to structure service design and offer a clear understanding of how it should be applied.

Design/methodology/approach
A systematic literature review was conducted within servitization literature to understand the evolution of the service design concept. The authors use service design pillars (i.e. user-centered, co-creative, sequencing, evidencing and holistic) as a theoretical framework to explain how service design should be effectively incorporated into the servitization journey.

Findings
The findings expose a discordant interpretation of the pillars underpinning service design, revealing a paradoxical comprehension that jeopardizes its practical advancement within the servitization literature. The authors propose that service design should first be seen holistically, then target user-centered practices for sequencing service development steps, and finally, co-creating with partners to make the service evident to users. Furthermore, the authors contextualize service design within contemporary and traditional service-related issues such as servitization innovation, customer experience, service-dominant logic, service ecosystems and digital transformation.

Originality/value
This research pinpoints the service design concept’s shortcomings in the servitization literature. The study promotes a critical reflection on the service design concept and its current application, providing avenues for future research.
Understanding how the psychological and relational processes of a psychodynamic reflective group contribute to recovery on a medium secure ward
Authors: Woodcock Anna , Cook Andy , McGowan John 
Published: June 2024

Purpose
This study aimed to explore the psychological and relational processes of a service user reflective group on a medium secure forensic ward. The group was conceptualised by the service as a component of the therapeutic offer contributing to the patients’ journey towards recovery and this study aimed to explore whether the group was being experienced as beneficial, by service users and staff, in relation to recovery concepts.

Design/methodology/approach
Qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews from 10 participants who had experience of an existing service user reflective group on a medium secure forensic ward. Participants in the study were patients who attended the group (6) and staff members who facilitated the group (4). The data collected were analysed using constructivist grounded theory methodology.

Findings
Results formed a flexible, cyclical model based on five key categories: “Group Identity”, “Linking Self with Others”, “The Changing Self”, “Living Visibly in a System” and “Moving On.”

Practical implications
Findings indicate that service user reflective groups in forensic inpatient settings can contribute to increased interpersonal effectiveness and personal recovery.

Originality/value
The role of service user reflective groups in secure recovery has not been explored empirically to date, although they are a suggested intervention to enhance relational security and to aid therapeutic progress within a secure recovery framework. This study aimed to begin to address this gap in research and understanding.
How did whistleblowing and the duty of candour get onto the agenda of the British national health service
Authors: Powell Martin 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis paper compares how the two interacting themes of “Whistleblowing” or “Speaking Up” and the duty of candour (DoC), which are both concerned with safety and quality improvement in health care, got onto the agenda of the British National Health Service (NHS).Design/methodology/approachIt uses the approach of multiple streams and the methodology of interpretive content analysis in a deductive approach that focusses on both manifest and latent content. It examines official documents that discuss the DoC or whistleblowing or cognate terms in connection with the British NHS from 1999 to 2019.FindingsThe main conceptual finding, which mirrors many previous studies, is that it seems difficult to operationalise many of the sub-components of the multiple streams approach. The main empirical finding points to the “focusing event” of the Francis Report into the Mid Staffordshire Trust of 2013 and the importance of its Chair, Sir Robert Francis, as a policy entrepreneur.Originality/valueThis is one of the first studies to focus on both issues of whistleblowing and the DoC and the first to compare them through the lens of the multiple streams approach. It has two main conceptual advantages over most previous studies in the field: it compares whistleblowing and the duty of candour rather than the dominant approach of a single case study and explores the different outcomes of failed as well as successful couplings of the streams.
The irruption of autonomous and connected vehicle technologies and the repositioning of the periphery in the European automotive industry
Authors: Lampón Jesús F. , Carballo-Cruz Francisco , Velando-Rodríguez María-Elena 
Published: June 2024

PurposeAutonomous and connected mobility technologies have led to a reconfiguration of the automotive industry value chain. This may involve an impact on the geography of the European automotive industry, especially for peripheral countries. The aim of the paper is to analyse the repositioning of a peripheral country (Portugal) in the core-periphery model of the automotive industry derived from this new technological context.Design/methodology/approachAn eclectic theoretical framework, based on the global value chain (GVC) approach, the spatial division of labour and location theory, supports this research. Moreover, an original empirical study was developed. This study comprised a comparative analysis of two samples of firms based on the key variables related to country position. One sample comprised Portuguese traditional automotive firms and the other Portuguese firms linked to autonomous and connected mobility technologies.FindingsThe results highlight the upgrading of Portugal in the European core-periphery model of the automotive industry. This is due to the presence of domestic firms, especially multinationals, linked to autonomous and connected mobility technologies in the country. The decision power derived from their position on the first levels of supply and the added value of activities and technological innovation of these new actors change the role of the country in the European automotive industry. The main implication is that managers of domestic firms and policy makers in peripheral countries can upgrade a country’s position in the European core-periphery model by shifting its competitiveness toward knowledge-based activities linked to the new mobility technologies.Originality/valueThis research is supported by a novel eclectic theoretical framework based on the global value chain (GVC) approach, the spatial division of labour and location theory. Moreover, country position is analysed through empirical evidence. An original comparative empirical study based on the key variables defined under this theoretical framework was developed.
Role of leadership styles in connecting quality culture and university performance: a higher education perspective from Saudi Arabia
Authors: Albaroudi Hasna Balaj , Iqbal Shahzaf 
Published: June 2024

PurposeThis study examines the influence of quality culture (QC) on university performance (UP) within the higher education (HE) context of Saudi Arabia, exploring the mediating roles of transformational (TFL) and transactional leadership (TNL) styles.Design/methodology/approachThe study utilizes a cross-sectional survey approach, collecting data through online surveys from administrators representing public and private universities in Saudi Arabia. Data analysis is conducted using PLS-SEM.FindingsThe findings indicate that QC exerts a notable direct influence on UP, along with an indirect effect mediated by TFL and TNL. Additionally, the influences of TFL and TNL on UP are statistically significant. However, the effect of TNL on UP and its role as a mediator in the QC-UP relationship demonstrate partial significance.Research limitations/implicationsThis study enriches the theoretical comprehension of quality assurance in HE by incorporating QC as a dynamic capability within Dynamic Capability Theory and TL and TFL as valuable resources within Resource-Based View theory. However, limitations such as a cross-sectional design and reliance on input solely from university administrators must be acknowledged.Practical implicationsThe study offers practical insights for policymakers, administrators, and quality managers, emphasizing the economic benefits of robust QC in universities. It highlights QC's impact on policy, curriculum development, and public trust, advocating tailored strategies to improve efficiency and collaboration, crucial for overcoming bureaucratic barriers, especially in public universities.Originality/valueThe originality of this study lies in introducing TFL and TNL as mediators between QC and UP within a university setting.
Structure of compound and component communities of fleas parasitic on small mammals in six different regions as revealed by environmental‐based co‐occurrence geometry analyses
Authors: KRASNOV Boris R. , GRABOVSKY Vasily I. , KHOKHLOVA Irina S. , KORALLO‐VINARSKAYA Natalia P. , LÓPEZ BERRIZBIETIA M. Fernanda , MATTHEE Sonja , SANCHEZ Juliana , STANKO Michal , VAN DER MESCHT Luther , VINARSKI Maxim V. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractWe inferred the patterns of co‐occurrence of flea species in compound (across all host species) and component (across conspecific hosts) communities from six regions of the world (Mongolia, Northwest Argentina, Argentinian Patagonia, West Siberia, Slovakia, and South Africa) using the novel eigenvector ellipsoid method. This method allows us to infer structural community patterns by comparing species’ environmental requirements with the pattern of their co‐occurrences. We asked whether: (a) communities are characterized by species segregation, nestedness, or modularity; (b) patterns detected by the novel method conform to the patterns identified by traditional methods that search for non‐randomness in community structure; and (c) the pattern of flea species co‐occurrences in component communities is associated with host species traits. The results of the application of the eigenvector ellipsoid method suggested that the co‐occurrence of flea species was random in all compound communities except in South Africa, where this community demonstrated a tendency to be nested. Flea species co‐occurrences were random in many component communities. Species segregation was detected in the flea community of one host, whereas the flea communities of 14 hosts from different regions appeared to be nested. No indication of a modular structure in any community was found. The nestedness of flea component communities was mainly characteristic of hosts with a low relative brain mass. We concluded that the application of this novel method that combines data on species distribution and their environmental requirements allows better identification of the community structural patterns and produces more reliable results as compared with traditional methods.
Abiotic stress responses in melon (Cucumis melo): Emerging underlying molecular mechanisms and biotechnological advances to cope with the issue
Authors: Nguyen Phuong Dong Tran , Lao Thuan Duc , Le Thuy Ai Huyen , Nguyen Nguyen Hoai 
Published: June 2024

AbstractMelon (Cucumis melo), a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is consumed worldwide. In melon cultivation, abiotic stress has been found to negatively affect crop growth and productivity. Various biotechnological approaches can be used to ameliorate stress tolerance. Previous studies have investigated the effects of major abiotic stress conditions (e.g., drought, salt, cold and heat) on melon growth and development at the phenotypic and physiological levels, and are pivotal to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying abiotic stress responses in melons. This review aims at systematically reviewing current efforts to understand the abiotic stress biology in melon plants. In addition, we discuss several approaches (e.g., fertilization, breeding, genetic engineering) that have been examined to improve melon growth and production under stressful conditions.
How effective are experienced hepatologists at staging fibrosis using non‐invasive fibrosis tests in patients with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease?
Authors: McPherson Stuart , Dyson Jessica K. , Jopson Laura , Masson Steven , Patel Preya , Anstee Quentin M. 
Published: June 2024

SummaryBackgroundSequential use of non‐invasive fibrosis tests (NITs) to identify patients with advanced hepatic fibrosis is recommended. However, it remains unclear how reliable clinicians are staging liver fibrosis using combinations of NITs.AimOur aim was to assess concordance between NIT‐based ‘clinician fibrosis assessment (CFA)’ and histology in patients with metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and compare this with established algorithmic approaches.MethodsSix experienced hepatologists independently staged 230 MASLD patients for advanced fibrosis (F0‐2 vs F3‐4) using FIB‐4, FIB‐4+ELF, FIB‐4+ vibration controlled transient elastography (VCTE; Fibroscan™) and FIB‐4+ELF+VTCE. Concordance between histology and CFA or algorithmic approaches were assessed.ResultsA total of 230 patients were included (median age 54 [22–78] years; 55% female; median FIB‐4 1.21 [IQR: 0.78–1.91]; ELF 9.3 [IQR: 8.6–10.2]; VCTE 9.4 [IQR: 6.3–14.3]; 41% F0‐1, 22% F2, 21% F3 and 16% F4). Overall, area under the receiver operator curves for histologic F3‐4 for the raw tests were 0.84 for FIB‐4, 0.86 for ELF and 0.86 for VCTE. Concordance between the hepatologists was good (FIB4, κ = 0.64; FIB‐4+ELF, κ = 0.70; FIB‐4+VCTE, κ = 0.69; FIB‐4+ELF+VCTE, κ = 0.70). Concordance between individual CFA and histology was variable, which was reflected in variability in sensitivity (44%–84%) and specificity (76%–94%). Concordance with histology was better when clinicians used NIT combinations. Purely algorithmic approaches, particularly sequential use of FIB‐4 then VCTE, tended to perform better than the CFA.ConclusionsAdhering to the recommended algorithmic approaches using NITs to stage fibrosis tended to perform more accurately than less‐structured clinician NIT‐based assessments conducted by experienced hepatologists.
Letter: Breaking new ground—Understanding the role of ATI‐free diet in managing MASLD—Authors' reply
Authors: Armandi Angelo , Schuppan Detlef , Schattenberg Jörn M. 
Published: June 2024

LINKED CONTENTThis article is linked to Armandi et al papers. To view these articles, visit https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.17941 and https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.18064
Accuracy of manual and artificial intelligence‐based superimposition of cone‐beam computed tomography with digital scan data, utilizing an implant planning software: A randomized clinical study
Authors: Ntovas Panagiotis , Marchand Laurent , Finkelman Matthew , Revilla‐León Marta , Att Wael 
Published: June 2024

AbstractObjectivesTo investigate the accuracy of conventional and automatic artificial intelligence (AI)‐based registration of cone‐beam computed tomography (CBCT) with intraoral scans and to evaluate the impact of user's experience, restoration artifact, number of missing teeth, and free‐ended edentulous area.Materials and MethodsThree initial registrations were performed for each of the 150 randomly selected patients, in an implant planning software: one from an experienced user, one from an inexperienced operator, and one from a randomly selected post‐graduate student of implant dentistry. Six more registrations were performed for each dataset by the experienced clinician: implementing a manual or an automatic refinement, selecting 3 small or 3 large in‐diameter surface areas and using multiple small or multiple large in‐diameter surface areas. Finally, an automatic AI‐driven registration was performed, using the AI tools that were integrated into the utilized implant planning software. The accuracy between each type of registration was measured using linear measurements between anatomical landmarks in metrology software.ResultsFully automatic‐based AI registration was not significantly different from the conventional methods tested for patients without restorations. In the presence of multiple restoration artifacts, user's experience was important for an accurate registration. Registrations' accuracy was affected by the number of free‐ended edentulous areas, but not by the absolute number of missing teeth (p < .0083).ConclusionsIn the absence of imaging artifacts, automated AI‐based registration of CBCT data and model scan data can be as accurate as conventional superimposition methods. The number and size of selected superimposition areas should be individually chosen depending on each clinical situation.
Cerebral hypoperfusion exacerbates traumatic brain injury in male but not female mice
Authors: Whitehead Bailey J. , Corbin Deborah , Alexander Megan L. , Bumgarner Jacob , Zhang Ning , Karelina Kate , Weil Zachary M. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractMild–moderate traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are prevalent, and while many individuals recover, there is evidence that a significant number experience long‐term health impacts, including increased vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases. These effects are influenced by other risk factors, such as cardiovascular disease. Our study tested the hypothesis that a pre‐injury reduction in cerebral blood flow (CBF), mimicking cardiovascular disease, worsens TBI recovery. We induced bilateral carotid artery stenosis (BCAS) and a mild–moderate closed‐head TBI in male and female mice, either alone or in combination, and analyzed CBF, spatial learning, memory, axonal damage, and gene expression. Findings showed that BCAS and TBI independently caused a ~10% decrease in CBF. Mice subjected to both BCAS and TBI experienced more significant CBF reductions, notably affecting spatial learning and memory, particularly in males. Additionally, male mice showed increased axonal damage with both BCAS and TBI compared to either condition alone. Females exhibited spatial memory deficits due to BCAS, but these were not worsened by subsequent TBI. Gene expression analysis in male mice highlighted that TBI and BCAS individually altered neuronal and glial profiles. However, the combination of BCAS and TBI resulted in markedly different transcriptional patterns. Our results suggest that mild cerebrovascular impairments, serving as a stand‐in for preexisting cardiovascular conditions, can significantly worsen TBI outcomes in males. This highlights the potential for mild comorbidities to modify TBI outcomes and increase the risk of secondary diseases.
Re‐wiring of the bonded brain: Gene expression among pair bonded female prairie voles changes as they transition to motherhood
Authors: Forero Santiago A. , Liu Sydney , Shetty Netra , Ophir Alexander G. 
Published: June 2024

AbstractMotherhood is a costly life‐history transition accompanied by behavioral and neural plasticity necessary for offspring care. Motherhood in the monogamous prairie vole is associated with decreased pair bond strength, suggesting a trade‐off between parental investment and pair bond maintenance. Neural mechanisms governing pair bonds and maternal bonds overlap, creating possible competition between the two. We measured mRNA expression of genes encoding receptors for oxytocin (oxtr), dopamine (d1r and d2r), mu‐opioids (oprm1a), and kappa‐opioids (oprk1a) within three brain areas processing salience of sociosensory cues (anterior cingulate cortex; ACC), pair bonding (nucleus accumbens; NAc), and maternal care (medial preoptic area; MPOA). We compared gene expression differences between pair bonded prairie voles that were never pregnant, pregnant (~day 16 of pregnancy), and recent mothers (day 3 of lactation). We found greater gene expression in the NAc (oxtr, d2r, oprm1a, and oprk1a) and MPOA (oxtr, d1r, d2r, oprm1a, and oprk1a) following the transition to motherhood. Expression for all five genes in the ACC was greatest for females that had been bonded for longer. Gene expression within each region was highly correlated, indicating that oxytocin, dopamine, and opioids comprise a complimentary gene network for social signaling. ACC‐NAc gene expression correlations indicated that being a mother (oxtr and d1r) or maintaining long‐term pair bonds (oprm1a) relies on the coordination of different signaling systems within the same circuit. Our study suggests the maternal brain undergoes changes that prepare females to face the trade‐off associated with increased emotional investment in offspring, while also maintaining a pair bond.
The flapless approach with and without enamel matrix derivatives for the treatment of intrabony defects: A randomized controlled clinical trial
Authors: Aimetti Mario , Stasikelyte Morta , Mariani Giulia Maria , Cricenti Luca , Baima Giacomo , Romano Federica 
Published: June 2024

AbstractAimTo compare the clinical and radiographic outcomes of flapless procedure alone or in combination with enamel matrix derivatives (EMD) in the treatment of deep intrabony defects.Materials and MethodsForty‐six patients re‐evaluated after non‐surgical therapy were randomly assigned to the test (flapless with EMD) or control group (flapless alone). Clinical measurements were recorded pre‐surgery and at 6 and 12 months after surgery, and radiographic measurements were taken pre‐surgery and after 12 months.ResultsForty‐six patients completed the study. Improvements were observed in both groups at 12 months for mean clinical attachment level (CAL) gain, with significant differences between test (3.9 ± 1.1 mm) and control groups (3.0 ± 1.2) (p = .017). Probing pocket depth (PPD) reduction (4.0 ± 0.7 vs. 3.3 ± 1.4 mm) was also near to statistical significance (p = .051). Also, more sites achieved successful composite outcome measure (final PPD ≤ 4 mm and CAL gain ≥3 mm) for the regenerative treatment in the flapless + EMD group (82.6% vs. 52.2%; p = .028). In terms of radiographic outcomes, EMD yielded a greater defect bone fill than flapless treatment alone (3.0 ± 1.0 mm vs. 1.8 ± 1.5 mm; p < .001).ConclusionsThe additional application of EMD during the flapless procedure for intrabony defects slightly improved clinical and radiographic outcomes. ClinicalTrials.gov identification number: NCT05456555.