bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Bringing Them In or Pushing Them Out? The Labor Market Effects of Pro-Cyclical Unemployment Assistance Changes
Authors: Domènech-Arumí Gerard , Vannutelli Silvia 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
We exploit an unanticipated labor market reform to estimate the effects of procyclical changes in long-term unemployment assistance (UA). In July 2012, Spain raised the minimum age to receive unlimited-duration UA from 52 to 55. Using a difference-in-differences design, we document that shorter benefits caused (1) shorter unemployment duration, especially among younger workers; (2) higher labor force exit and other programs’ take-up, especially among older workers; and (c) lower wages upon reemployment. The reform induced moderate government savings. Our results highlight the importance of considering the interplay with labor market conditions when designing long-term benefit schedules that affect workers close to retirement.
Ezekiel 10:2—Sprinkle Not Scatter
Authors: Goldingay John 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
This short note argues that the phrase וּזְרֹק עַל־הָעִיר in Ezek 10:2 denotes “sprinkle [fire] over the city” as an act of purification rather than “scatter [fire] over the city” as an act of judgment.
The Impacts of Teachings of a Neo-Prophetic Church on Adolescents’ Well-being and Character Development
Authors: Yendork Joana Salifu 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Neo-Prophetic churches in Ghana are the fastest growing churches and have been highly criticised, but little is known about their teachings and potential impacts on adolescent congregants. The present study explored the content and impacts of the teachings of a Neo-Prophetic church on the well-being and character development of adolescent congregants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 20 adolescents aged between thirteen to nineteen years in a Neo-Prophetic church in Accra, Ghana. Following thematic analysis, the findings suggest that although the Neo-Prophetic church’s teachings have positive content that equipped adolescents with virtues, survival and leadership skills, and support for career development, there are negative elements that may cause adolescents to develop depression and low self-esteem, lack of reasoning and discernment skills, and potentially negative attitudes toward women. The implications of the findings are discussed.
Non-Christian Service on the Public Stage: Artisans, Musicians, and the Implications of Ethno-Religious Difference in Late-Medieval Iberia
Authors: Barton Thomas W. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
This article examines the public service roles performed by Muslims and Jews for municipal governments within late-medieval Iberia through the analysis of a largely unexamined body of municipal records from the city of Tortosa in comparison with a diversity of other cases. The assessment of various contractual public works projects of different sizes conducted by ethno-religiously mixed and homogeneous artisans and laborers serves to contextualize the primary focus of the study: the activity of salaried and contractual Muslim musicians, who played and sounded their instruments with their Christian counterparts in support of diverse events throughout the year, decade after decade, all at the direction of the city’s governing Christian elites. This survey of public service by non-Christians provides a means to evaluate and make recommendations regarding the methodologies and models utilized by scholars to conceptualize and analyze premodern interfaith interaction within the context of Christian hegemony.
The Power and Value of Strategic Nonviolent Action
Authors: Zunes Stephen 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Recent decades have underscored the power of strategic nonviolent action, even in the most challenging of circumstances. The majority of transitions to democracy have been due to civil society groups engaged in nonviolent resistance, data from political scientists has demonstrated it being far more effective than armed struggle, coups have been reversed, and foreign occupations have been weakened, thereby challenging the rationale for armed liberation struggles. Similarly, problems with “humanitarian intervention” have raised questions regarding the need for “the responsibility to protect” through military means. The traditional rationales for militarism are therefore becoming harder and harder to defend. This provides an opening for those of us in the field to disseminate information about the history and dynamics of unarmed civil resistance. Regardless of whether one embraces pacifism as a personal principle, it is critical to understand and teach about nonviolent alternatives.
Impact of Zonal and Meridional Atmospheric Flow on Surface Climate and Extremes in the Southern Hemisphere
Authors: Boschat Ghyslaine , Purich Ariaan , Rudeva Irina , Arblaster Julie 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) describes the annular or zonal component of the large-scale atmospheric circulation in the Southern Hemisphere (SH) extratropics and influences surface climate across the SH. Although this annular flow is dominant in austral summer, in other seasons considerable zonal asymmetries are evident, reflecting a zonal wave 3 (ZW3) pattern. We define an index representing asymmetric flow using the first two leading modes of meridional wind variability in the SH. Two orthogonal ZW3 indices are used together to capture longitudinal shifts in the wave train and their connection to tropical convection. We compare the impacts of the SAM and ZW3 on surface climate by examining composites of temperature and precipitation fields during each season. Impacts on mean and extreme surface climates are assessed. We find that the SAM and ZW3 are not clearly separated modes, but rather, ZW3 modulates the impact of the SAM across the midlatitudes. The SAM influence on regional temperature and precipitation is similar for both mean impacts and extremes. The ZW3 influence on extremes is more varied across indices and does not always reflect the ZW3 impact on mean fields. Notably, amplified ZW3 activity has a significant influence on the number of midlatitude fronts and frontal rainfall, highlighting the importance of considering ZW3 when exploring the surface climate impacts of large-scale SH circulation states, particularly for nonsummer seasons.

Significance Statement
Variations in the strength and position of the midlatitude westerly winds have a strong influence on surface climates. While these winds are predominantly zonally symmetric in the Southern Hemisphere, few studies to date have explored the role of the asymmetric component of this circulation, particularly for seasons outside of summer. By defining two new indices of meridional circulation, this study reveals new important impacts on temperature, rainfall, and the likelihood of extreme climates in regions of southern Australia and South America, and sea ice regions around Antarctica. These findings question the validity of considering only zonal-mean winds for climate studies of the Southern Hemisphere and have important implications for the seasonal forecasting and predictability of extreme climate events in the near future.
Hybrid Dynamical–Statistical Forecasts of the Risk of Rainfall in Southeast Asia Dependent on Equatorial Waves
Authors: Ferrett Samantha , Methven John , Woolnough Steven J. , Yang Gui-Ying , Holloway Christopher E. , Wolf Gabriel 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Equatorial waves are a major driver of widespread convection in Southeast Asia and the tropics more widely, a region in which accurate heavy rainfall forecasts are still a challenge. Conditioning rainfall over land on local equatorial wave phases finds that heavy rainfall can be between 2 and 4 times more likely to occur in Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Equatorial waves are identified in a global numerical weather prediction ensemble forecast [Met Office Global and Regional Ensemble Prediction System (MOGREPS-G)]. Skill in the ensemble forecast of wave activity is highly dependent on region and time of year, although generally forecasts of equatorial Rossby waves and westward-moving mixed Rossby–gravity waves are substantially more skillful than for the eastward-moving Kelvin wave. The observed statistical relationship between wave phases and rainfall is combined with ensemble forecasts of dynamical wave fields to construct hybrid dynamical–statistical forecasts of rainfall probability using a Bayesian approach. The Brier skill score is used to assess the skill of forecasts of rainfall probability. Skill in the hybrid forecasts can exceed that of probabilistic rainfall forecasts taken directly from MOGREPS-G and can be linked to both the skill in forecasts of wave activity and the relationship between equatorial waves and heavy rainfall in the relevant region. The results show that there is potential for improvements of forecasts of high-impact weather using this method as forecasts of large-scale waves improve.
Fighting depopulation in Europe by analyzing the financial risks of local governments
Authors: Navarro-Galera Andrés , Buendía-Carrillo Dionisio , Gómez-Miranda María Elena , Lara-Rubio Juan 
Published: March 2023

Throughout Europe, one of the main problems facing policymakers is that of falling rural populations. In many cases, this is aggravated by high levels of local government borrowing. Although researchers have sought to determine the causes of this debt, much remains to be known about the factors influencing the default risk of small- and medium-sized towns, information that would help them formulate policies to combat the loss of population. The aim of our study is to identify factors relevant to this default risk. We analyzed demographic, socioeconomic, and financial factors in a sample of 6456 Spanish local governments by their population size. Our findings show that financial policies applied to reduce this risk should vary according to the population size, as certain factors exert a specific influence on smaller municipalities. Nevertheless, socioeconomic and financial variables have more impact on default risk than demographic factors. Our findings are novel and useful for all concerned in combating the depopulation of rural areas in Europe, owing to the relevance of conclusions for the design of public policies based on the sustainability of public services in small municipalities. Points for practitioners The measurement of the default risk in local governments reveals very relevant information for the design of public policies against depopulation. Socioeconomic and financial variables have more impact on default risk than demographic factors. The evolution of the measurement of default risk reveals that policies against depopulation must be defined based on the size of the municipalities. The influencing factors on the default risk are interesting to decide if finance government investments through loans that allow the repopulation of small municipalities.
When an A Is NOT an A in Academic Research, or How A-Journal List Metrics Inhibit Exploratory Behaviour in Academia
Authors: Agafonow Alejandro , Perez Marybel 
Published: March 2023

On account of the leverage that the Academy of Management (AOM) has, via its positioning in the highest tiers of the A-journal lists currently used to adjudicate promotions and tenure evaluations, it is urgent to assess the premises and assumptions upon which the so-called pluralist model of scholarly impact, advocated by academics with executive responsibilities in the AOM, is built. Our findings are that the pluralist model is liable to three crucial problems: ecological bias, specific knowledge and pre-emptive costs. Consistent with extant performance evaluation scholarship, promotions and tenure evaluations must build instead on: (a) a qualitative evaluation of scholarly contributions unencumbered by ordinality assumptions; (b) the narrowing of the span of control of academics, moving supervisory authority away from the line structure and back into the hands of true peers; and (c) muting the incentives that prevent academics from focusing on riskier and long-term horizon outputs, which are pillars in agreement with known accounts of how exploratory behaviour has been successfully managed at IBM, Google, the SAS Institute and Nokia, to name but a few cases. JEL Codes: 123, O31
Systematic review of the methodological quality of patient-reported outcome measure for patients with chronic ankle instability
Authors: Cervera-Garvi Pablo , Marchena-Rodriguez Ana , Lopezosa-Reca Eva , Diaz-Miguel Salvador , Ortega-Avila Ana Belen 
Published: March 2023

Objetive Chronic ankle instability is generally associated with ankle sprain. Its consequences can be measured by means of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). The aim of this review is to identify the PROMs specifically available for chronic ankle instability and to evaluate their methodological quality and that of the cross-cultural adaptations made. Data Sources Papers were retrieved from PubMed, Embase, Scopus and Google Scholar databases, with no time limit applied, based on the following inclusion criteria: (1) type of participants: patients with chronic ankle instability, over 18 years of age; (2)type of study: those specifically focused on this pathology, using PROMs specific to chronic ankle instability and published in English; (3) type of outcome: measurement properties based on COSMIN criteria in patient-reported outcomes associated with chronic ankle instability. Methods This systematic review, following the COSMIN checklist, was conducted to determine the methodological quality of PROMs specific to foot and ankle pathologies, for patients presenting chronic ankle instability. Results Of the 576 studies identified in the initial search, 34 were included in the final analysis of measurement properties. Four – the Ankle Instability Instrument, the Chronic Ankle Instability Scale, the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool and the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability – were original questionnaires, and the remaining 30 were cross-cultural adaptations. Conclusion The Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool and the Identification of Functional Ankle Instability questionnaires can be useful instruments for evaluating chronic ankle instability, both in patients with this condition and also in non-pathological patients.
Psychometric Properties of the Student-Teacher Relationship Scale-Short Form in a Norwegian Early Childhood Education and Care Context
Authors: Stensen Kenneth , Lydersen Stian , Ranøyen Ingunn , Klöckner Christian A. , Buøen Elisabet S. , Lekhal Ratib , Drugli May Britt 
Published: March 2023

The Student-Teacher Relationship Scale-Short Form (STRS-SF) is one of the most frequently used instruments globally to measure professional caregivers’ perceptions of the relationship quality with a specific child. However, its psychometric properties for children younger than 3 years of age enrolled in early childhood education and care (ECEC) centers are largely unknown. Thus, this study aimed to investigate and evaluate the factorial validity of the STRS-SF and measurement invariance across children’s gender and age by combining two large Norwegian community samples ( N = 2900), covering the full age range of children enrolled in ECEC (1–6 years olds). Our findings indicate promising psychometric properties for the STRS-SF; thus, its applicability is supported for both younger and older children indiscriminate of their gender. However, some caution is advised when comparing latent means between older and younger ECEC children because professional caregivers interpret the STRS-SF differently based on children’s age.
High serum Bhlhe40 levels are associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Xu Hui , Xiang Qun-Yan , Li Shuang , Liu You-Shuo 
Published: March 2023

Background Our previous studies have shown that the basic helix-loop-helix family member e40 (Bhlhe40) plays a critical role in regulating calcification and senescence of vascular smooth muscle cells induced by high glucose. In this study, we determined the association between serum Bhlhe40 levels and subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods 247 patients with T2DM were included in this cross-sectional study between June 2021 and July 2022. The presence of subclinical atherosclerosis was evaluated by carotid ultrasonography. Serum Bhlhe40 concentrations were measured with an ELISA kit. Results Serum Bhlhe40 levels were remarkably higher in the subclinical atherosclerosis group than in the subjects without subclinical atherosclerosis ( p < 0.001). Correlation analysis showed a positive correlation between serum Bhlhe40 and carotid intima-media thickness (C-IMT) ( r = 0.155, p = 0.015). The optimal threshold of serum Bhlhe40 > 5.67 ng/mL had an area under the ROC curve (AUC) was 0.709 ( p < 0.001). In addition, serum Bhlhe40 levels were associated with the prevalence of subclinical atherosclerosis (OR: 1.790, 95% CI: 1.414–2.266, p < 0.001). Conclusion Serum Bhlhe40 levels were significantly higher in T2DM subjects with subclinical atherosclerosis and positively associated with C-IMT.
Experiences and perceptions of receiving and prescribing rehabilitation in adults with cystic fibrosis undergoing lung transplantation
Authors: Wickerson Lisa , Grewal Rajan , Singer Lianne G , Chaparro Cecilia 
Published: March 2023

Background Rehabilitation is prescribed to optimize fitness before lung transplantation (LTx) and facilitate post-transplant recovery. Individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) may experience unique health issues that impact participation. Methods Patient and healthcare provider semi-structured interviews were administered to explore perceptions and experiences of rehabilitation before and after LTx in adults with CF. Interviews were analyzed via inductive thematic analysis. Results Eleven participants were interviewed between February and October 2021 (five patients, median 28 (IQR 27–29) years, one awaiting re-LTx, four following first or second LTx) and six healthcare providers. Rehabilitation was delivered both in-person and virtually using a remote monitoring App. Six key themes emerged: (i) structured exercise benefits both physical and mental health, (ii) CF-specific physiological impairments were a large barrier, (iii) supportive in-person or virtual relationships facilitated participation, (iv) CF-specific evidence and resources are needed, (v) tele-rehabilitation experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in preferences for a hybrid model and (vi) virtual platforms and clinical workflows require further optimization. There was good engagement with remote data entry alongside satisfaction with virtual support. Conclusions Structured rehabilitation provided multiple benefits and a hybrid model was preferred going forward. Future optimization of tele-rehabilitation processes and increased evidence to support exercise along the continuum of CF care are needed.
Development of a Remote Version of the Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensation, and Prehension (GRASSP): Validity and Reliability
Authors: Voss Stephanie , Adighibe Andrea , Sanders Emily , Aaby David , Kravitt Rachel , Clark Gina , Breen Kelly , Barry Alexander , Forrest Gail F. , Kirshblum Steve C. , Perez Monica A. , Kalsi-Ryan Sukhvinder , Kocherginsky Masha , Rymer William Zev , Sandhu Milap S. 
Published: March 2023

Background The Graded Redefined Assessment of Strength, Sensation, and Prehension (GRASSP V1.0) was developed in 2010 as a 3-domain assessment for upper extremity function after tetraplegia (domains: Strength, Sensibility, and Prehension). A remote version (rGRASSP) was created in response to the growing needs of the field of Telemedicine. Objective The purpose of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of rGRASSP, establishing concurrent validity and inter-rater reliability. Methods Individuals with tetraplegia (n = 61) completed 2 visits: 1 in-person and 1 remote. The first visit was completed in-person to administer the GRASSP, and the second visit was conducted remotely to administer the rGRASSP. The rGRASSP was scored both by the administrator of the rGRASSP (Examiner 1), and a second assessor (Examiner 2) to establish inter-rater reliability. Agreement between the in-person and remote GRASSP evaluations was assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Bland–Altman agreement plots. Results The remote GRASSP demonstrated excellent concurrent validity with the GRASSP (left hand intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) = .96, right ICC = .96). Concurrent validity for the domains was excellent for strength (left ICC = .96, right ICC = .95), prehension ability (left ICC = .94, right ICC = .95), and prehension performance (left ICC = .92, right ICC = .93), and moderate for sensibility (left ICC = .59, right ICC = .68). Inter-rater reliability for rGRASSP total score was high (ICC = .99), and remained high for all 4 domains. Bland–Altman plots and limits of agreements support these findings. Conclusions The rGRASSP shows strong concurrent validity and inter-rater reliability, providing a psychometrically sound remote assessment for the upper extremity in individuals with tetraplegia.
Association between basilar artery stenosis features, vertebral artery stenosis and perforator stroke after stenting
Authors: Huang Rui , Yang Bo , Gao Feng , Mo Dapeng , Yang Ming , Hou Zhikai , Liu Yifan , Cui Rongrong , Kang Kaijiang , Gu Weibin , He Jianfeng , Lou Xin , Miao Zhongrong , Ma Ning 
Published: March 2023

Background and Purpose We investigated the relationship between basilar artery (BA) atherosclerotic stenosis features and vertebral artery (VA) stenosis and explored whether BA stenosis features are associated with perforator stroke after stenting. Methods Patients with BA stenosis who underwent HRMRI and DSA were recruited. Patients were divided into proximal BA stenosis and middle-or-distal BA stenosis groups, and then subgroup analyses were performed based on whether they had VA stenosis. BA plaque features were evaluated by HRMRI. Artery stenosis was measured by DSA. The incidence of perforator stroke after BA stenting was recorded, and the potential association between BA stenosis features and perforator stroke was analyzed. Results One hundred and seventy-four patients were consecutively enrolled. Patients with proximal BA stenosis had a higher proportion of severe stenosis than those with middle-or-distal BA stenosis ( P = 0.027). In the subgroup analysis, this difference mainly existed in patients complicated with VA stenosis ( P = 0.023). Patients with proximal BA stenosis had a higher proportion of strong plaque enhancement than those with middle-or-distal BA stenosis ( P < 0.001), especially in those with vertebrobasilar junction (VBJ) stenosis ( P < 0.001). Perforator stroke after BA stenting occurred in five patients, of whom four had lateral wall BA plaques, four had plaque enhancement and four had proximal BA stenosis. Conclusion Patients with proximal BA stenosis had a higher proportion of severe stenosis and strong plaque enhancement, particularly in patients complicated with VA stenosis and VBJ stenosis. Perforator stroke after BA stenting may be related to distribution, burden and characteristics of BA lesions.