bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
DCM-PROGRESS: predicting end-stage heart failure in non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy patients
Authors: Schmidt A F , Leinveber P , Panovsky R , Soukup L , Machac P , van de Leur R R , Sammani A , Lekadir K , Riele A ter , Asselbergs F W , Boonstra M J 
Published: September 2023

AbstractAimsPatients with non-ischemic dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) are at considerable risk for end-stage heart failure (HF), requiring close monitoring to identify early signs of disease. We aimed to develop a model to predict the 5-years risk of end-stage HF, allowing for tailored patient monitoring and management.Methods and resultsDerivation data were available from a Dutch cohort of 293 DCM patients, with external validation available from a Czech Republic cohort of 235 DCM patients. Candidate predictors spanned patient and family histories, ECG and echocardiogram measurements, and biochemistry. End-stage HF was defined as a composite of death, heart transplantation, or implantation of a ventricular assist device. Lasso and sigmoid kernel support vector machine (SVM) algorithms were trained using cross-validation. During follow-up 65 (22%) of Dutch DCM patients developed end-stage HF, with 27 (11%) cases in the Czech cohort. Out of the two considered models, the lasso model (retaining NYHA class, heart rate, systolic blood pressure, height, R-axis, and TAPSE as predictors) reached the highest discriminative performance (testing c-statistic of 0.85, 95%CI 0.58; 0.94), which was confirmed in the external validation cohort (c-statistic of 0.75, 95%CI 0.61; 0.82), compared to a c-statistic of 0.69 for the MAGGIC score. Both the MAGGIC score and the DCM-PROGRESS model slightly over-estimated the true risk, but were otherwise appropriately calibrated.ConclusionWe developed a highly discriminative risk-prediction model for end-stage HF in DCM patients. The model was validated in two countries, suggesting the model can meaningfully improve clinical decision-making.
Extracellular vesicles, syntaxin 2 and SNAP23 collectively play a role in the receptive uterine microenvironment
Authors: Kalam Sadaf N , Dowland Samson , Cole Louise , Lindsay Laura , Murphy Christopher R 
Published: September 2023

AbstractUterine luminal fluid (ULF) composition plays a major role in cell-to-cell communication between the receptive endometrium and an invading blastocyst. ULF is made up of secretions from the uterine glands and uterine epithelial cells (UEC). However, the cellular mechanisms regulating these exocytotic secretions are not yet understood. This study investigated the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) during early pregnancy using Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM). TEM analysis at time of fertilisation (TOF) Day 1 and at time of receptivity (TOR) Day 5.5 revealed EVs present, with an abundance at TOR. Exocytosis signalling in UECs, by SNARE proteins syntaxin 2 (syn2) and SNAP23, was also examined. Immunofluorescence microscopy showed both syn2 and SNAP23 to be present in the apical area of UECs at TOR. Western blot and immunofluorescence quantification revealed a significant increase in syn2 and SNAP23 at TOR compared to TOF. SNAP23 colocalization with apical actin showed SNAP23 was in the luminal space contributing to ULF. Overall, this data shows EVs, syn2 and SNAP23 (potential receptivity marker) are present in ULF and may together create a favourable microenvironment for blastocyst implantation.Summary statementDuring uterine receptivity SNAREs participate in the secretion of ULF. EVs and SNAP23 are present in the uterine luminal space during uterine receptivity. SNAP23 has the potential to be used as a receptivity marker.
Characterization of bacterial and viral pathogens in the respiratory tract of children with HIV-associated chronic lung disease: a case‒control study
Authors: Mushunje Prince K. , Dube Felix S. , Odland Jon Ø , Ferrand Rashida A , Nicol Mark P. , Abotsi Regina E. ,   The BREATHE study team
Published: September 2023

ABSTRACTIntroductionChronic lung disease is a major cause of morbidity in African children with HIV infection; however, the microbial determinants of HIV-associated chronic lung disease (HCLD) remain poorly understood. We conducted a case-control study to investigate the prevalence and densities of respiratory microbes among pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV)-naïve children with (HCLD+) and without HCLD (HCLD-) established on antiretroviral treatment (ART).MethodsNasopharyngeal swabs collected from HCLD+ (defined as forced-expiratory-volume/second<-1.0 without reversibility postbronchodilation) and age-, site-, sex- and duration-of-ART-matched HCLD-enrolled in Zimbabwe and Malawi (BREATHE trial-NCT02426112) were tested for seven bacteria, includingStreptococcus pneumoniae(SP),Staphylococcus aureus(SA),Haemophilus influenzae(HI),Moraxella catarrhalis(MC), and five viruses, including human rhinovirus (HRV), respiratory syncytial virus A or B, and human metapneumovirus, using qPCR (Fluidigm). Fisher’s exact test and logistic regression analysis were used for between-group comparisons and risk factors associated with common respiratory microbes, respectively.ResultsA total of 345 participants (287 HCLD+, 58 HCLD-; median age, 15.5 years [IQR=12.8–18], females, 52%) were included in the final analysis. SP (40%[116/287]vs.21%[12/58],p= 0.005) and HRV (7%[21/287]vs.0%[0/58],p= 0.032) were more prevalent in HCLD+ patients than in HCLD-patients. Viruses (predominantly HRV) were detected only in HCLD+ participants. HI (1.55×104CFU/mlvs.2.55×102CFU/ml,p= 0.006) and MC (1.14×104CFU/mlvs.1.45×103CFU/ml, p= 0.031) densities were higher in HCLD+. Bacterial codetection (≥ any 2 bacteria) was higher in the HCLD+ group (36% [114/287]vs.(19% [11/58]), (p= 0.014), with SP and HI codetection (HCLD+: 30% [86/287]vs.HCLD-: 12% [7/58],p= 0.005) being the most frequent. In 128 SP-positive participants (116 HCLD+, 12 HCLD-), 66% [85/128] of participants had non-PCV-13 serotypes detected. Serotypes 13 and 21 (9% [8/85] each) and PCV-13 serotypes (4, 19A, 19F: 16% [7/43] each) were more prevalent. Study participants with a history of previous tuberculosis treatment were more likely to carry SP or HI, while those who used ART for ≥2 years were less likely to carry HI and MC.ConclusionChildren with HCLD+ were more likely to be colonized by SP and HRV and had higher HI and MC bacterial loads in their nasopharynx. The role of SP, HI, and HRV in the pathogenesis of CLD, including how they influence the risk of acute exacerbations, should be studied further.
Restor(y)ing commitment to a failing organization: how narratives and forecasts mitigate anxiety
Authors: Postaire Maxence , Puyou François-Régis 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThis research interrogates how the construction of narratives and accounting forecasts contributes to managing the emotional state of actors involved in reporting meetings by promoting discourses of hope in their organization's future, mitigating their anxiety. This study shows how narratives are built from multiple antenarratives and accounting forecasts, which restore and strengthen organizational actors' commitment to their organizations. This study contributes to a better understanding of the role played by narratives and accounting documents in mitigating organizational members' anxiety.Design/methodology/approachOver eight months, an interventionist research design method gave one of the authors the opportunity to record discussions held during reporting meetings in a business incubator. These recordings captured the production of narratives and forecasts in these meetings.FindingsThis study shows how the production of multiple antenarratives and accounting forecasts helps organizational actors who attend reporting meetings mitigate the anxiety triggered by disappointing performance figures and restore collective discourses full of hope for the organization's future. This case highlights how personal antenarratives and successive versions of accounting forecasts contribute to restoring a collective commitment to a failing organization.Originality/valueThis study refines current understanding of the under-explored links between accounting forecasts, narratives and anxiety management. The study provides insight into how accounting practices contribute to the production of narratives that successfully restore organizational members' commitment to working for a failing organization. The study also exemplifies the original insights gained from interventionist research protocols.
Food choices and perceptions of consumers with body image dissatisfaction about the “healthy foods” section of a supermarket
Authors: Medeiros Kharla Janinny , Zarbato Longo Giana , Fiates Giovanna M.R. 
Published: September 2023

PurposeSocial expectations of body image can generate negative body feelings, exacerbate compensatory behaviors and discourage healthy food choices. This study examined the food choices and perceptions of adult consumers dissatisfied with their body image about food products available in the “healthy foods” section of a Brazilian supermarket.Design/methodology/approachExploratory, descriptive and qualitative study. Body image dissatisfaction was assessed with the self-reported silhouette scale validated for the Brazilian population. Chosen items were classified according with degree of processing. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 26 men and women and transcribed and thematically analyzed.FindingsParticipants chose 81 food products, most of which (53%) were ultra-processed. Thematic analysis revealed that participants were motivated mainly by consumption habits, preference, convenience and brand loyalty. Participants questioned the concept of health promoted by the supermarket and suggested that the kind of food items available in “healthy foods section” may confuse consumers about the healthfulness of packaged processed foods (PF). Despite being critical of the concept of healthfulness promoted by the supermarket, participants predominantly selected ultra-processed foods (UPF) mentioning health-related motivations for their selection, revealing a realm of contradictions. The results indicate that, for individuals dissatisfied with their body image due to overweight and with emotional eating behavior, the environment of the healthy foods section of supermarkets is not conducive to healthy food shopping.Originality/valueQualitative approach can bring results which add to the body of evidence on the importance of the food environment's influence on food choices, especially of individuals prone to making poor choices for the sake of improving their perceived body image.
Poka-Yoke to minimise variations: a framework for building projects
Authors: Uhanovita A.C. Nadeeshan , K.A.T.O. Ranadewa , Parameswaran Agana 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
Variations due to errors and mistakes have caused cost overruns in building projects. Therefore, it is undeniable that the gravity of such variations will be a critical factor in deciding the success of any building project. In addition, the design stage of a building project is considered the most suitable stage to identify and mitigate the causes of potential variations. However, there are no proper mechanisms to minimise the frequency or gravity of variations. Many researchers experienced the promising essence of Poka-Yoke, a mistake-proofing method aimed at increasing efficiency by early detection and eradication of the causes of potential errors. However, less attention has been paid so far to implement Poka-Yoke principles to minimise variations in the building project. Therefore, this study aims to develop a framework to minimise variations in building projects through the integration of the Poka-Yoke principles.

Design/methodology/approach
An interpretivism stance is adopted, and a qualitative research approach is used. The data collection technique adopted is semi-structured interviews with ten experts, and the data is analysed using code-based content analysis through NVivo12.

Findings
Research findings revealed 23 causes of variations, categorised under client-originated, consultant-originated, contractor-originated and other variations. The identified causes were then mapped with the Poka-Yoke principles to develop the framework. The research findings could prove useful to researchers, academics, government agencies and construction professionals in developing nations that have demographic/cultural and socioeconomic characteristics such as Sri Lanka.

Originality/value
The findings benefitted the Sri Lankan construction sector by minimising the causes of variations. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study will be the first of its kind in the Sri Lankan construction industry, leading to a better understanding of the “Poka-Yoke” principle within the building construction context.
New identification of induction machine parameters with a meta-heuristic algorithm based on least squares method
Authors: Zorig Anwar , Belkheiri Ahmed , Bendjedia Bachir , Kouzi Katia , Belkheiri Mohammed 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
The great value of offline identification of machine parameters is when the machine manufacturer does not provide its parameters. Most machine control strategies require parameter values, and some circumstances in the industrial sector only require offline identification. This paper aims to present a new offline method for estimating induction motor parameters based on least squares and a salp swarm algorithm (SSA).

Design/methodology/approach
The central concept is to use the classic least squares (LS) method to acquire the majority of induction machine (IM) constant parameters, followed by the SSA method to obtain all parameters and minimize errors.

Findings
The obtained results showed that the LS method gives good results in simulation based on the assumption that the measurements are noise-free. However, unlike in simulations, the LS method is unable to accurately identify the machine’s parameters during the experimental test. On the contrary, the SSA method proves higher efficiency and more precision for IM parameter estimation in both simulations and experimental tests.

Originality/value
After performing a primary identification using the technique of least squares, the initial intention of this study was to apply the SSA for the purpose of identifying all of the machine’s parameters and minimizing errors. These two approaches use the same measurement from a simple running test of an IM, and they offer a quick processing time. Therefore, this combined offline strategy provides a reliable model based on the identified parameters.
Leading without position power: preliminary validation of the multiparty collaborative leadership scale (MCLS)
Authors: Curseu Petru Lucian , Schruijer Sandra G.L. 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
This paper aims to report the development of the multiparty collaborative leadership scale (MCLS) that assesses four dimensions of collaborative leadership that have been defined in the literature regarding the functions of collaborative leadership in intra- and interorganizational settings.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors have tested the validity and reliability of the MCLS in a sample of 110 managers and professionals who participated in five multiparty collaboration workshops, each lasting for two days. The authors used multilevel analyses to test the construct, discriminant and predictive validity of the MCLS.

Findings
The results generally supported the reliability and validity of the MCLS. The scale has good internal consistency and in terms of validation, the authors show that MCLS negatively predicts the conflictuality and positively predicts the collaborativeness of the leading party as well as trust in the multiparty system and its entitativity.

Research limitations/implications
The MCLS can be used to extend literature on collaborative leadership and generate insights on the antecedents and consequences of effective collaborative leadership in multiparty systems.

Social implications
Multiparty systems are set to deal with important societal challenges and mediators involved in multiparty issues are asked to settle important international disputes and conflicts. Understanding collaborative leadership in such systems and its role in establishing effective multiparty collaboration is key. The MCLS can be used as a research instrument and as a development tool toward realizing much-needed collaboration.

Originality/value
The authors present a first attempt to develop a short scale to assess collaborative leadership in complex systems in which participating stakeholders lack position power.
Part time jobs, fragmentation and work instability: light on the gender gap in Emilia-Romagna
Authors: Bosco Maria Giovanna , Valeriani Elisa 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate if, given personal, supply-related features, and labour demand-related variables, there is a difference in the share of women finding more stable jobs with respect to men, in an eight-year time span.Design/methodology/approachFragmentation leads to a lower probability of transitioning into more certain, full-time work positions. The authors analyse a rich cohort of dependent workers in Emilia-Romagna to investigate whether part-time jobs lead to full-time jobs in a “stepping-stone” fashion and whether this happens with the same probability for men and women. The focus is on the cost of part-time jobs rather than the contrast between permanent and temporary jobs, as often observed in the literature. The authors also evaluate the transition between part-time job formulae and open-ended work arrangements to determine whether women's transition to full-fledged, stable work positions is slightly rarer than their male counterparts. Even if the authors allow for the fact that part-time contracts can be a choice and not an obligation, these contracts generate more flexibility in managing the equilibrium between private and work life and create more uncertainty than full-time contracts because of the fragmentation associated with these arrangements.FindingsThe authors find that women have a more fragmented working career than men, in that they hold more contracts than men in the same time span; moreover, the authors find that part-time jobs act more as bottlenecks for women than for men.Originality/valueThe authors use a large administrative dataset with over 600,000 workers observed in the 2008–2015 time span, in Emilia Romagna, Italy. The authors can disentangle the number of contracts per worker and observe individual, anonymise personal features, that the authors consider in the authors' propensity score estimate. The authors ran a robustness check of the PSM estimates through coarsened exact matching (CEM).
Corporate social responsibility and customer loyalty: mediating role of corporate reputation among Generation Z customers of Nepali commercial banks
Authors: Subedi Gopal , Pokhrel Laxman , Basnet Dinesh 
Published: September 2023

Purpose
Drawing on social identity, signalling and stakeholder theories, this paper aims to examine corporate reputation’s (CR) mediating role concerning corporate social responsibility (CSR) and customer loyalty (CL) among Generation Z customers of Nepali commercial banks.

Design/methodology/approach
The research applied a cross-sectional survey research design to collect data from 281 customers of Nepali commercial banks. The study used a purposive sampling method to reach the respondents and partial least squares structural equation model was used to test the hypotheses.

Findings
The results reveal that CSR significantly influences CR and CL. Likewise, CR positively influences CL. Moreover, CR partially mediates the relationship between CSR and CL. It implies that CSR and CR are critical variables for CL among Generation Z customers of Nepali commercial banks.

Practical implications
This study focuses on understanding the importance of CSR to Nepalese commercial bank managers to create a better customer base by focusing on the CSR dimensions, i.e. economic, environmental and social. It adds to the literature on the theoretical aspect of the study of CSR, particularly in the banking industry.

Originality/value
It has initially investigated CSR as a higher-order construct to explain the meditational mechanism of CR concerning CSR and CL. Moreover, the study examined the issue of endogeneity.
Media sentiment, news and liquidity of Chinese property developer stocks amidst the shadow of a mortgage crisis in China
Authors: Gurov Sergei , Teplova Tamara 
Published: September 2023

PurposeThe study examines the relationship between news intensity, media sentiment and market microstructure invariance-implied measures of trading activity and liquidity of Chinese property developer stocks during the 2020–2022 Chinese property sector crisis.Design/methodology/approachThe authors adopt the extension of the news article invariance hypothesis, which is a generalization of the market microstructure invariance conjecture, from January 2020 to January 2022 to test specific quantitative relationships between the arrival rate of public information, trading activity and a nonlinear function of a proxy for the probability of informed trading. Empirical tests are based on a dataset of 22,412 firm-day observations and two count-data models to correct for overdispersion and the excess number of zeros. Seventy-five stocks of Chinese companies from the property development industry (including the China Evergrande Group) were included in the sample.FindingsThe authors reject the news article invariance hypothesis but document a positive and significant relationship between the flow of public information and risk liquidity. Additionally, the authors find that the proxy for informed trading activity is positively related to the arrival rates of public information from October 2021 to January 2022.Originality/valueThe findings support the hypothesis that negative (positive) media sentiment induces significant deterioration (insignificant improvement) in stock liquidity. The authors find that an increase in the number of news articles about a company corresponds to a higher liquidity of Chinese property developers' stocks after controlling for media sentiment.