bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The Role of Cultural and Institutional Distances in International Trade
Authors: Long Nguyen Tien , Gam Nguyen Thi , Van Vu Hong , Ngoc Bui Hoang 
Published: February 2023

Despite the effectiveness of the observed barriers such as taxes and quotas to adjust bilateral trade, they are still not well supported by governments in general and the World Trade Organization in particular. Therefore, in recent years, unobserved barriers have been critical tools to modify the trade flows between nations worldwide. China’s exports account for a massive proportion of global trade. However, the role of cultural and institutional distance in China’s trade flow has not been much explored. This study analyzes the impact of cultural and institutional differences on China's exports between 2006-2017 by adopting a system-GMM estimator. The main findings are, first, that cultural and institutional differences between China and its trading partners reduce China's exports. Second, cultural and institutional distances have the strongest influence on China's exports to high-income countries, followed by low-income countries, and finally middle-income countries. Third, manufactured products are the most sensitive to cultural and institutional distances. Based on these findings, several policies for China, as well as for emerging economies in general, are suggested for reducing cultural and institutional distances and boosting their exports. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-02-015 Full Text: PDF
Collective Action in Institutional Entrepreneurship: The Case of a Government Agency
Authors: Pimentel Luís , Major Maria , Cruz Ana 
Published: February 2023

This paper seeks to analyze how and why divergent institutional changes occurred in a government agency. While there is evidence of research on the concept of collective action and involvement in the literature on institutional entrepreneurship, the focus has been at the macro and field levels, with scarce attention being given to the topic at the micro and organizational levels. This study addresses this gap in the literature, drawing on the institutional entrepreneurship process model of Battilana, Leca, and Boxenbaum (The Academy of Management Annals), in combination with literature on collective action. The methodology involved a longitudinal case study, in which data were collected through extensive interviews and documentation analysis. Based on findings showing that the divergence change process could not be achieved without the support of organizational collective involvement, a refined version of the Battilana et al. entrepreneurial model is proposed. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-02-017 Full Text: PDF
Climatic Factor Differences and Mangosteen Fruit Quality between On- and Off-Season Productions
Authors: Jaroensutasinee Krisanadej , Jaroensutasinee Mullica , Boonsanong Piyatida 
Published: February 2023

The objective of this study was to investigate the differences in climatic factors and fruit quality between on- and off-season production periods. Climate, soil, and mangosteen measurements were all studied during on- and off-season production. We chose 40 mangosteen trees and observed flowering and fruit set rates over two production periods. The results showed that the number of flowers per branch, the number of fruits per branch, the circumference of fruits, and the fruit weight were higher during the on-season mangosteen production period than during the off-season mangosteen production period. However, the number of edible pulp segments, peel thickness, percentage of translucent flesh, and fruit gumminess were lower in the on-season mangosteen production period than in the off-season mangosteen production period. The percentage of fruit scars did not differ between the on- and off-season mangosteen production periods. When compared to the on-season mangosteen production period, there was lower relative humidity, soil moisture at 120 cm depth, and leaf wetness at 15 cm above ground during the off-season mangosteen production period; however, there was higher air temperature, soil moisture, and soil temperature at all four depth levels. Doi: 10.28991/ESJ-2023-07-02-020 Full Text: PDF
Hordeum distichon L. (Gramineae) in Iraq. As a Review
Authors: Al-Mayyahi Taiba Falih , Al-Tai Arkan Ali , Altameme Huda Jasim M. 
Published: February 2023

Background:
Hordeum distichon L. is the most important cereal crop grown in Iraq and is commonly cultivated in temperate climate across the world that is often known as common barley or two-rowed barley is a cultigen of barley belonging to the Poaceae family and the Triticeae tribe.
Results:
The present review summarized collected information that is spread in different scientific articles about Hordeum distichon's morphology, ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. It was also gathered scientific evidence supporting ethnobotanical claims and identified holes that must be filled by future study
Conclusion:
These data will be helpful to provide future directions for the agricultural and medicinal use of Hordeum distichon plant which no need to remain the most extensively used herbal plant, according to traditional applications and scientific examination.
Measurement of (IL-11 ) Levels in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Authors: AL-Ameer Ali Mohammed Abd 
Published: February 2023

Background:
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects the joints principally. Synovitis , cartilage and bone erosion are the most prominent symptoms of (RA). Stages of development of this disease are very complex, Synovial cells that rupture and form inflammation in the synovium, followed by cartilage and bone deterioration. Cytokines are proteins that play a crucial role in the onset arise causing and progression of the disease. This research aims to learn more about interleukin-11, which is a protein produced by the immune system. A cytokine belongs to the interleukin-6 family. It has pro- and anti-inflammatory potentials and its relationship to the disease can be determined by measuring the level of (IL-11) concentration.
Materials and Methods:
The current study included 45 patients with (RA), in addition to 45 (apparently healthy) subjects as a control group of the study. These samples were collected from Marjan Hospital in Babylon Governorate (joints unit) during the period from 1/11/2021 to 3/15/2022. The sera of all patients and control group were examined for determination of IL-11 concentration level, using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays, which are a type of immunoassay in which the enzyme is coupled to (ELISA).
Results:
At the likelihood level, the study's findings have revealed a considerable decrease in IL-11 level (P≤0.05) for patients with (RA), when comparing the rates of the same criteria for the control group.
Conclusion:
The concentration of interleukin 11 in the sera of rheumatoid arthritis patients was found to be less than in the control group in the current investigation.
Exploring Caodai Networks and Practices in France: From Individual Itineraries to Interlocked Relations
Authors: Jammes Jérémy 
Published: February 2023

Abstract
As a Vietnamese autochthonous religion, Cao Ðài was first meant to address Vietnamese people, who received the mission to spread out humanistic and salvationist messages all over the world. Cao Ðài expanded overseas, with few hundreds of them settled in France. Firstly, I will clarify the profile of few French sympathisers in colonial and postcolonial times. Secondly, I will examine ethnographic data collected in the two main Caodai temples of Vitry-sur-Seine and Alfortville from 1996 onwards. This extended fieldwork gave me the possibility to follow the membership logics, the different challenges and obstacles they face in terms of conversion and community life in the French context of religious freedom. The organization (or not) of spirit-medium séances, and the tactics of some Caodai missionaries will reveal some of the tensions between the pastoral and missionary dynamics of Cao Ðài in France.
Keefektifan Program Keluarga Harapan Dalam Mewujudkan Kesejahteraan Keluarga Penerirma Manfaat
Authors: Mudjib Mustain Mohammad , Purnomo Hari , Junaedi Junaedi 
Published: February 2023

Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisa pelaksanaan Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH), kesejahteraan dan Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Penerirma Manfaat (KPM) di Kabupaten Jombang. Jenis penelitian ini adalah penelitian lapangan (field research) dengan objek dalam penelitian ini adalah Tingkat Keberhasilan Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) Terhadap Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Keluarga Penerirma Manfaat (KPM) di Kabupaten Jombang dengan pendekatan kualitatif, Lokasi penelitian akan dilakukan di Kabupaten Jombang dengan 86.000 KPM (Kader Pembangunan Manusia) di 306 desa/kelurahan. Waktu Penelitian adalah Januari – April 2022. Teknik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Metode analisa data yang digunakan adalah metode deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1.Pelaksanaan Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) di Kabupaten Jombang tahun 2021 terindekasi baik dengan bukti adanya gradiasi per tahun pada PKM-PKH 2. Ada peningkatan kesejahateraan Keluarga Penerirma Manfaat (KPM) di Kabupaten Jombang dilihat dari pengeluaran kenaikan rata-rata konsumsi per-kapita cenderung searah dengan kenaikan jumlah penduduk.. 3.Program Keluarga Harapan (PKH) Terhadap Peningkatan Kesejahteraan Keluarga Penerirma Manfaat (KPM) di Kabupaten Jombang dalam tinggi karena menurunkan kemiskina 10% pada tahun 2021
Bioﬁlm dynamics: linking in situ bioﬁlm biomass and metabolic activity measurements in real-time under continuous ﬂow conditions
Authors: Klopper Kyle B. , De Witt RIAAN NEETHLING , Bester Elanna , M. T. Dicks Leon , Wolfaardt Gideon 
Published: February 2023

<p>The tools used to study bioﬁlms generally involve either destructive, end-point analyses or periodic measurements. The advent of the internet of things (IoT) era allows circumvention of these limitations. Here we introduce and detail the development of the BioSpec; a modular, nondestructive, real-time monitoring system, which accurately and reliably track changes in bioﬁlm biomass over time. The performance of the system was validated using a commercial spectrophotometer and produced comparable results for variations in planktonic and sessile biomass. BioSpec was combined with the previously developed carbon dioxide evolution measurement system (CEMS) to allow simultaneous measurement of bioﬁlm biomass and metabolic activity and revealed a differential response of these interrelated parameters to changing environmental conditions. The application of this system can facilitate a greater understanding of bioﬁlm mass–function relationships and aid in the development of bioﬁlm control strategies. </p>
Draft Genome Sequence of Arthrobacter sp. Strain 260, Isolated from a Uranium Tailings Management Facility in Northern Saskatchewan, Canada
Authors: Grigoryan Alexander A. , Bondicia Viorica F. , Kryachkoa Yuriy , Khan Nurul H. , Lawrence John R. , Singha Sanjit , Wolfaardt Gideon , Withana Gamage Niradha , Shetty Deeksha , Korber Darren R. 
Published: February 2023

<p>The 3.9-Mbp draft genome sequence of Arthrobacter sp. strain 260, which was isolated from a uranium tailings management facility, is reported. The sequence may help determine the bioremediation potential of this strain and facilitate further research aimed at a better understanding of the hypertolerance of this genus to extreme conditions. </p>
Wastewater Treatment Works: A Last Line of Defense for Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Entry Into the Environment
Authors: Tucker Keira , Stone Wendy , Botes Marelize , Feil Edward J. , Wolfaardt Gideon 
Published: February 2023

<p>With their large, diverse microbial communities chronically exposed to sub-inhibitory antibiotic concentrations, wastewater treatment works (WWTW) have been deemed hotspots for the emergence and dissemination of antimicrobial resistance, with growing concern about the transmission of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) into receiving surface waters. This study explored (1) the prevalence of ARG and ARB in local WWTW, (2) the effect of sub-inhibitory antimicrobial exposure on ARG copy numbers in pure cultures from WWTW, and (3) two WWTW with different treatment configurations. For each WWTW, qPCR determined the prevalence of mcr3, sul1, sul2, and bla(KPC) during the treatment process, and culture methods were used to enumerate and identify ARB. Bacterial colonies isolated from effluent samples were identified by 16S rDNA sequencing and their respective minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) were determined. These were compared to the MICs of whole community samples from the influent, return activated sludge, and effluent of each WWTW. Resistance genes were quantified in 11 isolated cultures before and after exposure to sub-MIC concentrations of target antibiotics. The numbers of ARG and ARB in both WWTW effluents were notably reduced compared to the influent. Sul1 and sul2 gene copies increased in cultures enriched in sub-MIC concentrations of sulfamethoxazole, while bla(KPC) decreased after exposure to amoxicillin. It was concluded, within the parameters of this study, that WWTW assist in reducing ARG and ARB, but that sub-inhibitory exposure to antimicrobials has a varied effect on ARG copy number in pure cultures.</p>
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Adapting War Horse : Cognition, the Spectator, and a Sense of Play
Authors: Malone Toby , Jackman Christopher J. 
Published: February 2023

<p>This book analyses the success and adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel <em>War Horse</em> to stage, radio, live events, and feature film, in different cultures, on tours, and in translation. </p>
<p>In under a decade, <em>War Horse</em> has gone from obscure children’s novel to arguably one of the world’s most recognisable theatrical brands, thanks to innovative puppet designs from South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company in an acclaimed stage production from the National Theatre of Great Britain.</p>
<p>With emphasis on embodied spectatorship, collaborative meaning-making, and imaginative ‘play,’ this book generates fresh insights into the enduring popularity of the franchise’s eponymous protagonist, Joey, offering the most in-depth study of <em>War Horse</em> to date. </p>
Dual red and near-infrared light-emitting diode irradiation ameliorates LPS-induced otitis media in a rat model
Authors: Ko Yoo-Seung , Gi Eun-Ji , Lee Sungsu , Cho Hyong-Ho 
Published: February 2023

Objective: Otitis media (OM) is an infectious and inflammatory disease of the middle ear (ME) that often recurs and requires long-term antibiotic treatment. Light emitting diode (LED)-based devices have shown therapeutic efficacy in reducing inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of red and near-infrared (NIR) LED irradiation on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced OM in rats, human middle ear epithelial cells (HMEECs), and murine macrophage cells (RAW 264.7).Methods: An animal model was established by LPS injection (2.0 mg/mL) into the ME of rats via the tympanic membrane. A red/NIR LED system was used to irradiate the rats (655/842 nm, intensity: 102 mW/m2, time: 30 min/day for 3 days and cells (653/842 nm, intensity: 49.4 mW/m2, time: 3 h) after LPS exposure. Hematoxylin and eosin staining was performed to examine pathomorphological changes in the tympanic cavity of the ME of the rats. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunoblotting, and RT-qPCR analyses were used to determine the mRNA and protein expression levels of interleukin-1β (IL-1β), IL-6, and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α). Mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) signaling was examined to elucidate the molecular mechanism underlying the reduction of LPS-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines following LED irradiation.Results: The ME mucosal thickness and inflammatory cell deposits were increased by LPS injection, which were reduced by LED irradiation. The protein expression levels of IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α were significantly reduced in the LED-irradiated OM group. LED irradiation strongly inhibited the production of LPS-stimulated IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α in HMEECs and RAW 264.7 cells without cytotoxicity in vitro. Furthermore, the phosphorylation of ERK, p38, and JNK was inhibited by LED irradiation.Conclusion: This study demonstrated that red/NIR LED irradiation effectively suppressed inflammation caused by OM. Moreover, red/NIR LED irradiation reduced pro-inflammatory cytokine production in HMEECs and RAW 264.7 cells through the blockade of MAPK signaling.
The gut microbiota in experimental abdominal aortic aneurysm
Authors: Xiao Jie , Wei Zhanjie , Yang Chuanlei , Dai Shilin , Wang Xiancan , Shang Yuqiang 
Published: February 2023

BackgroundAbdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening disease and there are no effective treatments to inhibit aneurysm progression and rupture. The gut microbiota has been increasingly recognized, as a new therapeutic target, because of its role in host homeostasis. However, the role of the gut microbiota in AAA has not been clarified. Therefore, we performed 16S rRNA analysis to determine and compare the composition of the gut microbiota between AAA and control groups.MethodsWe used the classical angiotensin-II induced AAA mouse model to investigate the role of gut microbiota and abdominal aortic aneurysm. The mice were randomly assigned to 2 groups: the control (n = 7) group received saline (vehicle), while the AAA (n = 13) group received solutions of Ang II. Aortic tissue and fecal samples were harvested 28 days after infusion. Fecal samples were analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing.ResultsThe levels of Oscillospira, Coprococcus, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, Alistipes massiliensis, and Ruminococcus gnavus were increased in the AAA group, while those of Akkermansia muciniphila, Allobaculum, and Barnesiella intestinihominis were increased in the control group. Furthermore, network analysis and ZiPi score assessment highlighted species in the phylum Bacteroidetes as the keystone species. PICRUSt2 analysis revealed that PWY-6629 (a super pathway of L-tryptophan biosynthesis), PWY-7446 (sulfoglycolysis), and PWY-6165 [chorismate biosynthesis II (archaea)] may-be involved in the metabolic pathways that contribute to AAA formation, and E. coli/Shigella may be the key bacteria that influence those three pathways.ConclusionAlterations in the gut microbiota may be associated with the formation of AAA. Akkermansia and Lactobacillus were significantly decreased in the AAA group, but the keystone species in the phylum Bacteroidetes and the metabolic products of these bacteria should be given more attention in AAA formation research.
The development of a novel natural language processing tool to identify pediatric chest radiograph reports with pneumonia
Authors: Rixe Nancy , Frisch Adam , Wang Zhendong , Martin Judith M. , Suresh Srinivasan , Florin Todd A. , Ramgopal Sriram 
Published: February 2023

ObjectiveChest radiographs are frequently used to diagnose community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) for children in the acute care setting. Natural language processing (NLP)-based tools may be incorporated into the electronic health record and combined with other clinical data to develop meaningful clinical decision support tools for this common pediatric infection. We sought to develop and internally validate NLP algorithms to identify pediatric chest radiograph (CXR) reports with pneumonia.Materials and methodsWe performed a retrospective study of encounters for patients from six pediatric hospitals over a 3-year period. We utilized six NLP techniques: word embedding, support vector machines, extreme gradient boosting (XGBoost), light gradient boosting machines Naïve Bayes and logistic regression. We evaluated their performance of each model from a validation sample of 1,350 chest radiographs developed as a stratified random sample of 35% admitted and 65% discharged patients when both using expert consensus and diagnosis codes.ResultsOf 172,662 encounters in the derivation sample, 15.6% had a discharge diagnosis of pneumonia in a primary or secondary position. The median patient age in the derivation sample was 3.7 years (interquartile range, 1.4–9.5 years). In the validation sample, 185/1350 (13.8%) and 205/1350 (15.3%) were classified as pneumonia by content experts and by diagnosis codes, respectively. Compared to content experts, Naïve Bayes had the highest sensitivity (93.5%) and XGBoost had the highest F1 score (72.4). Compared to a diagnosis code of pneumonia, the highest sensitivity was again with the Naïve Bayes (80.1%), and the highest F1 score was with the support vector machine (53.0%).ConclusionNLP algorithms can accurately identify pediatric pneumonia from radiography reports. Following external validation and implementation into the electronic health record, these algorithms can facilitate clinical decision support and inform large database research.
Vitamin B12 levels in thyroid disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Benites-Zapata Vicente A. , Ignacio-Cconchoy Felipe L. , Ulloque-Badaracco Juan R. , Hernandez-Bustamante Enrique A. , Alarcón-Braga Esteban A. , Al-kassab-Córdova Ali , Herrera-Añazco Percy 
Published: February 2023

Background and aimsNumerous studies have found an association between vitamin deficiency and thyroid disorders (TD). The presence of anti-parietal cell antibodies is indicative of reduced ability to absorb vitamin B12. Thus, this study reviewed the existing studies with the objective of assessing differences in the serum levels of vitamin B12 among patients with and without TD, the frequency of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with TD, and the presence of anti-parietal cell antibodies in patients with TD.MethodsA meta-analysis of random-effects model was conducted to calculate pooled frequencies, mean differences (MD), and their respective 95% confidence intervals (CI). We identified 64 studies that met our inclusion criteria (n = 28597).ResultsWe found that patients with hypothyroidism had lower vitamin B12 levels than healthy participants (MD: −60.67 pg/mL; 95% CI: −107.31 to −14.03 pg/mL; p = 0.01). No significant differences in vitamin B12 levels were observed between healthy participants and patients with hyperthyroidism (p = 0.78), autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD) (p = 0.22), or subclinical hypothyroidism (SH) (p = 0.79). The frequencies of vitamin B12 deficiency among patients with hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, SH, and AITD were 27%, 6%, 27%, and 18%, respectively.ConclusionsPatients with hypothyroidism had lower levels of vitamin B12 than healthy participants. No significant differences were observed between vitamin B12 levels and hyperthyroidism, AITD, or SH.Systematic Review Registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=324422, identifier (CRD42022324422).