bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
‘Je suis corse, un homme de village’: Towards a Study of Contemporary Corsican Nationalism (1959–98)
Authors: PACI DEBORAH 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis article reconstructs the genesis and developments of contemporary Corsican nationalism between 1959 to 1998, from the emergence of regionalism to the most dramatic phase of the resurgence of violence represented by the murder of Prefect Claude Érignac. The underlying hypothesis for this study is that Corsica embodies the community of destiny through a dialogue between tradition and modernity. With regard to permanency, what remains is a community and clan‐oriented mentality with a lasting impact upon nationalism. The emergence of contemporary Corsican nationalism must be viewed from a dual perspective: on the one hand, as a traditional system reserved for members of certain families according to a clan‐based approach; on the other, there is a protest movement that does not imply the dismantlement of the clan system but its renewal on the basis of criteria of democracy, equality and justice.
Empowering Bangladesh: Illuminating the path to sustainable economic growth: Using a cutting‐edge non‐linear Autoregressive Distributed Lag approach
Authors: Masud Muhammad Mehedi , Akhtar Rulia , Sultana Sayema , Selvarajan Sonia Kumari , Al‐Mamun Abdullah 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBangladesh, a developing country, is experiencing a rapid increase in its energy requirements due to its consistent economic growth in recent years. However, little is known about the economic contributions of access to electricity (AE), energy consumption (EC), and population growth (PG). In this study, the asymmetrical connection among PG, EC and electricity accessibility in Bangladesh is examined over a span of 36 years, from 1985 to 2021. The study used non‐linear ARDL cointegration methods as well as Granger Causality. For robustness, this study used Fully Modified Ordinary Least Squares (FMOLS) and Canonical Cointegrating Regression (CCR). The results reveal that PG has a notable favourable impact on economic growth, and conversely, a declining population also leads to a substantial positive influence on economic growth. Both favourable and adverse fluctuations in electricity accessibility exhibit detrimental effects on long‐term economic growth. Over the course of time, enhancing power accessibility has contributed to the rise in economic growth. Unfavourable EC shocks exhibit a meaningfully positive influence on economic growth in Bangladesh. Nevertheless, the positive EC shock does not have a notable impact on long‐term economic growth. The data also demonstrate bidirectional causality between PG and economic growth and EC and economic growth (EG). There is also a unidirectional causal link between PG and AE and EC and PG. The findings have significant policy ramifications for those in charge of making decisions in Bangladesh that would help the country achieve its economic goals by bolstering its energy industry.
Economic impact of the carbon tax: Evaluation of the reduction in CO2 emissions
Authors: Noubissi Edmond Domguia , Nkengfack Hilaire , Messie Pondie Thierry , Ngounou Borice Augustin 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThe use of environmental protection policies has developed considerably over the last two decades and has generated a prolific literature. This study examines the impact of environmental policies on environmental quality for a panel of 36 OECD countries over the period from 1994 to 2018. To do this, we use matching and double‐difference methods. This enabled us to find a causal link between the environmental tax and CO2 emissions in the manufacturing and transport sectors. Furthermore, by estimating our model using fixed effects techniques, Driscoll and Kraay, Lewbel 2SLS and Quantiles, we obtained the result demonstrating that the environmental tax contributes to reducing CO2 emissions from the transport and manufacturing sectors. On the basis of these results, we suggest that taxes should be strengthened quantitatively and qualitatively in order to better target sectors known to be highly polluting.
Quantifying mitochondrial heteroplasmy diversity: A computational approach
Authors: Liu Kai , Xie Nan , Wang Yuxi 
Published: October 2023

AbstractBiodiversity plays a pivotal role in sustaining ecosystem processes, encompassing diverse biological species, genetic types and the intricacies of ecosystem composition. However, the precise definition of biodiversity at the individual level remains a challenging endeavour. Hill numbers, derived from Rényi's entropy, have emerged as a popular measure of diversity, with a recent unified framework extending their application across various levels, from genetics to ecosystems. In this study, we employ a computational approach to exploring the diversity of mitochondrial heteroplasmy using real‐world data. By adopting Hill numbers with q = 2, we demonstrate the feasibility of quantifying mitochondrial heteroplasmy diversity within and between individuals and populations. Furthermore, we investigate the alpha diversity of mitochondrial heteroplasmy among different species, revealing heterogeneity at multiple levels, including mitogenome components and protein‐coding genes (PCGs). Our analysis explores large‐scale mitochondrial heteroplasmy data in humans, examining the relationship between alpha diversity at the mitogenome components and PCGs level. Notably, we do not find a significant correlation between these two levels. Additionally, we observe significant correlations in alpha diversity between mothers and children in blood samples, exceeding the reported R2 value for allele frequency correlations. Moreover, our investigation of beta diversity and local overlay similarity demonstrates that heteroplasmy variant distributions in different tissues of children more closely resemble those of their mothers. Through systematic quantification and analysis of mitochondrial heteroplasmy diversity, this study enhances our understanding of heterogeneity at multiple levels, from individuals to populations, providing new insights into this fundamental dimension of biodiversity.
Abnormal neuroanatomical patterns as potential diagnostic biomarkers for cocaine use disorder
Authors: Xu Hui , Xu Cheng , Guo Yunyu , Hu Yike , Bai Guanghui , Du Meimei 
Published: October 2023

AbstractCocaine use disorder (CUD) is a global health problem with serious consequences for both individuals and society. Previous studies on abnormal anatomical patterns in CUD have mainly used voxel‐based morphometry to investigate grey matter volume changes, while surface‐based morphometry (SBM) has been found to provide detail information on cortical thickness (CT), surface area and cortical meancurve, which can contribute to a better understanding of structural brain changes associated with CUD. In this study, SBM was conducted to investigate abnormal neuroanatomical patterns in CUD and whether these abnormal patterns could be used as potential diagnostic biomarkers for CUD. Sixty‐eight CUD individuals and 52 matched healthy controls were enrolled, and all participants performed once MRI scanning and clinical assessments. We found that CUD individuals exhibited altered morphological indicators across widespread brain regions and these abnormal anatomical alterations were significantly predictive of CUD status. Furthermore, the CT reduction of right insula was significantly associated with years of cocaine use in CUD. These findings revealed the association of abnormal anatomical patterns in specific brain regions in CUD, which further improve the understanding of CUD pathophysiology and provide the alternative diagnostic biomarkers for CUD.
Deconstructing Deglobalization: The Future of Trade is in Intermediate Services
Authors: Baldwin Richard , Freeman Rebecca , Theodorakopoulos Angelos 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis article contests the idea that the world has entered a post‐globalization era. It argues that rapid globalization has evolved rather than ended. Even though the global goods trade‐to‐GDP ratio reached its zenith 15 years ago, the rapid rise of services trade has persisted and now accounts for one‐fifth of international commerce. The paper makes a statistical and logical case that the future of trade lies in services trade—especially trade in intermediate services.
Wrong landing on a non‐host occurs under the canopy of a host: The presumed path of the ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus to approach its host
Authors: Yamasaki Michimasa , Tatsumi Kenshiro , Kobayashi Tetsuya , Ito Yasuto 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The ambrosia beetle Platypus quercivorus is a vector of a pathogenic fungus that causes Japanese oak wilt. Its host is Fagaceae trees; however, these beetles also erroneously bore into unsuitable, non‐host tree species, which can be affected by neighbouring host tree species and the size of the non‐host.
We attached sticky sheets to the host and non‐host tree species of P. quercivorus and counted the number of beetles that landed weekly, in a season of beetle dispersal. We quantified the density of the host canopy above, the basal area of surrounding hosts and the diameter at breast height (DBH) of each non‐host tree.
The host canopy density affected the probability of beetles landing on non‐hosts, and the host basal area and non‐host DBH affected the number of beetles landing on non‐hosts. Thus, P. quercivorus is probably initially attracted to a dense host canopy, secondly attracted to the high density of the host and thereafter aggregate onto thick trees, including non‐host species.
The number of beetles landing on the surrounding host also affected beetle landing on the non‐hosts, suggesting that landing on non‐hosts is an error that occurs in high frequency during the seasons when many beetles land on the hosts.
Genome‐wide association study using a single‐step approach for teat number in Duroc, Landrace and Yorkshire pigs in Korea
Authors: Park Jun , Do Kyoung‐Tag , Park Kyung‐Do , Lee Hak‐Kyo 
Published: October 2023

AbstractWe investigated the genetic basis of teat number in sows, which is an important factor in their reproductive performance. We collected genotyping data from 20 353 pigs of three breeds (Duroc, Landrace and Yorkshire) using the Porcine SNP60K Bead Chip, and analyzed phenotypic data from 240 603 pigs. The heritability values of total teat number were 0.33 ± 0.02, 0.51 ± 0.01 and 0.50 ± 0.01 in Duroc, Landrace and Yorkshire pigs, respectively. A genome‐wide association study was used to identify significant chromosomal regions associated with teat number in SSC7 and SSC9 in Duroc pig, SSC3, SSC7 and SSC18 in Landrace pig, and SSC7, SSC8 and SSC10 in Yorkshire pig. Among the markers, MARC0038565, located between the vertnin (VRTN) and synapse differentiation‐inducing 1‐like (SYNDIG1L) genes, showed the strongest association in the Duroc pig and was significant in all breeds. In Landrace and Yorkshire pigs, the most significant markers were located within the apoptosis resistant E3 ubiquitin protein ligase 1 (AREL1) and latent transforming growth factor beta‐binding protein 2 (LTBP2) genes in SSC7, respectively. VRTN is a candidate gene regulating the teat number. Most markers were located in SSC7, indicating their significance in determining teat number and their potential as valuable genomic selection targets for improving this trait. Extensive linkage disequilibrium blocks were identified in SSC7, supporting their use in genomic selection strategies. Our study provides valuable insights into the genetic architecture of teat numbers in pigs, and helps identify candidate genes and genomic regions that may contribute to this economically important trait.
Relationships between mesopic visual sensitivity and macular inner and outer retinal layer thickness in healthy younger, middle‐aged and older adults
Authors: Cedrún‐Sánchez Juan E. , Moreira‐Estebaranz Carolina , Remis‐Gonzalez Melisa , Puell María C. 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPurposeTo examine relationships between mesopic visual sensitivity measurements on microperimetry and macular inner and outer retinal layer (IRL and ORL) thicknesses in healthy younger, middle‐aged and older subjects.MethodsIn total, 154 healthy adults were divided into three age groups each with similar mean sensitivity. Regional retinal sensitivity (determined by mesopic fundus‐controlled microperimetry) and IRL (ganglion cell‐related layer) and ORL thicknesses were measured in the five subfields: central fovea (1 mm diameter) and the quadrants temporal, nasal, superior and inferior of a parafoveal ring of outer diameter 3 mm and inner diameter 1 mm. Relationships between regional sensitivity and corresponding IRL and ORL thicknesses were assessed through a univariate and multivariate linear regression model.ResultsVisual sensitivity means for each subfield differed across age groups (all p < 0.001). In each parafoveal ring quadrant, mean IRL thickness was reduced in the older eyes compared to the other groups (all p < 0.0001). In the inferior region, worse sensitivity was correlated with greater IRL thickness (p = 0.0207) in the middle‐aged group and with a thicker ORL (p < 0.0001) and thinner IRL (p = 0.0003) in the older eyes (R2 = 0.51). The slopes of regression lines relating sensitivity to IRL thickness and age group (p = 0.0027) or to ORL thickness and age group (p = 0.0020) differed significantly.ConclusionsThe relationship observed between mesopic visual sensitivity and retinal layer thickness varied with age. A worse sensitivity was related to a thicker macular IRL layer in middle‐aged eyes and to a thicker ORL and thinner IRL in older eyes.
Vitrectomy for retinal detachment associated with macular hole: Prognostic factor analysis under different axial length conditions
Authors: Wang Zi‐qi , Ni Zhao‐ze , Zhang Xiao‐long , Lin Xiao‐yan , Hu Xu‐ting , Zhang Zhao‐liang , Zhang Zong‐duan , Pan Qin‐tuo 
Published: October 2023

AbstractPurposeTo identify prognostic factors for complete anatomical success (CAS) under different axial length (AL) conditions after vitrectomy plus internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling for retinal detachment associated with macular hole (MHRD).MethodsThis retrospective study included 243 patients (251 eyes) with MHRD who underwent primary vitrectomy plus ILM peeling. Multivariate logistic regression explored prognostic factors for CAS in AL <30 mm and ≥ 30 mm groups.ResultsOverall, 113 eyes (45.0% of 251) exhibited complete CAS after initial surgery. Eyes with CAS had greater best‐corrected visual acuity improvement than eyes without CAS (p < 0.001). CAS was more common in eyes with AL < 30 mm (50.3% of 155) than in eyes with AL ≥ 30 mm (36.5%, 35/96; p = 0.032). In the AL < 30 mm group, CAS was associated with ILM insertion (odds ratio [OR], 2.824, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.189–6.710; p = 0.019), silicone oil (SO)/perfluoropropane (C3F8) tamponade (SO: OR, 0.408, 95% CI, 0.191–0.873; C3F8: OR, 2.448, 95% CI, 1.145–5.234; p = 0.021) and staphyloma (OR, 0.318, 95% CI, 0.143–0.707; p = 0.005). In the AL ≥30 mm group, CAS was associated with ILM insertion (OR, 11.621, 95% CI, 2.557–52.813; p = 0.001), SO /C3F8 tamponade (SO: OR, 5.305, 95% CI, 1.206–23.334; C3F8: OR, 0.188, 95% CI, 0.043–0.829; p = 0.027) and age (OR, 0.928, 95% CI, 0.876–0.983; p = 0.011).ConclusionVitrectomy plus ILM peeling can effectively treat MHRD but has limited efficacy in eyes with AL ≥ 30 mm. ILM insertion was associated with more frequent CAS at any AL. C3F8 tamponade yielded better outcomes with AL < 30 mm; SO tamponade yielded better outcomes with AL ≥ 30 mm.
Helping students to face academic failures: Evaluation of a growth mindset intervention among primary school students in China
Authors: Zhao Shan , Yu Cheng , Jin Ling , Lin Danhua 
Published: October 2023

AbstractStudents commonly struggle with academic failure. Innovative interventions aimed at improving the essential components of academic success are therefore needed. The aim of this study was to test whether teaching a growth mindset of intelligence (the belief that intelligence is malleable and can be developed) could improve students' attitudes towards failure and academic outcomes. In particular, we explored whether students' perceived parental beliefs about failure influenced the effect of a growth mindset intervention. We tested the 8‐session growth mindset intervention in a sample of 1766 Chinese primary school students (age M = 10.61; SD = .99). Measures of mindset of intelligence, failure belief, positive strategies, and academic achievement were completed at baseline (T1) and 3‐month follow‐up (T2). In comparison to the control group, students in the intervention group reported a stronger growth mindset of intelligence at 3‐month follow‐up, which in turn indirectly increased their positive failure belief and inclinations of positive strategies when facing failures. Moreover, these beneficial effects of the growth mindset intervention were sustained only when students perceived relatively more supportive parental beliefs about failure. Additionally, the growth mindset intervention to some extent protected students' academic achievement from a downward trajectory at follow‐up. Collectively, the findings highlight the promising effects of a growth mindset intervention on students' academic‐related outcomes.
Systematic review with meta‐analysis: Diagnostic performance of faecal calprotectin in distinguishing inflammatory bowel disease from irritable bowel syndrome in adults
Authors: Dajti Elton , Frazzoni Leonardo , Iascone Veronica , Secco Matteo , Vestito Amanda , Fuccio Lorenzo , Eusebi Leonardo Henry , Fusaroli Pietro , Rizzello Fernando , Calabrese Carlo , Gionchetti Paolo , Bazzoli Franco , Zagari Rocco Maurizio 
Published: October 2023

SummaryBackgroundSymptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) often overlap with those of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).AimTo evaluate the diagnostic performance of faecal calprotectin in distinguishing patients with IBD from those with IBSMethodsWe searched MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases up to 1 January 2023. Studies were included if they assessed the diagnostic performance of faecal calprotectin in distinguishing IBD from IBS (defined according to the Rome criteria) using colonoscopy with histology or radiology as reference standard in adults. We calculated summary sensitivity and specificity and their 95% confidence intervals (CI) using a random‐effect bivariate model. The risk of bias was assessed using the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies II.ResultsWe included 17 studies with a total of 1956 patients. The summary sensitivity was 85.8% (95% CI: 78.3–91), and the specificity was 91.7% (95% CI: 84.5–95.7). At a prevalence of IBD of 1%, the negative predictive value was 99.8%, while the positive predictive value was only 9%. Subgroup analyses showed a higher sensitivity in Western than in Eastern countries (88% vs 73%) and at a cut‐off of ≤50 μg/g than at >50 μg/g (87% vs. 79%), with similar estimates of specificity. All studies were at “high” or “unclear” risk of bias.ConclusionsFaecal calprotectin is a reliable test in distinguishing patients with IBD from those with IBS. Faecal calprotectin seems to have a better sensitivity in Western countries and at a cut‐off of ≤50 μg/g.
Obeticholic acid as a second‐line treatment for low phospholipid‐associated cholelithiasis syndrome
Authors: Soret Pierre‐Antoine , Lemoinne Sara , Mallet Maxime , Belkacem Karima Ben , Chazouillères Olivier , Corpechot Christophe 
Published: October 2023

SummaryBackgroundLow phospholipid‐associated cholelithiasis (LPAC) syndrome is a rare genetic cause of hepatolithiasis. A pathogenic variant of the ABCB4 gene is reported in half of all patients. Ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is the only drug approved. However, in some patients, UDCA fails to prevent recurrence of symptoms and complications. Experimental evidence suggests that agonists of the farnesoid‐X receptor (FXR), the main transcription factor regulating ABCB4, may be beneficial in this context.AimTo study the efficacy of obeticholic acid (OCA) in patients with LPAC syndrome with an inadequate response or intolerance to UDCA.MethodsThis was a retrospective study of patients with LPAC syndrome treated with OCA, a selective FXR agonist.ResultsWe reviewed the records of five OCA‐treated patients (4 women; median age 29; ABCB4 variant in 4; no hepatic fibrosis). All patients received OCA at an initial dose of 5 mg daily and then 10 mg daily for a median period of 36 months in combination with UDCA (4 patients) or as a monotherapy (one patient). There were no adverse effects reported. Four patients had improvement in their symptoms ‐ three completely and one partially. One patient had no clinical benefit. Abnormalities of blood liver tests persisted in one patient despite resolution of symptoms. Radiological signs of hepatolithiasis persisted in three of the four patients who responded clinically to OCA.ConclusionsThese preliminary observations suggest that OCA may have the potential to effectively treat LPAC syndrome in patients with inadequate response or intolerance to UDCA. Larger studies are needed to confirm these data.
Effect of rumen microbiota transfaunation on the growth, rumen fermentation, and microbial community of early separated Japanese Black cattle
Authors: Takizawa Shuhei , Shinkai Takumi , Saito Kunihiko , Fukumoto Natsuko , Arai Yukari , Hirai Tomokazu , Maruyama Masaharu , Takeda Masayuki 
Published: October 2023

AbstractThis study aimed to investigate the effect of rumen microbiota transfaunation on the growth, rumen fermentation, and the microbial community of Japanese Black cattle that were separated early from their dams. Here, 24 calves were separated from their dams immediately after calving, 12 of which were transfaunated via inoculation with rumen fluid from adult cattle at the age of 2 months while the remaining 12 were kept unfaunated (not‐inoculated). Feed efficiency monitoring was performed during 7–10 months of age. Body weight and feed intake were not significantly different between the transfaunated and unfaunated cattle. Transfaunation increased the relative levels of acetate and butyrate but decreased those of propionate, which increased the non‐glucogenic/glucogenic short‐chain fatty acid ratio. Microbial 16S, 18S, and ITS ribosomal RNA gene amplicon analysis showed that rumen microbial diversity and composition differed between transfaunated and unfaunated cattle; transfaunation increased the abundance of acetate‐ and butyrate‐producing bacteria, and decreased the abundance of bacterial genera associated with propionate production. Transfaunation also increased the abundance of Methanomassiliicoccaceae_group10 (1.94% vs. 0.05%) and Neocallimastix (27.1% vs. 6.8%) but decreased that of Methanomicrobium (<0.01% vs. 0.06%). Our findings indicate that rumen microbiota transfaunation shifts rumen fermentation toward acetate and butyrate production through a change in the rumen microbial composition in Japanese Black cattle.