bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Transconjunctival Approach for Involutional Entropion: Suggestions and Drawbacks
Authors: Sakata Yasuhiro , Uemura Kazuhisa , Nariyama Akihiro , Asamura Shinichi 
Published: November 2023

Background:
Most current surgical approaches in involutional lower eyelid entropion (ILLE) repair focus upon lower eyelid retractor (LER), mainly through transcutaneous approaches. We have opted to use the transconjunctival approach because of the hidden postoperative scar and the shortest reach to the LER. Here, based on our experience, we present our suggestions and note some of the drawbacks regarding ILLE repair by the transconjunctival approach.

Methods:
Two surgeons performed entropion repair on 14 eyelids in 13 patients. Repairs were performed by a transconjunctival approach, where a part of the conjunctiva was at first incised with a scalpel, and the conjunctiva and LER were then separated at the lower edge of the tarsus with scissors. The anterior and posterior aspects of the LER were peeled off, and the LER was dissected into sheets. The LER was then fixed to the anterior–inferior border of the tarsus, and the conjunctiva was sutured. No postoperative gauze, tape dressings, or even suture removal were required.

Results:
Mean operating time was 32.6 minutes. Recurrence was observed in one of 14 patients at an average of 6.6 months postoperatively.

Conclusions:
We reported our suggestions and drawbacks of the transconjunctival approach for ILLE repair. We recommend sufficiently detaching the anterior–posterior aspects of the LER and fixing the LER to the anterior–inferior border of the tarsus. Drawbacks of this technique include the possibility of an insufficient correction in cases with a positive pinch test and medial traction test. Conversely, no further treatment or maintenance is required postoperatively.
Success Rate of Buccal Fat Pad Removal in Cases of Previous Injection Lipolysis of the Cheeks: A Comparative Analysis
Authors: Sirimahachaiyakul Pornthep , Tansawet Amarit , Wannachamras Saran 
Published: November 2023

Background:
Although buccal fat pad removal for facial slimming has a high success rate, fibrosis in patients with a history of cheek injection lipolysis may pose challenges. Therefore, we evaluated the success rate and procedure-related complications of buccal fat pad removal in patients with a history of cheek injection lipolysis.

Methods:
Patients who underwent buccal fat pad removal between September 2016 and February 2020 were categorized according to a history of lipolysis (injection lipolysis group versus control group). The primary and secondary outcomes were the success rate of buccal fat pad removal and the incidence of procedure-related complications, respectively.

Results:
The study sample comprised 100 patients (14 men; 86 women; mean age, 27.49 ± 6.26 years; mean follow-up duration, 7.41 months), with 61 patients (nine men; 52 women) in the injection lipolysis group and 39 patients (five men; 34 women) in the control group. The mean buccal fat pad weight did not differ significantly between the two groups. However, the success rate was 91.8% (56/61 patients) and 100% (39/39 patients) in the injection lipolysis and control groups, respectively. Complications were exclusively observed in the injection lipolysis group [8/122 cheeks (6.6%); control group, 0/78 cheeks (0%)].

Conclusions:
Buccal fat pad removal effectively enhances the aesthetic appearance of the lower face. However, in patients with a history of cheek injection lipolysis, the success rate of buccal fat pad removal is lower, and the incidence of complications is significantly higher. Consequently, caution should be exercised when performing this procedure in specific patient populations.
scLKME: A Landmark-based Approach for Generating Multi-cellular Sample Embeddings from Single-cell Data
Authors: Yi Haidong , Stanley Natalie 
Published: November 2023

AbstractSingle-cell technologies enable high-dimensional profiling of individual cells, therefore offering profound insights into subtle variation between specialized cell-types. However, translating the multitude of nuanced cellular profiles into meaningful per-sample representations is challenging due to heterogeneous cellular composition across individual profiled samples. To compute informative per-sample representations, we developed scLKME, a novel approach that uses a landmark-based kernel mean embedding method to convert multi-sample single-cell data into compact per-sample embeddings. Treating each sample as a distribution over cells, scLKME identifies landmarks across samples and maps these distributions into a reproducing kernel Hilbert space. Overall, scLKME outperforms state-of-the-art techniques in robustness, efficiency, accuracy, and practical usefulness of sample embeddings. Its application on a CyTOF dataset profiling immune responses in preterm birth highlighted its capacity to accurately identify patient-specific variations correlating with gestational age, suggesting broad applicability to multi-sample single-cell datasets with complex experimental designs. scLKME is available as an open-sourced python package athttps://github.com/CompCy-lab/scLKME.
“You just struggle on your own:” Exploring older consumers’ perspectives about falls prevention education in hospitals
Authors: Hill Anne-Marie , Vaz Sharmila , Francis-Coad Jacqueline , Flicker Leon , Morris Meg E. , Weselman Tammy 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACTIntroductionWhile individualised falls preventive education has been effective in reducing hospital falls among older patients, there is a dearth of research exploring consumers’ perspectives on hospital falls prevention education.ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the knowledge of older consumers regarding preventing falls in hospital and their reflections on the education received during hospitalisation.MethodsA qualitative, exploratory study incorporating focus groups and semi-structured interviews was undertaken. The participants consisted of a purposively selected sample of community-dwelling consumers aged 65 and above (n=39 older adults and n=9 family carers of older adults) who had been admitted to a hospital within the past five years. Thematic analysis, incorporating deductive and inductive approaches, was applied and a capability-opportunity-motivation-behaviour model was utilised to comprehend the key determinants influencing the implementation of falls education for hospitalised older adults.ResultsFeedback from the participants (n=46, 25 females, age range 60 to 89 years) revealed five key themes: distress and disempowerment resulting from hospital falls, anxiety and uncertainty regarding required behaviour while hospitalised, insufficient and inconsistent falls prevention education, inadequate communication, and underlying ageism attitudes. These themes converged to provide the overarching theme: “This [support and education available to engage in safe falls prevention behavior] wasn’t what we expected!” Application of the behaviour change model indicated that older consumers often did not acquire falls prevention knowledge, awareness or motivation, and had limited opportunities to engage in falls preventive behaviour during hospitalisation.DiscussionIn summary, older consumers receive sporadic falls prevention education during hospital admissions, which fails to raise their awareness and knowledge of falls risks or their capability to engage in safe preventive behaviours. Conflicting messages contribute to consumer confusion and anxiety about maintaining safety during hospital stays.ConclusionFurther research is required to address these issues to enable older adults to undertake effective falls prevention behaviours in hospital settings. Hospital policies and guidelines need to prioritise falls prevention education. Policies can be designed to emphasise tailored education, effective communication, and the importance of addressing ageism to enhance patient safety and well-being.
Extension of heritage brands and consumer purchase intention with the moderating role of pop culture involvement: an empirical analysis of time-honoured brands in China
Authors: He Jinhua , Xiang Jiaxin , Wang Jing 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThis study explores the influence of heritage brand extension on consumer purchase intention and analyses the effects of pop culture involvement. The extension of heritage brands is becoming increasingly difficult because such an extension needs to be consistent with the unique characteristics of brands and resonate with consumers. However, few scholars discuss the influence of consumers' level of pop culture involvement on brand extension and purchasing behaviour.Design/methodology/approachTaking time-honoured brands as an example, this study established a conceptual model based on a comprehensive review of the literature, and then tested the model using a sample of 255 respondents who were familiar with one of the selected Chinese time-honoured brands. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse the relationships amongst brand extension fit, pop culture involvement, perceived value and purchase intention.FindingsTime-honoured brand extension fit has a positive impact on consumer purchase intention, and this path is significantly influenced by the mediation mechanisms of perceived value. Situational pop culture involvement can significantly strengthen the relationship between time-honoured brand extension fit and perceived value, whereas enduring pop culture involvement does not.Originality/valueThe results clarify and expand on the different roles of cultural involvement in time-honoured brands and broaden research on the influence of cultural involvement in this regard. This study has significant theoretical value for the inheritance and revival of heritage brands and provides a reference for the practice of time-honoured brands.
How blockchain technology supports the business processes of clinical trials: a systematic review
Authors: Moatari-Kazerouni Afrooz , Pai Dinesh R. , Chicas Alejandro E. , Keramati Amin 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThe authors propose a blockchain platform for managing clinical trial data to enhance data validity, integrity, trust and transparency in the pharmaceutical research process. The authors also provide an extensive review of how blockchain technology supports the business processes of clinical trials.Design/methodology/approachA systematic literature review was conducted to identify the existing applications of blockchain in pharmaceutical process management. A conceptual design for a blockchain infrastructure to address clinical trial challenges is developed by outlining the entire clinical trial value chain and identifying the coordination and communication among its stakeholders. A stakeholder analysis is conducted to ensure that the clinical trial processes satisfy the requirements and preferences of each stakeholder.FindingsThe proposed blockchain platform offers a promising solution for enhancing integrity, trust and transparency in the clinical trial process. Additionally, blockchain can help streamline communication and collaboration between stakeholders by enabling multiple parties to access and share data in real time, lowering the possibility of delays or errors in data analysis and reporting.Practical implicationsThe proposed blockchain platform can benefit patients by empowering them to have better-controlled access to their data and by allowing researchers to maintain adherence to reporting requirements. Additionally, the platform can benefit granting agencies, researchers and decision-makers by ensuring the integrity of clinical trial data and streamlining communication and collaboration between stakeholders.Originality/valueThis study builds on existing blockchain applications in pharmaceutical process management by developing a blockchain framework that can address clinical trial concerns from an integrated perspective.
The future of working from home: a mixed-methods study with IT professionals to learn from enforced working from home
Authors: Lansmann Simon , Mattern Jana , Krebber Simone , Hüllmann Joschka Andreas 
Published: November 2023

PurposePositive experiences with working from home (WFH) during the Corona pandemic (COVID-19) have motivated many employees to continue WFH after the pandemic. However, factors influencing employees' WFH intentions against the backdrop of experiences during pandemic-induced enforced working from home (EWFH) are heterogeneous. This study investigates factors linked to information technology (IT) professionals' WFH intentions.Design/methodology/approachThis mixed-methods study with 92 IT professionals examines the effects of seven predictors for IT professionals' WFH intentions. The predictors are categorized according to the trichotomy of (1) characteristics of the worker, (2) characteristics of the workspace and (3) the work context. Structural equation modeling is used to analyze the quantitative survey data. In addition, IT professionals' responses to six open questions in which they reflect on past experiences and envision future work are examined.FindingsQuantitative results suggest that characteristics of the worker, such as segmentation preference, are influencing WFH intentions stronger than characteristics of the workspace or the work context. Furthermore, perceived productivity during EWFH and gender significantly predict WFH intentions. Contextualizing these quantitative insights, the qualitative data provides a rich yet heterogeneous list of factors why IT professionals prefer (not) to work from home.Practical implicationsReasons influencing WFH intentions vary due to individual preferences and constraints. Therefore, a differentiated organizational approach is recommended for designing future work arrangements. In addition, the findings suggest that team contracts to formalize working patterns, e.g. to agree on the needed number of physical meetings, can be helpful levers to reduce the complexity of future work that is most likely a mix of WFH and office arrangements.Originality/valueThis study extends literature reflecting on COVID-19-induced changes, specifically the emerging debate about why employees want to continue WFH. It is crucial for researchers and practitioners to understand which factors influence IT professionals' WFH intentions and how they impact the design and implementation of future hybrid work arrangements.
Supplier-customer relationships for sustainability-led innovation in the textile industry
Authors: Dominidiato Matteo , Guercini Simone , Milanesi Matilde , Tunisini Annalisa 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to investigate sustainability-led innovation, focusing on the interplay between product and process innovation for sustainability goals and the underlying supplier–customer relationships. Thus, the paper delves into sustainability-led innovation and how it affects supplier–customer relationships, and vice versa, thus providing a twofold perspective.

Design/methodology/approach
The textile industry is the empirical context of this study, which is exploratory research based on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with entrepreneurs, managers and experts in the textile industry.

Findings
In the textile industry, sustainability-led product innovation concerns mainly product durability and performance, product recyclability and the use of waste for new product development. Process innovation deals with circular economy, traceability and water and chemical use minimization. The paper also shows how sustainability-led innovation is implemented in more technical terms and regarding supplier–customer relationships.

Originality/value
The paper adopts an original perspective on how processes take place in the relationships between suppliers and customers, where there is no dominance of one actor, but innovation emerges from interdependence and interaction. Such perspective allows to provide an in-depth analysis of the supplier–customer relationships and underlying dynamics that affect sustainability-led innovation; moreover, the authors study how such innovation impacts supplier–customer relationships and the underlying relational dynamics. The value of the paper also stands in delivering a real representation of the innovation processes grounded in the textile industry.
The value of incorporating a coworking environment into the real estate portfolios of office-based organization
Authors: Gracheva Julia , Groen Brenda H. 
Published: November 2023

PurposeThis paper aims to determine the advantages and disadvantages associated with integrating a coworking environment into the real estate portfolios of large office-based organizations. The study discusses both external and internal coworking solutions.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is a literature review and qualitative research based on 12 semistructured interviews with high-level real estate practitioners, including users, suppliers and consultants.FindingsThe authors examined the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating coworking environments into the real estate portfolios of large organizations from the four perspectives of Krummet al.(2000). These perspectives were operationalized through the 12 real estate added value parameters of Jensen and Van der Voordt (2017). The findings show that improved adaptability is the greatest advantage of external coworking solutions (facility management perspective). The most significant advantage of internal coworking is related to stimulation of innovation, creativity and knowledge sharing (general management perspective). The disadvantages of external and internal coworking partly overlap and are mainly the negative effect on the corporate culture (general management perspective).Originality/valueThe findings contribute to the understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of incorporating both external and internal coworking solutions from multiple perspectives and allow to compare them. The authors developed and tested an operationalization of the four perspectives of Krumm (2000) through the 12 added values of Jensen and Van der Voordt (2017). Opinions and perceptions of professionals regarding internal and external coworking models are presented in a framework and related to earlier findings.
The risk of political instability and the performance of Islamic banks: does corruption matter?
Authors: Yunan Zuhairan Yunmi , Alharthi Majed , Jeris Saeed Sazzad 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the relationship between political instability and the performance of Islamic banks in emerging countries.

Design/methodology/approach
For a data sample of 93 Islamic banks in 20 emerging countries during the period from 2011 to 2016, the authors identify indicators that matter most for the activities of Islamic banks.

Findings
The study finds that a stable government and law and order are positively correlated with the health of Islamic financial institutions. On the other hand, corruption and military involvement in politics can create an unstable environment for businesses, leading to uncertainty and risk. The study also reveals that Islamic banks operating in regions or communities with lower risk of socio-economic conditions tend to exhibit higher levels of profitability.

Originality/value
Overall, the study provides valuable insights into the impact of political instability on Islamic banks in emerging countries.
Port operation's efficiency and revenue generation in global maritime trade: implications for national growth and development in Nigeria
Authors: Edih University Ovuokeroye , Faghawari Nyanayon , Agboro Dbright Okiemute 
Published: November 2023

PurposeIt has been argued that a mono product economy experiences epileptic growth because it is prone to global dynamics such as epidemic. Therefore, the need to diversify investments cannot be over-emphasized. Hence, the study examined port operation's efficiency and revenue generation in global maritime trade: implications for national growth and development in Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to identify the factors that improve efficiency in port operations, and to ascertain how efficiency of operations will affect revenue generation and national growth.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed correlation and multiple regressions analyses to test the hypothesis which states that port operation's efficiency does not have positive and significant effect on revenue generation in Nigeria. A cross sectional research design and structured questionnaires were deployed in the study and simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample size of 200 respondents.FindingsResults revealed that efficient port operations affect revenue generation and national development.Research limitations/implicationsPort operations in Nigeria are bedeviled with daunting challenges that hamper smooth and efficient working port's system.Originality/valueThe study suggested that modern port's technologies (ICTs) be deployed to enhance operations in the ports and manpower should be trained on regular intervals to understand modern logistics management techniques in the ports. Third, government should provide port infrastructures being the backbone of efficient port system. Lastly, the private sector should be partnered with in several areas including port's concession to facilitate effective and efficient service delivery in the Nigerian ports.
A comparative analysis of the FIUs and FATF compliance of Canada, Australia, The Netherlands and India
Authors: Pandey Durgesh 
Published: November 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to analyse the Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) of Canada, Australia, The Netherlands and India, focussing on key internal and external processes, such as the exchange of information, operations and compliance with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations. The paper relies on secondary sources to compare and assess the practices and strategies employed by FIUs within these jurisdictions.

Design/methodology/approach
The paper relies on secondary sources to compare and assess the practices and strategies used by FIUs within these jurisdictions.

Findings
The ability to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) in countries is influenced by several internal and external factors, including the efficiency of their FIUs’ and compliance with FATF recommendations. The analysis of FIUs across the countries demonstrates a raft of multifaceted challenges and concerns. Yet, when it comes to compliance with FATF’s recommendations, shared concerns emerge, hinting at the complex interplay between country-specific operations and global compliance standards. The paper recommends enhancements to the FIUs’ operational efficiency and overall effectiveness in combating financial crimes.

Research limitations/implications
The paper’s findings are limited to openly available data (such as annual reports and internet sources) for the respective countries. The paper relies on the transparency of FIUs through public media, focusing on comparing and analysing the FIUs of only four specific countries, which limits the generalisations of the findings.

Practical implications
This paper is significant for policymakers and FIU authorities, as they strive to improve the effectiveness of their units and assess their performance in alignment with international standards. The comparative analysis of the FIUs of India, Australia, Canada and The Netherlands provides valuable insights and recommendations that can inform policymakers and operational strategies towards enhancing how FIUs function globally.

Originality/value
This paper offers a unique comparative analysis of the FIUs of India, Australia, Canada and The Netherlands. Its findings have practical implications for policymakers and FIU authorities towards enhancing performance against international AML/CFT standards and promoting global cooperation.