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Co-creating sustainability performance accounts in cities via tinkering and bricolage
Authors: Bekier Justyna , Parisi Cristiana 
Published: December 2023

PurposeExisting performance assessment frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), struggle to incorporate diverse voices and representations of heterogeneous contexts. Cities, in particular, present a challenging context for sustainability performance assessment as they pursue new forms of governance based on the multiplicity of actors and inter-organisational collaboration. This study explores how sustainability performance accounts are created at the urban level within collaborative forms of governance and amidst the plethora of available devices for performance assessment.Design/methodology/approachThis study adopts a case study approach. Qualitative methods are mobilised to study a large European project focused on the urban transition to a circular economy in six participating cities. The construction of sustainability performance accounts is studied via the Actor-Network Theory lens.FindingsThe study highlights that when it comes to sustainability assessment in city initiatives, existing performance assessment devices are adapted and modified to fit local needs and other sources of performance information are spontaneously mobilised to address the different dimensions of sustainability.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the public sector accounting literature by explaining the process of modifying existing devices for performance assessment to allow for the co-creation of accounts and by illuminating the spontaneous way in which performance information is generated and combined.
Digital reading: a bibliometric and visualization analysis
Authors: Yu Wenyan , Jiang Yiping , Fu Tingting 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThis study holistically and systematically consolidates the available research on digital reading to reveal the research trends of the past 20 years. Moreover, it explores the thematic evolution, hotspots and developmental characteristics of digital reading. This study, therefore, has the potential to serve as a research guide to researchers and educators in relevant fields.Design/methodology/approachThe authors applied a bibliometric approach using Derwent Data Analyzer and VOSviewer to retrieve 2,456 publications for 2003–2022 from the Web of Science (WoS) database.FindingsThe results revealed that most studies' participants were university students and the experimental methods and questionnaires were preferred in digital reading researches. Among the influential countries or regions, institutions, journals and authors, the United States of America, University of London, Electronic Library and Chen, respectively, accounted for the greatest number of publications. Moreover, the authors identified the developmental characteristics and research trends in the field of digital reading by analyzing the evolution of keywords from 2003–2017 to 2018–2022 and the most frequently cited papers by year. “E-books,” “reading comprehension” and “literacy” were the primary research topics. In addition, “attention,” “motivation,” “cognitive load,” “dyslexia,” “engagement,” “eye-tracking,” “eye movement,” “systematic analysis,” “meta-analysis,” “smartphone” and “mobile reading/learning” were potential new research hotspots.Originality/valueThis study provides valuable insights into the current status, research direction, thematic evolution and developmental characteristics in the field of digital reading. Therefore, it has implications for publishers, researchers, librarians, educators and teachers in the digital reading field.
Catalyzing transformational leadership in Chinese hospitality industry – complexity theory perspective: mix method approach
Authors: Aslam Nadia , Sahibzada Umar Farooq 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThe study seeks to propose a linear model by applying complexity theory and resource-based theory to investigate how hotels achieve competitive advantage and organizational performance during the Covid-19 pandemic from the perspective of hotel leaders.Design/methodology/approachUsing a standardized questionnaire and convenience sampling approach hotel managers and administrative employees were surveyed online. A total of 354 participants from five provinces in China were examined using Smart PLS and fsQCA 3.0 for analysis. The utilization of the asymmetric method facilitates the elucidation of relationships that may not be readily apparent when employing conventional symmetric approaches.FindingsThe results display a significant impact of transformational leadership (TL) on market orientation (MO), competitive advantage (CA) and organizational performance (OP). The results show numerous combinations using fsQCA that can be utilized to increase OP within the hotel industry.Originality/valueAt present, there is a lack of substantial empirical evidence to comprehensively investigate the impact of TL on MO, CA and OP in the field of hospitality research specifically in the context of the Covid-19. The study also contributes by providing an explanation of the factors that contribute to the development of a higher organizational performance base through TL, MO and CA during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A tolerance analysis method based on assembly deformation simulation with stable contact
Authors: Sa Guodong , Bai Haodong , Liu Zhenyu , Liu Xiaojian , Tan Jianrong 
Published: December 2023

Purpose
The assembly simulation in tolerance analysis is one of the most important steps for the tolerance design of mechanical products. However, most assembly simulation methods are based on the rigid body assumption, and those assembly simulation methods considering deformation have a poor efficiency. This paper aims to propose a novel efficient and precise tolerance analysis method based on stable contact to improve the efficiency and reliability of assembly deformation simulation.

Design/methodology/approach
The proposed method comprehensively considers the initial rigid assembly state, the assembly deformation and the stability examination of assembly simulation to improve the reliability of tolerance analysis results. The assembly deformation of mating surfaces was first calculated based on the boundary element method with optimal initial assembly state, then the stability of assembly simulation results was assessed by the density-based spatial clustering of applications with noise algorithm to improve the reliability of tolerance analysis. Finally, combining the small displacement torsor theory, the tolerance scheme was statistically analyzed based on sufficient samples.

Findings
A case study of a guide rail model demonstrated the efficiency and effectiveness of the proposed method.

Research limitations/implications
The present study only considered the form error when generating the skin model shape, and the waviness and the roughness of the matching surface were not considered.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, the proposed method is original in the assembly simulation considering stable contact, which can effectively ensure the reliability of the assembly simulation while taking into account the computational efficiency.
Just a matter of size? Evaluating allometry and intersexual heterometry in Pagurus bernhardus using ratios and indices (Decapoda, Anomura)
Authors: SCHMIDT Michel , MARTIN Ines , MELZER Roland R. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractHeterochely denotes the presence of dissimilarly sized chelipeds on opposite sides of the body, a prevalent occurrence in diverse crustaceans. Conversely, heterometry pertains to the quantifiable disparities in size between these chelipeds. Both chelipeds hold pivotal roles in activities such as foraging, mating, and defense. Consequently, individuals of both genders in heterochelic species exhibit this morphological pattern. Previous studies have identified sexual dimorphism in cheliped size, with males displaying larger major chelipeds compared to females, albeit solely relying on propodus length as a size proxy and focusing solely on the major cheliped. In our study, we meticulously examined 190 specimens of the common European hermit crab Pagurus bernhardus from two collections. We sought to elucidate allometric relationships and assess whether heterometry exhibited sex‐based differences when adjusting for body size by using ratios. Our findings revealed that male chelipeds displayed hyperallometric growth relative to females, and all three calculated heterometry indices exhibited significant disparities between the sexes. Consequently, male specimens exhibited larger major and minor chelipeds, even when theoretically matched for body size with females. This phenomenon may be attributed, among other factors, to male–male contests. Should indirect mate selection favor males with larger chelipeds in proportion to their body size, this dynamic could potentiate sexual selection in their favor.
Commensal Enterococcus faecalis W5 ameliorates hyperuricemia and maintains the epithelial barrier in a hyperuricemia mouse model
Authors: Liu Xin , Han Chun Hua , Mao Tao , Wu Jie , Ke Le Yong , Guo Ying Jie , Han Rong Shuang , Tian Zi Bin 
Published: December 2023

ObjectiveThe intestine is responsible for approximately one‐third of uric acid (UA) excretion. The effect of commensal Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis), one of the most colonized bacteria in the gut, on UA excretion in the intestine remains to be investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of commensal E. faecalis on UA metabolism and gut microbiota.MethodsThe 16S rRNA gene sequencing was used to examine the species of Enterococcus in mouse fecal content. E. faecalis strain was isolated from mouse feces and identified to be E. faecalis W5. The hyperuricemia (HUA) animal model was established with yeast‐rich forage and 250 mg·kg−1·day−1 potassium oxonate. Oral administration of E. faecalis W5 was given for 20 days, serving as the Efa group.ResultsDisrupted intestinal barrier, activated proinflammatory response and low UA excretion in the intestine were found in HUA mice. After E. faecalis W5 treatment, the gut barrier was restored and serum UA level was decreased. Additionally, fecal and intestinal UA levels were elevated, intestinal urate transporter ABCG2 and purine metabolism were upregulated. Moreover, short‐chain fatty acid levels were increased, and intestinal inflammation was ameliorated.ConclusionsCommensal E. faecalis W5 ameliorated HUA through reversing the impaired gut barrier, promoting intestinal UA secretion by regulating ABCG2 expression, and decreasing intestinal UA synthesis by regulating purine metabolism. The results may provide the potential for developing treatments for HUA through the intestine.
An examination of characteristics, social supports, caregiver resilience and hospital readmissions of children with medical complexity
Authors: Kennedy Heather M. , Cole Alexandra , Berbert Laura , Schenkel Sara R. , DeGrazia Michele 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackgroundChildren with medical complexity (CMC) account for 1% of children in the United States. These children experience frequent hospital readmissions, high healthcare costs and poor health outcomes. A link between CMC caregiver social support, resilience and hospital readmissions has never been fully investigated. This study examines the feasibility of a prospective, descriptive, repeated measures research design to characterize CMC and their caregivers, social supports, caregiver resilience and hospital readmissions to inform a larger prospective investigation.MethodsCaregivers of CMC with unplanned hospitalizations completed surveys at the index hospitalization and 30 and 60 days after discharge. CMC caregiver and child characteristics, social supports and hospital readmissions were examined using an investigator‐developed survey. Resilience was measured using the Resilience Scale‐14© (7‐Point Likert Scale, score range 14–98), and feasibility was measured by calculating enrolment, attrition, survey completion and item response. Analysis included descriptive statistics and qualitative data visualization.ResultsOf caregivers who were approached for participation, 81.1% consented and completed 76 surveys. Attrition was 31%. Item response rates were ≥ 90% for all but one item. A total of 62.1% of children had hospital readmissions within 90 days and 37.9% within 30 days. Additionally, 70% of caregivers had home care nursing, but the approved hours were only partially filled. More than 70% of caregiver resilience scores were moderate to high (score range 74–98) and were stable across repeated measures and hospital readmissions. Open‐ended question responses revealed the following five categories: All‐consuming, Family Reliance, Impact of Covid, Taking Action and Broken System.ConclusionsStudying CMC caregiver social supports and resilience using repeated measures is feasible. CMC caregivers reported stressors including coordinating their child's substantial healthcare needs and managing partially filled home care nursing hours. Caregiver resilience remained stable over time, amidst frequent CMC hospital readmissions. Findings can inform future research priorities and power analyses for CMC caregiver resilience.
High prevalence of severe sleep cycle disruption in de novo acromegaly and underdiagnosis by common clinical screening tools: A prospective, observational, cross‐sectional study
Authors: Powlson Andrew S. , Annamalai Anand K. , Moir Samantha , Webb Alison J. , Bala Laksha , Graggaber Johann , Kandasamy Narayanan , Koulouri Olympia , Halsall David J. , Shneerson John M. , Gurnell Mark 
Published: December 2023

AbstractContextAlthough sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is well‐recognised in acromegaly, most studies have reported heterogeneous, often heavily treated, groups and few have performed detailed sleep phenotyping at presentation.ObjectiveTo study SDB using the gold standard of polysomnography, in the largest group of newly‐diagnosed, treatment‐naïve patients with acromegaly.Setting and Patients40 patients [22 males, 18 females; mean age 54 years (range 23–78)], were studied to:(i) establish the prevalence and severity of SDB(ii) assess the reliability of commonly employed screening tools [Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and overnight oxygen desaturation index (DI)] to detect SDB(iii) determine the extent to which sleep architecture is disrupted.ResultsObstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), defined by the apnoea‐hypopnoea index (AHI), was present in 79% of subjects (mild, n = 12; moderate, n = 5; severe, n = 14). However, in these individuals with OSA by AHI criteria, ESS (positive in 35% [n = 11]) and DI (positive in 71%: mild, n = 11; moderate, n = 6; severe, n = 5) markedly underestimated its prevalence/extent. Seventy‐eight percent of patients exhibited increased arousal, with marked disruption of the sleep cycle, despite most (82%) having normal total time asleep. Fourteen patients spent longer in stage 1 sleep. Deeper sleep stages were severely attenuated in many subjects (reduced stage 2, n = 18; reduced slow wave sleep, n = 24; reduced rapid eye movement sleep, n = 32).ConclusionOur study provides strong support for clinical guidelines that recommend screening for sleep apnoea syndrome in patients with newly‐diagnosed acromegaly. Importantly, however, it highlights shortcomings in commonly recommended screening tools (questionnaires, desaturation index) and demonstrates the added value of polysomnography to allow timely detection of obstructive sleep apnoea and associated sleep cycle disruption.
Ridge preservation using a self‐retaining block type bone substitute for extraction sockets with buccal dehiscence defects – A preclinical study
Authors: Kwon Yoon‐Hee , Song Young Woo , Park Jin‐Young , Cha Jae‐Kook , Thoma Daniel S. , Jung Ui‐Won , Jung Ronald E. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of a self‐retaining block‐type bone substitute (srBB) on the dimensional stability of the horizontal ridge width at the coronal level in a buccal dehiscence model.Materials and MethodsFour box‐shaped bone defects with a buccal dehiscence were surgically prepared in the partially edentulous mandible (n = 6). Experimental biomaterials were randomly assigned to each site: (1) Control group: no treatment, (2) particle‐type bone substitute (PBS) group, (3) collagenated soft block bone substitute (csBB) group, and (4) self‐retaining synthetic block bone (srBB) group. In all grafted groups, a collagen membrane covered the biomaterials. At 16 weeks, clinical, histological, and radiographic analyses were performed.ResultsThree of the six blocks in the srBB group became exposed and fell out during the first week after surgery. Therefore, the remaining three specimens were renamed RsrBB group. The RsrBB group showed an increase horizontal ridge compared to the pristine bone width at 2–4 mm below the CEJ, while the other groups showed resorption (augmented width at 2 mm below: 4.2, 42.4, 36.2, and 110.1% in the control, PBS, csBB, and RsrBB groups, respectively). The mineralized bone area was largest in the RsrBB group (4.74, 3.44, 5.67, and 7.77 mm2 in the control, PBS, csBB, and RsrBB groups, respectively.).ConclusionsThe srBB group demonstrated the highest volume stability at the coronal level. These findings would potentially suggest that self‐retaining block bone substitute might be a good candidate for alveolar ridge preservation.
Requirements for human natural killer cells
Authors: Niu Shuaishuai , Xia Chengxiang , Huang Dehao , Wang Lei , Hu Hongbo , Yu Shuyang , Wu Ning , Dong Zhongjun , Zhou Jiaxi , Wu Jun , Yu Junying , Zhang Ying , Wang Changlin , Fu Boqiang , Cao Jiani , Liang Lingmin , Xu Lingxue , Chen Ling , Zhou Qi , Ma Aijin , Zhao Tongbiao , Hao Jie , Wang Jinyong 
Published: December 2023

Abstract‘Requirements for Human Natural Killer Cells’ is the latest set of guidelines on human NK cells in China, jointly drafted and agreed upon by experts from the Standards Committee of Chinese Society for Cell Biology. This standard specifies requirements for the human natural killer (NK) cells, including the technical requirements, test methods, test regulations, instructions for use, labeling requirements, packaging requirements, storage and transportation requirements, and waste disposal requirements of NK cells. This standard is applicable for the quality control of NK cells, derived from human tissues, or differentiated/transdifferentiated from stem cells. It was originally released by the Chinese Society for Cell Biology on 30 August, 2022. We hope that the publication of these guidelines will promote institutional establishment, acceptance, and execution of proper protocols and accelerate the international standardization of human NK cells for applications.
Intrinsic and extrinsic drivers of home range size in owned domestic cats Felis catus: Insights from a French suburban study
Authors: Philippe‐Lesaffre Martin , Lusardi Leo , Castañeda Irene , Bonnaud Elsa 
Published: December 2023

AbstractDomestic cats' varying home range sizes are connected to their impact on wildlife. Most of the previous studies suffered from lacking causality or small sample sizes. To overcome these limitations, we conducted a comprehensive study involving 55 owned domestic cats in a French suburban area where each cat was monitored during one or nine sessions over 5 years and all four seasons. We tracked the cats using GPS technology while controlling for the device used for monitoring, climatic conditions, environmental changes, and their degree of roaming. Using linear mixed‐effect models, we found that age and sex significantly predict home range size. Younger cats tend to have larger home ranges and male cats have larger home ranges compared to females. We also found that the device used during the monitoring influenced the size of the home range. Surprisingly, climatic conditions, surrounding environment and degree of roaming had no significant impact. When considering our models, most of the variability in home range size was due to random effects that accounted for the identity of cats which were monitored one or more times. Therefore, a deeper understanding of intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing home range size in domestic cats is crucial. This includes investigating individual behavior, breed‐specific traits, and the role of owner care but also reassessing management solutions for reducing cat roaming and not only focusing on restrictive ones. Identifying these factors will enable the development of more effective management.
Outcomes of kidney transplantation in patients with IgA nephropathy based on induction: A UNOS data analysis
Authors: Aydin‐Ghormoz Emmanuel Albert , Perlmutter Jason , Koizumi Naoru , Ortiz Jorge , Faddoul Geovani 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIntroductionIgA nephropathy (IgAN) can cause end‐stage kidney disease (ESKD). This study assesses the impact of induction and maintenance immunosuppression on IgAN recurrence, graft survival, and mortality in living and deceased donor kidney transplants (LDKT and DDKT).MethodsRetrospective analysis of the UNOS database in adults with ESKD secondary to IgAN who received kidney transplants between January 2000 and June 30, 2022. Patients with thymoglobulin (ATG), alemtuzumab, or basiliximab/daclizumab induction with calcineurin inhibitor (CNI) and mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) with or without prednisone maintenance were analyzed. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify factors correlated with IgA recurrence. Multivariable Cox regression analyses were performed for clinically suspected risk factors. Kaplan Meir Analysis was utilized for overall graft survival.ResultsCompared to ATG with steroid maintenance, alemtuzumab with steroid increased the odds of IgAN recurrence in DDKTs (OR 1.90, p < .010, 95% CI [1.169–3.101]). Alemtuzumab with and without steroid increased the odds of recurrence by 52% (p = .036) and 56% (p = .005), respectively, in LDKTs. ATG without steroids was associated with less risk of IgAN recurrence (HR .665, p = .044, 95% CI [.447–.989]), graft failure (HR .758, p = .002, 95% CI [.633–.907]), and death (HR .619, p < .001, 95% CI [.490–.783]) in DDKTs. Recurrence was strongly associated with risks of graft failure in DDKTs and LDKTs and death in LDKTs.ConclusionIn patients with IgAN requiring a kidney transplant, Alemtuzumab induction correlates with increased IgAN recurrence. Relapse significantly affects graft survival and mortality. ATG without steroids is associated with the least graft loss and mortality.
Creative arts in the national museum of computing
Authors: Lessner Lištiaková Ivana 
Published: December 2023

AbstractFamilies of children with autism and other special educational needs may often feel excluded from social activities and/or report on lack of quality family time. Some museums offer individual booking times for families outside their regular public opening hours. Such relaxed openings in museums present opportunities for families to participate in leisure activities that suit their sensory and social needs. However, further exploration of the meaning of such programs to families is needed to enhance the inclusive offer of museums. This research study evaluated the feedback and reflection of creative workshops conducted in The National Museum of Computing during its relaxed openings for families with children with autism and other special educational needs. The findings of the project highlight the benefits of the creative workshops with sensory‐friendly aspects, evidenced by the observed engagement of children and families in the activities and interpreted through data from child and parental questionnaires and facilitator reflective log.