bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Servant leadership and employee creativity in Islamic context: role of employee empowerment and knowledge sharing
Authors: Alasmari Saad , Ali Anees Janee , Khalid Jamshed , Chuanmin Mi , Rasheed Muhammad Shahid 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
In today’s volatile global marketplace, cultivating human capital via efficient leadership has become an indispensable requisite for organizational growth. This study aims to examine how servant leadership affects employee creativity through employee empowerment. Moreover, this study examines the moderating effect of knowledge sharing in the relationship between employee empowerment and employee creativity.

Design/methodology/approach
Quantitative data were processed using Smart PLS-SEM to test the hypothesis. Survey data for this study were obtained from 368 employees working in two Islamic holy sites: the Masjid al-Haram and the Masjid an-Nabawi.

Findings
A positive correlation is found between employee empowerment and employee creativity. In addition, employee empowerment mediates the relationship between servant leadership and employee creativity. Lastly, knowledge sharing moderates the effect of employee empowerment on employee creativity.

Practical implications
The findings shed light on the need for servant leadership in service sector organizations. The findings imply that employee creativity in religious firms can be promoted by servant leadership. The results of this study can assist managers in developing a deeper understanding of contextual factors such as employee empowerment and knowledge sharing while formulating policies and development plans.

Originality/value
The impact of servant leadership in fostering creativity within religious organizations has not been investigated sufficiently. This study expands the literature by offering a thorough understanding of the contextual factors influencing employee creativity in religious organizations such as the mediating role of employee empowerment and the moderating role of knowledge sharing.
The potential of digital-based technology in improving organizational performance
Authors: Odebode Adedayo Ayodeji , Ogunbayo Oyeronke Toyin 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThe growing concern with the rapid evolution in adopting emerging technologies in the real estate industry to enhance performance is a threat to conventional practice. The paper aims to examine the latent influence of digital-based technology on employees toward improving organizational performance.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed an exploratory research design. The study sampled 132 real estate firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. The study adopts a random sampling method, and only 87 questionnaires were retrieved and found suitable for analysis. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.FindingsThe study perceived that the adoption of digital-based tools enhances employee creativity and usage, work ethics, decision-making skills, behaviors and traits toward business performance. Furthermore, firm culture, training and development, assessment of employee productivity metrics, the firm’s expectations and strategic technology applications are significant factors that impact employee decisions to drive organizational performance.Practical implicationsThe study has an implication for the real estate industry in a achieving technology-based performance system by involving employees’ in attaining overall organizational business objectives.Originality/valueThe paper is relevant because it examines the empirical study of the influence of digital technologies in enhancing employee performance with the goal of enhancing the organization’s competitiveness while maintaining flexible approaches to withstand future business risk and uncertainty.
Adaptive Laboratory Evolution Uncovers Potential Role of a DNA Helicase Mutation in Torulaspora delbrueckii Increased Sulphite Resistance
Authors: Osório Carolina , Fernandes Ticiana , Rito Teresa , Soares Pedro , Franco‐Duarte Ricardo , Sousa Maria João 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTWine industry has faced pressure to innovate its products. Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been the traditional yeast for producing alcoholic beverages, but interest has shifted from the conventional S. cerevisiae to non‐Saccharomyces yeasts for their biotechnological potential. Among these, Torulaspora delbrueckii is particularly notable for its ability to enrich wine with novel flavours. During winemaking, sulphites are added to suppress spoilage microorganisms, making sulphite tolerance a valuable characteristic of wine yeasts. Adaptive laboratory evolution in liquid and solid media improved sulphite resistance in two T. delbrueckii strains, achieving, in the best case, a fourfold increase from 0.50 to 2.00 mM of sodium metabisulphite, highlighting the potential of these evolve strains for winemaking applications. Genomic analysis revealed SNPs/InDels in all the strains, including a novel unique missense mutation common to the four evolved isolates, but absent from the parental strains, located in chromosome VIII (protein TDEL0H03170, homologue of S. cerevisiae MPH1). These genes code for a protein catalogued as an ATP‐dependent DNA helicase, known for its role in maintaining genome stability by participating in DNA repair pathways. We propose that this valine‐to‐serine mutation, common to all the evolved isolates, helps the evolved strains repair sulphite‐induced DNA damage more effectively.
Atmospheric carbonization through private forestry
Authors: Rowland Marty 
Published: January 2025

AbstractSequestration of carbon in forests is one method of reducing the accumulation of CO2 in the atmosphere in order to delay climate change. But the ability of forests to perform this valuable ecological service may be hampered, particularly when private forestry dominates public policy. This article identifies several examples of lost opportunities for global society to benefit from carbon sequestration because markets for carbon credits are primarily designed to enable corporations to benefit from carbon capture schemes that are seldom adequately monitored. The recommended policy change is the ownership and management of all forests as common property, if not by legal title, then by collection of a tax on economic rent that could provide revenue to fund collective benefits.
Arterial Stiffness and Markers of Atrial Myopathy
Authors: Okrajni Magdalena , Platonov Pyotr , Muhammad Iram Faqir , Holmqvist Fredrik , Lundberg Johan Economou , Persson Anders , Kennbäck Cecilia , Healey Jeffrey S. , Engström Gunnar , Johnson Linda S. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundArterial stiffness, measured using carotid‐femoral pulse wave velocity (c‐f PWV) and heart rate‐corrected augmentation index (Aix75), is associated with cardiovascular disease, and in some studies incident atrial fibrillation (AF). In this cross‐sectional study, we aimed to investigate whether arterial stiffness is associated with markers of atrial myopathy, which refers to structural and electrical changes in the atria that indicate increased AF risk.MethodsWe included 1050 participants (age 57 ± 4.3 years, 47% males) from the population‐based Swedish CArdioPulmonary bioImage Study with c‐f PWV and Aix75 data. A random subsample (n = 331) underwent echocardiography. The association between arterial stiffness and atrial myopathy markers was studied using multivariable‐adjusted negative binomial regression models for premature atrial complexes (PACs) on 24 h ECG, linear regression for P‐wave duration and left atrial volume index (LAVi), and logistic regression models for abnormal P‐wave terminal force in V1 (PWTFV1) and P‐wave axis.ResultsArterial stiffness was associated with fewer PACs: incidence rate ratio (IRR) 0.45 (95% CI: 0.31 to 0.65, p < 0.001) per 1 m/s increase in c‐f PWV and IRR 0.66 (95% CI: 0.49 to 0.89, p = 0.01) per % increase in Aix75. There was no association between arterial stiffness and P‐wave indices, OR 1.09 (95% CI: 0.85 to 1.40), p = 0.50 for abnormal PWTFV1, and β −0.003 (−0.10 to 0.09), p = 0.95 for P‐wave duration, both per 1 m/s increase in c‐f PWV.ConclusionsArterial stiffness, measured as either c‐f PWV or Aix75, was associated with fewer PACs, whereas no association was found with P‐wave indices. The association between arterial stiffness and atrial myopathy is complex and merits further study.
General dental practitioners' knowledge, attitudes and practice towards psychoactive substance use screening: A systematic review
Authors: Fouillen Kevin John , Clément Céline , Aous Enora , Le Goff Delphine , Le Reste Jean Yves , Guillou‐Landreat Morgane 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIssuesDentists can play a key role in screening for psychoactive substances use. This systematic review aimed to identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices of dentists related to screening for use of psychoactive substances and the facilitating factors and barriers.ApproachAccording to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta‐Analyses, four databases were searched until July 2024 to identify reports relating to screening for substance use by dentists. Search terms used key words relating to knowledge, attitudes or practices concerning the screening of tobacco, alcohol or any other substance use.Key FindingsTwenty reports met the inclusion criteria for this review. In practice, dentists were more likely to identify tobacco use than alcohol or other substance use. Although the screening for tobacco was widely performed by dentists, the proposal of interventions was less frequent. Despite the opinion of many dentists that screening is part of their professional role, particularly tobacco, their knowledge of how to identify and intervene seemed low. Lack of knowledge or training were identified as barriers.ImplicationsIdentification of these factors should encourage greater diffusion of recommended tools for screening and development of initial and continuing training for dentists. These factors should convince decision‐makers to help dentists to identify referral solutions, in particular coordinated care pathways, and to consider the acceptability and feasibility of the screening tools available to dentists.ConclusionTobacco use was more frequently identified than was other substances, screening was always more frequent than interventions, and lack of training proved to be the main barriers to screening. Education and training in the screening of psychoactive substance use is a key factor in encouraging improved practices, particularly on intervention following detection and on substances other than tobacco.
Do Novel Nonexercise and Nondrug Treatments Improve Global Cognition in Parkinson's Disease Patients? A Systematic Review and Bayesian Analysis
Authors: Tang Yingle , He Peikun , Li Yanyi , Ma Guixian , Zhang Yuhu , Wang Lijuan , Nie Kun 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThis Bayesian network meta‐analysis method was used to assess the effect of novel treatments on global cognition in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). We searched randomized controlled trials from PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Embase to investigate novel treatments for global PD cognition until April 10, 2024. Effect size measures were standardized mean differences with 95% confidence intervals. We included 13 studies investigating traditional paper‐and‐pencil cognitive training, modified cognitive training (MCT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), rTMS plus MCT, Mediterranean diet, speech therapy, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and tDCS plus MCT. Comparisons between novel treatments and the control group revealed the following findings: Mediterranean diet (1.25, 0.74–1.76), rTMS plus MCT (0.82, 0.13–1.52), rTMS (0.42, 0.08–0.76) and MCT (0.34, 0.03–0.66) exhibited statistically significant improvements in global cognition in patients with PD, while the remaining treatments did not reveal significant differences. To conclude, the Mediterranean diet, rTMS, MCTs and rTMS plus MCT could effectively improve global cognition in patients with PD.
ON THE OPTIMALITY OF DIFFERENTIAL ASSET TAXATION
Authors: Phelan Thomas 
Published: January 2025

AbstractIn this article, I study the optimality of differential asset taxation in an environment with entrepreneurs and workers in which output is stochastic and entrepreneurs can misreport profits and abscond with capital. I show that a stationary efficient allocation may be implemented as an equilibrium with endogenous collateral constraints, transfers to newborns, and linear taxes on profits, investment, and interest. Furthermore, these taxes differ from one another and serve distinct purposes. The profits tax shares risk and depends solely on the severity of the misreporting friction, whereas the remaining instruments determine the efficient mean and variance of entrepreneurs' consumption growth.
Participation in Christ and Divine and Human Righteousness: Reading Paul with Gregory of Nyssa
Authors: Heavin Joshua 
Published: January 2025

AbstractParticipation in Christ and divine and human righteousness are vital, yet perennially debated, Pauline motifs. Arguably, what is most distinctive and crucial about ‘righteousness’ in Paul's epistles is its christological re‐definition in texts such as 1 Cor 1:30. I contend Gregory of Nyssa's theological interpretation of the Apostle Paul is a generative resource for understanding participation in Christ and inter‐relating divine and human righteousness. After sketching four crucial aspects of participation in Nyssen's broader theological vision, I explore three instances where Nyssen contemplates the meaning of righteousness and participation in 1 Cor 1:30, and explore their contribution for reading Paul today.
The Spirituality of the Nicene Creed and Its Missionary Implications in the Parish Community
Authors: Sonea Cristian 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis article explores the missionary implications of the Nicene Creed in Orthodox parishes, focusing on trinitarian theology, incarnation, and decolonizing mission. Through the lens of the Nicene Creed, the article highlights how Orthodox parishes reflect trinitarian communion and engage in eucharistic mission to transform society. The article also emphasizes decolonizing approaches to mission and discusses how the creed informs the social, spiritual, and cultural practices of parishes. The interplay of mission, theosis, and incarnational theology is central to understanding the Orthodox parish as a microcosm of divine love and communal unity. This study explores the call to justice, reconciliation, and decolonization of mission in line with the vision of the World Council of Churches.
Is Your Supply Chain Breaking Down? Call AAA for Resilience Assistance
Authors: Zeiser Andrew , Polyviou Mikaella , Oke Adegoke , Knemeyer A. Michael , Croxton Keely 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTSupply chain disruptions regularly interrupt the normal operations of organizations, impairing their financial, operational, and service performance. Therefore, organizations must develop capabilities to enhance their resilience–their ability to anticipate, overcome, and transform after disruptions. The literature proposes that agility, adaptability, and alignment (AAA capabilities) enhance long‐term organizational success but does not explicitly link these AAA capabilities to resilience. Motivated by conversations with senior supply chain leaders, our research explores how organizations utilize practices, behaviors, and structures to build AAA capabilities in their pursuit of resilience over different phases of disruption. We use a grounded theory approach, conducting in‐depth, semi‐structured interviews with supply chain executives. Our findings contribute to the supply chain resilience literature by (a) highlighting how distinct practices, behaviors, and structures support the development of distinct AAA capabilities, (b) demonstrating which AAA capabilities are most influential in enhancing resilience during specific phases of a disruption, and (c) illustrating how the AAA capabilities operate in a feedback loop to synergistically improve resilience over the lifecycle of a disruption.
OPG and BAFF as predictive biomarkers of the severity of SARS‐CoV‐2 infection
Authors: Ruiz Andy , Peña‐Bates Carlos , Ramon‐Luing Lucero A. , Baca‐Nuñez Daniel , Vargas Marco Antonio , Medina‐Quero Karen , Gutierrez Neptali , Vázquez‐Pérez Joel A. , Falfán‐Valencia Ramcés , Pérez‐Rubio Gloria , Di Benedetto Carolina , Buendia‐Roldan Ivette , Selman Moisés , Betancur Paola , Chavez‐Galan Leslie 
Published: January 2025

AbstractMolecules of the tumour necrosis factor superfamily (TNFSF) are key players in immune regulation; an increase in some TNFSF molecules has been reported during severe COVID‐19. In this study, we profiled and evaluated TNFSF members in the serum of COVID‐19 vaccine‐naïve patients to identify potential biomarkers associated with disease severity. Our data show that TRAIL serum levels are lower in severely affected patients than those mildly affected by COVID‐19 (AUC 0.8, p = 0.0003). On the contrary, OPG and BAFF serum levels are higher in severe COVID‐19 compared to mild COVID‐19 cases (AUC 0.8, p = 0.0001; AUC 0.7, p = 0.0012; respectively) and moderate COVID‐19 cases (OPG p < 0.01), BAFF (p < 0.05). At the transcriptional level, TRAIL, OPG and BAFF are elevated in severe compared to mild COVID‐19 cases, with OPG and BAFF also higher in moderate compared to mild COVID‐19 patients. Additionally, we found that APRIL, LIGHT, CD30L and CD40L protein‐levels are higher in COVID‐19 patients compared to healthy donors but not significantly different between various COVID‐19 clinical statuses. Finally, we found that TNF‐α, TNF‐β, RANKL and TWEAK protein levels were not affected during COVID‐19. Our work identifies OPG and BAFF as potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for preventing severe COVID‐19. Due to the opposite contradictory levels of TRAIL (protein/transcriptional level), its role during COVID‐19 should be elucidated and clarified with more in‐depth studies.
Identification of C/EBPδ‐Modifying Compounds as Potential Anticancer Agents Using a High‐Throughput Drug Screen
Authors: Hartl Leonie , Duitman JanWillem , Aberson Hella L. , Medema Jan Paul , Bijlsma Maarten F. , Spek C. Arnold 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTCCAAT/enhancer‐binding protein delta (C/EBPδ) has been shown to promote tumour growth, drug resistance and metastasis formation in some cancers, whereas we have shown that its re‐expression limits the features of tumour progression in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The pharmacological targeting—either activation or inhibition—of C/EBPδ may therefore harbour clinical relevance and is desirable for preclinical studies on C/EBPδ in different contexts. Regrettably, to date, only few molecules have been identified that modify C/EBPδ. Here, we present a high‐throughput compound screen in conjunction with a novel eGFP reporter to identify further compounds that either increase or decrease C/EBPδ transcriptional activity. Of 1402 small molecule inhibitors, we identified a total of 22 potent inducers and 18 inhibitors of C/EBPδ‐mediated eGFP fluorescence. Using pathway enrichment analysis, we found that, generally, inhibition of the cell cycle elicits an increase in C/EBPδ activity whereas PI3K/Akt/mTOR‐targeting compounds reduce C/EBPδ activity. We confirmed the potential importance of cell cycle‐mediated regulation of C/EBPδ by showing that four of the most potent C/EBPδ activators—R547, PHA793387, AZD5438 and AT7519, all multi‐cyclin‐dependent kinase (CDK) inhibitors—limited the clonal expansion of PDAC cells. Next to providing a valuable selection of C/EBPδ‐modulating compounds for the use in preclinical studies, this report contributes to our understanding of the molecular regulatory mechanisms of C/EBPδ in general and in PDAC in particular.
Bacterial cell differentiation during plant root colonization: the putative role of fructans
Authors: Dobrange Erin , Van den Ende Wim 
Published: January 2025

AbstractPlant‐growth‐promoting microorganisms are extensively studied and employed as alternatives to toxic agrochemicals to enhance plant health. However, one of the main concerns regarding their use is their limited capacity to colonize plant tissues after initial application. Understanding the molecular mechanisms involved during plant colonization could help to develop strategies to improve the efficacy of beneficial microbes in the field. Polysaccharides, including fructans, may be of particular interest since they have been shown to promote cellular and morphological changes in bacteria from the genus Bacillus that are typically associated with improved root colonization, such as increased motility and biofilm reinforcement. The potential role of fructans as signalling molecules affecting plant‐microbe interactions is discussed in the context of plant root colonization with a focus on the model organism Bacillus subtilis, a well‐characterized rhizobacterium. First, the molecular processes underlying B. subtilis cell differentiation are explained and connected to plant root colonization. Secondly, we explore how fructans, in particular inulin and levan, may interfere during these processes. These views call for further research into the putative role of inulin and levan‐type fructans as microbial signalling molecules, with the aim of developing beneficial microbial networks in the rhizosphere.
Hormonal regulation and physiological adjustments of wheat and pea plants under simulated lunar soil conditions
Authors: Contreras Rodrigo A. , Pizarro Marisol , Zúñiga Gustavo E. , Valenzuela Cristian 
Published: January 2025

AbstractThis study investigates the physiological and morphological responses of wheat (Triticum aestivum) and pea (Pisum sativum) grown in a mixture of lunar soil (LS) simulant and organic soil (OS). The experiment compared the growth of both pea and wheat in 100% organic soil (OS) and a 3:2 mixture of OS and LS (OS: LS). Wheat exhibited increased branching and root growth in OS: LS, while pea plants showed enhanced aerial elongation and altered branch morphology. Photochemical efficiency (Fv/Fm) and pigment concentrations were significantly affected, with both pea and wheat showing reduced chlorophyll content in OS: LS. Oxidative stress indicators, such as lipid peroxidation, exhibited higher levels in pea plants than wheat plants, particularly in the OS: LS mixture. Hormonal analysis performed by LC–MS/MS indicated significant increases in abscisic acid (ABA) and its catabolites in both pea and wheat in OS: LS, suggesting an adaptive response to suboptimal conditions. The results highlight species‐specific growth strategies, with wheat investing more in root development and pea plants promoting aerial growth. These findings provide important insights into how essential crops could adapt to extraterrestrial soils, contributing to the development of sustainable agricultural practices for space exploration. Future research should focus on optimising crop performance based on species‐specific adaptative responses in mixed‐soil environments.