bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Strategic Press Release When Employee Unemployment Risk Is Better Insured
Authors: Ding Yi , Li Bing , Liu Zhenbin , Wang Xiaoqiao 
Published: March 2024

Using the staggered changes in unemployment insurance (UI) benefits across states in the United States as an exogenous shock to employees’ costs of unemployment and the hiring firm’s costs of disclosure, this study investigates whether and how a firm’s relationship with its employees impacts its strategic disclosure through press releases. We find that firms increase (reduce) bad (good) press releases after their employees’ UI benefits become more generous. This finding is consistent with the notion that larger UI benefits reduce the costs of employee unemployment risk borne by hiring firms and thus reduce firms’ costs to release bad news items. Interestingly, we find that the large increase in UI benefits is associated with more discretionary, but not nondiscretionary, bad press releases. The findings are robust when we exclude earnings-related press releases from our sample. Further evidence shows that the increase in negative press releases is mainly driven by news regarding earnings, products-services, marketing, credit ratings, assets, and legal issues, which are more closely related to employee perceptions of unemployment risk. JEL classification: G10; M41; J31; J65.
Day 2 versus day 3 embryo transfer in patients with in vitro fertilization and only one zygote with two pronuclei
Authors: Ye Yaping , Huang Hui , Wang Longmei , Ding Lu , Mei Libin , Li Ping 
Published: March 2024

Objective This study aimed to compare the pregnancy outcomes of Day 2 (D2) fresh embryo transfer and D3 fresh embryo transfer in women with only one zygote with two pronuclei (2PN). Methods Data on 432 in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer cycles with only one 2PN zygote from January 2016 to January 2022 were retrospectively collected. A total of 302 fresh embryo transfers on D2 (n = 193) and D3 (n = 109) were analyzed, and pregnancy outcomes were compared. Results The patients’ characteristics were not different between D2 and D3 embryo transfer. There were no significant differences in the rates of clinical pregnancy, early abortion, or live birth between D2 and D3 embryo transfer. A multivariate logistic regression model controlling for age, the fertilization method, the number of oocytes harvested, and the number of high-quality embryos transferred showed that the live birth rate was similar between D2 and D3 embryo transfer. Conclusion In in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer cycles with only one 2PN zygote, D2 fresh embryo transfer may provide similar pregnancy outcomes to those of D3 embryo transfer. D2 embryo transfer may be an option because of the risk of cycle cancellation due to the absence of viable embryos on D3.
Reliability of the Gap–Kalamazoo communication skills assessment form in occupational therapy
Authors: Fan Shih-Chen , Tsai Shao-Tong , Wang Yi-Ching , Lee Meng-Lin , Huang Sheau-Ling , Hsieh Ching-Lin 
Published: March 2024

Introduction: The Gap–Kalamazoo Communication Skills Assessment Form (GKCSAF) is widely used in medical education, yet its reliability in real occupational therapy clinical settings remains unexplored. This study aimed to assess the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability, as well as random measurement error, of the GKCSAF in occupational therapy. Method: Five independent raters evaluated audio-recordings and transcripts of conversations involving 30 patients treated by 22 assessors (7 therapists and 15 students). Both direct and coded ratings were used. Results: For direct ratings, intra-rater reliability was moderate for total score (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = 0.76), but poor for inter-rater (ICC = 0.31). minimal detectable change (MDC%) was acceptable for the same rater (17.8%) but not for different raters (38.3%). Weighted kappa values indicated poor to fair reliability (−0.01 to 0.34) for each domain score. Coded ratings showed moderate intra-rater reliability (ICC = 0.69) and poor inter-rater reliability (ICC = 0.22). MDC% was acceptable for the same rater (24.8%) but not for different raters (65.5%). Weighted kappa values indicated poor to fair reliability (−0.02 to 0.33) for each domain score. Conclusion: GKCSAF displays acceptable intra-rater but poor inter-rater reliability in occupational therapy clinical scenarios. Multiple raters are advised for enhanced reliability, while coding might not significantly enhance it. It is advisable to use the GKCSAF cautiously in occupational therapy education, ensuring adequate training, and possibly incorporating multiple raters for assessment consistency.
The impact of long term COVID-19 infection on the patients’ erectile function and on anxiety and on depression as well as the impact of daily tadalafil 5 mg supplementation in patients with erectile dysfunction
Authors: Zaghloul Ahmed Said , A.M. Elnashar , GamalEl Din Sameh Fayek , Ghaly Mahmoud Fawzy , Saad Hany Mohammed , Refaat Eldebs Hossam , Zaki Said Shady 
Published: March 2024

Objectives: The study examined the impact of long term COVID-19 infection on the patients’ erectile function and anxiety and depression in the same patients as well as the impact of daily tadalafil 5 mg supplementation on their erectile function. Methods: Recovered 114 men were evaluated by the validated Arabic version of the international index of erectile function (ArIIEF-5) and the Arabic versions of the patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7) at time of presentation, at 3 months and at 6 months, respectively. Forty recovered patients who still complained of ED received tadalafil 5 mg daily for 2 months then were evaluated again at 3 and 6 months by penile duplex, the Arabic versions of the patient health questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and the generalized anxiety disorder-7 (GAD-7) at the same periods, respectively. Results: At the time of presentation, there was a positive correlation between the severity of COVID-19 infection, ArIIEF-5 and PHQ-9 ( r = 0.249, p = 0.008; r = 0.241, p = 0.010, respectively). Most of the patients showed normal penile duplex parameters. There were 40 ED patients at presentation, 5 ED patients at 3 months and 3 ED patients at 6 months, respectively. Conclusions: ED in COVID-19 patients who were not suffering from chronic illnesses before the affection, is primarily psychological and completely responsive to tadalafil.
India’s Economic Growth since the 1980s and the Role of the State: An Alternative Perspective
Authors: Guha Thakurata Saswata 
Published: March 2024

It is imperative to explore the contribution of the Indian state to the country’s impressive long-term growth performance during the free-market era, given the looming demand deficiency problem arising from this iniquitous growth process. Drawing on Marx’s idea of circuit of capital, this article investigates the various ways in which the state contributes to the process of accumulation and economic growth, especially in the context of India during the period of market-oriented reforms. Additionally, this study aims to trace the changing nature of interventions of the Indian state to ascertain the domain and extent of its withdrawal and continued presence. Furthermore, it investigates the interventions undertaken by the Indian state to sustain or cushion the growth momentum at times of economic downturn during the free-market era. JEL Classification: B51, E62, O11, P16
Investigation of moisture absorption and long-term properties of carbon nanotube-reinforced vinyl-ester composites
Authors: Alaei Yasaman , Robert Mathieu , Cousin Patrice , Benmokrane Brahim 
Published: March 2024

Vinyl-ester resin (VE) is a polymer matrix frequently used in several civil applications, but its long-term properties in humid and harsh environments can be a concern. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have remarkable mechanical, physical, and thermal properties. Adding them to the resin is a promising solution and makes it possible to manufacture cost-effective products with enhanced engineering properties. Our study investigated the chemical functionalization of multi-wall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) through acid oxidation to evaluate the durability-related properties of vinyl-ester-based nanocomposites. Samples containing 0.1 wt% of as-received CNTs and functionalized CNTs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), elemental analysis, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). A small amount of two dispersing agents (BYK 104S and BYK 9076) was added to the mixtures to produce high particle stability in the nanocomposites. Barrier properties and moisture diffusivity were determined by immersing samples in a water bath at 50°C. Aging was conducted by fully immersing samples in NaOH solution at 50°C. Matrix degradation was assessed with tensile tests, dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) before and after conditioning. The results indicate that the addition of oxidized CNTs significantly improved the mechanical, physical, and durability properties of the composites. Additionally, unlike nanoclay-based nanocomposites, oxidized CNTs do not increase water absorption at saturation.
Facilitating aqueous powder impregnation for manufacturing thermoplastic composites: A prepreg rig design and process optimisation
Authors: Moradi Alireza , Sun Changze , Guan Zhongwei 
Published: March 2024

This study investigates a novel thermoplastic prepreg rig and method of manufacturing prepregs using aqueous wet powder impregnation. The compact, easily maintained prepreg rig is suitable for rapid prepreg manufacturing in laboratory-scale research. The rig could be used with a wide range of thermoplastic powders and reinforcing fibres. Tests were conducted to study various settings and parameters, including the polymer–carrier ratio, winding speed and fibre tension. The study examined the effectiveness of the liquid carrier in suspending the polymer powder and tested the consistency of the rig in resin pick-up. The findings indicate that a winding speed of 4.2 to 5.7 m/min with a low fibre tension is ideal for producing S2-glass/PAEK prepregs. The amount of polymer pick-up by the fibre tow remained constant throughout the winding for 10, 20, and 30 wt% slurries. However, higher wt% slurry settings resulted in resin agglomeration on the rollers, causing significant fibre breakage.
Le shockvertising : trajectoire historique d’une technique publicitaire controversée
Authors: Bui-Nguyen Thao , Canu Roland 
Published: March 2024

Résumé L’objectif de cet article est de revenir sur une technique publicitaire tout à la fois ordinaire et controversée : le shockvertising. En mobilisant une approche historique, nous avons construit un corpus analytique qui couvre plus d’un siècle de recherches publiées dans le champ du Marketing et de la publicité sur l’utilisation du choc dans une campagne publicitaire. L’examen qualitatif de ce corpus nous permet de dessiner une trajectoire institutionnelle du shockvertising et de scinder son évolution en plusieurs périodes. S’observe ainsi l’acceptation progressive d’une technique initialement condamnée par les premiers professionnels de la publicité, puis la segmentation de cette technique et son affectation progressive à des territoires marketing spécifiques, enfin la mise en question de son efficacité et la critique de son acceptabilité par de nouvelles figures du consommateur soucieuses de défendre et exprimer certaines valeurs sociales. Le chemin parcouru permet de réaliser un état des connaissances actuelles et ouvre de nouvelles perspectives de recherche sur la thématique du shockvertising.
Rising Prevalence of Mild Chronic Gastritis in Children: A Single Center Experience
Authors: Josyabhatla Rohit , Wood Mary Lauren , Gafur Amber , Tatevian Nina , Tchakarov Amanda S. , Hashmi Syed Shahrukh , Rhoads Jon Marc , Van Arsdall Melissa Renee 
Published: March 2024

Objectives and Methods: We analyzed upper endoscopic and histological findings in 3 cohorts of children undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy over a 10-year period. Five hundred seventy-nine patients were identified, with 244 (42%), 199 (35%), and 136 (23%) in the 2011, 2015, and 2019 cohorts, respectively. The most common symptoms and signs were abdominal pain, vomiting, failure to thrive, and diarrhea. Results: The number of patients who had histological evidence of chronic gastritis increased from 2011 (n = 70, 29%) to 2015 (n = 106, 53%) and 2019 (n = 92, 68%; P < .001). The prevalence of “normal” endoscopic gastric findings was higher in controls (n = 247, 90%) compared to cases (n = 201, 76%; P < .001). There was a small but statistically significant difference in endoscopic esophageal grading ( P = .008) over time, with lower grades being more prevalent in 2011 compared to 2015 ( P = .026) and 2019 ( P = .001). Crude comparisons of the predictors (sex, weight percentile, payor type, month of endoscopy, symptom duration, PPI exposure, and endoscopic stomach findings) yielded no difference between cases and controls. Conclusions: There has been a significant rise in the prevalence of mild chronic gastritis or non-specific gastritis over the last decade in our population.
Autism and sexual and gender minority identity in college students: Examination of self-reported rates, functional outcomes, and treatment engagement
Authors: Soto Elia F , Orantes Destiny , Russo Natalie , Antshel Kevin M 
Published: March 2024

This study builds on existing literature on autism spectrum disorder (autism) and sexual and gender minority (SGM) identities and is the first to examine self-declared frequency rates, associated functional impairments, and treatment engagement levels for sexual minority (SM) and non-SM populations with and without autism cross-sectionally via a large nationwide college-student sample across 3 years. Using data from the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA) III, we analyzed data from 81,286 college students (ages 18–25 years old) randomly selected from 75 U.S. colleges and universities. Included ACHA-NCHA-III measures consisted of self-reported demographics, SM and gender minority (GM) identities, autism diagnosis, stress, academic impairment, mental health symptoms, and treatment engagement. We found a 2.8% self-declared frequency of autism in the SM group, compared with 0.9% self-declared frequency among the non-SM sample. Autistic college students with both SM and GM identities had the greatest levels of reported adverse stress and the most negative academic and mental health outcomes (i.e., suicidality), followed by college students with two minority identities (i.e., Autism and SM, SM and GM), across all groups. These findings emphasize the need for mental healthcare providers to consider SM and GM identities in non-autistic and, especially, in autistic college students to assess suicide risk and inform treatment. Lay abstract Autistic individuals and those who identify with a sexual and/or gender minority are both at risk for various mental health concerns and related impairments. However, the connection between autism and sexual and/or gender minorities and mental health and functional outcomes is not clear. Here, we provide evidence of these connections by analyzing data from a large nationally representative dataset from the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment III. We found that autistic college students who identify with both sexual and gender minorities reported the highest rates of stress, academic, and mental health concerns including suicidality when compared with autistic college students with or without a sexual and/or gender minority. In addition, college students with at least two identities, such as autism and a sexual minority identity or both a sexual and gender minority identity, reported the next highest rates of concern. These findings affirm the need for mental healthcare providers to consider the intersections of a sexual and gender minority identities in non-autistic and, especially, in autistic college students to develop and provide better support and resources.
Does Small Aneurysm Size (<10 mm) Predict Complete Occlusion After Flow Diversion? A Surpass Evolve Single-Center Study
Authors: Gupta Gaurav , Sreenivasan Sanjeev , Baek Seung Woo , Nourollah-Zadeh Emad , Sun Hai , Nanda Anil , Sundararajan Srihari , Roychowdhury Sudipta 
Published: March 2024

Background: Long-term safety and efficacy outcomes of Surpass Evolve flow diverter (SEFD) in treatment of intracranial aneurysms are lacking. Factors predicting complete aneurysm occlusion are elusive in literature. Methods: A retrospective review of all consecutive aneurysms treated with SEFD from February 2020 to July 2022, at a single comprehensive stroke center. Results: Fifty-one patients with 80 aneurysms were included. Mean target aneurysm size was 5.6 mm and mean neck-width 3.42 mm. Small aneurysms (<10 mm) were 75% (n=60), while 25% were >10 mm. Unruptured were 71 (88.7%), previously ruptured were 8 (10%), and partially thrombosed 2.3% (n=1). Mean SEFDs used per patient were 1.07 and 40% (n=22) procedures were performed transradially. Mean procedure time was 59.1 minutes. The technical success rate for device deployment was 100%. Raymond Roy (RR) class I occlusion at 6 month (n=73) was seen among 56.2% (n=41), at 1 year (n=35) among 85.7% (n=30) and at 2 year (n=18) among 88.8% (n=16) aneurysms. Aneurysm size <10 mm significantly predicted RR-I occlusion outcome (odds ratio [OR]: 2.16; confidence interval [CI]: 0.02-4.29) at 6 months. Age, gender, smoking status, hypertension, location of aneurysm, and rupture status did not predict RR-I occlusion outcome. No mortality or permanent neurological morbidity was observed in the cohort. Major complications seen in 7.2% (n=4) patients were stent thrombosis (n=1, 1.8%), carotid-cavernous fistula (n=1, 1.8%) and transient ischemia in 2 (3.6%). Non-flow limiting stenosis was observed in 3 (5.4%) patients. Conclusion: SEFD gives good aneurysm occlusion rates with favorable long-term safety profile and low rate of thromboembolic complications. Small aneurysm size (<10 mm) was associated with complete aneurysm occlusion at 6-month angiographic follow-up. Clinical Impact As Surpass Evolve is a newer generation Flow diverter of the Stryker Surpass FDs, with its improved design and applicability in intracranial aneurysms, we believe that more physicians will be encouraged to use this device worldwide.
Systematic review of metabolomic alterations in ulcerative colitis: unveiling key metabolic signatures and pathways
Authors: Liu Meiling , Guo Siyi , Wang Liang 
Published: March 2024

Background: Despite numerous metabolomic studies on ulcerative colitis (UC), the results have been highly variable, making it challenging to identify key metabolic abnormalities in UC. Objectives: This study aims to uncover key metabolites and metabolic pathways in UC by analyzing existing metabolomics data. Design: A systematic review. Data sources and methods: We conducted a comprehensive search in databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Web of Science) and relevant study references for metabolomic research on UC up to 28 December 2022. Significant metabolite differences between UC patients and controls were identified, followed by an analysis of relevant metabolic pathways. Results: This review incorporated 78 studies, identifying 2868 differentially expressed metabolites between UC patients and controls. The metabolites were predominantly from ‘lipids and lipid-like molecules’ and ‘organic acids and derivatives’ superclasses. We found 101 metabolites consistently altered in multiple datasets within the same sample type and 78 metabolites common across different sample types. Of these, 62 metabolites exhibited consistent regulatory trends across various datasets or sample types. Pathway analysis revealed 22 significantly altered metabolic pathways, with 6 pathways being recurrently enriched across different sample types. Conclusion: This study elucidates key metabolic characteristics in UC, offering insights into molecular mechanisms and biomarker discovery for the disease. Future research could focus on validating these findings and exploring their clinical applications.
Serum neurofilament light chain correlations in patients with a first clinical demyelinating event in the REFLEX study: a post hoc analysis
Authors: Kuhle Jens , Leppert David , Comi Giancarlo , de Stefano Nicola , Kappos Ludwig , Freedman Mark S. , Seitzinger Andrea , Roy Sanjeev 
Published: March 2024

Background: In REFLEX, subcutaneous interferon beta-1a (sc IFN β-1a) delayed the onset of multiple sclerosis (MS) in patients with a first clinical demyelinating event (FCDE). Objectives: This post hoc analysis aimed to determine whether baseline serum neurofilament light (sNfL) chain can predict conversion to MS and whether correlations exist between baseline sNfL and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) metrics. Methods: sNfL was measured for 494 patients who received sc IFN β-1a 44 μg once weekly (qw; n = 168), three times weekly (tiw; n = 161), or placebo ( n = 165) over 24 months. Median baseline sNfL (26.1 pg/mL) was used to define high/low sNfL subgroups. Hazard ratios (HRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using Cox’s proportional hazard model to determine factors influencing the risk of conversion to MS. Kaplan–Meier estimates calculated median time-to-conversion to MS (McDonald 2005 criteria) or clinically definite MS (CDMS; Poser criteria). Correlations between sNfL and MRI findings were assessed using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient ( r). Results: Multivariable models indicated that high baseline sNfL was associated with the likelihood of converting to MS and inversely to time-to-conversion (HR = 1.3, 95% CI: 1.03–1.64; p = 0.024). Significant additional factors affecting conversion to McDonald MS were on-study treatment (sc IFN β-1a/placebo; qw: HR = 0.59, 95% CI: 0.46–0.76; tiw: HR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.34–0.59), classification of FCDE (monofocal/multifocal; HR = 0.69, 95% CI: 0.55–0.85), and most baseline imaging findings (T2 and T1 gadolinium-enhancing [Gd+] lesions; HR = 1.02, 95% CI: 1.01–1.03 and HR = 1.07, 95% CI: 1.03–1.11); all p ⩽ 0.001. Conversion to CDMS showed similar results. At month 24, sNfL was strongly correlated with a mean number of combined unique active ( r = 0.71), new T2 ( r = 0.72), and new T1 Gd+ ( r = 0.60) lesions; weak correlations were observed between sNfL and clinical outcomes for all treatment groups. Conclusion: Higher baseline sNfL was associated with an increased risk of MS conversion, a risk that was mitigated by treatment with sc IFN β-1a tiw. Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00404352. Date registered: 28 November 2006.