bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Sprengel deformity: What is the functional outcome of conservative treatment versus surgical correction?
Authors: Antfang C. , Frommer A. , Gosheger G. , Toporowski G. , Laufer A. , Rölfing J. D. , Roedl R. , Vogt B. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
Sprengel deformity is a rare congenital malformation of the scapula defined by malposition during embryonic development. Affected individuals have limited range of motion of the shoulder and torticollis. Surgical reconstruction is an option to treat patients with severe deformity and functional impairment. This retrospective single centre study evaluated 19 patients with 21 Sprengel deformities treated from 2016 to 2023. 11/19 patients had mild ROM limitations of the affected shoulder with a median abduction of 130° (interquartile range (IQR) 100–150) and were treated conservatively. 8/19 patients with severe Sprengel deformity and functional impairment underwent surgery (median age 6 years (IQR 4–6)). Surgery was conducted in a modified technique according to Green. The Cavendish and Rigault scores were employed to analyse function, cosmesis and the radiographic location of the scapula. Patient reported outcome measurements (EQ-5D-Y and the quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire) were both administered at the latest follow-up.

Results
Patients treated conservatively had a median abduction of the affected arm of 130° (IQR 100–150) and a median Cavendish and Rigault score of both 2 (IQR 2–3 and 1.3-2, respectively). In the surgery group the median abduction improved by 45° (IQR 28–53) from 90° (IQR 90–90) preoperatively to 135° (IQR 120–140) 3 months postoperatively and was 110° (IQR 108–128) at latest follow-up. The median Cavendish score improved from 4 (IQR 2–4) to 1 (IQR 1–2). The median Rigault score was lowered from 3 (IQR 3–3) to 1 (IQR 1–2). The median time to return to daily life was 3 months (IQR 2.2–3.5). The median quickDASH score was 11.4 (IQR 7–31) in the surgical cohort and 9.1 (IQR 5–22) in the conservative cohort at median maximum follow-up of 62 months (IQR 22–118). The median EQ-VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) score was 81/100 (IQR 79–85/100) in the surgical cohort and 80/100 (IQR 59–95/100) in the non-surgical cohort. 4/8 patients treated surgically had fully reversible complications.

Conclusions
Surgical treatment of severe Sprengel deformity improves abduction of the affected shoulder and reduces disability in daily life. Patients with mild Sprengel deformity can have very good function of the shoulder and should not be considered for surgery.
Associations of maternal night shift work during pregnancy with DNA methylation in offspring: a meta-analysis in the PACE consortium
Authors: Marques Irene F. , Domènech-Panicello Carola , Geurtsen Madelon L. , Hoang Thanh T. , Richmond Rebecca , Polinski Kristen , Sirignano Lea , Page Christian M. , Binter Anne-Claire , Everson Todd , Burt Amber , Deuschle Michael , Gilles Maria , Streit Fabian , Mumford Sunni L. , Magnus Per , Reiss Irwin K. M. , Vermeulen Marijn J. , Witt Stephanie H. , Chaves Inês , Yeung Edwina , London Stephanie J. , Guxens Mònica , Felix Janine F. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
Night shift work during pregnancy has been associated with differential DNA methylation in placental tissue, but no studies have explored this association in cord blood. We aimed to examine associations of maternal night shift work with cord blood DNA methylation.

Methods
A total of 4487 mother–newborn pairs from 7 studies were included. Maternal night shift work during pregnancy was ascertained via questionnaires and harmonized into “any” versus “no”. DNA methylation was measured in cord blood using the Illumina Infinium Methylation arrays. Robust linear regression models adjusted for relevant confounders were run in the individual cohorts, and results were meta-analyzed.

Results
Maternal night shift work during pregnancy ranged from 3.4% to 26.3%. Three CpGs were differentially methylated in relation to maternal night shift work during pregnancy at a false discovery rate adjusted P < 0.05: cg10945885 (estimate (β) 0.38%, standard error (SE) 0.07), cg00773359 (β 0.25%, SE 0.05), and cg21836426 (β − 0.29%, SE 0.05). Associations of the identified CpGs were found in previous literature for gestational age and childhood and adolescent BMI. In a mouse model of prenatal jet lag exposure, information on offspring DNA methylation of ten homologous genes annotated to the 16 CpGs with P < 1 × 10−5 in our analysis was available, of which eight were associated (enrichment P: 1.62 × 10−11).

Conclusion
Maternal night shift work during pregnancy was associated with newborn DNA methylation at 3 CpGs. Top findings overlapped with those in a mouse model of gestational jet lag. This work strengthens evidence that DNA methylation could be a marker or mediator of impacts of circadian rhythm disturbances.
Empirical case study of a digitally enabled energy community with prosumers and P2P trading
Authors: Staudt Philipp , Richter Bent 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
An ’energy community’ can add socioeconomic components to microgrids and has recently been solidified as the regulatory concept of a ’Citizen Energy Community’ by the European Union. Such energy communities can further be supplemented with digital capabilities. This paper provides insights from a 13-month case study on a digitally enabled energy community with prosumers with limited ability to provide manual demand response, who were enabled to engage in peer-to-peer trading of local energy generation.

Results
Long-term willingness to pay for local sustainable electricity in the market environment was lower than expected. Overall willingness and ability to provide manual demand response might be low. Participants’ use of the provided digital tools were at least partly driven by their desire to control energy costs.

Conclusions
Repeat interaction with the energy community’s market and its inherent complexities might limit the ability of energy communities to provide technical and economic benefits. This diminishes the appeal of corresponding business models. One direction to make energy communities more attractive to regulators and utilities is the conceptualization, design, and empirical evaluation of systems that lead to low perceived complexity for participants while enabling high levels of external automated control.
Cognitive impairment, depressive and anxiety disorders among post-COVID-19 survivors: a follow-up study
Authors: Aziz Ayman A. , Latif Ahmed A. , Elseesy Sandra W. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background
Psychiatric signs may be induced by the cytokine storm that is implicated in the immune response to coronavirus through neuro-inflammation. Survivors disclosed symptoms of obsessive–compulsive disorder, melancholy, anxiety, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. For the first year following the SARS disease, they generally suffer from suicide and psychosis.

Aim
To evaluate the presence of cognitive impairment, anxiety disorders, and depression in adult survivors of COVID-19, 1 month and 3 months post-recovery.

Method
It is an observational longitudinal study. Forty-four COVID-19 survivor patients, with no past psychiatric history were evaluated at 3 months and 1 month after recovery. The Montreal Cognitive Impairment Basic (MoCA-B) was employed to evaluate cognitive impairment. However, anxiety and depressive disorders were identified via structured clinical interview for DSM IV, axis I (SCID-I) and their severity was examined by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) consecutively.

Results
Regarding cognitive impairment, MoCA-B results showed a mean score of 25.95 ± 1.98 in the 1st interview and 27.7 ± 1.05 in the 2nd interview, with a marked change, P-value = 0.001. SCID-I showed that 43.2% of our sample was diagnosed with both anxiety and depression at 1 month post-recovery, with the improvement of some cases at 3 months to affect only 18.2%, showing a statistically significant difference, P-value = 0.036. The percentage of patients who suffered from sleep difficulties was 59.1% at 1st interview and 27.3% at 2nd interview. While 61.4% of patients suffered from fatigue and low concentration at 1st interview and went down to 31.8% at 2nd interview, showing a statistically significant difference, P-value < 0.001. The severity of depression and anxiety in those diagnosed also declined from the 1st interview to the 2nd, BDI mean score in 1st interview was 12.30 ± 10.46, and in the 2nd interview was 7.09 ± 9.24 with marked variation P-value < 0.001, while BAI means score at the 1st interview was 18.18 ± 16.85 and at the 2nd interview was 11.32 ± 16.12 with statistically significant difference P = 0.001.

Conclusion
Impairment of cognitive functions; especially delayed recall; was one of the important COVID-19 psychiatric sequelae, In addition to anxiety and depressive signs in the form of depressed/anxious mood, fatigue, decreased concentration, and sleep disturbances. The severity of symptoms declined over the 3 months period of the study.
Microcredit as a catalyst for microbusiness growth: a myth or reality; a case of Asante-Akim Central Municipality, Ghana
Authors: Musah Ibrahim 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This study investigates the effect of microcredit on the growth of microenterprises in the Asante-Akim Central Municipal Area of Ghana. The analysis reveals that while larger loan amounts positively influence business growth, high interest rates and rigid repayment terms impede these benefits. Entrepreneurs with higher education levels report better growth outcomes, emphasizing the significance of financial literacy and management skills. However, the evidence indicates that microcredit alone is insufficient to consistently drive sustainable growth for microenterprises, as structural challenges persist. Practical implications suggest that microfinance institutions (MFIs) should revise loan structures to include lower interest rates, extended grace periods, and flexible repayment options. Additionally, integrating financial literacy programs into microfinance services could enhance loan utilization and business outcomes. These findings challenge the universal applicability of microcredit as a growth catalyst, advocating for tailored approaches to better align financial products with the needs of microenterprises in emerging markets.
Identifying and evaluating causes of waste effect in green building projects
Authors: Issa Usama Hamed , AbdelHaffez Ahmed Gamal , Abdel-Hafez Alaa Atif , Assaf Kamal Abbas 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Green building (GB) projects in the Middle East face several causes of waste that occur during design and construction stages. These causes affect the objectives of GB projects (economic, environmental, and social). Therefore, this research aims to define causes of waste in GB projects and evaluate the effect of these causes on the objectives of GB projects. Forty-five causes of waste are determined and classified into five main groups as follows: (G01) green materials, (G02) green building design, (G03) sustainable site, (G04) green building technologies, and (G05) green building stakeholders. Through field surveys, including semi-structured interviews and brainstorming sessions, the probability of occurrence for each cause of waste and impact on the economic, environmental, and social objectives are evaluated, as well as the waste severity is determined based on a combined effect of probability and impacts. The correlations among the waste indices are assessed, and the highest correlation is observed between probability and economic followed by economic and social objective. The results show that the most significant cause of waste that has the highest value for economic, environmental, and social objectives is “Poor assessment of site conditions before design, such as topography, hydrology, climate, vegetation, and soil.” Group 05 has the maximum number of critical causes of waste, which is considered the most significant group, due to its high values related to all objectives. Results indicate that the economic objective is classified as the most affected one by the causes of waste, followed by the environmental objective.
‘If one doesn't happen, the other will’: forensic mental health service patients’ experiences of co-occurring self-harm and aggression
Authors: Shafti Matina , Taylor Peter , Forrester Andrew , Robinson Louise , Mathews Sandeep , Pratt Daniel 
Published: January 2025

Background
Co-occurring self-harm and aggression (dual harm) is particularly prevalent among forensic mental health service (FMHS) patients. There is limited understanding of why this population engages in dual harm.

Aims
This work aims to explore FMHS patients’ experiences of dual harm and how they make sense of this behaviour, with a focus on the role of emotions.

Method
Participants were identified from their participation in a previous study. Sixteen FMHS patients with a lifetime history of dual harm were recruited from two hospitals. Individuals participated in one-to-one, semi-structured interviews where they reflected on past and/or current self-harm and aggression. Interview transcripts were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results
Six themes were generated: self-harm and aggression as emotional regulation strategies, the consequences of witnessing harmful behaviours, relationships with others and the self, trapped within the criminal justice system, the convergence and divergence of self-harm and aggression, and moving forward as an FMHS patient. Themes highlighted shared risk factors of dual harm across participants, including emotional dysregulation, perceived lack of social support and witnessing harmful behaviours. Participants underlined the duality of their self-harm and aggression, primarily utilising both to regulate negative emotions. These behaviours also fulfilled distinct purposes at times (e.g. self-harm as punishment, aggression as defence). The impact of contextual factors within FMHSs, including restrictive practices and institutionalisation, were emphasised.

Conclusions
Findings provide recommendations that can help address dual harm within forensic settings, including (a) transdiagnostic, individualised approaches that consider the duality of self-harm and aggression; and (b) cultural and organisational focus on recovery-centred practice.
Ekata Work
Authors: Bigelow Anna 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
For decades, the Muslim-majority town of Malerkotla, Punjab, has been emblematic of communal harmony—the place where everyone gets along, a so-called island of peace. As the author has argued previously, this reputation is the result of hard work and constant vigilance to realize it on the ground, even imperfectly. It also persists despite enormous pressure. The last decade has proven challenging for Malerkotla citizens, but their work continues. From the protests in Shaheen Bagh, Delhi, against the Citizenship Amendment Act, to the farmers’ protests at the Delhi borders, to current political concerns after Malerkotla became a newly minted electoral district, Malerkotlans continue to strive for belonging in an India where divisive nationalisms are ascendant. This article addresses the past and present of citizen strategies to build intersectional solidarities, to affirm and reaffirm a long-standing collective identity built on communal harmony, and to imagine a future India that is diverse, inclusive, and just.
Rethinking “Brahmanization” and Caste Politics in Late Ancient South Asia
Authors: Witkowski Nicholas 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This article contributes to the body of scholarship that is critical of overreliance on what Johannes Bronkhorst has called the “Brahmanization” model of historical transformation in late ancient South Asia (ca. 200 BCE–ca. 600 CE). By Brahmanization, the author refers to the process by which Brahmin communities of late ancient South Asia became managers of a socioeconomic order defined by the purity politics of caste. In particular, this article proposes to rethink the preponderant conceptions of power relations during the early first millennium CE by focusing on textual descriptions of outcaste groups that late ancient hegemonic forces collectively referred to as Caṇḍālas. This article will demonstrate that the Buddhist monastic governmentality was a critical institutional battleground upon which the combat between Brahmanizing forces across South Asia and those subaltern communities resistant to caste-based hegemony played out in the early centuries of the common era. This article argues that the Caṇḍāla communities that joined these Buddhist monasteries successfully carved out within these institutions spaces of relative social autonomy from Brahmanical power structures.
Exploring Perspectives and Challenges in Religious Property Administration
Authors: Papastathis Konstantinos 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
This article examines the issue of property administration within the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem from the late Ottoman period to the present, focusing on the acquisition and management of extensive land estates known as vakf that hold immense significance, especially given the ongoing land dispute between Israel and the Palestinians. In this context, the article provides a concise historical overview of the development of the church's immovable property portfolio and discusses the question of who should be its administrator and under which conditions the state authorities should be involved. To this end, it analyzes the charter of the patriarchate, established as law 27/1958 by the Kingdom of Jordan, highlighting its advantages as well as its implementation in practice. It argues that the legal status of Jerusalem is intricately linked to this matter, as the Israeli judiciary recognizes only the patriarch's authority in validating contracts, marginalizing the laity and the Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre. By shedding light on these challenges and the complex dynamics at play, the article provides insights into the current state of property administration within the Orthodox Church of Jerusalem and highlights the need for addressing these issues in the future.
Village funds and village-level of economic growth: A case study in Pamekasan
Authors: Oktaviya Yetty Dewi , Sutikno Sutikno 
Published: January 2025

Village funds have become a significant strategy in the government's efforts to improve economic development at the village level, and village funds play a role in encouraging equitable village economic growth in Pamekasan Regency but still require a more in-depth evaluation. This research is based on the condition of even village economic growth in Pamekasan Regency villages, which is still below the average of 29.53. A study aims to analyze the relationship and how much influence there is between village funds, poverty-free villages, developing village index, and villages without disparity on the increase in the economic growth score of the village equally. The data collection technique is a documentation technique sourced from the Ministry of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration. The method used in this study is multiple linear regression. The study results show that the increase in the economic growth score of the village is evenly responded to positively by villages without poverty and without inequality. On the other hand, the increase in the economic growth score of the village is responded negatively by the village fund because the higher the economic growth score of the village is even, the village fund budget will be reduced. After all, the welfare of the community begins to be achieved. The implication of the study is to provide input for related agencies and village communities in increasing the score of equitable village economic growth in Pamekasan Regency villages.
COVID-19 pandemic and housing demand mortgage: Partial adjustment model approach
Authors: Ayuningtyas Fitri Juniwati , Anggrismono Anggrismono 
Published: January 2025

One of the efforts to encourage the fulfillment of housing needs is the provision of housing both from the government and the private sector by considering the community's purchasing power. The background of this research is that the fulfillment of housing needs by both the government and the private sector has yet to be maximized while the demand for housing is relatively high. This research is still necessary because the demand for housing is still high. Increased housing demand will push house prices due to limited housing land. The problems faced focus on the relatively high demand for mortgages because even in the conditions of the COVID-19 pandemic, people still make houses their top priority. This study aims to analyze the effect of people's income, loan interest rates, the amount of housing finance, and dummy before and during the COVID-19 pandemic on housing demand mortgage. The data analysis technique in this study used multiple regression Partial Adjustment Model (PAM). The results showed that the variables of income as proxy for GDP and loan interest rates significantly affected housing demand mortgage. In contrast, the amount of housing finance and the COVID-19 dummy had no significant impact. The research implication that researchers can provide to the government is to provide policy recommendations regarding the Housing Finance Liquidity Facility (FLPP) program, which is intended for low-income communities.
Introduction: Indentured bodies/embodiments of indenture
Authors: Kloß Sinah Theres , Leetsch Jennifer 
Published: January 2025

Abstract
Indentureship had profound and lasting effects on the bodies of those involved. Recruitment processes, along with the harrowing conditions of transport and labour, radically reshaped the material and physical realities of indentured labourers, influencing not only their immediate bodily experiences but also the socio-cultural practices and embodied memories they would pass down to future generations. As such, indentured corporeality dwells in but also extends beyond the tangible realm of labour, touching on deeper questions of how bodies can be understood, experienced and mediated under colonial exploitation and beyond. To trace the intricate interplay between the concrete and sensory actualities of indentured bodies and the cultural processes inherent to embodiments of indenture, this special issue brings together interdisciplinary perspectives that examine how bodies became both sites of colonial inscription and sites of resilience and resistance. Through historical analysis, literary exploration, artistic representation and anthropological insight, contributors attend to how the afterlives of indenture continue to shape our understanding of indentured identity, memory and belonging, revealing the body as both a marker of oppression and a medium for enduring cultural expression.
Tracing Nomadic Lines: Nomadic Subjectivities and the Belonging of Unaccompanied Young People
Authors: Ögtem-Young Özlem 
Published: January 2025

This chapter draws on the data on the nature and functioning of belonging of unaccompanied young people by following a series of moments, relationships, sites and passages of time. It brings in the analysis of the data from all chapters. Through the focus on the notions of ‘nomadic lines’ and ‘rhizome’ and by following Braidotti’s ideas of subjectivity as nomadic, it further maps several important components and key features of unaccompanied young people’s belonging. A key argument of this chapter – and this book overall – is that belonging needs to be viewed as nomadic/rhizomatic assemblages. It utilizes this understanding in this chapter as a way of foregrounding the active subjectivities of unaccompanied young people who are often portrayed negatively within the media and dominant public and political discourses. Another important argument made here is that belonging exists in its potentiality and actuality, which are both viewed as real, challenging the dualism of ‘belonging/unbelonging’ or ‘personal/political’ belonging, and introducing a new angle on the absences and inconsistencies of belonging.