bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Geological age and environments shape reef habitat structure
Authors: Asbury Mollie , Schiettekatte Nina M. D. , Couch Courtney S. , Oliver Thomas , Burns John H. R. , Madin Joshua S. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAimHabitat complexity plays an important role in the structure and function of ecosystems worldwide. On coral reefs, habitat complexity influences ecosystem services such as harvestable fish biomass and attenuation of wave energy. Here, we test how three descriptors of surface complexity—rugosity, fractal dimension, and height range—trend with the geological age of reefs (0.2–5.1 million years old), depth (1–25 m), wave exposure (1–306 kW/m), coral cover (0–80%), and three habitat types (aggregated reef, rock and boulder, and pavement).LocationWe surveyed across 234 sites and 4 degrees of latitude in the eight main Hawaiian Islands.Time PeriodApril 2019 – July 2019.Major Taxa StudiedReef building corals.MethodsWe estimate three surface descriptors (rugosity, fractal dimension and height range) using structure‐from‐motion photogrammetry. We evaluate hypothesized relationships between these descriptors and geological reef age, depth, wave exposure, coral cover and reef habitat type using generalized linear models that account for survey design.ResultsThe rugosity of reef habitats decreased with geological reef age; fractal dimension (and coral cover) decreased with wave exposure; and height range decreased with depth. Variations in these patterns were explained by the different habitat types and the way they are formed over time. Nonetheless, the three surface descriptors were geometrically constrained across all habitat types, and so habitats occupied distinctly different regions of habitat complexity space.Main ConclusionsThis study showed how broad environmental characteristics influence the structural complexity of habitats, and therefore geodiversity, which is an important first step toward understanding the communities supported by these habitats and their ecosystem services.
A low bulk density, low thermal conductivity permanent lining castable for tundish obtained by adding pearlescent sand
Authors: Wang Yi , Yang Jian , Zhang Haijun , Tan Xu , Dang Yichen , Chen Xiaoqing , Luo Zhe , Zhou Jianan 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThe precise control of molten steel temperature in tundish is a key factor to ensure the quality of the cast billets, so it is important to develop permanent lining castables for tundish with low thermal conductivity and bulk density. In this work, the hydrophobic modification of pearlescent sand was carried out with hydrogen silicone oil, and 3% of modified pearlescent sand was added to mullite‐bauxite castable to realize its low thermal conductivity and light weight. It is found that modified pearlescent sand still has good hydrophobicity at 350°C, the addition of modified pearlescent sand effectively increases the apparent porosity and reduces the bulk density of the castable. At 1500°C, the bulk density of modified pearlescent sand‐castable is 25.54% less than that of conventional castable. Compared with conventional castable, the mechanical properties and thermal shock resistance of modified pearlescent sand castable are worse, but they are sufficient to meet the use conditions of tundish permanent lining castable. At 600–1000°C, the thermal conductivity of the modified pearlescent sand castable is about 30% lower than that of the conventional castable, which proves that the addition of modified pearlescent sand can significantly improve the thermal insulation performance of mullite‐bauxite castable.
Attitudes toward the spread of English and language learning motivation: A graded response model analysis
Authors: Takahashi Chika , Im Seongah 
Published: April 2023

AbstractMuch has been discussed regarding the influence of the spread of English on second/foreign language learning, but no scale has been developed to gauge the learners’ attitudes toward the global phenomenon. In this study, 829 Japanese university students were given a questionnaire that examined their attitudes toward the phenomenon. The graded response model (GRM) analysis and analysis of the answers to an open‐ended question verified the psychometric soundness of the scale and indicated that most participants perceived the spread of English positively and put effort into studying the language for pragmatic reasons. The paper discusses the possibility of utilizing the GRM for developing similar scales and promoting a view of language learning that emphasizes not only its pragmatic aspects but its humanistic and cultural value.
Workarounds as generative mechanisms for bottom‐up process innovation—Insights from a multiple case study
Authors: Bartelheimer Christian , Wolf Verena , Beverungen Daniel 
Published: April 2023

AbstractWorkarounds are goal‐driven deviations from the standard operating procedures performed to overcome obstacles constraining day‐to‐day work. Despite starting as temporary fixes, they can become established across an organisation and trigger the innovation of processes and IT artefacts that can resolve misfits permanently. Although prior research has elicited antecedents and types of workarounds, it is not known how workarounds diffuse in an organisation and, thereby, innovating co‐workers' activities, IT artefacts, and organisational structures. The results of our multiple two‐year case study provide unique empirical insights into the diffusion of workarounds and how they can act as generative mechanisms for bottom‐up process innovation.
The mediating role of impulse buying on hedonic shopping motivation and life satisfaction of online shoppers in the Philippines
Authors: Mallari Earl Francis I. , Ato Czarina Kate A. , Crucero Lor J Margarett O. , Escueta Jorelle T. , Eslabra Vine Arrianne P. , Urbano Precious Eliza M. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAs the COVID‐19 pandemic spread worldwide, limiting physical interactions, people turned to online shopping as their mode of buying necessities, and Filipinos were not an exception. However, as the lockdowns and restrictions eased, they reverted to pre‐pandemic shopping behaviours, including purchasing items on their whim and impulse. This study then aimed to investigate the role of impulse buying when it intervenes between hedonic shopping motivation and life satisfaction. A total of 388 Gold and Platinum Shopee users completed an online test battery consisting of the hedonic motivations scale, impulse buying tendency scale and satisfaction with life scale to measure the study's variables. Statistical analyses showed that the participants have higher hedonic shopping motivation, impulse buying tendency and life satisfaction than in previous literature. Similarly, the higher the participants’ hedonic shopping motivations get, an increase in impulse buying tendencies and life satisfaction also occurs. However, impulse buying did not correlate with life satisfaction, indicating that both variables move independently and do not influence each other. Mediation analysis suggested that impulse buying significantly mediates the relationship between hedonic shopping motivations and life satisfaction. When a hedonically motivated shopper commits impulse buying, their life satisfaction decreases. Limitations and recommendations were also discussed to guide future studies.
Improving supply chain transparency with blockchain technology when considering product returns
Authors: Liu Xingfen , Zhou Zhongbao , Zhong Feimin , Shi Jianmai 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBlockchain technology is commonly used in many industries. One current application is that providing supply chain transparency, sellers can disclose product information to consumers for authentication and certification. To examine the supply chain blockchain based transparency‐level strategy and its interact with different refund policies, in a two‐echelon supply chain, we consider a supplier decides on the transparency level and wholesale price, and a retailer decides on retail price and provides full refund (policy F), or partial refund (policy P), or no refund (policy N) policy to consumers. We find the refund policy choice and the transparency‐level strategy have a mutual influence. A lenient refund policy (a higher refund) can generate more demand, which makes the supplier to provide a high transparency level, whereas a high consumer's transparency awareness also promotes the retailer to choose a more lenient refund policy. We find Pareto improvement exists under a cost‐sharing strategy, and the retailer is willing to share part of the adoption cost only when the efficiency of improving the transparency level is moderate. Otherwise, the retailer adopts blockchain technology only when there is no cost sharing. Further, different shipping cost bearers can change the sensitivity of refund policy choice, and the supplier prefers to provide a high transparency level when the retailer covers the shipping cost. When the retailer becomes more socially responsible, the supplier is more willing to provide a higher transparency level, and the retailer is more willing to provide a partial refund policy.
Surgical site wound infection and pain after laparoscopic repeat hepatectomy for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Wang Xiao‐Bo , Lin Jun‐Mei , Chen Yan‐Ping , Ye Xu‐Xing 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThis study aimed to compare the effects of laparoscopic repeat liver resection (LRLR) and open repeat liver resection (ORLR) on surgical site wound infection and pain in recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma. PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, and Wanfang Data were systematically searched for studies comparing LRLR with ORLR for the treatment of recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma, with a search timeframe from their inception to December 2022. Two investigators independently screened the literature, extracted information, and evaluated the quality of the studies according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. This study was performed using RevMan 5.4 software. A total of 20 publications with 4380 patients were included, with 1108 and 3289 patients in the LRLR and ORLR groups, respectively. The results showed that LRLR significantly reduced surgical site wound infection rate (1.71% vs. 5.16%, odds ratio [OR]:0.32, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.18‐0.56, P < .001), superficial wound infection rate (1.29% vs. 4.92%, OR: 0.29, 95% CI: 0.14‐0.58, P < .001), bile leakage (3.34% vs. 6.05%, OR: 0.59, 95% CI: 0.39‐0.90, P = .01), organ/space wound infection rate (0.4% vs. 5.11%, OR: 0.23, 95% CI: 0.07‐0.81, P = .02), and surgical site wound pain (mean difference: −2.00, 95% CI: −2.99 to −1.02, P < .001). Thus, the findings of this study showed that LRLR for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma significantly reduced wound infection rates and improved postoperative wound pain.
Parents with periodontitis drive the early acquisition of dysbiotic microbiomes in their offspring
Authors: Reis Aurélio Amorim , Monteiro Mabelle Freitas , Bonilha Gabriela Martin , Saraiva Luciana , Araújo Cassia , Santamaria Mauro Pedrine , Casati Marcio Zaffalon , Kumar Purnima , Casarin Renato Corrêa Viana 
Published: April 2023

AbstractAimTo evaluate the microbial colonization in different dentition phases on individuals from 0 to 18 years of age belonging to families with a history of periodontitis compared to descendants of periodontally healthy parents.Materials and MethodsThe offspring of subjects with periodontitis (‘Perio’ group) and the offspring of periodontally healthy subjects (‘Healthy’ group), matched for gender and age, were included in this cross‐sectional study and divided according to the dentition phase: pre‐dentate, primary, mixed and permanent. The patients were clinically assessed, and their saliva was collected. DNA was extracted, and V1–V3 and V4–V5 regions of the 16S rRNA gene were sequenced.ResultsFifty children of parents with periodontitis and 50 from healthy parents were included in the study and divided according to the dentition phase: pre‐dentate (n = 5/group), primary dentition (n = 15/group), mixed dentition (n = 15/group) and permanent dentition (n = 15/group) in each group. The microbiome composition was different between dentitions for both groups. Children of the Perio group presented a microbial diversity different from that of the Healthy group in mixed and permanent dentitions. The more intense shift in the community occurred between primary and mixed dentition in the Perio group, while the transition between mixed and permanent dentition was the period with greater changes in the microbiome for the Healthy group. Furthermore, a pathogen‐rich environment—higher prevalence and abundance of periodontitis‐associated species such as Prevotella spp., Selenomonas spp., Leptotrichia spp., Filifactor alocis, Prevotella intermedia, Treponema denticola and Tannerella forsythia— was observed in the Perio group.ConclusionsThe parents' periodontal status significantly affects the microbiome composition of their offspring from an early age. The mixed dentition was the phase associated with establishing a dysbiotic and pathogen‐rich microbiome in descendants of parents with periodontitis.
Idiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins: A systematic review and individual patient data regression analysis
Authors: Rozner Raquel , Gisriel Savanah , Damianos John , Grimshaw Alyssa A. , Rizwan Rabia , Nawaz Ahmad , Chan Kevin , Wan David , Pantel Haddon , Bhutta Abdul Q. , Fenster Marc , Brandt Lawrence J. , Barbieri Andrea , Robert Marie E. , Feuerstadt Paul , Li Darrick K. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBackground and AimIdiopathic myointimal hyperplasia of the mesenteric veins (IMHMV) is an uncommon cause of colonic ischemia for which surgical treatment is typically curative. We describe clinical, radiologic, and endoscopic findings in IMHMV patients to provide clinicians with a framework for pre‐surgical identification of this rare disease.MethodsWe performed a systematic review of seven databases for IMHMV cases and identified additional cases from Yale New Haven Hospital records. To identify features specifically associated with colonic ischemia due to IMHMV, we performed multivariate logistic regression analysis incorporating data from a large cohort of patients with biopsy‐proven ischemic colitis.ResultsA total of 124 patients with IMHMV were identified (80% male, mean age 53 years, 56% Caucasian). Presenting symptoms were most commonly abdominal pain (86%) and diarrhea (68%). The most affected areas were the sigmoid colon (91%) and rectum (61%). Complications associated with diagnostic delay occurred in 29% of patients. Radiologic vascular abnormalities including non‐opacification of the inferior mesenteric vein were observed in 35% of patients. Of the patients, 97% underwent curative surgical resection. Compared with non‐IMHMV colonic ischemia, IMHMV was significantly associated with younger age, male sex, absence of rectal bleeding on presentation, rectal involvement, and mucosal ulcerations on endoscopy.ConclusionIMHMV is a rare, underreported cause of colonic ischemia that predominantly involves the rectosigmoid. Our findings suggest younger age, rectal involvement, and absence of rectal bleeding as clinical features to help identify select patients presenting with colonic ischemia as having higher likelihood of IMHMV and therefore consideration of upfront surgical management.
Efficacy of first‐line checkpoint inhibitors in combination with chemotherapy in high‐grade extrapulmonary metastatic neuroendocrine carcinomas
Authors: Gile Jennifer J. , McGarrah Patrick W. , Leventakos Konstantinos , Sonbol Mohamad B. , Starr Jason S. , Eiring Rachel A. , Hobday Timothy J. , Halfdanarson Thorvardur R. 
Published: April 2023

AbstractPoorly differentiated extrapulmonary neuroendocrine carcinomas (EP NECs) are aggressive cancers characterized by a high Ki‐67 index, rapid tumor growth and poor survival, and are subdivided into small and large cell carcinoma. For small cell carcinoma of the lung, a pulmonary NEC, the combination of cytotoxic chemotherapy (CTX) and a checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) is considered standard therapy and superior to CTX alone. EP NECs are typically treated with platinum‐based regimens, some clinicians have adopted the addition of a CPI to CTX based on data from trials in patients with small cell carcinoma of the lung. In this retrospective study of EP NECs, we report 38 patients treated with standard first‐line CTX and 19 patients treated with CTX plus CPI. We did not observe any additional benefit of adding CPI to CTX in this cohort.
The life of a political speech(writer): Metadiscursive text trajectories in high‐end language work
Authors: Mapes Gwynne 
Published: April 2023

AbstractFollowing Thurlow's (2020b) understanding of “wordsmiths,” in this paper I document an underexplored and markedly high‐end area of language work: political speechwriting. Drawing on Macgilchrist and Van Hout's (2011) text trajectory approach to ethnographic discourse analysis I engage with two primary areas of scholarship: metadiscourse and entextualization (see Silverstein and Urban 1996), both of which facilitate a deeper understanding of the role of “elite” linguistic labor in contemporary markets. Ultimately, I demonstrate the ways in which political speechwriters come to claim skill and value – not only based on the unique “production format” (Goffman 1981) of the profession, but also related to the wider sociopolitical context of their work.
The orexin story and orexin receptor antagonists for the treatment of insomnia
Authors: Muehlan Clemens , Roch Catherine , Vaillant Cedric , Dingemanse Jasper 
Published: April 2023

SummaryInsomnia is present in up to one third of the adult population worldwide, and it can present independently or with other medical conditions such as mental, metabolic, or cardiovascular diseases, which highlights the importance of treating this multifaceted disorder. Insomnia is associated with an abnormal state of hyperarousal (increased somatic, cognitive, and cortical activation) and orexin has been identified as a key promotor of arousal and vigilance. The current standards of care for the treatment of insomnia recommend non‐pharmacological interventions (cognitive behavioural therapy) as first‐line treatment and, if behavioural interventions are not effective or available, pharmacotherapy. In contrast to most sleep medications used for decades (benzodiazepines and ‘Z‐drugs’), the new orexin receptor antagonists do not modulate the activity of γ‐aminobutyric acid receptors, the main inhibitory mechanism of the central nervous system. Instead, they temporarily block the orexin pathway, causing a different pattern of effects, e.g., less morning or next‐day effects, motor dyscoordination, and cognitive impairment. The pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties of these drugs are the basis of the different characteristics explained in the package inserts, including the recommended starting dose. Orexin receptor antagonists seem to be devoid of any dependence and tolerance‐inducing effects, rendering them a viable option for longer‐term treatment. Safety studies did not show exacerbation of existing respiratory problems, but more real‐world safety and pharmacovigilance experience is needed. This review provides an overview of the orexin history, the mechanism of action, the relation to insomnia, and key features of available drugs mediating orexin signalling.
Characteristics of O/W emulsion gels stabilized by soy protein‐xanthan gum complex for plant‐based processed meat products
Authors: Funami Takahiro , Nakano Kosuke , Maeda Kazuhiro , Yamasaki Hiroki , Nakauma Makoto 
Published: April 2023

AbstractThe aim of the present study is to characterize the mechanical properties of O/W emulsion gels stabilized through soy protein isolate (SPI)‐xanthan gum (XG) complex and to elucidate their practical usefulness in plant‐based processed meat products. O/W emulsions prepared by mixing aqueous solutions of SPI‐XG complexes, which was formed via electrostatic interactions under acidic conditions (pH 4.0), with plant oil were gelled in the presence of several hydrocolloids. Effects of hydrocolloid composition, oil type and load, and oil droplet size on the mechanical properties of the emulsion gels were investigated by dynamic viscoelasticity measurements, and fluorescence microscopy was performed for observation of the oil droplet dispersion. Results indicated that methylcellulose should be required to provide the gels with heat resistance and that the type of oil used should affect dynamic storage modulus (G') of the gels particularly at lower temperatures. It was also found that increased oil load should decrease the gel's resistance to deformation, making the gel structure brittle, and that oil drop size should affect G' and dynamic loss modulus (G") at lower strains. Food application tests indicated that the emulsion gels used had a great impact on the mechanical properties of plant‐based meat patties. These findings would contribute to the utilization of the emulsion gels as a lipid portion in plant‐based processed meat products, leading to the progress of industrial practice.
Properties of Australian thickened formulae for infants and children: Influence of preparation and nutritional content on IDDSI properties
Authors: Frakking Thuy T. , Whillans Chelsea , Rogash Caitlin , David Michael 
Published: April 2023

AbstractBetween 30% and 50% of infants and children with pediatric feeding disorders demonstrate oropharyngeal aspiration. Thickening fluids are a compensatory strategy that is commonly recommended by speech pathologists for the management of oropharyngeal aspiration. Ongoing variability in the preparation of thickened fluids across infant formulas and healthcare facilities continue to limit the standardization of the preparation of thickened infant and pediatric formulas. No studies exist which examine the influence of nutritional properties of different infant formula types on IDDSI thickness levels. Our study aimed to describe the impact of standardized resting times; and understand the influence of nutritional properties on a variety of ready‐to‐feed liquid and powder‐based Australian thickened formulae. A total of 27 ready‐to‐feed liquid and powder‐based formulas were tested for viscosity level at baseline and when thickener was added on at least two trials. Frequency counts and percentages were used to describe categorical data. Logistic regression was used to model the binary outcome and calculate the odds ratios and their 95% confidence intervals. A total of 18 formulas proceeded to IDDSI flow testing of at least two trials because 7 formulae tested as slightly or mildly thick at baseline; while 2 formulae only had one trial of IDDSI flow testing completed. Of the 18 formulae tested, 72.22% (13/18) of commonly used powder‐based and ready‐to‐feed formulas in Australia thickened to IDDSI slightly thick (level 1) were prepared in a standardized manner and allowed to rest for 5 min. Formulas with higher protein totals were more likely to thicken sufficiently (AOR: 7.45; 95% CI: 2.06–26.89), while formulas with higher sugar totals or those used for enteral feeds were less likely to thicken sufficiently (AOR: 0.02; 95% CI: 0.01–0.29). There was good test–retest reliability (ICC: 0.76; 95% CI: 0.22–0.97), indicating that standardizing the preparation of thickened fluids was consistently achievable. Given that not all formulae were observed to thicken to the intended consistency using standardized preparation and resting time, this study highlights the importance of using the IDDSI Flow Testing Method regularly in practice when recommending thickened infant formula recipes for managing aspiration in infants and children.