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Post-fire response of S235 steel plates considering different bolt hole-making processes
Authors: Al Chamaa Fadwa M. , El Ghor Ahmad , Hantouche Elie 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThis study aims at investigating the effect of bolt hole-making processes on the post-fire behavior of S235 steel plates.Design/methodology/approachA total of nine steel plates with a single bolt hole are tested. The single bolt holes are fabricated using three different hole-making processes: drilling, waterjet and plasma. Among the nine steel plates, three fabricated specimens are control specimens and are tested at ambient temperature. The six remaining steel plates with a single bolt hole are subjected to a complete heating-cooling cycle and then monotonically loaded until failure. The six fabricated specimens are first heated up to two different temperatures 800 and 925 °C, and then cooled back to the ambient prior to loading.FindingsThe results show that after being exposed to post-fire temperatures (800 and 925 °C), the maximum decrease in strength of the S235 steel plate was 6% (at 925 °C), 14% (at 925 °C) and 22% (at 800 °C) when compared to the results of ambient specimens for waterjet, drilled and plasma bolt holes, respectively. For post-fire temperature tests, drilled and waterjet bolt hole-making processes result in having approximately the same load-displacement response, and both have larger strength and ductility than those obtained using plasma cutting.Originality/valueThis study provides preliminary data to guide the steel designers and fabricators in choosing the most suitable hole-making process for fire applications and to quantify the post-fire reduction in capacity of S235 plates.
Daily vlog-induced tourism: impact of enduring involvement on travel intention
Authors: Wu Pei , Zou Yongguang , Jin Dan , Li Yuan , Zhang Jianming 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
A daily vlog is a new type of film tourism that has been underexplored in the literature. This study aims to explore the key elements of daily vlogs that trigger a followers’ travel intention within the framework of enduring involvement. The study will highlight the affect-inspiring role of para-social relationships (PSR), extending the scope of film tourism research.

Design/methodology/approach
In Study 1, the objective was to investigate the essential components of enduring involvement in destination-life scenarios. This was accomplished through the analysis of qualitative data, including interview data collected from 15 participants and more than 20,000 words extracted from online blogs, barrages and comments. Additionally, Study 2 used 376 questionnaires to test the proposed structural model.

Findings
Within daily vlog-induced tourism, PSR assumes a pivotal role as a catalyst for evoking emotions. This phenomenon is interwoven with enduring involvement and has a direct impact on the determination of travel intention. Within the contextual framework of enduring involvement, constituents such as destination-life self-disclosure, situational resonance and affective belonging converge synergistically. These elements collectively underpin the process through which followers harness PSR as a driving force for nurturing travel intentions within the realm of daily vlog-induced tourism.

Originality/value
This study proposes the concept of daily vlog-induced tourism and emphasizes the emotion-inspiring role of PSR, to extend film tourism research to include daily vlogs. The study then explores the influencing factors of daily vlog-induced tourism under the framework of enduring involvement, providing a new understanding of enduring involvement in daily vlog-induced tourism.
More to life than promotion: Self‐initiated and self‐resigned career plateaus
Authors: Farivar Farveh , Anthony Mary , Richardson Julia , Amarnani Rajiv 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBeing on a career plateau is widely regarded as an undesirable career experience characterised by a lack of individual proactivity, ability, or opportunity for promotion. In this paper, we present an alternative view arguing that some employees may choose to plateau their careers and deliberately forego opportunities for hierarchical progression. Drawing on in‐depth interviews with 75 law enforcement officers in the US and Australia, we explore why they declined a promotion opportunity or elected not to apply for promotion. Drawing on social cognitive career theory, we develop a provisional taxonomy characterised by individual proactivity: self‐initiated and self‐resigned career plateaus. Specifically, we report how the decision to remain on either of these career plateaus is informed by either the low valence accorded to a promoted position or, paradoxically, the reduced self‐efficacy in navigating what is viewed as a flawed promotion system.
Integrating network pharmacology and experimental verification to investigate the pharmacological mechanisms of Buzhong Yiqi decoction in the treatment of non‐small cell lung cancer
Authors: Zeng Panke , Wang Feng , Zhang Jianing , ur Rashid Haroon , Li Xin , Zhang Pengfei , Luo Yunru , Wu Xinyu 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAmong all types of cancers, non‐small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) exhibits the highest mortality rate with a five‐year survival rate below 17% for patients. The Buzhong Yiqi decoction (BZYQD), traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula, has been reported to exhibit clinical efficacy in the treatment of NSCLC. Nevertheless, the underlying molecular mechanism remains elusive. This study aimed to assess the mechanistic actions exerted by BZYQD against NSCLC using network pharmacological analysis and experimental validation. The public databases were searched for active compounds in BZYQD, their potential targets, and NSCLC‐related targets. The protein–protein interaction (PPI) and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analyses were performed to predict the core targets and signaling pathways of BZYQD against NSCLC. After screening, this study validated the results of predictions through in vitro experiments and public databases. We found 192 common targets between BZYQD and NSCLC. KEGG analysis showed that the anti‐NSCLC effects of BZYQD were mediated through the PI3K‐AKT signaling pathway. The results of in vitro experiment indicated that BZYQD could inhibit cell viability and proliferation of A549 and H1299 cells apart from inducing cell apoptosis. In addition, western blot results substantiated that BZYQD could treat NSCLC by inhibiting the activation of the PI3K‐AKT signaling pathway. The current study investigated the pharmacological mechanism of BZYQD against NSCLC via network pharmacology and in vitro analyses. Overall, the results revealed that BZYQD could be a promising therapeutic agent for the treatment of NSCLC in the future. Still, more experimental investigations are needed to confirm the applicability of BZYQD for clinical trials.
‘There is not much we can do’: The roles and challenges of Nigeria's child protection social workers
Authors: Isangha Stanley Oloji , Akintunde Tosin Yinka , Choi Wai Man Anna , Lin Tam Cherry Hau 
Published: December 2023

AbstractResearch on the challenges child protection social workers (CPSWs) face has increased remarkably in developed nations with the goal of finding sustainable solutions. There is a significant number of vulnerable children in sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA), yet little is documented and known about the role of CPSWs in supporting the children, and the challenges they face that must be addressed to ensure effective and efficient service delivery. The study presents findings from in‐depth interviews with 11 certified social workers recruited from five non‐governmental organizations in Lagos and Kano states, Nigeria. A realist thematic methodological analysis was performed on the data. Findings were organized and discussed around two major themes including child‐focused remedial work and challenges encountered. Providing essential remedial services such as food, clothing, shelter and counselling/therapeutic services emerged as the primary responsibilities of Nigerian child protection social workers (NCPSWs). Their work‐related challenges include frustration due to limited resources and resistant children, shortages of social workers and high caseloads, whereas systemic challenges include the non‐adoption and non‐implementation of the 2003 Child Rights Act (CRA), the lack of legal recognition for the profession and government support. Implications and recommendations are drawn for practice, policy, and research.
Role of nerve growth factor on cognitive impairment in patients with Alzheimer's disease carrying apolipoprotein E ε4
Authors: He Mingyue , Liu Zhan , Lian Tenghong , Guo Peng , Zhang Wenjing , Huang Yue , Zhang Yanan , Liu Gaifen , Zhang Weijiao , Li Jinghui , Guan Huiying , Zhang Weijia , Luo Dongmei , Qi Jing , Yue Hao , Wang Xiaomin , Zhang Wei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAimsTo investigate the roles of neurotrophic factors on cognition in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) carrying Apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4.MethodsTotals of 173 patients with AD were divided into APOE ε4 carrier and non‐carrier groups, and their demographics, cognition, and neurotrophic factors in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were compared. Multiple linear regression analyses were performed to assess correlations among APOE ε4, neurotrophic factors and cognition. Mediation analyses were conducted to assess the sequential associations among APOE ε4, nerve growth factor (NGF), and cognition.ResultsGlobal cognition and multiple domains were impaired in the APOE ε4 carrier group (all p < 0.05). NGF level in the APOE ε4 carrier group was lower than that in the non‐carrier group (p = 0.016). NGF level showed significant correlations with both global and multiple domains cognitions. Specifically, NGF mediated the association between APOE ε4 and Animal Fluency Test score (β, −0.45; 95% CI [−0.96, −0.07]; p < 0.001) and Trail Making Test‐A (time) (β, 0.15; 95% CI [0.01, 0.33]; p < 0.001).ConclusionAPOE ε4 is associated with cognitive impairment, and those carrying APOE ε4 have decreased NGF level in CSF. Declined NGF level is correlated with compromised cognition. NGF mediates APOE ε4‐associated cognitive impairment.
Three major steps toward the conservation of freshwater and riparian biodiversity
Authors: Hoppenreijs Jacqueline H. T. , Marker Jeffery , Maliao Ronald J. , Hansen Henry H. , Juhász Erika , Lõhmus Asko , Altanov Vassil Y. , Horká Petra , Larsen Annegret , Malm‐Renöfält Birgitta , Runnel Kadri , Piccolo John J. , Magurran Anne E. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractFreshwater ecosystems and their bordering wetlands and riparian zones are vital for human society and biological diversity. Yet, they are among the most degraded ecosystems, where sharp declines in biodiversity are driven by human activities, such as hydropower development, agriculture, forestry, and fisheries. Because freshwater ecosystems are characterized by strongly reciprocal linkages with surrounding landscapes, human activities that encroach on or degrade riparian zones ultimately lead to declines in freshwater–riparian ecosystem functioning. We synthesized results of a symposium on freshwater, riparian, and wetland processes and interactions and analyzed some of the major problems associated with improving freshwater and riparian research and management. Three distinct barriers are the lack of involvement of local people in conservation research and management, absence of adequate measurement of biodiversity in freshwater and riparian ecosystems, and separate legislation and policy on riparian and freshwater management. Based on our findings, we argue that freshwater and riparian research and conservation efforts should be integrated more explicitly. Best practices for overcoming the 3 major barriers to improved conservation include more and sustainable use of traditional and other forms of local ecological knowledge, choosing appropriate metrics for ecological research and monitoring of restoration efforts, and mirroring the close links between riparian and freshwater ecosystems in legislation and policy. Integrating these 3 angles in conservation science and practice will provide substantial benefits in addressing the freshwater biodiversity crisis.
Trophic niches of macrobenthos: Latitudinal variation indicates climate change impact on ecosystem functioning
Authors: Silberberger Marc J. , Koziorowska‐Makuch Katarzyna , Reiss Henning , Kędra Monika 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBenthic food‐web structure and organic matter (OM) utilization are important for marine ecosystem functioning. In response to environmental changes related to the ongoing climate change, however, many benthic species are shifting their ranges to colder regions, which may lead to altered community composition, but it remains largely unknown how it will affect ecosystem functioning. Here, stable isotope analysis was used to study benthic OM utilization and food‐web structure and to assess whether their spatial patterns reflect today's community differentiation among biogeographic regions and depth zones. Benthic fauna and OM mixtures were collected from two depth zones (100–150 m vs. 200–250 m) within a temperate, two sub‐Arctic, and an Arctic fjord along a latitudinal gradient (59–78° N) that was used as a space‐for‐time substitution to assess the impact of climate change. Our results showed that Arctic and temperate communities are functionally different. Arctic communities were characterized by a strong resource partitioning among different feeding types, irrespective of depth zone. In contrast, all feeding types in temperate communities seemed to rely on sedimentary OM. The sub‐Arctic presented a transition zone. In the sub‐Arctic, shallower communities resembled Arctic communities, suggesting a functional transition between temperate and sub‐Arctic regions. Deeper sub‐Arctic communities resembled temperate communities, suggesting a functional transition between the sub‐Arctic and Arctic regions. This implies that the regions north of the current transitions (deep Arctic and shallow sub‐Arctic) are most likely to experience functional changes related to an altered OM utilization in benthic food webs in response to climate change.
ENDING WASTEFUL YEAR‐END SPENDING: ON OPTIMAL BUDGET RULES IN ORGANIZATIONS
Authors: Siemroth Christoph 
Published: December 2023

AbstractWhat can organizations do to minimize wasteful year‐end spending? I introduce a two‐period model to derive optimal budget roll‐over and audit rules. A principal tasks an agent with using a budget to fulfill the organization's spending needs, which are private information of the agent. The agent can misuse funds for private benefit. The optimal rules allow the agent to roll‐over a share of the unused funds, but not necessarily the full share, and in most cases to audit only sufficiently large spending. The optimal audit rule can change once fund roll‐over is allowed. Strategically underfunding the agent can be optimal.
Exploration of wound‐related complications post‐kidney transplantation
Authors: Sun Huaibin , Liu Kao , Peng Zhiguo , Liu Shengli 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAn essential intervention for patients with end‐stage renal disease is kidney transplantation. Nonetheless, patient outcomes are substantially affected by complications associated with postoperative wounds. The purpose of this research was to determine the prevalence, risk factors and repercussions of wound‐related complications among kidney transplant recipients. A cross‐sectional observational study was undertaken at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Department of Organ Transplantation, China. Included in the study were 118 patients who had undergone kidney transplantation during the specified time period. Medical record evaluations, questionnaires and patient interviews were utilized to collect data, with an emphasis on demographics, transplant information, postoperative care and wound complications. Infection, dehiscence, lymphocoele, delayed wound healing, seroma formation and haematoma were classified as complications. The presence of comorbidities, age over 50 and living donor transplants were identified as significant risk factors for postoperative complications. The most prevalent complications observed were delayed wound healing (21.2%) and infections (16.9%) (p < 0.05). Antibiotics were found to be effective in managing infections, while prolonged conservative management was necessary for delayed wound healing. Prominent complications that recurred were infections and wound healing delays. No statistically significant correlation was observed between gender, BMI and prior transplants with the occurrence of complications (p > 0.05). The research highlighted the significance of taking into account patient‐specific variables, including age and concurrent medical conditions, when conducting post‐kidney transplantation treatment. The results supported the use of individualized strategies in postoperative care, particularly for populations at high risk, in order to reduce the incidence and severity of complications associated with wounds in pursuit to enhancing clinical practices and formulating focused intervention strategies to improve patient outcomes following transplantation.
Healthcare resource utilization and healthcare costs in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus initiating sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors vs dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors in Japan: A real‐world administrative database analysis
Authors: Kashiwagi Atsunori , Shoji Shingo , Kosakai Yoshinori , Yoshinaga Yoko , Rokuda Mitsuhiro 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTAims/IntroductionHealthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and healthcare costs are important factors to consider when selecting appropriate treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus. We compared the HCRU and healthcare costs of sodium‐glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) vs dipeptidyl peptidase‐4 inhibitors (DPP4i) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Japan.Materials and MethodsThis was a Japanese retrospective cohort study conducted using the JMDC Claims Database (January 1, 2015–December 31, 2021). Patients newly treated with an SGLT2i (31,872 patients) or a DPP4i (73,279 patients) were matched 1:1, using propensity score, after excluding patients without continuous SGLT2i or DPP4i prescriptions after the index date. HCRU and healthcare costs were compared between the treatment groups in the full cohort and subcohorts/subgroups of different baseline characteristics, including body mass index (BMI).ResultsAfter matching, patient characteristics were well balanced (17,767 patients each). Patients receiving an SGLT2i vs those receiving a DPP4i had significantly lower numbers of hospitalizations per person per month (PPPM) and outpatient visits PPPM, and had shorter lengths of stay per hospitalization. Healthcare costs, including all‐cause overall healthcare costs PPPM and all‐cause hospitalization costs PPPM, were generally lower in patients receiving an SGLT2i than those receiving a DPP4i. Similar results were observed among patients with a higher BMI but not among patients with a lower BMI.ConclusionsSGLT2i were associated with lower HCRU and healthcare costs than DPP4i, suggesting economic benefits with SGLT2i vs DPP4i in type 2 diabetes mellitus management.
The rise of empirical online platform research in the new millennium
Authors: Cheng Hsing Kenneth , Daniel Sokol D. , Zang Xinyu 
Published: December 2023

AbstractOnline platforms have emerged as a dominant business model in numerous industries in the new millennium. In light of the substantial and burgeoning body of empirical platform research, this article synthesizes extant studies and identifies the evolution of underlying research methodologies and topics. Building upon a database of 860 empirical online platform papers in premier journals during the first two decades of the new millennium, this article presents a categorization framework based on the online platform type (including search platforms, e‐commerce platforms, online communities, and mobile platforms) and research perspective (including platform participants, platform orchestrators, and platform ecosystems). We provide a critical review of noteworthy trends and highlight directions for future research in each category of the proposed framework. A comprehensive bibliometric analysis is then conducted to visualize and track scholarship in empirical online platform research. Lastly, we adopt an interdisciplinary lens to synthesize our critical review of empirical online platform research into lessons and research opportunities that emerge from multiple disciplines.
Preeclampsia prediction model using demographic, clinical, and sonographic data in the second trimester of Japanese nulliparous women
Authors: Shinohara Satoshi , Yoshihara Tatsuya , Mochizuki Kana , Yasuda Genki , Kasai Mayuko , Sunami Rei 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAimThis study aimed to clarify the factors influencing preeclampsia (PE) development in nulliparous Japanese women and to develop a PE prediction model using second trimester sonographic and clinical data readily available to obstetricians.MethodsThis historical cohort study examined the obstetric records of nulliparous women who delivered at Yamanashi Prefectural Central Hospital from January 2019 to May 2023. A model was constructed to predict the PE development rate, with a focus on 796 nulliparous women. The assessed outcome was PE, excluding superimposed PE. Data on maternal age, assisted reproductive technology, mean arterial pressure, uterine artery notching, and umbilical artery resistance index were extracted. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was conducted on these five factors.ResultsThe incidence of PE was 4.3% (34/796). Multivariable analysis indicated significant odds ratios for the association of PE with mean arterial pressure (adjusted odds ratio: 1.06, 95% confidence interval: 1.03–1.10) and uterine artery notching (adjusted odds ratio: 6.28, 95% confidence interval: 2.82–14.0) in nulliparous women. The PE prediction formula was established as follows:Probability of PE development (%) = (odds/1 + odds) × 100, odds = ex and x = −11.3 + 0.039 × maternal age (years) + 0.91 × assisted reproductive technology + 0.061 × mean arterial pressure (mmHg) + 1.84 × uterine artery notching + 1.84 × umbilical artery resistance index.The sensitivity and specificity of this model were 58.8% and 84.5%, respectively (area under the curve: 0.79).ConclusionsThis study is the first to provide a prediction formula targeting the Japanese population. Our specialized model for nulliparous women could guide obstetricians to educate women regarding the precise prospect of PE development.