bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Antimicrobial susceptibility and production of virulence factors by bacteria recovered from bitches with pyometra
Authors: Rocha Marcos F. G. , Paiva Débora D. Q. , Amando Bruno R. , Melgarejo Carliane M. A. , Freitas Alyne S. , Gomes Francisco I. F. , Ocadaque Crister J. , Costa Cecília L. , Guedes Glaucia M. M. , Lima‐Neto Reginaldo G. , Cordeiro Rossana A. , Sidrim José J. C. , Castelo‐Branco Débora S. C. M. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractPyometra is one of the most common diseases in adult female dogs, characterized by a suppurative bacterial infection of the uterus with accumulation of inflammatory exudate and a variety of local and systemic clinical manifestations. This study aimed to identify the bacteria within the uterine content and vaginal canal of bitches with pyometra and evaluate their antimicrobial susceptibility and production of virulence factors. Uterine and vaginal content were collected with sterile swabs from 30 bitches diagnosed with pyometra. Bacteria were identified and assessed for their antimicrobial susceptibility and production of virulence factors, including biofilms, siderophores, proteases and hemolysins, both in planktonic and biofilm forms. A total of 82 bacterial isolates (35 uterus, 47 vagina), belonging to 21 species, were identified, with Escherichia coli as the most prevalent species (32/82, 39%). As for susceptibility, 39/79 (49.4%) isolates were resistant to one or more drugs, with resistance proportion among Gram‐positive bacteria (87.5%) higher (p < .05) than that observed for Gram‐negative bacteria (32.7%). Four coagulase‐negative Staphylococcus species were resistant to methicillin. Regarding virulence, the isolates had low production of biofilms, siderophores, proteases and hemolysins, suggesting that the occurrence of pyometra might be more associated with host‐related factors than bacterial virulence.
The durability of governance reform: A two‐wave audit of notice and comment policymaking in China
Authors: Balla Steven J. , Xie Zhoudan 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe notice and comment process, in which government organizations make public draft laws and regulations and solicit feedback on these proposals, is a prominent governance reform in contemporary China. This article examines the durability of notice and comment policymaking by conducting a pair of audits of the practices of dozens of central government ministries and provincial governments. There are a number of reasons to expect that it is difficult to sustain governance reforms in China. Nevertheless, the audits—which the authors carried out in 2014 and 2021—demonstrate that, subject to a number of constraints, notice and comment policymaking was routinely implemented by government organizations throughout the period under analysis. Although the notice and comment process is a durable governance reform, additional research is needed before it can be concluded that the procedure brings more than a veneer of transparency to Chinese policymaking.
Multilevel Network Item Response Modelling for Discovering Differences between Innovation and Regular School Systems in Korea
Authors: Jin Ick Hoon , Jeon Minjeong , Schweinberger Michael , Yun Jonghyun , Lin Lizhen 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe innovation school system in South Korea has been developed in response to the traditional high-pressure school system in South Korea, with a view to cultivate a bottom-up and student-centred educational culture. Despite its ambitious goals, questions have been raised about the success of the innovation school system. Leveraging data from the Gyeonggi Education Panel Study along with advances in the statistical analysis of network data and educational data, we compare the two school systems in more depth. We find that some schools are indeed different from others, and those differences are not detected by conventional multilevel models. Having said that, we do not find much evidence that the innovation school system differs from the regular school system in terms of self-reported mental well-being, although we do detect differences among some schools that appear to be unrelated to the school system.
Canine idiopathic orbital inflammation: A case series of four affected dogs (five orbits)
Authors: Freitas Ines , Taeymans Olivier , Knott Tim , Civello Alexander , Wegg Michaela , Gomez Alberto , Oliver James Andrew Clive 
Published: June 2022

AbstractPurposeIn humans, idiopathic orbital inflammation (IOI) is a diagnosis attributed to benign, inflammatory orbital conditions without identifiable local or systemic cause. We describe the clinical signs, imaging and histopathological findings, management and outcome of four dogs diagnosed with IOI.MethodsMulticentric retrospective study.ResultsA total of four dogs (five orbits) of three different breeds (three cases were English Springer Spaniels [ESS] or ESS‐cross) and ages ranging from 3 to 12 years were included. Initial presenting signs were unilateral and included exophthalmos, enophthalmos, globe deviation, thickening and protrusion of the third eyelid and conjunctival hyperemia. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging identified heterogeneous space‐occupying, contrast‐enhancing orbital lesions in all cases. Sparing of the retrobulbar space was detected in four of five orbits. Histopathology revealed mixed inflammatory infiltrates of lymphocytes, plasma cells, and histiocytes. Immunohistochemistry was performed in two cases highlighting the presence of histiocytes and lymphocytes, predominantly T cells. Resolution of clinical signs was achieved in two cases managed with oral immunosuppressant medication (corticosteroids alone or combined with cyclosporine or azathioprine), one went into spontaneous remission, one resolved with topical corticosteroids, and one underwent exenteration. Recurrence occurred in two cases within 15 months of initial diagnosis and required further immunosuppressant medication. One case developed signs in the contralateral orbit within 8 months of presentation.ConclusionsIOI is an uncommon condition in dogs. Its diagnosis relies on the combination of advanced imaging and histology. As in humans, it appears that spontaneous remission and recurrence may occur requiring long‐term immunosuppressant medication.
Bioinformatic analysis as a first step to predict the compatibility of hematopoiesis and immune system genes between humans and pigs
Authors: Zhang Jiayu , Xu Yanan , Zhang Yingzi , Bossila Elhusseny A. , Shi Mingpu , Zhao Yong 
Published: June 2022

AbstractThe shortage of allogeneic donor organs leaves its supply far short of clinical need. There are great expectations on xenotransplantation, especially with pigs’ organs. With the genetic modification of donor pigs, the rejection and cross‐species transmission issues have now been widely addressed. However, research on the compatibility of genes between humans and pigs was limited. We performed a systematic screening analysis of predicted incompatible genes between humans and pigs, judged by low protein sequence similarities or different predicted protein domain compositions. By combining with gene set enrichment analysis, we screened out several key genes of hematopoiesis and the immune system with possible incompatibilities, which might be important for establishing chimera and xenotransplantation between humans and pigs. There were seven chemokine genes, including CCL1, CCL5, CCL24, CCL25, CCL28, CXCL12, and CXCL16, that exhibited limited similarity between humans and pigs (similarity < 0.8). Among hematopoiesis process‐related genes, 15 genes of adhesion molecules, Notch ligands, and cytokine receptors exhibited differences between humans and pigs. In complement and coagulation cascades, 19 genes showed low similarity and 77 genes had different domain compositions between humans and pigs. Our study provides a good reference for further genetic modification of pigs, which might be beneficial for xenotransplantation.
Mathieu Jaboulay's (1860–1913) contribution to xenotransplantation
Authors: Rodger Daniel , Hurst Daniel J. 
Published: June 2022

AbstractMathieu Jaboulay (1860‐1913) was a professor of clinical surgery in Lyon, France who is best known for his development of vascular anastomosis and for conducting the first reported renal xenotransplantation experiments on humans, using pig and goat kidneys to treat end‐stage renal failure in 1906. His insights and pioneering techniques contributed significantly to allotransplantation and contemporary attempts at xenotransplantation. He is also credited with inventing several surgical instruments and novel surgical techniques that continue to influence vascular, general, and urological surgery to this day. However, this article will focus specifically on his notable contributions to xenotransplantation research and surgery.
Viscoelastic Influence on the Board Level Assessment of Wafer Level Packages Under Drop Impact and Under Thermal Cycling
Authors: Misrak Abel , Bhandari Rabin , Agonafer Dereje 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Structural components such as printed circuit boards (PCBs) are critical in the thermomechanical reliability assessment of electronic packages. Previous studies have shown that geometric parameters such as thickness and mechanical properties like elastic modulus of PCBs have a direct influence on the reliability of electronic packages. Elastic material properties of PCBs are commonly characterized using equipment such as tensile testers and used in computational studies. However, in certain applications viscoelastic material properties are important. Viscoelastic influence on materials is evident when one exceeds the glass transition temperature of materials. Operating conditions or manufacturing conditions such as lamination and soldering may expose components to temperatures that exceed the glass transition temperatures. Knowing the viscoelastic behavior of the different components of electronic packages is important in order to perform accurate reliability assessment and design components such as PCBs that will remain dimensionally stable after the manufacturing process. Previous researchers have used creep and stress relaxation test data to obtain the Prony series terms that represent the viscoelastic behavior and perform analysis. Others have used dynamic mechanical analysis in order to obtain frequency-domain master curves that were converted to time domain before obtaining the Prony series terms. In this paper, nonlinear solvers were used on frequency domain master curve results from dynamic mechanical analysis to obtain Prony series terms and perform finite element analysis on the impact of adding viscoelastic properties when performing reliability assessment. The computational study results were used to perform a comparative assessment to understand the impact of including viscoelastic behavior in reliability analysis under thermal cycling and drop testing for Wafer Level Chip Scale Packages.
Theoretical Prediction of Laminar Burning Speed of Normal-Decane and Jet Propellant 8
Authors: Lu Zhenyu , Metghalchi Hameed 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Normal-decane (n-C10H22) is considered as a major component of surrogate for jet and diesel fuels. Jet propellant 8 (JP-8) is a jet fuel which is kerosene-based for gas turbine-powered for aircraft. JP-8 is also considered as fleet fuel. JP-8 has a complex chemical component of higher-order hydrocarbons, including alkanes, cycloalkanes, and aromatic molecules, which makes it hard to develop a chemical kinetics mechanism. In this work, few chemical kinetics mechanisms of n-decane and JP-8 surrogates have been used to model the combustion processes of these fuels in general and determining their burning speed, specifically. The CANTERA freely propagating 1D flame code was used in conjunction with the chemical kinetic mechanism to predict the laminar burning speeds. The theoretical predicted laminar burning speeds have been compared with the experimental laminar burning speed found in the literature.
Natural levees increase in prevalence in the backwater zone: Coastal Trinity River, Texas, USA
Authors: Hassenruck-Gudipati Hima J. , Passalacqua Paola , Mohrig David 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
Flood dynamics in low-relief landscapes control the lateral exchange of water and sediment between a river and its floodplain. Locations where these exchanges occur for any given river discharge depend on local bank elevations, which in turn depend on the type of landform present immediately adjacent to the river channel. Our analysis separated landforms bordering a river into six categories: levee, scroll bar, counter point bar, channel-bend cutoff, erosional surface, and inactive surface. Each landform is associated with a different range of elevations. Levees are the highest, and counter point bars and cutoffs are the lowest. Using a combination of lidar-derived measurements of topography and water-surface profiles derived from U.S. Geological Survey gauge data, we show that landforms at the margins of the river change with downstream position on the coastal reach of the Trinity River in the southern United States. The fractions of counter point bars and cutoffs decrease downstream, while the fraction and continuity of levees increase to nearly 100%. This spatial change correlates with downstream reductions in channel-bend migration and deformation, and the measured range in river stage. As a result, the greatest range in bank elevations occurs upstream where variation in river stage is also highest. Meanwhile, the smallest range in bank elevation and river stage exists in the coastal backwater zone. Our analysis indicates that essentially all levees within the backwater zone are overtopped by flow associated with a single river discharge. Moving upriver, the discharge associated with levee-overtopping flow systematically increases. This study highlights the morphodynamic control on coastal river flooding.
What tests should be used to assess functional performance in youth and young adults following anterior cruciate ligament or meniscal injury? A systematic review of measurement properties for the OPTIKNEE consensus
Authors: Berg Bjørnar , Urhausen Anouk P , Øiestad Britt Elin , Whittaker Jackie L , Culvenor Adam G , Roos Ewa M , Crossley Kay M , Juhl Carsten B , Risberg May Arna 
Published: June 2022

ObjectivesTo critically appraise and summarise measurement properties of functional performance tests in individuals following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscal injury.DesignSystematic review.Data sourcesSystematic searches were performed in Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO) and SPORTSDiscus (EBSCO) on 7 July 2021.Eligibility criteria for selecting studiesStudies evaluating at least one measurement property of a functional performance test including individuals following an ACL tear or meniscal injury with a mean injury age of ≤30 years. The COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement INstruments Risk of Bias checklist was used to assess methodological quality. A modified Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation assessed evidence quality.ResultsThirty studies evaluating 26 functional performance tests following ACL injury were included. No studies were found in individuals with an isolated meniscal injury. Included studies evaluated reliability (n=5), measurement error (n=3), construct validity (n=26), structural validity (n=1) and responsiveness (n=1). The Single Leg Hop and Crossover Hop tests showed sufficient intrarater reliability (high and moderate quality evidence, respectively), construct validity (low-quality and moderate-quality evidence, respectively) and responsiveness (low-quality evidence).ConclusionFrequently used functional performance tests for individuals with ACL or meniscal injury lack evidence supporting their measurement properties. The Single Leg Hop and Crossover Hop are currently the most promising tests following ACL injury. High-quality studies are required to facilitate stronger recommendations of performance-based outcomes following ACL or meniscal injury.
Patient risk screening to improve transitions of care in surgical opioid prescribing: a qualitative study of provider perspectives
Authors: Hinds Shelby , Miller Jacquelyn , Maccani Merissa , Patino Sarah , Kaushal Shivani , Rieck Heidi , Walker Monica , Brummett Chad M , Bicket Mark C , Waljee Jennifer F 
Published: June 2022

IntroductionIn patients undergoing surgical procedures, transitions in opioid prescribing occur across multiple providers during the months before and after surgery. These transitions often result in high-risk and uncoordinated prescribing practices, especially for surgical patients with prior opioid exposure. However, perspectives of relevant providers about screening and care coordination to address these risks are unknown.MethodsWe conducted qualitative interviews with 24 surgery, primary care, and anesthesia providers in Michigan regarding behaviors and attitudes about screening surgical patients to inform perioperative opioid prescribing in relation to transitions of care. We used an interpretive description framework to topically code interview transcripts and synthesize underlying themes in analytical memos.ResultsProviders believed that coordinated, multidisciplinary approaches to identify patients at risk of poor pain and opioid-related outcomes could improve transitions of care for surgical opioid prescribing. Anesthesia and primary care providers saw value in knowing patients’ preoperative risk related to opioid use, while surgeons’ perceptions varied widely. Across specialties, most providers favored a screening tool if coupled with actionable recommendations, sufficient resources, and facilitated coordination between specialties. Providers identified a lack of pain specialists and a dearth of actionable guidelines to direct interventions for patients at high opioid-related risk as major limitations to the value of patient screening.DiscussionThese findings provide context to address risk from prescription opioids in surgical transitions of care, which should include identifying high-risk patients, implementing a coordinated plan, and emphasizing actionable recommendations.
Electronic, optical and thermoelectric properties of MoS2-GaN interface
Authors: Dezfuli Firouzeh Motamad , Boochani Arash , Parhizgar Sara Sadat , Darabi Elham 
Published: June 2022

Based on the density functional theory (DFT), the electronic, optical and thermoelectric properties of the MoS2-GaN interface at three different distances have been investigated. In all configurations, we see the semiconductor behavior at the MoS2-GaN interface. Their direct bandgaps at the MoS2-GaN interface with 2.8782, 4.0870 and 5.3330 [Formula: see text] distances are 1.50, 1.12 and 1.15 eV, respectively. The optical properties of these structures were investigated with three Random Phase Approximation (RPA), Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (TDFT) and Bethe-Salpeter Equation (BSE) approximations, and their semiconductor properties were confirmed, especially with the BSE one.
Financial Reporting Quality and Private Firms’ Access to Trade Credit Capital
Authors: Elemes Anastasios , Filip Andrei 
Published: June 2022

The research problem We examine the association between financial reporting quality and trade credit capital for a large sample of European private firms. Furthermore, we explore how information asymmetry and credit rationing moderate the link between financial reporting quality and trade credit financing. Motivation Trade credit constitutes one of the most important sources of financing for private firms. Nevertheless, prior research has provided few and inconclusive evidence of the link between financial reporting quality and private firms’ trade credit capital. Our study is further motivated by the recent calls for more research on the determinants of the relation between financial reporting quality and trade credit financing (e.g., Hope & Vyas ( 2017 )). The test hypotheses H1: There is a positive association between financial reporting quality and private firms’ access to trade credit capital. H2a: The relation between financial reporting quality and private firms’ access to trade credit capital is more positive when information asymmetry and uncertainty about future cash flows are high. H2b: The relation between financial reporting quality and private firms’ access to trade credit capital is more positive when credit is rationed. Target population Policymakers who seek to improve accounting standards and customize them to the financial reporting needs of private firms and their stakeholders (e.g., international financial reporting standards for small and medium-sized enterprises), private firm managers, and private firm suppliers. Adopted methodology Ordinary Least Squares regression analyses. Analyses We examine the association between financial reporting quality and trade credit financing for a large sample of private firms from Europe’s five largest economies, i.e., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. Our sample period spans from 2010 to 2016. We use the Amadeus database as our source of data. We regress trade credit capital on three proxies for financial reporting quality. In cross-sectional analyses, we repeat our main estimations by interacting our proxies for financial reporting quality with proxies for information asymmetry and credit rationing. Findings We find strong evidence that high-quality financial reporting is associated with more trade credit financing in private firms. We further show that the positive relation between high-quality financial reporting and trade credit is stronger when information asymmetry and uncertainty about future cash flows is high as well as when credit is rationed. These findings suggest that suppliers complement insider communication channels and financial reporting quality and provide a more nuanced understanding of the interplay among information asymmetry, credit rationing, and trade credit financing.
Colonialism and Trade: Ecological Foundations of British Trade in the Nineteenth Century
Authors: Theodoridis Dimitrios 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
The British colonies, which contributed the lion’s share of Britain’s geographical expansion during the nineteenth century, also provided the largest material contribution to Britain’s industrialization, and much-needed ecological relief (in the form of land), through trade. Nevertheless, not all types of colonialism mattered equally. The biggest land relief came from the settler colonies in British North America and Australasia. The slave-based colonies were not as instrumental in alleviating Britain’s land constraints as the nineteenth century progressed.
Red Vienna: A Social Housing Experiment, 1923–1933
Authors: Holzner Mario , Huberman Michael 
Published: June 2022

Abstract
The moderating effects of World War I on wealth and income inequality varied with the belligerents. In Austria, the state embraced austerity measures to eliminate hyperinflation and respect commitments to the League of Nations. To fill the void, the Social Democratic Workers’ Party (sdap) turned to its political stronghold in Vienna to advance its agenda of social spending and progressive taxation—Red Vienna’s signature program. The use of an electoral-cycle model finds that the construction of new buildings increased the party’s share of votes in municipal elections. The program mobilized support of young families in search of affordable and quality housing, also attracting the endorsement of the middle classes and elites, despite the higher tax burden imposed on them. The physical attributes of the new buildings and related investments, such as in schools, hospitals, and city infrastructure, benefited the entire population of Vienna.