bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Understanding public preference for misinformation interventions: support for digital platform monitoring, media literacy education and legislation
Authors: Tsang Stephanie Jean , Zhou Lin 
Published: January 2025

PurposeConcerns regarding the implementation of interventions to address misinformation have been prominent in Hong Kong and other regions. This study aims to explore the factors that influence public support for digital platform regulation, media literacy education and legislation in the fight against misinformation.Design/methodology/approachThis study utilized data from a nationally sampled survey in Hong Kong (N = 1,654) collected during the COVID-19 pandemic.FindingsPerceptions of the direction in which misinformation is biased moderated the influence of the third-person perception on support for all three intervention types: digital platform regulation, media literacy education and legislation. As individuals differ in their focus on either penalizing those who spread misinformation or safeguarding themselves from potential consequences, varying strategies are favored. Media literacy education stands out as a preferred approach since it neither penalizes individuals nor restricts freedom of expression, offering a gentle form of intervention.Practical implicationsGovernments may view media literacy education as a favorable intervention, as it garners support without infringing on free speech. Conversely, individuals advocating for more stringent measures, such as enforcement actions, may lean towards legislation rather than literacy education.Originality/valueThis research is unique in its simultaneous comparison and contrast of public support for three misinformation interventions. It underscores the significance of taking both third-person perceptions and perceptions of bias of misinformation into account when considering strategies to combat misinformation.
Navigating ethical and methodological challenges: lessons from data collection among non-binary gendered people in Hungary and Bangladesh
Authors: Sony M.M. Abdullah Al Mamun 
Published: January 2025

PurposeThis paper investigates the challenges associated with collecting data from non-binary gender individuals in Hungary and Bangladesh. It aims to explore the legal, social and cultural factors contributing to their marginalization and the ethical and methodological considerations necessary to conduct research in such contexts.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a qualitative approach, utilizing snowball sampling and partnerships with local NGOs to recruit participants from marginalized communities. A combination of in-person and virtual interviews was used to ensure participant safety and comfort. Ethical measures, particularly concerning anonymity and confidentiality, were rigorously followed to protect participants from potential harm.FindingsThe study identifies key challenges, including mistrust among participants, legal constraints in Hungary and social exclusion in Bangladesh. By leveraging trust-building techniques and flexible data-collection methods, the research overcame obstacles in accessing and engaging non-binary individuals. The findings provide a framework for collecting reliable data while safeguarding participants' rights in diverse socio-political contexts.Research limitations/implicationsWhile the study offers valuable insights, its findings may be limited by the snowball sampling method, which could introduce sample bias. Future research should explore more diverse recruitment strategies to enhance generalizability.Practical implicationsThe research highlights the importance of culturally sensitive and flexible methodologies in studies involving marginalized populations. It provides guidelines for future researchers on overcoming recruitment challenges and ensuring ethical compliance when working with vulnerable groups.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the limited methodological literature on data collection from non-binary gender individuals. It offers innovative strategies for engaging marginalized populations in different socio-political contexts and underscores the need for ethical rigor in qualitative research.
Exploring social responsibility towards gig workers: a comprehensive review and future research directions
Authors: Ray Bhumika , Verma Mohit , Gautam Nikshit , Kumar Manindra 
Published: January 2025

Purpose
This study aims to present a comprehensive review of the scientific literature on gig work and the social responsibility towards them; the study highlights the evolving nature of work, career and organisation, focussing on their social responsibility towards gig work.

Design/methodology/approach
A systematic review of 186 selected articles published since the beginning of the gig economy research. Quantitative bibliometric and framework-based review techniques were used to analyse theoretical nuances, themes, antecedents and contextual factors.

Findings
Factors responsible for the social responsibility towards gig work were identified. The factors were categorised into individual, organisational and social-related attributes. Overall, the contextual factors, top articles, authors and journals suggested that gig work research is increasing exponentially across the globe.

Research limitations/implications
The understanding of the factors influencing the gig work explored, the long-term implications of disruptions or gig workers’ well-being and exploring the impact of social and cultural aspects of the gig work research.

Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is one of the first studies to analyse the factors influencing social responsibility towards gig work in the changing nature of work, career and organisation. The study provides future directions for expanding the scholarship, resulting in the sustainability of this form of employment.
The endocuticle structural glycoprotein AgSgAbd‐2‐like is required for cuticle formation and survival in the melon aphid Aphis gossypii
Authors: Guo Mingyu , Qu Xueting , Cheng Shenhang , Wang Haiqi , Xue Yang , Shen Jie , Wang Dan 
Published: January 2025

AbstractCuticular proteins are essential for cuticle formation, molting, and survival in insects. However, functional analysis of cuticular proteins in the melon aphid has been limited. In this study, we identified an endocuticle structural glycoprotein (ESG) AgSgAbd‐2‐like in the melon aphid Aphis gossypii, which is a member of the RR‐1 subfamily of the CPR (cuticular protein containing the conserved Rebers–Riddiford motif) chitin‐binding proteins. When double‐stranded RNA is delivered epidermally, AgSgAbd‐2‐like is knocked down, resulting in molting defects and mortality. The expression of AgSgAbd‐2‐like is comparatively low prior to molting and increases following molting. Ecdysone signaling consistently suppresses AgSgAbd‐2‐like. Histologically, the endocuticle and whole cuticle are thinner in AgSgAbd‐2‐like RNA interference (RNAi) aphids, which is a leading cause of molting defects and mortality. Furthermore, knockdown of any other homolog of ESGs, including AgSgAbd‐4, AgSgAbd‐4‐like, AgSgAbd‐8‐like, and AgSgAbd‐9‐like, results in molting defects and death, like that by AgSgAbd‐2‐like RNAi. These results indicate that the melon aphid ESGs are conserved in cuticle formation and could be potential targets for RNAi‐based pest management.
A Phage‐Based Approach to Identify Antivirulence Inhibitors of Bacterial Type IV Pili
Authors: Shimozono Tori M. , Vogelaar Nancy J. , O'Hara Megan T. , Yang Zhaomin 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTThe increasing threat of antibiotic resistance underscores the urgent need for innovative strategies to combat infectious diseases, including the development of antivirulants. Microbial pathogens rely on their virulence factors to initiate and sustain infections. Antivirulants are small molecules designed to target virulence factors, thereby attenuating the virulence of infectious microbes. The bacterial type IV pilus (T4P), an extracellular protein filament that depends on the T4P machinery (T4PM) for its biogenesis, dynamics and function, is a key virulence factor in many significant bacterial pathogens. While the T4PM presents a promising antivirulence target, the systematic identification of inhibitors for its multiple protein constituents remains a considerable challenge. Here we report a novel high‐throughput screening (HTS) approach for discovering T4P inhibitors. It uses Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a high‐priority pathogen, in combination with its T4P‐targeting phage, φKMV. Screening of a library of 2168 compounds using an optimised protocol led to the identification of tuspetinib, based on its deterrence of the lysis of P. aeruginosa by φKMV. Our findings show that tuspetinib also inhibits two additional T4P‐targeting phages, while having no effect on a phage that recognises lipopolysaccharides as its receptor. Additionally, tuspetinib impedes T4P‐mediated motility in P. aeruginosa and Acinetobacter species without impacting growth or flagellar motility. This bacterium‐phage pairing approach is applicable to a broad range of virulence factors that are required for phage infection, paving ways for the development of advanced chemotherapeutics against antibiotic‐resistant infections.
Self‐reported experiences and perspectives on using psychedelics to manage opioid use among participants of two Reddit communities
Authors: Krawczyk Noa , Miller Megan , Gu Emma Yuanqi , Irvine Natalia , Ramirez Elisbel , Santaella‐Tenorio Julian , Lippincott Thomas , Bogenschutz Michael , Bunting Amanda M. , Meacham Meredith C. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackground and AimsThe opioid crisis continues to exert a tremendous toll in North America, with existing interventions often falling short of addressing ongoing needs. Psychedelics are emerging as a possible alternative therapy for mental health and substance use disorders. This study aimed to gather insights on how people use or are considering using psychedelics to manage opioid use disorder (OUD), how these experiences are perceived to impact opioid use and what these lessons imply for future research and practice.MethodsWe conducted a qualitative study using the Reddit online community platform. We extracted posts that contained key psychedelic terms from the two most subscribed‐to subreddits dedicated to discussions of OUD treatment (r/OpiatesRecovery and r/Methadone) from 2018 to 2021. We thematically analyzed content from 151 relevant posts and their respective comments.ResultsTwo prominent themes identified in discussions were perspectives on the effectiveness of psychedelics in treating OUD, and mechanisms through which psychedelics were thought to impact use and desire to use opioids. For many, psychedelics were deemed to have a strong impact on opioid use via multiple mechanisms, including alleviating physical symptoms of dependence, shifting motivations around desire to use opioids and addressing underlying mental health problems and reasons for use. Others saw the potential promise around psychedelics as exaggerated, acknowledging many people eventually return to use, or even considered psychedelics dangerous.ConclusionsThere appear to be diverse perspectives on the effects of using psychedelics to treat opioid use disorder and an urgent need for controlled studies to better understand the impact of different psychedelics on opioid use, how they may be used in the context of existing treatments and what strategies they must be combined with to ensure safety and effectiveness. Integrating the experiences of people who use drugs will help guide psychedelics research toward effective person‐centered interventions to enhance health and wellness.
Cystic Spaces in the Endometrium on Ultrasound and Correlations With Pathological Diagnosis: A Contemporary Retrospective Cohort Study in a Tertiary Centre
Authors: McBain Rosemary , Reidy Karen , Palma‐Dias Ricardo , Healey Martin 
Published: January 2025

ObjectivesTo determine the correlation between the ultrasound finding of cystic spaces in the endometrium and endometrial hyperplasia or cancer.Materials and MethodsWe performed a retrospective cohort study at a tertiary teaching hospital in Victoria, Australia, between January 2014 and December 2016. Patients who had a tertiary ultrasound where the endometrium was assessed and underwent endometrial sampling in the subsequent year were included.ResultsThere were 1614 patients who were included, and 154 (9.5%) had endometrial cystic spaces on ultrasound. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value for a histological finding of polyps were 16.3%, 93.4%, 51.3% and 72.3%, respectively; for endometrial hyperplasia without atypia (EH no A) 40.7%, 91.0%, 7.1% and 98.9%, respectively; for hyperplasia with atypia (EH with A) 25.0%, 90.8%, 5.2%, 98.4%, respectively and for endometrial cancer were 19.5%, 90.7%, 5.2% and 97.7%, respectively. When adjusted for age, endometrial thickness and the presence of polyps on ultrasound, cystic spaces increased the odds of a histologic diagnosis of polyps (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.13 (95% CI 1.41–3.21) P < 0.001) or EH no A (aOR 5.20 (95% CI 2.06–13.12) P < 0.001) and reduced the odds of endometrial cancer (aOR 0.26 (0.08–0.81) P = 0.02).ConclusionCystic spaces on ultrasound are more likely to indicate the presence of EH no A or an endometrial polyp than endometrial cancer. As one in ten patients who had cystic spaces on tertiary ultrasound had a pathologic diagnosis of EH with A or carcinoma, there remains a need for sampling in this group until better data are available.
Uptake of Quitline Telephone Counselling by Women Who Smoke During Pregnancy
Authors: Bailey Cheryl , Ellwood David , Middleton Philippa , Wojcieszek Aleena M. , Flenady Vicki , Andrews Christine 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTBackgroundWhile many pregnant women accept referrals for smoking cessation support, the uptake of telephone counselling appointments is unknown.AimsTo determine the uptake rate of Quitline appointments among Australian pregnant women who smoke after being referred by a healthcare provider.Materials and MethodsData on attendance at telephone counselling appointments, number of appointments attended, gestational age at referral, referral source and smoking cessation upon completion of the program were requested from Quitline. Descriptive analysis of trends over time were undertaken using retrospective data from six Australian jurisdictions between 2016 and 2023 for pregnant women referred to Quitline by healthcare providers.ResultsA total of 7503 pregnant women who smoke were referred to Quitline in the study period. More than half (n = 4072, 54%) did not attend any telephone counselling appointments, 24% (n = 1812) attended one appointment, 10% (n = 725) two, 5% (n = 359) three and only 7% (n = 535) attended four or more appointments. Gestational age at referral was available for 1203 women in Queensland, with 52% (n = 624) attending their first phone appointment between 1 and 20 weeks of pregnancy and 48% (n = 579) attending between 21 and 40 weeks. The overall referred smoking cessation rate in this cohort was 4% and 52% for those completing the program.ConclusionsThe Quitline referral model for smoking cessation support for pregnant women is suboptimal. Comprehensive and consistent routinely collected data are urgently needed to monitor Quitline services for pregnant women who smoke across Australia. Further research is needed to understand the barriers to referral and uptake.
Outcomes after cystectomy in Australian rural and metropolitan hospitals by intensive care admissions
Authors: Paynter Jessica A. , Doherty Zakary , Qin Kirby R. , Pilcher David , Brennan Janelle 
Published: January 2025

ObjectivesTo examine demographics and in‐hospital outcomes for patients admitted to Australian intensive care units (ICUs) following cystectomy of the urinary bladder. Additionally, to compare outcomes between metropolitan and rural hospitals.Patients and MethodsA retrospective cohort analysis was undertaken of all adult patients admitted to participating Australian ICUs (Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society Adult Patient Database) following cystectomy/cystoprostatectomy between January 2011 and December 2021. The primary outcome was in‐hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes were ICU and hospital length of stay.ResultsOver the 10‐year period, 3376 adult patients were admitted to 135 Australian ICUs after cystectomy. Of these, 3083 patients (91.3%) were treated in 106 metropolitan ICUs and 293 patients (8.7%) were treated in 29 rural ICUs. There was no difference in adjusted mortality between metropolitan and rural hospitals admitted to an ICU after cystectomy (odds ratio 1.32, 95% confidence interval 0.44–3.48; P = 0.6).ConclusionThere was no difference in in‐hospital mortality for cystectomy patients requiring ICU admission between metropolitan and rural hospitals. These findings may be used to inform decisions about the rural provision of cystectomy services.
Prognostic value of changes in vibration‐controlled transient elastography parameters for liver, cardiovascular and mortality outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease: The Rio de Janeiro type 2 diabetes cohort
Authors: Leite Nathalie C. , Villela‐Nogueira Cristiane A. , Santos Lorrane V. , Cardoso Claudia R. L. , Salles Gil F. 
Published: January 2025

AbstractBackground/AimsThe prognostic importance of changes in vibration‐controlled transient elastography (VCTE) parameters, liver stiffness measurement (LSM), and controlled attenuation parameter (CAP), in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and metabolic dysfunction‐associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is unknown.MethodsA prospective cohort of 288 patients underwent 2 VCTE exams at least 2 years apart, and the relative percentage changes in LSM and CAP were calculated. Outcomes were the occurrence of any liver‐related events (LREs), cardiovascular events (CVEs), and all‐cause mortality. Multivariable Cox analyses, adjusted for liver and cardiometabolic factors, assessed associations between VCTE parameters changes, both as continuous and dichotomical variables (LSM increase >15% and CAP reduction >10%), and outcomes.ResultsDuring a median follow‐up of 6 years, there were 22 LREs, 28 CVEs, and 37 all‐cause deaths. For LREs, baseline LSM was the strongest predictor, but LSM increases added further prognostic value (hazard ratio [HR]: 1.5 [1.0–2.1], 1‐SD increment). For CVEs, both LSM increase (HR: 1.7 [1.3–2.3]) and CAP reduction (HR: 1.5 [1.0–2.3], 1‐SD decrease) were significant predictors. For all‐cause mortality, baseline CAP was a protective predictor. When classified into subgroups based on LSM and CAP changes, the subgroup with both increased LSM and reduced CAP had the highest risks for CVEs (HR:5.3 [1.4–19.6]) and all‐cause mortality (HR: 3.4 [1.2–9.6]). The highest risk for LREs was observed in the subgroup with increased LSM without CAP reduction (HR: 3.5 [0.9–12.9]).ConclusionsVCTE parameters changes, LSM increase and CAP reduction, provide prognostic information for adverse liver, cardiovascular, and mortality outcomes in individuals with T2D and MASLD.
First record of Singhiella simplex (Singh, 1931) in Algeria
Authors: Labdaoui Zine Eddine , Bourmita Younes , Halima Monia Kamel Ben , Guenaoui Yamina 
Published: January 2025

AbstractObservations conducted from the end of May to July 2024 on the leaves of Ficus microcarpa trees present in public gardens and in green spaces of several academic institutions in the Mostaganem region, Algeria revealed the occurrence of a new species of invasive whitefly Singhiella simplex (Singh, 1931) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae). All life stages (eggs, nymphs, puparia and adults) were observed. The species was identified based on its morphological characteristics. This discovery is significant as S. simplex poses a substantial threat to urban forestry and ornamental areas, as F. microcarpa is widely grown and given the known impact of S. simplex in other regions.
Effects of Atmospheric Pollutants on Volatile‐Mediated Insect Ecosystem Services
Authors: Pinto‐Zevallos Delia M. , Skaldina Oksana , Blande James D. 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTPrimary and secondary atmospheric pollutants, including carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10) with associated heavy metals (HMs) and micro‐ and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs), have the potential to influence and alter interspecific interactions involving insects that are responsible for providing essential ecosystem services (ESs). Given that insects rely on olfactory cues for vital processes such as locating mates, food sources and oviposition sites, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are of paramount importance in interactions involving insects. While gaseous pollutants reduce the lifespan of individual compounds that act as olfactory cues, gaseous and particulate pollutants can alter their biosynthesis and emission and exert a direct effect on the olfactory system of insects. Consequently, air pollutants can affect ecosystem functioning and the services regulated by plant–insect interactions. This review examines the already identified and potential impacts of air pollutants on different aspects of VOC‐mediated plant–insect interactions underlying a range of insect ES. Furthermore, we investigate the potential susceptibility of insects to future environmental changes and the adaptive mechanisms they may employ to efficiently detect odours. The current body of knowledge on the effects of air pollutants on key interspecific interactions is biased towards and limited to a few pollinators, herbivores and parasitoids on model plants. There is a notable absence of research on decomposers and seed dispersers. With exception of O3 and NOx, the effects of some widespread and emerging environmental pollutants, such as secondary organic aerosols (SOAs), SO2, HMs, PM and MPs/NPs, remain largely unexplored. It is recommended that the identified knowledge gaps be addressed in future research, with the aim of designing effective mitigation strategies for the adverse effects in question and developing robust conservation frameworks.
Double Trouble for Native Species Under Climate Change: Habitat Loss and Increased Environmental Overlap With Non‐Native Species
Authors: Jan Arif , Arismendi Ivan , Giannico Guillermo 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRACTClimate change and biological invasions are affecting natural ecosystems globally. The effects of these stressors on native species' biogeography have been studied separately, but their combined effects remain overlooked. Here, we develop a framework to assess how climate change influences both the range and niche overlap of native and non‐native species using ecological niche models. We hypothesize that species with similar niches will experience both range reductions and increased niche overlap under future climates. We evaluate this using the ongoing invasion of smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) and northern pike (Esox lucius) on the native habitats of redband trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and bull trout (Salvelinus confluentus) in western North America. Future climate conditions will reduce habitat suitability for native and non‐native species, but an increased niche overlap might exacerbate negative effects on native fishes. Our framework offers a tool to predict potential species distribution and interactions under climate change, informing adaptive management globally.