bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An application of artificial neural networks in corporate social responsibility decision making
Authors: Binh Nguyen Thi Thanh 
Published: October 2023

SummaryNeural networks in deep learning are changing the way we interact with the world. This paper focuses on building a logit artificial neural network (ANN) and through it finds out the factors affecting the decision to join corporate social responsibility (CSR) of firms. This study contributes to suggesting new directions for research in the artificial intelligence (AI) era on the relationship between corporate governance and CSR. The dataset of 817 Taiwanese electronic firms is analyzed for the period 2014–2020. The empirical results show that when the power of the board of directors, supervisors, and CEOs are higher, firms do not choose to participate in CSR. The independent board has not yet promoted its corporate oversight of CSR participation. The decision not to participate in CSR of the firms is made when they are more equipped with the background of accounting, finance, and law. Only firms with higher debt, asset value, and profitability are willing to join CSR. These research results suggest some important points for future policy reforms towards sustainability.
Impact of COVID‐19 on incidence, clinical presentation, and prognosis of acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell disease
Authors: Dubois Gabin , Virot Emilie , Marie Manon , Poutrel Solène , Cannas Giovanna , Hot Arnaud 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAcute chest syndrome (ACS) is a frequent complication of sickle cell disease (SCD). Because coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) increases mortality and morbidity in many diseases, we retrospectively analyzed the impact of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection on the incidence, the clinical presentation, and the prognosis of ACS in patients with SCD by comparing ACS episode before and during COVID‐19 pandemic.Ninety‐nine episodes of ACS were registered over 24 months before pandemic versus 81 episodes over 24 months during the pandemic period. The number of ACS episodes varies among children regarding the two period of time: 26 episodes (26%) for the pre‐pandemic period versus 11 episodes (13%) for the pandemic period (p = 0.03). Comparisons between adults and children showed a higher incidence of initial VOC (45% vs. 24%; p = 0.04) in adults, and a higher incidence of initial pneumonia (35% vs. 15%; p = 0.01) and documented infection (35% vs. 7%; p < 0.001) in children. One patient died during the pandemic period but without any relationship with ACS or COVID‐19. During this pandemic period, 13 episodes of ACS (16%) were found related to coronavirus infection. These ACS episodes did not show any significant differences in terms of outcome when compared to the other ACS episodes observed during this period.Overall, coronavirus infection did not demonstrate a negative impact on incidence, clinical presentation, and outcome of ACS in patients with SCD. Early management, chronic treatment with HU, and exchange transfusions could likely explain the low morbidity and mortality rates.
II型呼吸不全に対して脂肪除去術と気管皮膚縫合術を併用した気管切開術を行うことで救命した高度肥満患者の1例(A case of a patient with severe obesity successfully treated for type II respiratory failure by tracheostomy with lipectomy and tracheodermal suture)
Authors: 敬祐 渡邉 , 裕介 伊藤 , 将啓 福田 , 弘忠 橘高 , 靖之 林 , 縁 後藤 , 宏隆 澤野 
Published: October 2023

要旨呼吸不全を呈した高度肥満患者に対する人工呼吸器管理は難渋することが多く，気管切開術を要する場合，難度は高く，重大な合併症に関連する。今回，COVID–19を契機としたII型呼吸不全に対し，脂肪除去術と気管皮膚縫合術を併用した気管切開術にて救命した高度肥満症例を経験した。症例は24歳の男性でBMI 61.5。COVID–19と診断され，急性II型呼吸不全を発症し入院後に人工呼吸器管理が必要になった。経口気管挿管は困難で，ファイバースコープを用いた経鼻気管挿管を行った。鎮静下で調節呼吸を開始したが，無気肺と肺胞低換気のため呼吸性アシドーシスが進行した。無気肺の改善と換気量の増大を得るために，気管切開術を施行して鎮静剤を減量し患者を覚醒させ，自発呼吸の促進や喀痰の自力排出を図るとともに積極的な体位管理を行うことが必要と判断した。皮下脂肪が多く頸部の術野確保は困難で，顎下部と前胸部の脂肪組織を広範囲に除去し，気管を確認し，気管切開後は気管と皮膚を縫合した。術後は自発呼吸と咳嗽により十分な喀痰排出が得られたことで無気肺は解除され，呼吸性アシドーシスも劇的に改善して良好な転帰をたどった。本邦では高度肥満患者は稀であり，BMI 60以上の症例に対する気管切開術や呼吸管理に習熟している医師も少ない。高度肥満患者に対して脂肪除去術を併用した気管切開術を行い，良好な転帰をたどった貴重な症例として報告する。
救急医の頭部MRI，CT，胸部X線読影において見落としの多い時間帯と疾患についての検討～単施設後方視記述研究～(Time of day and the diseases for the most frequently missed radiographic readings by emergency physicians: a single–center retrospective descriptive study)
Authors: 駿吾 垣内 , 実 林 , 眞輔 谷崎 , 重信 前田 
Published: October 2023

要旨【目的】夜間勤務の救急医による頭部MRI，CT，胸部X線読影の見落としが好発する時間帯と疾患の検討をする。【対象】2010年12月30日から2022年9月30日の18:00から翌8:00に福井県立病院救急外来で施行し救急医が読影した頭部MRI，CT，胸部X線において，翌朝の放射線科医の読影結果により見落としが判明し緊急受診を患者に促した症例が発生した時間と疾患を検討した。【結果】撮影画像100,361件のうち，対象画像は67,845件であった。見落としが生じ緊急受診を促した症例は54件（0.08%）であった。23時台に見落されている件数が最も多く，12件（22%）であった。見落としの多い疾患では，虫垂炎が7例と最も多く，次いで孤発性上腸間膜動脈解離5例であった。性別は男性18件，女性36件と女性に多かった。年齢は80歳台（11件）で最も多く，次いで40歳台（10件）に多かった。画像種類別においてはCTが45件で最多であった。撮影部位別においては腹部骨盤28件で最多であった。【結語】救急医による頭部MRI，CT，胸部X線における見落としは深夜の交代間際の23時台に最も多く発生している。撮影部位では腹部CTが最も多く，疾患では虫垂炎，孤発性上腸間膜動脈解離が多い。夜間に撮影された腹部CTでは虫垂炎，孤発性上腸間膜動脈解離に注意して読影を行うと見落としが防げる可能性がある。
頭部外傷患者における頭部造影CT検査での造影剤血管外漏出像と予後との関係(Relationship between extravascular leakage and clinical outcome on computed tomography of traumatic brain injury)
Authors: 弘 伊藤 , 洋平 中村 , 由貴 戸上 , 伸也 大西 , 俊一郎 中尾 , 裕司 小倉 , 順 織田 
Published: October 2023

要旨【目的】頭部単独外傷患者において頭部造影CT検査での造影剤の血管外漏出像が死亡や手術の実施と関連があるかを調査した。【対象】2010～2020年に当院へ直送された18歳以上の頭部単独外傷患者のうち来院時の頭部単純CT検査で頭蓋内出血を認めた患者を対象とした。主要評価項目を死亡，副次評価項目を搬入後から集中治療室を退室するまでに実施された脳外科的手術とした。これらと造影剤の血管外漏出像の関連をロジスティック回帰分析で評価した。【結果】解析対象患者は188例，年齢の中央値は65歳，男性123例（65.4%），死亡34例（18.1%），手術は91例（48.4%）に実施された。造影剤の血管外漏出像を認めた66例のうち22例（33.3%）が死亡し47例（71.2%）が手術を必要とした。血管外漏出像を認めなかった122例のうち12例（9.8%）が死亡し44例（36.1%）が手術を必要とした。造影剤の血管外漏出像の有無は死亡と関連しオッズ比3.5（95% CI: 1.4–9.1）であった。また手術の実施とも関連しオッズ比10.9（95% CI: 4.4–26.9）であった。【結語】頭部造影CT検査における造影剤の血管外漏出像は頭部単独外傷患者において死亡と手術の実施に関連があった。
A fossil “Social Stomach”: Micro‐CT imaging unearths first fossil record of ant proventriculi and comparative analysis with recent species
Authors: Zharkov Dmitry , Dubovikoff Dmitry 
Published: October 2023

AbstractEusociality is an extreme form of social behavior found in some invertebrates, especially in ants, which allows them to thrive and dominate the environment through their cooperative and organized behavior. Their complex colony structure and social behavior is provided, among other things, by morphological adaptations, such as the unique structure and a huge variety of proventriculi relative to other insect groups. Here, we report the first discovery of proventriculus by X‐ray microcomputed tomography (µCT) in the fossil ants †Oecophylla brischkei Mayr, 1868 and †Oecophylla crassinoda Wheeler, 1922. This is a remarkable fossil find, as it opens up new perspectives for research on phylogeny, the evolution of ant sociality and feeding behavior. We present a 3D model of the proventriculus in Oecophylla smaragdina (Fabricius, 1775) and a 3D model of the proventriculus in †Oe. brischkei and compare them. Fossil proventriculi are not fundamentally different in structure from the recent. Apparently, already in the late Eocene, the lifestyle and sociality of ants of the genus Oecophylla were similar to the one we are currently observing.
Psychotherapeutic drug‐induced life‐threatening arrhythmias: A retrospective analysis using the Japanese adverse drug event report database
Authors: Yokohara Saki , Hashiguchi Masayuki , Shiga Tsuyoshi 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBackgroundDrug‐induced life‐threatening ventricular arrhythmias including torsade de pointes (TdP), ventricular tachycardia (VT), and ventricular fibrillation (VF) are serious cardiac side effects. Psychotherapeutic drugs are known to be risk factors for arrhythmias. The aim of this study was to evaluate psychotherapeutic drugs associated with life‐threatening ventricular arrhythmias using the Japanese Adverse Drug Event Report (JADER) database.MethodsFrom the JADER database (April 2004 to September 2022), cases of TdP, VT, VF, and QT prolongation in patients taking psychotherapeutic drugs as ‘suspected drugs’ were extracted. The adjusted reported odds ratio (aROR) was calculated to identify potential drugs involved in combined TdP/VF/VT or combined QT prolongation/TdP.ResultsOf the 4,530,772 cases reported, life‐threatening arrhythmia‐related adverse events were reported in 1760 cases (QT prolongation 1261, TdP 192, VF 108, VT 199) among 909 patients; 58.9% of patients were female, and the highest incidence was among patients aged 80–89 years (18.6%), followed by patients aged 70–79 years (15.4%). The highest aROR for TdP/VF/VT was found for trazodone (17.1), followed by sulpiride (10.8), haloperidol (9.8), donepezil (9.1), and fluvoxamine (7.9). The highest aROR for QT prolongation/TdP was found for guanfacine (87.8), followed by sultopride (60.1), escitalopram (21.0), trazodone (12.8), and donepezil (9.3).ConclusionsThis study showed that typical antipsychotics, antidepressants, and antidementia drugs were associated with life‐threatening arrhythmia‐related adverse events in a Japanese clinical setting. These events were more frequent in women and elderly individuals.
Develop an environment‐friendly detergent for textile relics adsorbing soil/rust stains
Authors: Wei Yuhui , Cao Xuejiao , Ling Xue , Su Zhaowei , Wan Zihao , Liu Kaixuan , Shemin Chuchu , Pan Wei 
Published: October 2023

AbstractTo develop an environment‐friendly detergent for textile relics adsorbing soil/rust stains, the relationship between surfactant types and concentrations, the nature of additives and the type of textile (e.g., cotton, linen, silk or wool) were systematically investigated. Results showed that the detergent formulations of sodium montmorillonite (5 g/L) as additives were overall the best options for soil stains removal on textile relics. Specifically, the most suitable surfactant for cotton, linen, silk and wool textiles relics adsorbing soil stains was rhamnolipid (8 g/L), tea saponin (6 g/L), tea saponin (8 g/L), alkyl glycosides (10 g/L), respectively. The detergent formulations of ascorbic acid (5 g/L) as additives were more beneficial for rust stains peeling‐off from the surface of the textile relics regardless of the type of surfactant and textile relics. But the optimal surfactants for different textiles relics were different. In detail, the most suitable surfactants for cotton, linen, silk and wool textiles relics adsorbing rust stains were separately rhamnolipid (10 g/L), Tea saponin (8 g/L), Tea saponin (6 g/L), Alkyl glycosides (6 g/L). This indicated that the washing effect of detergent formulation was related to the types of stains and textile relics' fiber. These findings not only demonstrated the necessity for developing detergent formulations for different textile relics, but also illustrated the complexity and diversity of the textile relics' stain‐washing work. Moreover, this work also assists understanding of the washing mechanism of textile relics and help the department of textile relics protection to properly wash textile relics and extend the life of textile relics.
Mark–recapture surveys affect nest site fidelity but not reproductive timing of male Smallmouth Bass
Authors: Stegens Erica , Wiegmann Daniel D. , Angeloni Lisa M. , Baylis Jeffrey R. , Laroche Robert A. S. , Newman Steven P. , Egan Scott P. , Sass Greg G. , Weinersmith Kelly L. 
Published: October 2023

Abstract

Objective
Fish population surveys in north-temperate lakes are often conducted in the fall or spring when individuals are easy to capture with traditional fisheries techniques. Because some fishes are preparing to spawn or are spawning during these seasons, there is a critical need to better understand the potential influences of these surveys on decisions that are related to fish reproduction.

Methods
We tested whether spring mark–recapture surveys using fyke nets followed by electrofishing affect the reproductive behaviors of male Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu in a northern Wisconsin lake. Fyke netting, electrofishing, and whole-lake nest snorkeling surveys were conducted during 2001–2008, and Floy-tagged males were tracked across years to test whether capture in the fyke nets only or capture in the electrofishing survey influenced interyear nest site fidelity and reproductive timing.

Result
The mark–recapture surveys were conducted preceding the spawning of Smallmouth Bass, and returning males that were caught in the electrofishing survey nested ~50 m farther from their prior year's nest than both males that were captured only in fyke nets and males that were captured by neither method. Average interyear nest distances were ~200 m, and median interyear nest distances were ~90 m for males that were not captured in the electrofishing survey. Electrofishing and fyke netting did not influence the timing of reproduction.

Conclusion
Spring electrofishing surveys for Smallmouth Bass have the potential to displace breeding males from preferred nesting habitats. If displacement negatively influences fitness (i.e., age-0 survivorship to maturation), spring electrofishing surveys would not be recommended for assessing Smallmouth Bass populations. However, spring population surveys often occur soon after ice off, and surveys that are conducted at these colder temperatures are typically less stressful and less likely to result in mortality. Future research should test for fitness implications of reduced nest site fidelity following electrofishing in Smallmouth Bass while considering potential fitness trade-offs if surveys are moved later in the year.
Optimization of the alkali treatment on the tempo‐modified cellulosic nanoreinforcement in autoclaved epoxy matrix
Authors: Mishra Kajal , Sinha Shishir 
Published: October 2023

AbstractInvestigators increased interest in composites with novel natural fibers beholds significant progress globally over the past decade. Moringa oleifera seed filler is among the few newly known novel fiber‐rich in cellulose and meagrely used in commercial industries. This research article used a broad characterization of 2,2,6,6‐tetramethylpiperidine 1‐oxyl (TEMPO)‐modified Moringa oleifera cellulosic nanoreinforcement/epoxy composites to verify its potential as a feasible substitute for synthetic fibers in polymer composites. Composites were fabricated at a fixed filler size of 300–500 nm with a loading of 15 wt% untreated and alkali‐treated composites through the two processes: hand lay‐up followed by autoclave curing. The properties, such as, static and dynamic mechanical properties and thermal stability, have been studied for untreated and treated composites. Composites with 5 wt% alkali treatment TEMPO‐modified nano‐cellulosic filler (TMCF) loading possesses superior water resistance, interfacial surface chemistry, and mechanical property compared to autoclaved epoxy and the untreated composite. Four isoconversional methods, Friedman, Coats‐Redfern, Broido, and Kissinger, were utilized to investigate the degradation behavior and kinetic parameters like activation energy of composites. Composites that have been 5 wt% mercerized exhibit greater thermal resilience and activation energy of 250 kJ/mol, which is 20% greater than the untreated sample. This study validates the 5 wt% alkali treated TMCF as a novel sustainable and bio‐reinforcement in polymer composite for semi‐structural applications.
Discovery and verification of anti‐inflammatory‐related quality markers in the aerial part of Bupleurum scorzonerifolium by UPLC‐Q‐TOF‐MS/MS and in RAW 264.7 cells and a zebrafish model
Authors: Li Su‐Nan , Bing Yi‐Fan , Wu Shuang , Luo Long‐Tan , Sun Zhi‐Wei , Li Wen‐Lan , Qu Zhong‐Yuan , Zou Xiang 
Published: October 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe root of Bupleurum scorzonerifolium Willd. (BS) is officially recognized in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. In contrast, the aerial part of BS (ABS), accounting for 80% of BS, is typically discarded, causing potential waste of medicinal resources. ABS has shown benefits in the treatment of inflammation‐related diseases in China and Spain, and the material basis underlying its anti‐inflammatory effects must be systematically elucidated for the rational use of ABS.ObjectiveWe aimed to screen and validate the anti‐inflammatory quality markers (Q‐markers) of ABS and to confirm the ideal time for ABS harvesting.MethodsThe chemical components and anti‐inflammatory effects of ABS from 10 extracted parts were analyzed by UPLC‐Q‐TOF‐MS/MS and in a lipopolysaccharide (LPS)‐induced cell model. Anti‐inflammatory substances were screened by Pearson bivariate analysis and gray correlation analysis, and the anti‐inflammatory effects were verified in a zebrafish tail‐cutting inflammation model. HPLC was applied to measure the Q‐marker contents of ABS in different harvesting periods.ResultsTen ABS extracts effectively alleviated the increase in LPS‐induced proinflammatory cytokines in RAW 264.7 cells. Forty components were identified from them, among which 27 were common components. Eight components were correlated with anti‐inflammatory effects, which were confirmed to reverse the expression of proinflammatory and anti‐inflammatory factors in a zebrafish model. Chlorogenic acid, hypericin, rutin, quercetin, and isorhamnetin can be detected by HPLC, and the maximum contents of these five Q‐markers were obtained in the sample harvested in August.ConclusionThe anti‐inflammatory Q‐markers of ABS were elucidated by chromatographic‐pharmacodynamic‐stoichiometric analysis, which served as a crucial basis for ABS quality control.
Personality disorders in older adults: Differences in self‐informant ratings
Authors: Penders Krystle A. P. , Rossi Gina , Debast Inge , Segal Daniel L. , Peeters Inge G. P. , Metsemakers Job F. M. , van Alphen Sebastiaan P. J. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPrevious research on self‐informant reports in assessing personality disorders (PDs) has been mainly focused on adults, leaving older adults under‐studied. We examined self‐informant agreement in PD screening among older adults (≥60 years) using the Gerontological Personality disorders Scale (GPS). Potential differences such as who reports more personality pathology on a PD screener (i.e., GPS), item accessibility and the effect of relational aspects were studied as well. Data of 326 older adult‐informant dyads, of which the older adults were sampled from five general practices in the Netherlands, were used. Results indicate that self‐informant agreement ranged from r = 0.26–0.73, with lower concordance on the GPS‐subscale measuring intrapersonal aspects of personality pathology. Informants were more sensitive to habitual pathological personality features than older adults. Two GPS items showed differential item functioning across self‐ and informant‐report. Of relational aspects, only congeniality affected the GPS‐iv scores; lower ratings on congeniality were associated with higher GPS‐iv scores (i.e., higher reporting of personality problems).
TopDownApp: An open and modular platform for analysis and visualisation of top‐down proteomics data
Authors: Walzer Mathias , Jeong Kyowon , Tabb David L. , Vizcaíno Juan Antonio 
Published: October 2023

AbstractAlthough Top‐down (TD) proteomics techniques, aimed at the analysis of intact proteins and proteoforms, are becoming increasingly popular, efforts are needed at different levels to generalise their adoption. In this context, there are numerous improvements that are possible in the area of open science practices, including a greater application of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) data principles. These include, for example, increased data sharing practices and readily available open data standards. Additionally, the field would benefit from the development of open data analysis workflows that can enable data reuse of public datasets, something that is increasingly common in other proteomics fields.
Oxidation of lactate to pyruvate mediates the cytotoxic potential of physical plasma‐treated saline solutions in ovarian cancer
Authors: Bucci Cristiana , Tampieri Francesco , Mateu‐Sanz Miguel , Laurita Romolo , Colombo Vittorio , Canal Cristina 
Published: October 2023

AbstractEpithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) is the most common type of gynecological tumor, presenting poor prognosis at diagnosis and with recurrences being frequently observed. Reactive species generated by physical plasma and transferred into liquids have shown promising results in cancer therapy. Recently, Ringer's lactate solution was exposed to plasma showing selective anticancer activity on EOC cells. In this work, we compared the effect of plasma treatment, using the kINPen plasma jet, on Ringer's saline and Ringer's lactate solution. These two plasma‐treated liquids were analyzed chemically by quantifying reactive species and the extent of lactate oxidation. The biological efficiency of the plasma‐treated liquids was explored in EOC cells. The results show that lactate is affected by plasma treatment, displaying a reduction of cytotoxic potential.
Evaluation of regional lung mass and growth in neonates with bronchopulmonary dysplasia using ultrashort echo time magnetic resonance imaging
Authors: Giltmier Andrew J. , Higano Nara S. , Woods Jason C. , Kingma Paul S. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractRationaleBronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common long term pulmonary morbidity in premature infants and is characterized by impaired lung growth and development. We hypothesized that lung mass growth is a critical factor in determining outcomes in infants with BPD.ObjectivesTo measure regional lung density and mass in infants with BPD and compare to clinical variables.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study of neonates (n = 5 controls, n = 46 with BPD). Lung mass and lung density were calculated using ultrashort echo time (UTE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).Measurements and Main ResultsLung mass increased with increasing corrected gestational age at the time of MRI in all patients. Total, right, and left lung mass in infants with BPD trended higher than control infants (65.7 vs. 49.9 g, 36.2 vs. 26.8 g, 29.5 vs. 23.1 g, respectively). Babies with BPD who survived to discharge had higher relative lung mass than control infants and infants with BPD that did not survive to discharge (21.6 vs. 15.7 g/kg, p = .01). There was a significant association between the rate of lung mass growth and linear growth at the time of MRI (p = .034).ConclusionsInfants with BPD are capable of building lung mass over time. While this lung mass growth in infants with BPD may not represent fully functional lung tissue, higher lung mass growth is associated with increased linear growth.
Unveiling the Remarkable Potential of Geopolymer‐Based Materials by Harnessing Manganese Dioxide Incorporation
Authors: Cai Jingming , Yuan Yujin , Xi Xiang , Ukrainczyk Neven , Pan Lin , Wang Yifeng , Pan Jinlong 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThermoelectric (TE) building materials have the potential to revolutionize sustainable architecture by converting temperature differences into electrical energy. This study introduces geopolymeric TE materials enhanced with manganese dioxide (MnO2) as a modifying agent. Calorimetric experiments examine the impact of MnO2 on geopolymerization. Mechanical tests show that adding MnO2 (up to 5% by weight) improves the geopolymer composite's strength, achieving a peak compressive strength of 36.8 MPa. The Seebeck effect of the MnO2‐modified geopolymeric composite is also studied. The inclusion of MnO2 boosts the Seebeck coefficient of the geopolymer, reaching a notable 4273 µV C−1 at a 5% MnO2 dosage. This enhancement is attributed to an increase in the density of states (DOS) and a reduction in relaxation time. However, excessive MnO2 or high alkali levels may adversely affect the Seebeck coefficient by lengthening the relaxation time.