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What's up in WhatsApp research: a comprehensive analysis of 12,947 papers indexed in Dimensions.ai
Authors: Verma Manoj Kumar , Yuvaraj Mayank 
Published: December 2023

PurposeIn recent years, instant messaging platforms like WhatsApp have gained substantial popularity in both academic and practical domains. However, despite this growth, there is a lack of a comprehensive overview of the literature in this field. The primary purpose of this study is to bridge this gap by analyzing a substantial dataset of 12,947 articles retrieved from the Dimensions.ai, database spanning from 2011 to March 2023.Design/methodology/approachTo achieve the authors' objective, the authors employ bibliometric analysis techniques. The authors delve into various bibliometric networks, including citation networks, co-citation networks, collaboration networks, keywords and bibliographic couplings. These methods allow for the uncovering of the social and conceptual structures within the academic discourse surrounding WhatsApp.FindingsThe authors' analysis reveals several significant findings. Firstly, the authors observe a remarkable and continuous growth in the number of academic studies dedicated to WhatsApp over time. Notably, two prevalent themes emerge: the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the role of WhatsApp in the realm of social media. Furthermore, the authors' study highlights diverse applications of WhatsApp, including its utilization in education and learning, as a communication tool, in medical education, cyberpsychology, security, psychology and behavioral learning.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the field by offering a comprehensive overview of the scholarly research landscape related to WhatsApp. The findings not only illuminate the burgeoning interest in WhatsApp among researchers but also provide insights into the diverse domains where WhatsApp is making an impact. The analysis of bibliometric networks offers a unique perspective on the social and conceptual structures within this field, shedding light on emerging trends and influential research. This study thus serves as a valuable resource for scholars, practitioners and policymakers seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of WhatsApp research. The study will also be useful for researchers interested in conducting bibliometric analysis using Dimensions.ai, a free database.
The enhanced role of canals and route choice due to disruptions in maritime operations
Authors: Zis Thalis P.V. 
Published: December 2023

PurposeThis paper focusses on the aftermath of disruptions and the importance of the two largest canals (Suez and Panama), commenting on how during the pandemic the canal fees were lowered. Considering the ongoing efforts to decarbonize shipping, some of the ongoing disruptions will help reach these objectives faster.Design/methodology/approach Following a literature review of route choice in shipping, and a presentation of significant disruptions in recent years, the author deploys a simplified fuel consumption model and conduct case study analyses to compare different routes environmentally and economically.Findings The results explain why at times of low fuel prices as in 2020, canals provided discounts to entice ship operators to keep transiting these, instead of opting for longer routes. Considering the ongoing repercussions of the pandemic in supply chains, as well as the potential introduction of market-based measures in shipping, the value of transiting canals will be much higher in the coming years.Research limitations/implications The main limitation in this work is that the author used the publicly available information on canal tolls, for the different ship types examined.Practical implications The envisioned model is simple, and it can be readily used for any ship and route (port to port) combination available, if ship data are available to researchers.Social implications It is possible that canal tolls will increase, to account for the additional environmental benefits brought to ship operators.Originality/value The methodology is simple and transferable, and the author proposes several interesting research questions for follow-up work.
Foreign buyer taxes and housing affordability
Authors: Pavlov Andrey , Somerville Tsur , Wetzel Jake 
Published: December 2023

AbstractTo improve housing affordability jurisdictions in different countries has introduced taxes on nonresident home buyers. We use the foreign buyer tax introduced in British Columbia, Canada, in August 2016 to investigate the extent to which such taxes improve housing affordability through their effect on local house prices. Our work uses direct transaction‐level identification of foreign buyers that resulted from policies prior to the announcement and subsequent introduction of the tax. Using a difference in differences methodology, we compare house price changes pre‐ and posttax between high and low foreign buyer concentration neighborhoods. We find that house prices decline by 6% in neighborhoods with above median concentrations of foreign buyers after the tax relative to prices in neighborhoods with below median concentrations of foreign buyers. The quantitative effects are also striking with overall foreign buyer share falling from 13.2% of single‐family transactions in the 6 weeks prior to the announcement of the tax to 1.7% for the 3 months following the tax. The unique contribution of this article is our use of transaction‐level data to explicitly identify the properties purchased by foreign buyers to create more accurate control and treatment groups than found in other analyses.
Influence of Mental Training of Attentional Control on Autonomic Arousal Within the Framework of the Temporal Preparation of a Force Task
Authors: Ezzedini Souhir , Ben Jebara Sofia , Abidi Malek , de Marco Giovanni 
Published: December 2023

AbstractWhile temporal preparation has frequently been examined through the manipulation of foreperiods, the role of force level during temporal preparation remains underexplored. In our study, we propose to manipulate mental training of attentional control in order to shed light on the role of the force level and autonomic nervous system in the temporal preparation of an action. Forty subjects, divided into mental training group (n = 20) and without mental training group (n = 20), participated in this study. The influence of the attentional control and force levels on the autonomic nervous system were measured using the skin conductance response and the heart rate variability; the accuracy of the motor responses was measured using a method derived from machine learning. Behaviorally, only the mental training group reinforced its motor and attentional control. When using short foreperiod durations and high force level, motor and attentional control decreased, consistent with the dominant sympathetic system. This resulted in an increased anticipation rate of responses with a higher reaction time compared to the long foreperiods duration and low force level, in which the reaction time significantly decreased, with enhancement of the expected force level, showing consistency with the dominant parasympathetic system. Interestingly, results revealed a predictive relationship between the sympathovagal balance and motor and attentional control during the long foreperiods and low force level. Finally, results demonstrate that attentional mental training leads to the reinforcement of interactions between the autonomic nervous system and attentional processes which are involved in the temporal preparation of a force task.
Uniportal thoracoscopic bullectomy with improved parietal pleurectomy for primary spontaneous pneumothorax
Authors: Kang Ningning , Zheng Hao , Ge Wei , Hu Jin‐Xiu , Liu Wen , Zhang Ren‐Quan 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIntroductionParietal pleurectomy with bullectomy has been established as an effective method for preventing the recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP). Our center introduced enhanced technical measures in uniportal thoracoscopic parietal pleurectomy with bullectomy for patients with PSP, aiming to document our initial experience and assess the procedure's effectiveness in preventing the recurrence of PSP.MethodsWe analyzed the clinical data of 86 patients with PSP who underwent the improved uniportal thoracoscopic parietal pleurectomy with bullectomy between July 2019 and August 2022. During the procedure, the parietal pleura above the second intercostal space was stripped but not removed. Instead, it was retained in the thoracic cavity using a piece of pedunculated pleura. Subsequently, the stumps of the lung were covered by the preserved parietal pleura.ResultsThe results of the study showed that the mean operative time was 59.87 ± 16.93 min, and the postoperative drainage duration averaged 3.94 ± 2.17 days. The mean intraoperative blood loss was 24.33 ± 48.91 ml, and the mean postoperative drainage volume was 289.00 ± 170.03 ml. Prolonged air leakage for more than 5 days was observed in five patients (5.81%), but no other postoperative complications were recorded. During the follow‐up, one patient (1.16%) experienced a recurrence of pneumothorax.ConclusionsThe perioperative results of bullectomy with the improved pleurectomy technique are deemed satisfactory. The various technical steps attempted at our center are found to be feasible and safe, and they may contribute to reducing the rates of recurrence in PSP.
Decomposing India's Trade Ratio: 1980–2021
Authors: Moharir Advait , Jayadev Arjun , Mason J.W. 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTExternal trade balance is a critical constraint in the macroeconomic dynamics of a developing economy. Typically, external adjustment is said to occur through changes in the real exchange rate, and implicitly in the terms of trade. This article decomposes India's merchandise trade ratio into three parts, namely, change in terms of trade, relative expenditure growth and relative import intensity over the period 1980‒2021. It finds that terms of trade contribute little to the evolution of India's trade ratio since the 1990s. Instead, falling relative expenditure growth due to India growing faster than its trade partners, and rising relative import intensity due to a reduction in India's reliance on imports relative to its partners explain a large share of the change in the trade ratio post‐1991. Devaluations have not contributed to the improvement in the trade ratio while export growth and reduced domestic intensity have been critical.
Validity and reliability evaluation of the Turkish version of the Clinical Interpersonal Reactivity Index
Authors: Birgili Fatma , Uğurlu Nezihe Bulut , Dincer Nevin Güler , Yazkan Güllü , Alaca Çiğdem , Acar Feyza 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAimThis study was conducted to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Clinical Interpersonal Reactivity Index, an instrument to assess nurses' empathy.BackgroundA practical empathic approach is valuable for planning nursing interventions suitable for the patient's conditions and needs and increasing patient satisfaction.DesignThis is a methodological study.MethodsThe study was carried out at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Training and Research Hospital, recruiting a total of 358 nurses between January and February 2023. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were used to determine and validate the factor structure of the Clinical Interpersonal Reactivity Index.ResultsThe exploratory factor analysis extracted three factors. According to the confirmatory factor analysis, all goodness of fit measures were within acceptable limits. Cronbach's α values were 0.89 for the total scale with 17 items and between 0.73 and 0.81 for the factors. In test–retest analyses, all intra‐class correlation coefficients were higher than 0.7, and the correlations between the first and second applications of the scale were between 0.61 and 0.73.ConclusionThe Turkish version of the Clinical Interpersonal Reactivity Index can be applied as a valid and reliable measurement tool to evaluate empathy in Turkish nurses.
The clinical and economic impact of extended battery longevity of a substernal extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Authors: Knight Bradley P. , Clémenty Nicolas , Amin Anish , Birgersdotter‐Green Ulrika M. , Roukoz Henri , Holbrook Reece , Manlucu Jaimie 
Published: December 2023

AbstractIntroductionThe extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (EV ICD) has extended projected battery longevity compared to the subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator (S‐ICD). This study used modeling to characterize the need for generator changes, long‐term complications, and overall costs for both the EV ICD and S‐ICD in healthcare systems of various countries.MethodsBattery longevity data were modeled using a Markov model from averages reported in device labeling for the S‐ICD and with engineering estimates based on real life usage from EV ICD Pivotal Study patient data to introduce variability. Clinical demographic data were derived from published literature. The primary outcomes were defined as the number of generator replacement surgeries, complications, and total healthcare system costs due to battery depletion over the expected lifetime of patients receiving EV ICD or S‐ICD therapy.ResultsAverage modeled battery longevity was determined to be 7.3 years for the S‐ICD versus 11.8 years for the EV ICD. The probability of a complication after a replacement procedure was 1.4%, with an operative mortality rate of 0.02%. The use of EV ICD was associated with 1.4–1.6 fewer replacements on average over an expected patient lifetime as compared to S‐ICD and a 24.3%–26.0% reduction in cost. A one‐way sensitivity analysis of the model for the US healthcare system found that use of an EV ICD resulted in a reduction in replacement surgeries of greater than 1 (1.1–1.6) along with five‐figure cost savings in all scenarios ($18 602–$40 948).ConclusionThe longer projected battery life of the EV ICD has the potential to meaningfully reduce long‐term morbidity and healthcare resources related to generator changes from the perspective of multiple diverse healthcare systems.
Psychosomatic mechanisms of heart failure symptoms on quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure: A multi‐centre cross‐sectional study
Authors: Wang Yu , Yang Qiaofang , Liu Yancun , Zheng Gaigai , Fan Fanghui , Tian Huan , Zhang Xin 
Published: December 2023

AbstractAimsTo determine the contributions of different kinds of symptoms to the quality of life and mediating effect of psychological and physical symptoms between heart failure symptoms and quality of life.DesignA multi‐centre cross‐sectional study.Methods2006 chronic heart failure patients from four cities were recruited in China from January 2021 to December 2022. Patients' symptoms and quality of life were self‐reported, and data were analysed using correlation analysis, dominance analysis and mediating effects analysis.ResultsThe dominance analysis revealed that the overall mean contributions of heart failure, psychological and physical symptoms were .083, .085 and .111; 29.5%, 30.2% and 39.5% of the known variance. And heart failure symptoms could negatively affect quality of life through psychological and physical symptoms, accounting for 28.39% and 22.95% of the total effect. Heart failure symptoms could also affect quality of life through the chain‐mediated effect of physical and psychological symptoms, accounting for 16.74%.ConclusionsPhysiological symptoms had the strongest effect on quality of life and heart failure symptoms had the weakest. Most of the effect for heart failure symptoms on quality of life in chronic heart failure patients was mediated by psychological and physiological symptoms.Relevance to Clinical PracticeIt is important to design non‐pharmacological intervention plans for the enhancement of physical and psychological symptoms' management skills, to reduce the adverse impact of heart failure symptoms on quality of life.Reporting MethodStudy methods and results reported in adherence to the STROBE checklist.No Patient or Public ContributionNo patients or members of the public were involved in the study.
Flow‐dependent regulation of rat mesenteric lymphatic vessel contractile response requires activation of endothelial TRPV4 channels
Authors: DuToit Jacques , Brothers Peter , Stephens Matthew , Keane Keith , de Jesus Flavia Neto , Roizes Simon , von der Weid Pierre‐Yves 
Published: December 2023

AbstractObjectivesThe objective of our study is to evaluate the involvement of the transient receptor potential vanilloid 4 (TRPV4) in the alteration of lymphatic pumping in response to flow and determine the signaling pathways involved.MethodsWe used immunofluorescence imaging and western blotting to assess TRPV4 expression in rat mesenteric lymphatic vessels. We examined inhibition of TRPV4 with HC067047, nitric oxide synthase (NOS) with L‐NNA and cyclooxygenases (COXs) with indomethacin on the contractile response of pressurized lymphatic vessels to flow changes induced by a stepwise increase in pressure gradients, and the functionality of endothelial TRPV4 channels by measuring the intracellular Ca2+response of primary lymphatic endothelial cell cultures to the selective agonist GSK1016790A.ResultsTRPV4 protein was expressed in both the endothelial and the smooth muscle layer of rat mesenteric lymphatics with high endothelial expression around the valve sites. When maintained under constant transmural pressure, most lymphatic vessels displayed a decrease in contraction frequency under conditions of flow and this effect was ablated through inhibition of NOS, COX or TRPV4.ConclusionsOur findings demonstrate a critical role for TRPV4 in the decrease in contraction frequency induced in lymphatic vessels by increases in flow rate via the production and action of nitric oxide and dilatory prostanoids.
Understanding the pathogenesis of engineered stone‐associated silicosis: The effect of particle chemistry on the lung cell response
Authors: Ramkissoon Chandnee , Song Yong , Yen Seiha , Southam Katherine , Page Simone , Pisaniello Dino , Gaskin Sharyn , Zosky Graeme R. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBackground and ObjectiveThe resurgence of severe and progressive silicosis among engineered stone benchtop industry workers is a global health crisis. We investigated the link between the physico‐chemical characteristics of engineered stone dust and lung cell responses to understand components that pose the greatest risk.MethodsRespirable dust from 50 resin‐based engineered stones, 3 natural stones and 2 non‐resin‐based materials was generated and analysed for mineralogy, morphology, metals, resin, particle size and charge. Human alveolar epithelial cells and macrophages were exposed in vitro to dust and assessed for cytotoxicity and inflammation. Principal component analysis and stepwise linear regression were used to explore the relationship between engineered stone components and the cellular response.ResultsCutting engineered stone generated fine particles of <600 nm. Crystalline silica was the main component with metal elements such as Ti, Cu, Co and Fe also present. There was some evidence to suggest differences in cytotoxicity (p = 0.061) and IL‐6 (p = 0.084) between dust samples. However, IL‐8 (CXCL8) and TNF‐α levels in macrophages were clearly variable (p < 0.05). Quartz explained 11% of the variance (p = 0.019) in macrophage inflammation while Co and Al accounted for 32% of the variance (p < 0.001) in macrophage toxicity, suggesting that crystalline silica only partly explains the cell response. Two of the reduced‐silica, non‐engineered stone products induced considerable inflammation in macrophages.ConclusionThese data suggest that silica is not the only component of concern in these products, highlighting the caution required as alternative materials are produced in an effort to reduce disease risk.
Left medial liver lobe torsion and postoperative acute gastric rupture in a 2.5‐year‐old male‐castrated Flemish Giant rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Authors: Chapple Alexander R. , Mikoni Nicole A. , Dutton Christopher J. , Brust Kelsey D. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractA 2.5‐year‐old male‐castrated rabbit presented with acute abdominal pain, lethargy, and anorexia. Digital radiography revealed increased left‐sided hepatomegaly, gastric dilation, and decreased peritoneal serosal detail. Abdominal ultrasonography identified a torsed left liver lobe, gastric dilation, and peritoneal effusion. Surgery confirmed a left medial liver lobe torsion, with subsequent lobectomy and seven days of hospitalization. The patient re‐presented 2 days after discharge and suddenly died while hospitalized, with acute gastric rupture, fulminant peritonitis, and multifocal hepatic infarcts diagnosed on necropsy. We believe this is the first recorded imaging diagnosis of a left medial liver lobe torsion in a rabbit.
The glycoprotein 5 of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus stimulates mitochondrial ROS to facilitate viral replication
Authors: Zhang Shuang , Zeng Lei , Su Bing-Qian , Yang Guo-Yu , Wang Jiang , Ming Sheng-Li , Chu Bei-Bei 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Viruses have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to manipulate host cell organelles to serve as niches for persistence and proliferation. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the role of cellular organelles in the replication of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV). We found that the morphology of mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) were both altered, and the contact between these two organelles was enhanced during PRRSV infection. By the overexpression of PRRSV-encoded open reading frames, we identified that only glycoprotein 5 (GP5) was essential for ER-mitochondria contact. Further investigation revealed that GP5 interacted with the ER inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor (IP3R) and the mitochondrial voltage-dependent anion channel (VDAC1) to promote the Ca
2+
efflux from ER into mitochondria. Excessive mitochondrial Ca
2+
uptake resulted in mitochondrial dysfunction and substantial mitochondrial reactive oxygen species (mROS) production. Elevated mROS activated autophagy through the AMPK/mROR/ULK1 axis to facilitate PRRSV replication. GP5-induced mROS also triggered the NOD-like receptor family pyrin domain-containing protein 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome. Inhibition of autophagy augmented NLRP3 inflammasome activation and exhibited an anti-PRRSV effect, suggesting autophagy counteracted the NLRP3-mediated innate immune response. Overall, our findings highlighted the importance of cellular organelles in virus-host interactions and provided new insights into the complex interplay between virus replication and innate immune responses.

IMPORTANCE

Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) presents a significant economic concern for the global swine industry due to its connection to serious production losses and increased mortality rates. There is currently no specific treatment for PRRSV. Previously, we had uncovered that PRRSV-activated lipophagy to facilitate viral replication. However, the precise mechanism that PRRSV used to trigger autophagy remained unclear. Here, we found that PRRSV GP5 enhanced mitochondrial Ca
2+
uptake from ER by promoting ER-mitochondria contact, resulting in mROS release. Elevated mROS induced autophagy, which alleviated NLRP3 inflammasome activation for optimal viral replication. Our study shed light on a novel mechanism revealing how PRRSV exploits mROS to facilitate viral replication.
Complete sequence of six segments of fig mosaic virus from Iraq
Authors: Zagier Shrooq , Alisawi Osamah Nadhim , Al Fadhal Fadhal 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT
Here, we report the complete sequence of six segments of the Iraqi isolate of fig mosaic virus (FMV) named Kufa in fig plants. The sequence lengths of the six segments were determined. The phylogeny showed that four segments were closely related to Iranian isolates.