bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Organizational decision-making behaviour related to ethical issues, developing scale with special reference to “inter-variable circular causality and religious (Islamic) discourse”
Authors: Shamsudheen Shinaj Valangattil , Rosly Saiful Azhar 
Published: March 2022

Purpose
This paper aims to seek to develop and validate the scale for organizational decision-making behaviour related to ethical issues, which addresses the issue of framing the dependent variable in a dichotomous way in organizational ethical decision-making (EDM) models and complementing the inter-variable circular causality model within the purview of Islamic banking with Quranic orientations.

Design/methodology/approach
This study adopted both exploratory and confirmatory approaches. A total of 362 responses were collected from banking practitioners in the United Arab Emirates using a self-administered questionnaire. Content validity test (CVT) and factor analysis were used to refine measurement items and define as well as validate the scale, respectively. Further, the validated factors/scales were tested using the theoretical underpinning of the inter-variable circular causality model with Quranic orientations.

Findings
CVT refined the measurement items, and it enhanced the qualitative aspect of the proposed scale. Total three dimensions extracted, i.e. “awareness,” “attitude” and “standards” through exploratory factor analysis and evidence of validation of measurement scale/construct reported through confirmatory factor analysis. Further, a significant inter-variable circular causal relationship was found among the validated dimensions and analysed with an Islamic perspective.

Research limitations/implications
Study constraints the population into a single industry and a single country. Future studies are suggested to use the newly developed scale/construct in decision-making models and obtain the overall model fit by considering population from diversified organizations and multi countries.

Practical implications
Comprehensibility of organizational behaviour has always been critical for the efficient functioning of organizations, especially where the situation involves ethical concerns. The proposed scale can be used as a tool to assess the organizational decision-making behaviour related to ethical issues, particularly where the studies intended to examine the determinants of organizational decision-making behaviour related to ethical issues through decision-making models.

Originality/value
While there is ample literature attempted to examine the organizational EDM, particularly on evaluating determinants of EDM, the majority of the studies have failed to frame the dependent variable of the EDM models adopted for the study in such a manner that is in line with the objective of the study. Although some of the literature suggest the theoretical aspects to address this issue, to date, no work has been done that attempted to develop and validate the scale for the theoretical aspects recommended and confirm with the inter-variable circular causality model. These serve as justification for undertaking this study.
Intellectual capital in nonprofit organizations: a focus on social capital as a marketing enabler
Authors: Civitillo Renato , Festa Giuseppe , Priporas Constantinos-Vasilios , Rossi Matteo 
Published: March 2022

PurposeThe research has the aim of exploring whether and how relevant studies about nonprofit organizations (NPOs) have so far investigated the fruitful effects that can be generated by proactive governance, management and marketing of their IC – particularly when considering its extension to SC – with relation to the promotion of corporate reputation.Design/methodology/approachAfter a literature review about the intellectual capital (IC) and the social capital (SC) in the nonprofit sector (NPS), at either national or international level, the study presents a bibliometric-systematic literature review (B-SLR) of the field in question.FindingsAccording to a quantitative (more bibliometric) perspective, the scientific interest on this specific issue has not always been constant and methodical, while three themes (institutional scope, human resources and operational functioning) have so far mostly been analyzed according to a qualitative (and therefore more systematic) perspective.Originality/valueDespite some recent trends aimed at re-evaluating the effect of intangible assets in any organization, there is still some reticence within the NPS to consider the importance of these resources. This orientation also extends to IC, and more specifically to SC, which should now be considered as relevant factors in the creation of value for any socio-economic organization, both nationally and internationally.
Adversative Conjunction and Neighboring Discourse Features in Old Church Slavic (Codex Marianus), with Comparative Notes on the Same Phenomena in Greek, Gothic and Classical Armenian*
Authors: Klein Jared S. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThe system of adversative conjunction in the Old Church Slavic Gospels is characterized by two pure adversatives, nŭ and the much less frequent obače, together with two other forms, a and že, which are employed with equal or greater frequency in non‐adversative conjunctive roles. The relationship between nŭ and a is complex. The role of the former is primarily corrective following a negated constituent, while the latter signals a change of topic. The relationship of a and že is primarily one of scope, with the latter serving as the outermost discourse articulator of the language. The purpose of this article is to determine explicitly and in detail the relationships among nŭ, a, and že and to state the syntactic and discourse conditions under which each occurs. However, because the last two appear in non‐adversative value, they infringe upon the domain of i, the basic ‘and’‐word of Old Church Slavic, necessitating also, an analysis of this latter item, which signals a neighbouring discourse category. The final adversative is tŭk(ŭ) mo, which stands on the borderline between an adverb and a conjunction and is best considered a polarity item with both delimitative and liminal semantics.
Cross stimulation and unusual ventricular activation in a patient with dual chamber pacemaker
Authors: Iqbal Arshad Muhammad , Gautam Sandeep , Flaker Greg 
Published: March 2022

AbstractCross stimulation is defined as stimulation of one cardiac chamber when the stimulation of the other chamber is expected. We present a case of an eighty three year old patient with history of dual chamber pacemaker implantation with recent generator change which showed interesting ECG findings.
Short‐term outcomes of robotic‐assisted surgery following neoadjuvant chemotherapy for lower rectal cancer
Authors: Morohashi Hajime , Sakamoto Yoshiyuki , Miura Takuya , Ichinohe Daichi , Kubota Shunsuke , Yamazaki Keisuke , Ichisawa Aika , Mitsuhashi Yuto , Wakiya Taiichi , Hakamada Kenichi 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIntroductionThere have been reports about robotic surgery for rectal cancer with chemoradiotherapy (CRT), but only a few studies have compared the use of robotic surgery with and without neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). The aim of our study was to compare the perioperative outcomes of robotic surgery with and without NAC for lower rectal cancer and to examine the effects of NAC on robotic surgery.MethodsFrom January 2016 to July 2021, we compared the short‐term outcomes of 45 patients who did not undergo NAC and 55 patients who underwent NAC.ResultsThe rate of sphincter‐preserving surgeries was higher in the NAC group than in the non‐NAC group (P = .024). The total operative time was significantly longer in the NAC group than in the non‐NAC group (P < .001). The rate of lateral lymph node dissection was significantly higher in the NAC group than in the non‐NAC group (P < .001). No significant differences were identified in the rate of incisional surgical site infections (SSI), organ/space SSI postoperative bleeding, small bowel obstruction, anastomotic leakage, urinary dysfunction, or urinary infections between the groups. There were eight incidences of lateral lymph node metastasis (15%) and two cases with positive resection margins (4.0%) in the NAC group.ConclusionsRobotic surgery after NAC has few complications and a higher sphincter‐preserving rate that without NAC.
The effect of warning signs on the presence of snare traps in a Ugandan rainforest
Authors: Fedurek Pawel , Akankwasa John W. , Danel Dariusz P. , Fensome Samuel , Zuberbühler Klaus , Muhanguzi Geoffrey , Crockford Catherine , Asiimwe Caroline 
Published: March 2022

AbstractSince chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) conservation often involves local human populations, conservation strategies must consider psychological factors that impact their behavior. In Budongo Forest, Uganda, for example, local communities commonly engage in snare trap (hereafter: snare) setting for wild meat. This illegal activity posits a substantial threat to wild chimpanzees, causing permanent wounds or death for those who are snared. Despite various schemes previously implemented to address snare setting—an activity that is fueled by poverty, the problem and its detrimental impact on chimpanzees persists. Here, we experimentally tested a novel intervention, a systematic display of specially designed warning signs aimed at local poachers. We monitored the presence of snares before and after introducing these signs over a total period of two years and compared it with that of a similar sized control area with no intervention. Results show that snares were less likely to be present during the “sign” period than during the “non‐sign” period in the experimental but not in the control area. We discuss the potential of this cost‐effective intervention for limiting illegal activities that pose a severe threat to chimpanzees and other species inhabiting tropical forests.
Functional and environmental predictors of health‐related quality of life of school‐age children with cerebral palsy: A cross‐sectional study of caregiver perspectives
Authors: Milićević Milena 
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundCaregivers' reports often serve as a decision‐making guide in the treatment and rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy (CP). This study identified predictors of the caregiver‐reported health‐related quality of life (HRQoL) of school‐age children with CP.MethodsA cross‐sectional study was conducted using the convenience sample of 108 children with CP (60 males; aged 7–18 years; mean age 12 years 8 months [SD 3 years 5 months]). Caregivers reported their child's HRQoL using KIDSCREEN‐27. Standard multiple regression analyses were conducted to test if the child characteristics (gender, age, Gross Motor Function Classification System–Expanded & Revised [GMFCS–E&R], Manual Ability Classification System [MACS], intellectual disability, health problems, communication, social skills, behavioural difficulties); family characteristics (income, type, home adaptation); physical, social and attitudinal barriers; environmental features; and family‐centeredness of service delivery significantly predicted HRQoL.ResultsFine manual abilities, home adaptation and the magnitude of barriers predicted physical well‐being. The child's challenging behaviour, the magnitude of barriers and the barriers related to different policies predicted psychological well‐being. The home adaptation level and provision of general information about the child's disability and available types of services predicted HRQoL domain related to interactions and relationships with parents. Children with behavioural difficulties and more severe limitations in communication had less social support from friends and peers. The social skills and intellectual functioning combined with the parental ratings of the child's behaviour, other people's attitudes towards the child and the lack of support predicted HRQoL in the School Environment domain. The magnitude and frequency of barriers were the strongest predictors of general HRQoL.ConclusionFrom the caregivers' perspective, home adaptation, supportive laws and policies and family‐centred rehabilitation care that meets the family needs may promote children's HRQoL. Specific interventions addressing modifiable environmental features and continuous support to children in improving their fine motor abilities, communication and social skills and families in managing behavioural difficulties may be relevant for HRQoL of school‐age children with CP.
A systematic review and Bayesian meta‐analysis of the development of turn taking in adult–child vocal interactions
Authors: Nguyen Vivian , Versyp Otto , Cox Christopher , Fusaroli Riccardo 
Published: March 2022

AbstractFluent conversation requires temporal organization between conversational exchanges. By performing a systematic review and Bayesian multi‐level meta‐analysis, we map the trajectory of infants’ turn‐taking abilities over the course of early development (0 to 70 months). We synthesize the evidence from 26 studies (78 estimates from 429 unique infants, of which at least 152 are female) reporting response latencies in infant–adult dyadic interactions. The data were collected between 1975 and 2019, exclusively in North America and Europe. Infants took on average circa 1 s to respond, and the evidence of changes in response over time was inconclusive. Infants’ response latencies are related to those of their adult conversational partners: an increase of 1 s in adult response latency (e.g., 400 to 1400 ms) would be related to an increase of over 1 s in infant response latency (from 600 to 1857 ms). These results highlight the dynamic reciprocity involved in the temporal organization of turn‐taking. Based on these results, we provide recommendations for future avenues of enquiry: studies should analyze how turn‐by‐turn exchanges develop on a longitudinal timescale, with rich assessment of infants’ linguistic and social development.
Guided bone regeneration using titanium mesh to augment 3‐dimensional alveolar defects prior to implant placement. A pilot study
Authors: Lizio Giuseppe , Pellegrino Gerardo , Corinaldesi Giuseppe , Ferri Agnese , Marchetti Claudio , Felice Pietro 
Published: March 2022

AbstractObjectivesTo evaluate the outcomes of bone regeneration using a customized titanium mesh scaffold to cover a bone graft for reconstruction of complex defects of the jaws.Materials and Methods19 large defects were digitally reconstructed using CT scans according to the prosthetic requirements. A titanium mesh scaffold was designed to cover the bone (autologous/bovine bone particulate) graft. At least 6 months after surgery, a new cone‐beam CT was taken. The pre‐ and postoperative CT datasets were then converted into three‐dimensional models and digitally aligned. The actual mesh position was compared to the virtual position to assess the reliability of the digital project. The reconstructed bone volumes (RBVs) were calculated according to the planned bone volumes (PBVs), outlining the areas under the mesh. These values were then correlated with the number of exposures, locations of atrophy, and virtually planned bone volume.ResultsThe mean matching value between the planned position of the mesh and the actual one was 82 ± 13.4%. 52.3% (40% early and 60% late) exposures were observed, with 15.8% exhibiting infection. 26.3% resulted as failures. The amount of reconstructed bone volume (RBV) in respect to PBV was 65 ± 40.5%, including failures, and 88.2 ± 8.32% without considering the failures. The results of the exposure event were statistically significant (p = .006) in conditioning the bone volume regenerated.ConclusionsThis study obtained up to 88% of bone regeneration in 74% of the cases. The failures encountered (26%) should underline the operator's expertise relevance in conditioning the final result.
Minimizing patient morbidity after free gingival graft harvesting:A triple‐blind randomized‐controlled clinical trial
Authors: Bitencourt Fernando Valentim , Cardoso De David Silvia , Schutz Jasper da Silva , Otto Kirst Neto Alfredo , Visioli Fernanda , Fiorini Tiago 
Published: March 2022

AbstractObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on patient morbidity and donor site healing after free gingival graft (FGG) harvesting.MethodsForty‐four patients requiring FGG were selected for this trial. Individuals were randomly assigned to test group (PBMT, n = 22) or control group (placebo, n = 22) applied immediately after surgery, 24 and 48 h after. Demographic, surgical‐related and psychosocial variables possibly associated with treatment response were collected. The primary outcome was postoperative pain at the donor site evaluated using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) immediately after surgery and 6, 24, 48 and 72 h after. Secondary outcomes include medication consumption, patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) and percentage of wound closure.ResultsIntragroup analysis showed no differences in VASLOG means for placebo group throughout the study (p > .05), whereas a significant difference in PBMT group at 6 h, 24 h, 48 h and 72 h (p < .05) were observed. Postoperative rescue analgesic requirement was significantly higher in the placebo group (p = .004). The number needed to treat(NNT) was 2.43. PBMT group reported significant better function related to sleeping, going to work/school and daily routine activities, less restriction to mouth opening, chewing and food consumption, less swelling and bleeding (p < .05), mainly in the first 48 h. PBMT group presented a significantly higher palatal wound closure at 7 days compared to placebo group (33.41 vs. 21.20 respectively, p = .024) after adjustment for confounding. No adverse effects were reported.ConclusionsPhotobiomodulation therapy accelerated the pain resolution time and palatal closure, decreased rescue medication consumption and significantly improved patient satisfaction in the postoperative period.
Niedrig dosierte Ganzhautelektronenbestrahlung mit oraler Bexaroten‐Erhaltungstherapie beim kutanen T‐Zell‐Lymphom
Authors: Elsayad Khaled , Rolf Daniel , Sunderkötter Cord , Weishaupt Carsten , Müller Elisa Christina , Nawar Tarek , Stranzenbach Rene , Livingstone Elisabeth , Stadler Rudolf , Steinbrink Kerstin , Moritz Rose K. C. , Eich Hans Theodor 
Published: March 2022

ZusammenfassungHintergrundDie Ganzhautelektronenbestrahlung (TSEBT) in Kombination mit systemischer oder Erhaltungstherapie ist ein sinnvoller Ansatz zur Verbesserung der Remissionsrate und ‐dauer bei Mycosis fungoides (MF) und Sézary‐Syndrom (SS). Diese Studie untersucht die Wirksamkeit einer oralen Bexaroten‐Therapie nach niedrig dosierter TSEBT bei Patienten mit MF und SS.MethodenIn dieser prospektiven Beobachtungsstudie rekrutierten wir MF/SS‐Patienten für die Behandlung mit niedrig dosierter TSEBT mit oder ohne Bexaroten‐Erhaltungstherapie und beschreiben Therapieansprechen und Toxizität.ErgebnisseAn unserem Institut wurden zwischen 2016 und 2021 46 Patienten mit MF oder SS mittels TSEBT behandelt. Nach TSEBT erhielten 27 Patienten (59 %) oral Bexaroten. Die mediane Nachbeobachtungszeit betrug 13 Monate. Die Gesamtansprechrate (ORR) für die Kohorte betrug 85 %. Die Ansprechrate war bei kombinierter Behandlung (CM) signifikant höher als bei TSEBT allein (96 % vs. 68 %, p = 0,03). Das mediane progressionsfreie Überleben bei CM betrug 17 Monate gegenüber 5 Monaten bei alleiniger TSEBT (p = 0,001). Ein Patient (4 %) in der Retinoid‐Gruppe brach die Bexaroten‐Therapie wegen unerwünschter Nebenwirkungen ab. Unter Bexaroten‐Erhaltungstherapie erhöhte die Strahlentherapie‐assoziierte Toxizität nicht.SchlussfolgerungenAnsprechrate und progressionsfreies Überleben könnten durch TSEBT in Kombination mit oralem Bexaroten im Vergleich zur alleinigen TSEBT verbessert werden.
Das NF1‐Mikrodeletions‐Syndrom: Die frühzeitige genetische Diagnose erleichtert den Umgang mit einer klinisch definierten Erkrankung
Authors: Kehrer‐Sawatzki Hildegard , Bäzner Ute , Krämer Johannes , Lewerenz Jan , Pfeiffer Christiane 
Published: March 2022

ZusammenfassungNeurofibromatose Typ‐1 (NF1) ist ein Genodermatose, die häufig in der Dermatologie behandelt wird. Bei vielen Patienten mit NF1 wird die Diagnose aufgrund klinischer Merkmale erstellt wie Café‐au‐Lait‐Flecken, Freckling und plexiformen Neurofibromen, die schon während der frühen Kindheit auftreten können. Später im Leben sind oft kutane Neurofibrome weitere wichtige diagnostische Merkmale. Die NF1 ist durch ausgeprägte klinische Variabilität und eine breite Heterogenität der NF1‐Genmutationen charakterisiert, was Genotyp/Phänotyp‐Korrelationen erschwert. Wichtige Ausnahmen sind NF1‐Mikrodeletionen, die bei 5–11 % aller NF1‐Patienten auftreten. Patienten mit NF1‐Mikrodeletionen zeigen häufig spezifische Merkmale wie Gesichtsdysmorphien und sind von großer Statur. Zudem sind früh auftretende kutane und subkutane Neurofibrome, schwere Entwicklungsverzögerungen in multiplen Bereichen sowie kognitive Einschränkungen pathognomonisch für das NF1‐Mikrodeletions‐Syndrom. Darüber hinaus sind NF1‐Mikrodeletionen mit einem Risiko für maligne periphere Nervenscheidentumoren assoziiert, das etwa zweifach höher ist als bei intragenischen NF1‐Mutationen. Die schweren klinischen Manifestationen bei Patienten mit NF1‐Mikrodeletionen machen eine frühe multidisziplinäre klinische Betreuung und häufige Tumor‐Überwachung der Patienten notwendig. Wenn bei einem Patienten Red‐Flag‐Symptome für das NF1‐Mikrodeletions‐Syndrom auftreten, ist eine frühzeitige genetische Untersuchung notwendig, um eine NF1‐Mikrodeletion zu bestätigen oder auszuschließen.
Impact of malignancy on outcomes in European patients with atrial fibrillation: A report from the ESC‐EHRA EURObservational research programme in atrial fibrillation general long‐term registry
Authors: Malavasi Vincenzo L. , Vitolo Marco , Proietti Marco , Diemberger Igor , Fauchier Laurent , Marin Francisco , Nabauer Michael , Potpara Tatjana S. , Dan Gheorghe‐Andrei , Kalarus Zbigniew , Tavazzi Luigi , Maggioni Aldo Pietro , Lane Deirdre A. , Lip Gregory Y. H. , Boriani Giuseppe ,   the ESC‐EHRA EORP‐AF Long‐Term General Registry Investigators
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundThe management of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and malignancy is challenging given the paucity of evidence supporting their appropriate clinical management.PurposeTo evaluate the outcomes of patients with active or prior malignancy in a contemporary cohort of European AF patients.MethodsPatients enrolled in the EURObservational Research Programme in AF General Long‐Term Registry were categorized into 3 categories: No Malignancy (NoMal), Prior Malignancy (PriorMal) and Active Malignancy (ActiveMal). The primary outcomes were all‐cause death and the composite outcome MACE.ResultsA total of 10 383 patients were analysed. Of these, 9597 (92.4%) were NoMal patients, 577 (5.6%) PriorMal and 209 (2%) ActiveMal. Lack of any antithrombotic treatment was more prevalent in ActiveMal patients (12.4%) as compared to other groups (5.0% vs 6.3% for PriorMal and NoMal, p < .001). After a median follow‐up of 730 days, there were 982 (9.5%) deaths and 950 (9.7%) MACE events. ActiveMal was independently associated with a higher risk for all‐cause death (HR 2.90, 95% CI 2.23–3.76) and MACE (HR 1.54, 95% CI 1.03–2.31), as well as any haemorrhagic events and major bleeding (OR 2.42, 95% CI 1.49–3.91 and OR 4.18, 95% CI 2.49–7.01, respectively). Use of oral anticoagulants was not significantly associated with a higher risk for all‐cause death or bleeding in ActiveMal patients.ConclusionsIn a large contemporary cohort of AF patients, active malignancy was independently associated with all‐cause death, MACE and haemorrhagic events. Use of anticoagulants was not associated with a higher risk of all‐cause death in patients with active malignancies.