bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Exploring the Influence of Spiritual Leadership, Leader – Member Exchange, and Traditionality Orientation on Employee Voice Behavior
Authors: Pitafi Sheena 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

This research builds on the idea that the exchange of resources between leaders and followers can influence the behavior of employees. Specifically, the study investigates how leaders can develop strong leader-member exchange (LMX) with their followers, and how this exchange can lead to increased employee voice behavior. The study analyzed data collected from 365 individual employees working in Chinese organization. The findings indicate that LMX acts as a mediator between spiritual leadership and employee voice behavior. The strength of this mediation, however, depends on the followers' level of traditionality orientation. Notably, the findings indicate that the effect is significant only among individuals who exhibit low traditionality. Theoretical contributions and implications for practice are discussed in later sections.
Portability of genomic predictions trained on sparse factorial designs across two maize silage breeding cycles
Authors: Lorenzi Alizarine , Bauland Cyril , Pin Sophie , Madur Delphine , Combes Valérie , Palaffre Carine , Guillaume Colin , Touzy Gaëtan , Mary-Huard Tristan , Charcosset Alain , Moreau Laurence 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Genomic selection offers new prospects for revisiting hybrid breeding schemes by replacing extensive phenotyping of individuals with genomic predictions. Finding the ideal design for training genomic prediction models is still an open question. Previous studies have shown promising predictive abilities using sparse factorial instead of tester-based training sets to predict single-cross hybrids from the same generation. This study aims to further investigate the use of factorials and their optimization to predict line general combining abilities (GCAs) and hybrid values across breeding cycles. It relies on two breeding cycles of a maize reciprocal genomic selection scheme involving multiparental connected reciprocal populations from flint and dent complementary heterotic groups selected for silage performances. Selection based on genomic predictions trained on a factorial design resulted in a significant genetic gain for dry matter yield in the new generation. Results confirmed the efficiency of sparse factorial training sets to predict candidate line GCAs and hybrid values across breeding cycles. Compared to a previous study based on the first generation, the advantage of factorial over tester training sets appeared lower across generations. Updating factorial training sets by adding single-cross hybrids between selected lines from the previous generation or a random subset of hybrids from the new generation both improved predictive abilities. The CDmean criterion helped determine the set of single-crosses to phenotype to update the training set efficiently. Our results validated the efficiency of sparse factorial designs for calibrating hybrid genomic prediction experimentally and showed the benefit of updating it along generations.
Miracle Friends and Miracle Money in California: A mixed-methods experiment of social support and guaranteed income for people experiencing homelessness
Authors: Henwood Benjamin , Kim Bo-Kyung Elizabeth , Stein Amy , Corletto Gisele , Suthar Himal , Adler Kevin F. , Mazzocchi Madeline , Ip Julia , Padgett Deborah K. 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background: This paper describes the protocols for a randomized controlled trial of an intervention initially designed to address social isolation and loneliness among people experiencing homelessness but subsequently paired with an economic poverty-reduction intervention. The social support intervention, known as “Miracle Friends,” pairs an unhoused person with a volunteer “phone buddy.” The poverty reduction intervention, known as “Miracle Money,” provides guaranteed basic income of $750 per month for 1 year to Miracle Friends participants. The study will examine whether either intervention reduce social isolation or homelessness compared to a waitlist control group.
Methods: Unhoused individuals who expressed interest in the phone buddy program were randomized to either receive the intervention or be placed on a waitlist. Among those randomized to receive the intervention, randomization also determined whether they would be eligible for basic income, although this was only disclosed to study participants who were participating in the phone buddy program and therefore, eligible to start receiving monthly payments. All study participants, regardless of assignment, were surveyed every 3 months for 15 months.
Results: Of 759 unhoused individuals enrolled in the study, 253 were randomized to Miracle Friends only, 267 were randomized to Miracle Money, and 239 were randomized to the waitlist control group. In the two intervention groups, 349 unhoused individuals were matched to a phone buddy, with 172 discharged from the program. Of the 185 study participants in the Miracle Money group who had been matched to a volunteer phone buddy, 105 met the participation threshold and began receiving monthly income.
Discussion: This randomized controlled trial will determine whether innovative interventions that involve volunteer phone support and basic income can reduce social isolation and improve housing outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. Although we have enrolled unhoused individuals who initially expressed interest in the Miracle Friends phone buddy program, the study team has been unable to contact approximately 30% of individuals referred to the study. This may reflect the general lack of stability in the lives of people who are unhoused or limitations in the appeal of such a program to some portion of the unhoused population.
MicroRNA-31 ameliorates LPS-induced inflammation and permeability by activating PI3K/AKT signaling pathway mediated by ROCK1 in endothelial cells
Authors: Wang Jianfeng , Liu Yi , Jiang Lulu , Wu Yindong , Yu Youxin , Jiang Wei , Meng Chengying , Song Junhui , Sun Youjun , Hu Delin 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Background and aims
Evidence has shown that miR-31 is a molecule associated with inflammation in different types of cells.However,the changes of miR-31 in LPS-stimulated endothelial cells and the effect of this change in expression on endothelial cells are unknown.This study sought to investigate how miR-31 modulates endothelial permeability and inflammation in LPS-stimulated culture pulmonary microvascular endothelial cells (PMVECs).
Methods
It was discovered that enhanced cell monolayer permeability was defined by lower TER and higher FITC-dextran levels. Cell viability was evaluated using an MTT assay, and inflammatory factor concentration was measured using an ELISA. Western blotting and quantitative real-time PCR were utilized to quantify protein and mRNA expression.
Results
In LPS-stimulated PMVECs, cell permeability was increased and miR-31 levels were reduced.In PMVECs overexpressed miR-31, the increased cell permeability induced by LPS was significantly improved and the elevated levels of inflammatory factors induced by LPS were reduced. Besides,LPS-induced reductions in PI3K and AKT phosphorylation were restored by overexpressing miR-31. Inhibition of PI3K led to elevated levels of TNF-α, ICAM-1, IL-6, VCAM-1 inflammatory factor, and FITC-dextran and lower levels of TER. MiR-31 negatively controlled ROCK1 expression. The co-expression of ROCK1 and miR-31 caused the downregulation of the phosphorylated PI3K expression and decreased TER and increased FITC-dextran compared with miR-31 overexpression alone.
Conclusion
In response to LPS, PMVECs downregulate microRNA-31, which has been linked to PMVEC inflammation and permeability through activating the PI3K/AKT signaling cascade via ROCK1.
Grape Seed Proanthocyanidins Protects Pancreatic β Cells against Ferroptosis via the Nrf2 Pathway in Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Ding Yusong , Li Haiyan , Zhang Haowei , Wang Tongling , Zhang Liyuan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Objective
Pancreatic β cell damage is a core cause of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but the mechanism has not yet been fully elucidated. This study explored the role of ferroptosis in pancreatic β cell damage and the protective effects of grape seed proanthocyanidins (GSPE).
Methods
T2DM rat model was established. In T2DM rats, the blood glucose, water intake, urine volume, HbA1c, and homeostasis model assessment-insulin resistance were significantly increased, while the body weight and the insulin level were significantly decreased, indicating the successful establishment of T2DM model. MIN6 mouse insulinoma β cells were cultured in high glucose and sodium palmitate conditions to obtain glycolipid damage model, which was administrated with GSPE, Ferrostatin-1 (Fer-1) or nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) small interfering (si) RNA.
Results
GSPE and Fer-1 treatment significantly improved pancreatic β cell dysfunction and protected against cell death. Both treatments increased the superoxide dismutase and glutathione activity, reduced the malondialdehyde and reactive oxygen species levels, and improved the iron metabolism. Furthermore, both treatments reversed the expression of ferroptosis markers cysteine/glutamate transporter (XCT) and glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) caused by glycolipid toxicity. Moreover, GSPE treatments activated the expression of Nrf2 and related proteins. These effects were reversed when co-transfected with si-Nrf2.
Conclusion
These results demonstrate that GSPE inhibits ferroptosis by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway, thus reducing β cell damage and dysfunction in T2DM. GSPE could be a potential agent for T2DM treatment.
The branched mitochondrial respiratory chain from the jellyfish Stomolophus sp2 as an adaptive response to environmental changes
Authors: Nevarez-Lopez Cintya Alejandra , Muhlia-Almazan Adriana , Gamero-Mora Edgar , Sanchez-Paz Arturo , Sastre-Velazquez Daniel , Lopez-Martinez Juana 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
During their long evolutionary history, jellyfish have faced changes in multiple environmental factors, to which they may selectively fix adaptations allowing some species to survive and inhabit diverse environments. Previous findings have confirmed the jellyfish’s ability to synthesize large ATP amounts, mainly produced by mitochondria, in response to environmental challenges. This study characterized the respiratory chain from the mitochondria of the jellyfish Stomolophus sp2 (previously misidentified as Stomolophus meleagris). The isolated mitochondrial oxygen consumption rates, multimeric complexes’ in-gel activity, immunodetection, and mass spectrometry identification confirmed that the jellyfish mitochondrial respiratory chain contains the five canonical complexes I to IV and F0F1-ATP synthase. In addition, our results confirmed the occurrence of four alternative enzymes integrated into a branched mitochondrial respiratory chain of Stomolophus sp2: an alternative oxidase and three dehydrogenases (two NADH type II enzymes and a mitochondrial glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase). Significant differences in the transcript abundance of each alternative enzyme from jellyfish transcriptomes were detected after jellyfish were exposed to three different temperatures. These first-time reported enzymes in cnidarians suggest the mitochondrial adaptative ability allowing jellyfish rapid metabolic responses to maintain energetic homeostasis and to face the temperature variations due to climate change.
Sex-based differences in clinical and radiological presentation of patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Liang Xiao , Yang Puxin , Yuan Hongru , Huo Yachong , Yang Dalong , Wang Hui , Ding Wrenyuan 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

BackgroundTo evaluate the sex-based differences in clinical and radiological presentation of patients with degenerative lumbar scoliosis (DLS), and to explore whether the difference is helpful in investigating the etiology and progression of DLS.MethodA retrospective review of 199 patients (41 males, 158 females) with DLS were included. Patient demographics including age, gender, bone mineral density were collected. Back and leg pain assessed by visual analog scale (VAS) and general physical condition assessed by Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). Cobb's angle was measured, and direction of scoliosis, position of the superior, inferior, and apex vertebrae (AV), number of vertebrae included in the scoliosis, rotation of apex vertebrae (Nash-Mo index), translation of apex vertebrae (AVT) were recorded. Sagittal longitudinal axis (SVA), thoracolumbar kyphosis (TLK), lumbar lordosis (LL), pelvic incidence angle (PI), sacral slope (SS), apex of lumbar lordosis (aLL), and coronal balance distance (CBD) were measured by whole spine lateral radiographs, type of coronal imbalance were evaluated in all patients. Fat infiltration rate (FIR) of the paraspinal muscles at the vertebral apex was measured by MRI.ResultCompared to female patients, male patients showed more back and leg pain on clinical presentation and smaller Cobb angle, less parietal rotation, larger LL, smaller PI-LL, and lower paravertebral muscle FIR on radiologic features.ConclusionGender differences do exist in DLS patients with regard to clinical and radiological presentation, low back pain was more pronounced in male patients and scoliosis was more severe in female patients based on this cross-sectional study.
True hysteroscopic features of chronic endometritis: A retrospective case-control study in chronic endometritis and non-chronic endometritis
Authors: FURUI MAYUKO , ITO AYUMU , FUKUDA YUSUKE , SEKIGUCHI MAMI , NAKAOKA KENTARO , HAYASHI YUKO , TAMAKI YUKO , KATAGIRI YUKIKO , NAGAO KOICHI , NAKATA MASAHIKO 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In this study, we aimed to clarify the findings suggesting the presence of chronic endometritis (CE) on hysteroscopy by comparing cases of CE diagnosed on endometrial biopsy with those judged non-CE on hysteroscopy. The uterine lumen was observed using a hysteroscope, and four discrete findings were recorded: endometrial congestion, micropolyps, endometrial edema, and endometrial polyps. A definitive diagnosis of CE was made based on endometrial histopathology. If more than five CD138 immunohistochemical staining-positive plasma cells were found per 20 high-power fields (HPF) in the endometrial tissue samples, the sample was defined as CE (CE group). Samples with fewer than five plasma cells per 20 HPF were defined as normal (non-CE group). Among the four hysteroscopic findings, only endometrial congestion was a significant contributing factor to the diagnosis of CE based on endometrial histopathology in multivariate analysis. The diagnostic concordance rate of CE for hysteroscopy-positive cases was 53.2 %, while the concordance rate of non-CE for hysteroscopy-negative cases was 55.0 %. Among the hysteroscopic findings that have been reported to be associated with CE, only endometrial congestion is truly indicative of CE.
Terahertz 8/9/12/14/16 Band Metamaterial Absorber with a Simple Structure and a High Q-Factor
Authors: S Deepa Nivethika 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
Terahertz Eight-/Nine-/Twelve-/Fourteen-/Sixteen-Band Metamaterial Absorber (MMA) for sensing applications is built and simulated. The substrate is sandwiched between the bottom ground plane and the top patch structure of this primitive MMA. The top patch is made up of two concentric circular ring resonators. This structure generates a multiple number of multi bands without utilising stacked layers, multiple resonators, or overlapping in a single unit cell by altering the radius of the top patch structure within the shorter frequency range of 0.8 to 1.2 THz. The polarisation and angle insensitivity properties are investigated by shifting the angle values from 0 to 90 degrees. To learn about the inside mechanism of the planned structure, the Magnetic field distribution, Electric field distribution and Surface current distribution plots are explained. For sixteen band MMA, the Q-Factor and full width half maximum are also determined. This proposed MMA will be used in biosensing applications, sensors and wireless communications.
Resorcinol Formaldehyde Aerogels Modified with Graphene for the Removal of Minocycline Antibiotics from Aqueous Solutions: Mechanisms and Influencing Factors
Authors: Yazdanbakhsh Amirhosein , Behzadi Alireza , Moghaddam Armaghan , Salahshoori Iman , Khonakdar Hossein Ali 
Published: September 2023

Abstract
In recent years, concerns about the presence of pharmaceutical compounds in wastewater have increased. Various types of residues of tetracycline family antibiotic compounds, which are widely used, are found in environmental waters in relatively low and persistent concentrations, adversely affecting human health and the environment. The goal of this work is to create organic aerogels with high-specific surface areas for the removal of antibiotics like minocycline. In this work, resorcinol formaldehyde aerogel was prepared through the sol-gel process and dried under ambient pressure. Graphene was used to modify the aerogel. Ultimately, the performance of synthesized samples under various conditions, including adsorbent doses (4–10 mg), solution pHs (2–12), and contact times (3–24 h) of the adsorbent with the adsorbate was investigated. The BET test findings illustrated that the surface area of the resorcinol formaldehyde aerogel sample containing 1 wt% graphene increased compared to that of the neat aerogel. Also, it was observed that the removal rate of minocycline antibiotics for neat and modified samples was 71.6% and 92.1% at optimal pHs of 4 and 6, respectively. Graphene-modified resorcinol formaldehyde aerogel was hence considered a suitable adsorbent for removing minocycline antibiotics from aqueous solutions and a promising candidate for environmental applications.
The performance of Spot photoscreener compared to cycloplegic retinoscopy refraction in 6 to 10 weeks old human infants
Authors: Li Yaoling , Li Jing , Wang Huiyu , Du Mingyang , Wei Lirong , Teng Su , Ding Gang , Qian Xuehan , Hua Ning 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Background To compare the refractive errors measured by the Spot photoscreener with or without cycloplegia to cycloplegic retinoscopy in 6 to 10 weeks old human young infants. Methods A total of 101 right eyes from 101 healthy infants aged from 6 to 10 weeks were recruited in this cross-sectional observational study. Refractive errors were measured using Spot photoscreener before and after cycloplegia as well as cycloplegic retinoscopy. Comparisons between the refractive measurement were performed using one-way ANOVA with post hoc Tukey HSD test or Kruskal-Wallis test according to the data normality. An intraclass correlation coefficient among the various methods and their 95% confident intervals were calculated and the agreement was evaluated by using Bland-Altman plot with 95% limits of agreement of the differences. Results Spot photoscreener underestimated spherical equivalent of 2.33D in these infants. With induction of cycloplegia, spherical equivalent measured by Spot photoscreener were in excellent agreement with cycloplegic retinoscopy with the mean difference of 0.01D. Spot photoscreener overestimated cylindrical parameter of 0.2D with poor agreements with cycloplegic retinoscopy no matter whether cycloplegia was induced. It had much more reliable measurement in J0vector than J45vector measurement. Conclusions With induction of the cycloplegia, Spot photoscreener accurately evaluates spherical equivalent in young infants. It may provide valuable measurement of astigmatism, but the bias in cyclinder and axis by the Spot photoscreener should be taken into account.
Ferroptosis, Pyroptosis and Necroptosis-related Genes in Sepsis-induced Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Immune Infiltration
Authors: Hu Longhui , Ruan Chujun , Ke Qiao , Li Min 
Published: September 2023

Abstract

Purpose: Ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis are interrelated and play an important role in the pathophysiology of sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, expression profiles of relates have rarely been used to explore the relationship between ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis and sepsis-induced ARDS. Consequently, we aim to employ bioinformatics analysis to identify and confirm potential genes associated with ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis in sepsis-induced ARDS.
Methods: Gene expression matrices were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and subjected to screening for differentially expressed ferroptosis, pyroptosis, and necroptosis-related genes (DEfpnRGs) in sepsis-induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) using R software. Functional enrichment analyses were then conducted to investigate the potential biological functions of DEfpnRGs, followed by the construction of protein-protein interaction (PPI) networks. Subsequently, correlation analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis were employed to assess the DEfpnRGs. Furthermore, we investigated the correlation between these distinct genes and immune cells by employing the CIBERSORT algorithm and conducting spearman correlation analysis. Ultimately, the RNA expression of nine DEfpnRGs was confirmed through mRNA sequencing and qRT-PCR in blood samples obtained from individuals with sepsis-induced ARDS as well as from healthy controls.
Results: We have identified a total of 32 DEfpnRGs, consisting of 19 up-regulated genes and 13 down-regulated genes. Notably, the correlation coefficients between CFLAR, FPR1, S100A12, and SIRPA with T cells follicular helper, FSCN1 with Monocytes, and GBP2, FPR1, and CFLAR with Mast cells resting were found to be less than -0.6, indicating a strong negative correlation. Conversely, the correlation coefficient between GBP2 and Neutrophils was greater than 0.6, suggesting a strong positive correlation. Nine genes (ELANE, CAMP, HMGCS1, TNIP1, SSBP1MYC, ADORA2A, LCN2, LTF, and MYC) with AUC>0.75 were considered possible to be sepsis-induced ARDS hub genes for ROC curve analysis.The results of mRNA sequencing and qRT-PCR confirmed that five of these hub genes were significantly upregulated in sepsis-induced ARDS, while three genes exhibited low expression levels in this condition.
Conclusion: We identified an association between DEfpnRGs and immune infiltration in sepsis-induced ARDS and validated the promising diagnostic poteintial of ELANE, HMGCS1, TNIP1, SSBP1MYC, ADORA2A, LCN2, LTF, and MYC.