bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Computational Prediction of Structure, Function, and Interaction of Myzus persicae (Green Peach Aphid) Salivary Effector Proteins
Authors: Waksman Thomas , Astin Edmund , Fisher S. Ronan , Hunter William N. , Bos Jorunn I. B. 
Published: January 2024

Similar to plant pathogens, phloem-feeding insects such as aphids deliver effector proteins inside their hosts that act to promote host susceptibility and enable feeding and infestation. Despite exciting progress toward identifying and characterizing effector proteins from these insects, their functions remain largely unknown. The recent groundbreaking development in protein structure prediction algorithms, combined with the availability of proteomics and transcriptomic datasets for agriculturally important pests, provides new opportunities to explore the structural and functional diversity of effector repertoires. In this study, we sought to gain insight into the infection strategy used by the Myzus persicae (green peach aphid) by predicting and analyzing the structures of a set of 71 effector candidate proteins. We used two protein structure prediction methods, AlphaFold and OmegaFold, that produced mutually consistent results. We observed a wide continuous spectrum of structures among the effector candidates, from disordered proteins to globular enzymes. We made use of the structural information and state-of-the-art computational methods to predict M. persicae effector protein properties, including function and interaction with host plant proteins. Overall, our investigation provides novel insights into prediction of structure, function, and interaction of M. persicae effector proteins and will guide the necessary experimental characterization to address new hypotheses. [Formula: see text] Copyright © 2024 The Author(s). This is an open access article distributed under the CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license .
Breastfeeding Initiation, Duration, and Associated Factors Among People With Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Authors: Grasch Jennifer L. , de Voest Jessica A. , Saade George R. , Hughes Brenna L. , Reddy Uma M. , Costantine Maged M. , Chien Edward K. , Tita Alan T.N. , Thorp John M. , Metz Torri D. , Wapner Ronald J. , Sabharwal Vishakha , Simhan Hyagriv N. , Swamy Geeta K. , Heyborne Kent D. , Sibai Baha M. , Grobman William A. , El-Sayed Yasser Y. , Casey Brian M. , Parry Samuel ,   for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network*
Published: January 2024

OBJECTIVE:
To characterize breastfeeding behaviors and identify factors associated with breastfeeding initiation among people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

METHODS:
We conducted a secondary analysis of a multicenter observational cohort of pregnant people with singleton gestations and HCV seropositivity. This analysis includes individuals with data on breastfeeding initiation and excludes those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection. The primary outcome was self-reported initiation of breastfeeding or provision of expressed breast milk. Secondary outcomes included duration of breastfeeding. Demographic and obstetric characteristics were compared between those who initiated breastfeeding and those who did not to identify associated factors. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed.

RESULTS:
Overall, 579 individuals (75.0% of participants in the parent study) were included. Of those, 362 (62.5%) initiated breastfeeding or provided breast milk to their infants, with a median duration of breastfeeding of 1.4 months (interquartile range 0.5–6.0). People with HCV viremia, defined as a detectable viral load at any point during pregnancy, were less likely to initiate breastfeeding than those who had an undetectable viral load (59.4 vs 71.9%, adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 0.61, 95% CI, 0.41–0.92). People with private insurance were more likely to initiate breastfeeding compared with those with public insurance or no insurance (80.0 vs 60.1%; aOR 2.43, 95% CI, 1.31–4.50).

CONCLUSION:
Although HCV seropositivity is not a contraindication to breastfeeding regardless of viral load, rates of breastfeeding initiation were lower among people with HCV viremia than among those with an undetectable viral load.

CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION:

ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT01959321.
Using Integra for Reconstruction of Facial Defects after Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Authors: Bascone Corey M. , Deitermann Annika , Lin Stephanie K. , McGraw J. Reed , Raj Leela K. , Nugent Shannon T. , Wang Leo , Broach Robyn B. , Miller Christopher J. , Kovach Stephen J. 
Published: January 2024

Background:
We aimed to identify how Integra bilayer wound matrix has expanded facial reconstruction options after Mohs surgery due to its reliability in both single- and dual-stage reconstruction.

Methods:
A retrospective review of patients undergoing Mohs surgery and alloplastic facial reconstruction with Integra between 2012 and 2022 was performed. Patients who underwent single-stage reconstruction and dual-stage reconstruction with skin graft with at least 90 days of follow-up were included.

Results:
One hundred thirty patients with a median age of 76 years were included. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common malignancy (39%). One hundred forty-two lesions were treated and reconstructed same-day with Integra. Lesions most commonly involved the nose (34%) and forehead (22%). The mean postoperative defect size was 26.9 cm2. An estimated 45.5% (n = 60) of defect sites underwent single-stage reconstruction with healing by secondary intention, whereas 54.5% (n = 72) underwent dual-stage reconstruction with skin graft. Integra success rate was 90.2%. Average time to re-epithelialization was 32.2 + 7.3 days. Average time to repigmentation was 169.5 + 14.6 days. The complication rate was 12.8% (n = 17), with 12 undergoing debridement, three needing new Integra graft, and seven needing new skin grafts. Average size for successful healing without complication was 26.6 cm2. Nineteen sites (13.2%) underwent aesthetic improvement procedures, with the majority occurring after dual-stage reconstruction (n = 13).

Conclusions:
Integra is a reliable outpatient reconstructive option for facial Mohs defects that can increase the threshold for autologous tissue harvesting and successfully reconstruct large defects of 26.6 cm2 on average with low complication and reoperation rates.
Ophthalmoplegia Associated With Extramedullary Multiple Myeloma: Case Series From a Tertiary Cancer Center
Authors: Dhanani Ujalashah , Mortensen Peter W. , Raviskanthan Subahari , Lee Andrew G. , Whyte Andrew T. , Gombos Dan S. , Al-Zubidi Nagham 
Published: January 2024

Background:
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a malignant disorder of plasma cells that results in tumor cells replacing the bone marrow. In extramedullary MM (EMM), however, tumor cells proliferate outside the bone marrow. EMM may produce ophthalmoplegia through direct invasion of the superior orbital fissure, cavernous sinus, and/or sphenoidal sinus. Several mechanisms have been proposed including cranial nerve palsies, direct infiltration of bone, extraocular muscle metastasis, myelomatous meningitis, and parenchymal or paraneoplastic effects.

Methods:
We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 7 patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center who suffered from ophthalmoplegia secondary to extramedullary MM between 2019 and 2021. We collected information regarding the symptoms, signs, radiographic and laboratory findings, management, complications, and prognosis of these patients throughout their disease course.

Results:
Skull base MRI revealed 4 patients with ophthalmoplegias secondary to superior orbital fissure invasion, 2 patients with ophthalmoplegias secondary to cavernous sinus invasion, and 1 patient with ophthalmoplegia secondary to sphenoid sinus invasion.

Conclusions:
This is a case series describing 7 patients with ophthalmoplegias secondary to EMM. Our article is unique because of the size of the included cohort, which is large when compared with most English language publications detailing such ophthalmoplegias.
Understanding the relationship between normative records of appeals and government hotline order dispatching: a data analysis method
Authors: Zhang Zicheng 
Published: January 2024

PurposeAdvanced big data analysis and machine learning methods are concurrently used to unleash the value of the data generated by government hotline and help devise intelligent applications including automated process management, standard construction and more accurate dispatched orders to build high-quality government service platforms as more widely data-driven methods are in the process.Design/methodology/approachIn this study, based on the influence of the record specifications of texts related to work orders generated by the government hotline, machine learning tools are implemented and compared to optimize classify dispatching tasks by performing exploratory studies on the hotline work order text, including linguistics analysis of text feature processing, new word discovery, text clustering and text classification.FindingsThe complexity of the content of the work order is reduced by applying more standardized writing specifications based on combining text grammar numerical features. So, order dispatch success prediction accuracy rate reaches 89.6 per cent after running the LSTM model.Originality/valueThe proposed method can help improve the current dispatching processes run by the government hotline, better guide staff to standardize the writing format of work orders, improve the accuracy of order dispatching and provide innovative support to the current mechanism.
Censorship issues: awareness and preparedness among university librarians
Authors: Latif Muhammad Tariq , Ahmed Shamshad , Ali Sakhawat 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to assess the awareness and preparedness level of the chief librarians (CLs) of the universities of Punjab and the Federal area in Pakistan concerning censorship. The study also aims to identify the preferred sources the respondents use to update their knowledge about censorship.

Design/methodology/approach
The research work is based on the survey method. A questionnaire was used to collect data from the CLs of 105 universities. The collected data was analysed descriptively.

Findings
The major findings of the study are that there is a dire need to improve the awareness level of the university library CLs regarding censorship. It was also found that a majority of the CLs do have not any formal written policy to handle censorship issues. However, religion was the main cause of censorship in a majority of cases. The study also indicated that social media was the most preferred source CLs use to update their knowledge.

Research limitations/implications
The current study covers only the CLs of universities of Punjab and the Federal area. Therefore, its findings cannot be generalized to all the library professionals of Pakistan.

Practical implications
The study will help to understand the awareness level of CLs about censorship-related issues and provide an opportunity for university authorities to arrange training programs for the CLs to enhance their capabilities to deal with censorship issues.

Originality/value
The study will provide awareness and preparedness status of CLs regarding censorship issues.
Empowering women agriculture entrepreneurs: banks' role in achieving sustainable development goals
Authors: Adefare Tomisin , Adeola Ogechi , Mogaji Emmanuel , Nguyen Nguyen Phong , Mogaji Stephen Alaba 
Published: January 2024

Purpose This research aims to explore the role of banks in supporting women agriculture entrepreneurs (WAEs) to contribute towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It focusses on the experiences of women entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector, recognising their vital role in driving economic growth and achieving the SDGs.Design/methodology/approach The study utilises the role congruity theory and the feminist agri-food systems model as its theoretical framework. Qualitative data from 35 WAEs and 7 bank managers (BMs) responsible for agricultural financial services and business development are collected and thematically analysed to achieve the research objectives.Findings Although BMs claim they offer specialised financial products with dedicated support teams, WAEs express scepticism due to fears of unfavourable deals and excessive requirements. WAEs need more understanding of SDGs but recognise their substantial contributions. BMs acknowledge the need to enhance efforts, improve communication of offers and integrate SDGs across all business operations beyond agriculture and women-centric initiatives.Practical implications Banks must prioritise gender sensitivity and inclusivity for WAEs, offering tailored financial products and flexible loan structures. Microfinance and strategic marketing can enhance outreach. WAEs benefit from forming associations, accessing support networks, collaborating with banks, government agencies, non-governmental organisations and agricultural associations for mentoring and networking, and achieving the SDGs and sustainable agriculture.Originality/value The study connects WAEs and banks in achieving SDGs.
Constrained cooking energy choices in Tanzania: why urban dwellers cling on dirty even where clean energy alternatives are accessible?
Authors: Alananga Samwel Sanga 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine households’ behavior towards dirty cooking energy utilisation in an environment where relatively higher accessibility to clean energy is noted. Although the low utilisation rate of clean energy can partly be attributed to utility gains anticipated in dirty energy mixes (DEMs) arising out of accessibility constraints, affordances and enablers, it is still unclear on the extend at which each of these contributes towards DEMs manifestation among the seemingly well-to-do households with higher levels of clean energy mixes (CEM) access. This study, therefore, hinges on scrutinising on this lower utilisation patterns despite a seemingly higher accessibility of CEMs, specifically liquified petroleum gases (LPG).

Design/methodology/approach
The study is based on a household’s survey that was carried out in 2018, reaching a sample of 393 households using questionnaires in four wards of the Kigamboni district in Tanzania. Subsequent analyses were descriptive as well as inferential based on binary logistic regression analysis where utilisation of DEMs was predicted for both the high and low social economic status (SES) households by incorporating accessibility constraints, affordances and enablers.

Findings
The results show, first, if one assumes energy stacking is not an issue, as households become more constrained towards CEMs utilisation, they shift towards DEMs suggesting that the overall effect is a substitution, and second, the complementarity effect ultimately outweighs the substitution effect as households do not shift from DEMs to CEMs rather stack multiple energy. DEMs flourish in this case study area because those with high income are among those in the lowest SES, and some of those with the highest SES are from among the lowest income category, and all of them end up with more DEMs because shifting towards CEMs require income to complement SES.

Practical implications
Policy-wise, removing hurdles in accessing CEMs such as LPG subsidy programme, gas stove provision to the poor, and enhanced LPG awareness will most likely benefits only those who do not stack energy in cooking while strategies targeting those at the lowest SES such as higher education attainment, empower women as a family decision maker, encourage co-occupancy to enlarge the household size and contain urban growth within certain perimeter will have a significant impact only if they raise both incomes and SES.

Originality/value
Despite of the dominance of DEMs for cooking such as charcoal and firewood in Tanzania, CEMs such as LPG, have emerged as complements or alternatives in the household energy basket. The utilisation of such CEMs is, however, still very low despite the accessibility, cost, environmental and health advantages they offer. Accessibility is not the only factor fuelling CEMs; a complementarity must exist between SES and income for the positive transition towards CEMs to be realised.
ESG practices and bank efficiency: new evidence from an oil-driven economy
Authors: Shaddady Ali , Alnori Faisal 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to investigate whether banks’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives increase or decrease banks’ efficiency.

Design/methodology/approach
The sample used includes all listed banks in Saudi Arabia over the years 2016–2021. The authors performed different methods, including data envelopment analysis (DEA), ordinary least squares (OLS) and quantile regressions.

Findings
The OLS regression results show a negative linkage between ESG and banks’ efficiency. Further, the quantile regression analysis indicates that the ESG effect on banks' efficiency is negative across different quantiles. However, the DEA method shows that the DEA-generated scores for Banks’ efficiency are higher for ESG-adjusted scores in comparison to efficiency scores without incorporating ESG. Further, the comparison of the DEA-generated efficiency scores, over the sample period, of adjusted ESG banks still suffers from decreasing in their efficiency over the years. Concerning existing theory, the results are consistent with the stakeholders and the resource-based theories postulating that banks' ESG practices are ethical commitments and enable firms to gain competitive advantage and increase their reputation among stakeholders.

Practical implications
The findings of this study offer important implications for regulators and bankers. Policymakers and bank regulators should make collective efforts to encourage financial institutions to adopt green finance initiatives to create an efficient financial system capable of counteracting risks from the external environment and stimulating economic growth. Banks’ managers should be aware that ESG initiatives serve society and the environment and offer a positive influence on banks’ efficiency.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to explore the influence of ESG activities on banks' efficiency using DEA for banks in Saudi Arabia.
Self-leadership: qualitative leadership research using deductive pattern matching approach
Authors: Khatri Puja , Duggal Harshleen Kaur , Varma Arup , Thomas Asha , Dutta Sumedha 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
The contemporary business environment steered by forces of globalization, digitization and automation can only be navigated by a resilient workforce. This requires inculcating self-leadership (SL) traits in individuals, which will allow them to exercise self-direction and self-motivation required to survive high-strain situations. The SL characteristics most significantly reflected by Musk are self-goal setting, authenticity and responsibility. Least evidence was found for positive self-talk and self-cueing. This study aims to add to the repertoire of leadership studies, furnishing important implications for academia and practice.

Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, the authors explore the dimensionality of SL through a systematic literature review. The authors also take the case of Elon Musk, one of the most resilient technopreneurs in the contemporary business world, and scrutinize his journey as a self-leader.

Findings
The SL characteristics most significantly reflected by Musk are self-goal setting, authenticity and responsibility. Least evidence was found for positive self-talk and self-cueing. This study adds to the repertoire of leadership studies, furnishing important implications for academia and practice.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first paper to explore the controversial Elon Musk’s leadership style through the prism of SL.
Overlapping sustainable construction indicators for construction organisations in Zimbabwe
Authors: Moyo Tirivavi , Omer Mazen , Chigara Benviolent 
Published: January 2024

Purpose
Sustainable construction deficits are common in developing economies, and resolutions are constrained by the failure to prioritise the plethora of available indicators. This study aims to report on overlapping indicators for benchmarking sustainable construction for construction organisations.

Design/methodology/approach
Online survey data were collected from construction professionals, academics and senior managers in government bodies. Pearson chi-squared tests and overlapping analysis were used to determine significant indicators. Kruskal–Wallis tests were used to determine statistically significant differences among the dimensions.

Findings
Overlapping analysis determined indicators significant for economic, environmental and social performance. Environmental protection and reporting (pollution and emissions) were significant for all three performance dimensions. The most significant indicators are economic performance (adequate competence of key project staff), environmental performance (environmental protection and reporting – pollution and emissions) and social performance (adequate sustainability expenditure by construction organisations). Significant differences due to dimensions existed for adequate competence of key project staff, sustainable construction and eco-design, adequate governance and organisational excellence of construction projects and satisfactory workers’ morale.

Research limitations/implications
Determining overlapping indicators enables prioritised implementation that ensures sustainable construction. Excluding construction workers was a significant limitation for a holistic interrogation.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study to determine overlapping indicators for sustainable construction performance in Zimbabwe.
Regional development and family business: a perspective article
Authors: Basco Rodrigo 
Published: January 2024

PurposeThis perspective article aims to summarise the understanding of the link between regional development and family business and explore potential pathways for further investigations.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a scoping review methodology which attempts to explore a new topic of study and unveil its main concepts and relationships.FindingsThis study emphasises the need to enhance the cross-fertilisation of knowledge to bridge the gap between studies on regional development and family business. In addition to the traditional research pathways towards discerning the impact of formal and informal institutional contexts and economic and geographical locations on family business behaviour and performance, this perspective article encourages future researchers to delve into the regional-level mechanisms through which family businesses can influence and contribute to regional economic and social outcomes.Originality/valueThis perspective study employs a context theorising lens to examine the connection between regional development and family business.