bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
A feeling for history
Authors: Lipartito Kenneth 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThomas Piketty argues that economists need to more seriously engage with history to understand inequality. In his two books on capitalism, Piketty does just that. But what type of history? This essay argues that Piketty, following the example of the Annales School and Braudel's The Mediterranean, has produced a powerful “descriptive” history, a still underappreciated form of work that is often incorrectly contrasted with analytical history. Piketty's insights stem from the power of description in telling us “what was the case,” as Allan Megill argues, and thus precedes causal explanation. When it comes to change over time, Piketty follows the model of eventful temporality that William Sewell has proposed. In contrast to positivist social science, which is built around deep constants over time, Piketty understands that the forces of history subject even seemingly stable structures to change. For this reason, he also believes it is possible to overcome the deep inequalities that have long existed in capitalism.
Potential correlation of the hardness of CaO–Al2O3–SiO2 glasses with melting behavior
Authors: Lee Hyojin , Carty William M. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractIt is proposed that the hardness of aluminosilicate glasses correlates with the melting temperature as predicted by the phase diagram. To evaluate this hypothesis, a broad range of CaO–Al2O3–SiO2 compositions was evaluated, verifying the glass formation region, and allowing for a systematic comparison of Vickers indentation hardness with melting temperature. Candidate glass forming compositions were restricted to the normal glass formation region (SiO2 > CaO) and ranging from SiO2:CaO ratios of 1:1 to 9:1 and Al2O3:CaO ratios ranging from .2:1.0 to 1.3:1.0. Glass forming compositions were X‐ray amorphous. The correlation of hardness was nonlinear but showed reasonable correlation with the melting behavior, with the lowest hardness glass obtained for the eutectic composition. The maximum hardness was obtained in the narrow glass chemistry range of 1.0:1.0:1.5 to 1.0:1.2:1.5 (CaO:Al2O3:SiO2) in the vicinity of anorthite (CaO·Al2O3·2SiO2).
A novel polysaccharide prepared from Chrysanthemum morifolium cv. Fubaiju tea and its emulsifying properties
Authors: Zhang Yu , Li Kexin , Chen Maobin , Fang Shangling , Zhen Da , Cao Jinghua , Wu Zhengqi , Zhang Ke 
Published: March 2022

SummaryIn this study, a novel chrysanthemum polysaccharide (CP) was obtained and investigated from Chrysanthemum morifolium tea in Hubei province, China. Molecular characterisation and emulsifying properties of the CP were elucidated. The effects of different factors, including storage time, metal ions, pH value and heat treatment, were studied on the stability of emulsion. Results showed that the mean particle diameter (MPD) (d32) varied from 5.54 to 0.49 μm with the polysaccharide concentration ranging from 0.5wt% to 3.0wt%. The MPD (d32) of emulsions stabilised by chrysanthemum tea polysaccharide (ECP) was smaller than that of GA at 2wt%, and the MPD (d32) of ECP remained stable with no stratification occurred at 25 °C for 10 days. ECP also showed good stability under acidic conditions (3.0–7.0). With increase of Na+ and Ca2+ concentration, MPD(d32) and zeta potential values raised significantly, from 2.24 to 7.24 μm and from −40.52 to −35.35 mV respectively. After high‐temperature heat treatment, MPD (d32) and zeta potential showed no significant change, indicating ECP presented good storage stability. In conclusion, CP helped stabilised emulsions that could be used as a natural emulsifier for future application.
Sourdough on quinoa and buckwheat gluten‐free breads: Evaluation of autochthonous starter fermentation on bread nutritional and technological properties
Authors: Lancetti Romina Paola , Salvucci Emiliano , Paesani Candela , Pérez Gabriela Teresa , Sciarini Lorena Susana 
Published: March 2022

SUMMARYThe aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of two autochthonous strains of lactic acid bacteria as sourdough (SD) starters on gluten‐free bread technological quality and in vitro starch hydrolysis and antioxidant activity. Two strains of Limosilactobacillus fermentum isolated from buckwheat (BW) and quinoa flours were used. SDs were prepared from wholegrain quinoa or BW flours. Bread technological properties, total polyphenol content and in vitro antioxidant activity and starch hydrolysis and dialysability were assessed. Specific bread volumes were between 2.61 and 2.76 cm3 g−1. Breads with quinoa‐based SD had overall higher technological quality than breads made with BW SDs, shown by a softer, well‐aerated crumb, with an opener crumb structure and larger air area. Crumb firming during storage was reduced up to 29% when quinoa SD was used, and up to 42% when BW SD was added. Quinoa breads showed higher polyphenols and FRAP values, whereas BW breads had significantly higher ABTS values. Total starch hydrolysis and dialysability were significantly reduced when SD was used. Starch hydrolysis was reduced up to 42% and 25% when quinoa and BW SD were used, respectively. SD application produced breads with higher technological quality and modified in vitro starch hydrolysis and antioxidant capacity. Even though these effects seemed to be influenced by pH, a biological effect was also observed.
Improving gelling properties of myofibrillar proteins incorporating with cellulose micro/nanofibres
Authors: Wang Peng , Li Yan , Qu Yujiao , Wang Baowei , Sun Jingxin , Miao Chunwei , Huang Ming , Huang He , Zhang Congxiang 
Published: March 2022

SummaryThe effects of cellulose microfibres (CMFs, Average size: 100 ± 5 μm) and cellulose nanofibres (CNFs, Average size: 60 ± 3 nm) on the properties of myofibrillar protein (MP) gels from duck breast meat were studied. The results demonstrated that CMFs and CNFs were mostly connected to MP by non‐covalent bonds, the diffusion and cross‐linking of MP molecules was promoted, and a denser and more complete gel network was formed. With the increases of CMFs and CNFs concentration (0–10%), the hardness was increased by 13.15% and 19.78% for CMFs10% and CNFs10% gels, respectively, and the elasticity was increased by 40% and 80%, respectively. At the same concentration (0–10%), the increase in gel hardness, viscoelasticity and immobilised water content was greater in the CNFs‐MP group than in the CMFs‐MP group. The CNFs‐MP group had a tighter gel network, and CNFs had a better potential to improve the gelation performance of MP.
Prediction of significant renal function decline after open, laparoscopic, and robotic partial nephrectomy: External validation of the Martini’s nomogram on the RECORD2 project cohort
Authors: Antonelli Alessandro , Mari Andrea , Tafuri Alessandro , Tellini Riccardo , Capitanio Umberto , Gontero Paolo , Grosso Antonio Andrea , Li Marzi Vincenzo , Longo Nicola , Porpiglia Francesco , Porreca Angelo , Rocco Bernardo , Simeone Claudio , Schiavina Riccardo , Schips Luigi , Siracusano Salvatore , Terrone Carlo , Ficarra Vincenzo , Carini Marco , Minervini Andrea 
Published: March 2022

ObjectivesMartini et al. developed a nomogram to predict significant (>25%) renal function loss after robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy and identified four risk categories. We aimed to externally validate Martini’s nomogram on a large, national, multi‐institutional data set including open, laparoscopic, and robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy.MethodsData of 2584 patients treated with partial nephrectomy for renal masses at 26 urological Italian centers (RECORD2 project) were collected. Renal function was assessed at baseline, on third postoperative day, and then at 6, 12, 24, and 48 months postoperatively. Multivariable models accounting for variables included in the Martini’s nomogram were applied to each approach predicting renal function loss at all the specific timeframes.ResultsMultivariable models showed high area under the curve for robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy at 6‐ and 12‐month (87.3% and 83.6%) and for laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (83.2% and 75.4%), whereas area under the curves were lower in open partial nephrectomy (78.4% and 75.2%). The predictive ability of the model decreased in all the surgical approaches at 48 months from surgery. Each Martini risk group showed an increasing percentage of patients developing a significant renal function reduction in the open, laparoscopic and robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy group, as well as an increased probability to develop a significant estimated glomerular filtration rate reduction in the considered time cutoffs, although the predictive ability of the classes was <70% at 48 months of follow‐up.ConclusionsMartini's nomogram is a valid tool for predicting the decline in renal function at 6 and 12 months after robot‐assisted partial nephrectomy and laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, whereas it showed a lower performance at longer follow‐up and in patients treated with open approach at all these time cutoffs.
Erectile dysfunction in young patients and elderly patients by sexual encounter profile: A comparative study
Authors: Yamagishi Motoki , Ogushi Yuta , Niikura Ayana , Ohta Tomoka , Ichimura Yuki , Hashimoto Yu , Kurokawa Ippei , Sugishita Hiroo , Tanifuji Satoru , Imamura Yuichiro , Shimoyama Hideaki , Hayashi Keiichiro , Ishikawa Kimiyasu , Ohta Michiya , Sasaki Haruaki , Fukagai Takashi 
Published: March 2022

ObjectiveDemand for erectile dysfunction treatments has increased not only in elderly patients but also in young patients. Reports indicate that frequent causes of erectile dysfunction in Japan are organic disorders in elderly patients and psychogenetic disorders in young patients.MethodsWe defined patients under the age of 40 as young erectile dysfunction patients, and those over 65 as elderly erectile dysfunction patients. We divided these two groups and conducted a retrospective comparative study based on medical questionnaires. We selected 215 cases of patients under the age of 40, and 176 cases of patients over the age of 65, and created a group of young patients and a group of elderly patients. We implemented the erectile hardness score, Sexual Health Inventory for Men, and sexual encounter profile questions 2 and 3 as the patient’s daily clinical journal.ResultsThe median age of young patients was 36 years, and that of elderly patients was 70 years. With respect to Sexual Health Inventory for Men, the average score was a significantly higher score in the young patients (9.26 vs 7.10, P < 0.001). Concerning erectile hardness score, young patients showed significantly higher scores in erectile hardness score (3.15 vs 2.06, P < 0.001). In terms of sexual encounter profile question 2, 50.9% of young patients responded “yes,” but 24.3% of elderly patients responded, thus indicating a significantly higher score in young patients. In terms of sexual encounter profile question 3, 6.1% of young patients responded “yes,” and 0.7% of elderly patients responded “yes,” indicating a significantly higher in young patients.ConclusionsThe results showed that many young patients with erectile dysfunction were able to perform insertion, but were unable to maintain erection.
A real‐world experience of atrioventricular synchronous pacing with leadless ventricular pacemakers
Authors: Kowlgi Gurukripa N. , Tseng Andrew S. , Tempel Nathan D. , Henrich Mark J. , Venkatachalam Kalpathi L. , Scott Luis , Shen Win‐Kuang , Deshmukh Abhishek J. , Madhavan Malini , Lee Hon‐Chi , Asirvatham Samuel J. , Friedman Paul A. , Cha Yong‐Mei , Mulpuru Siva K. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractAimsThe MicraTM transcatheter pacing system (TPS) (Medtronic) is the only leadless pacemaker that promotes atrioventricular (AV) synchrony via accelerometer‐based atrial sensing. Data regarding the real‐world experience with this novel system are scarce. We sought to characterize patients undergoing MicraTM‐AV implants, describe percentage AV synchrony achieved, and analyze the causes for suboptimal AV synchrony.MethodsIn this retrospective cohort study, electronic medical records from 56 consecutive patients undergoing MicraTM‐AV implants at the Mayo Clinic sites in Minnesota, Florida, and Arizona with a minimum follow‐up of 3 months were reviewed. Demographic data, comorbidities, echocardiographic data, and clinical outcomes were compared among patients with and without atrial synchronous ventricular pacing (AsVP) ≥ 70%.ResultsSixty‐five percent of patients achieved AsVP ≥ 70%. Patients with adequate AsVP had smaller body mass indices, a lower proportion of congestive heart failure, and prior cardiac surgery. Echocardiographic parameters and procedural characteristics were similar across the two groups. Active device troubleshooting was associated with higher AsVP. The likely reasons for low AsVP were small A4‐wave amplitude, high ventricular pacing burden, and inadequate device reprogramming. Importantly, in patients with low AsVP, subjective clinical worsening was not noted during follow‐up.ConclusionWith the increasing popularity of leadless pacemakers, it is paramount for device implanting teams to be familiar with common predictors of AV synchrony and troubleshooting with MicraTM‐AV devices.
Assessment and prediction of flood hazards using standardized precipitation index—A case study of eThekwini metropolitan area
Authors: Olanrewaju Caroline C. , Reddy Maliga 
Published: March 2022

AbstractFlood is known to be the leading cause of natural disasters globally leaving disastrous and devastating damages in its wake. Flood risk and their time of occurrence is usually difficult to monitor and predict without appropriate tools for continuous monitoring. Extreme and frequent rainfall is one of the major causes of flood disasters. Assessment of flood hazards and its subsequent analysis using the standardized precipitation index (SPI) is very effective in the prediction of flood risk with the strength of the SPI being the use of rainfall as the only input variable. The SPI is found to be valuable in prediction of meteorological and hydrological floods such as flash floods, groundwater floods and dam burst. The knowledge of the occurrence of these flooding events can be very beneficial in preventing extensive damages to property, infrastructure, agriculture, and loss of life. The aim of this study is to assess flood hazard in eThekwini metropolitan area by examining the trend of flood events from 1985 to 2016 by the use of the SPI and its potential to predict flood risk in the study area. The results show that SPI properly explains the development of the conditions leading up to the occurrence of floods events in the analyzed period. Thus, is indispensable in the assessment of flood risk leading to an accurate prediction. The knowledge of the pattern and trends obtained from the SPI analysis is valuable to decision‐makers for efficient flood risk management plans in the promotion of preventive actions for mitigating the impacts of floods.
Potential impacts of failure of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on downstream countries
Authors: Mahmoud Mohamed Rami , Fahmy Hussam , Garcia Luis A. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractThis study assesses the potential downstream impacts in the event of a flood due to failure, either structural or operational, of the Grand Ethiopian renaissance dam (GERD). The following two failure scenarios were modeled as part of this study: Dam Break (DB) and MisGuided Dam Operation (MGDO) as a result of a false flood signature. The DB scenario shows that 40% of the intensively cultivated Gezira Plain would be inundated with average water depths of more than 10 m, resulting in catastrophic loss of highly productive farmlands, livestock, inhabitants, and infrastructure. This scenario did not model damage further downstream since for this magnitude flood it will require another flood routing model given the more complex geometry downstream of the Gezira Plain. In the MGDO scenario flood flows are lower and would have no impact on the Gezira Plain but would reach the High Aswan Dam (HAD) and fill it to its maximum allowable capacity for two and a half months and it would require emergency releases for more than 5 months. The required emergency releases from the HAD are expected to create significant flooding downstream. To accommodate the potential of extra releases from the GERD during flood events the operational rules for the HAD should be modified. However, providing more flood buffer at the HAD will limit the live capacity that is currently used for securing downstream flow requirements during drought periods. One of the expected impacts of increasing the flood buffer would be a reduction of the HAD's contribution to Egypt's GDP. Based on the results of this study the operational rules for the GERD and the HAD should be evaluated and possibly modified.
Acro‐ischemic lesions in COVID‐19 patients: A case series
Authors: Ozbey Rafet , Algan Mehmet Fatih 
Published: March 2022

AbstractCOVID‐19 is a systemic disease characterized by vascular damage, increased inflammation, and hypercoagulability. Acral ischemic lesions occur as a result of increased inflammation and cutaneous thrombosis. Skin lesions can sometimes be the only symptom of COVID‐19. In this respect, recognizing acro‐ischemic lesions, which are skin lesions, may help in the early diagnosis of the disease and in predicting the prognosis. In patients with skin lesions without typical symptoms, the diagnosis of COVID‐19 should be kept in mind. Herein, we describe five patients affected by COVID‐19 which developed acro‐ischemic lesions.
A Simple Rule is Born: How CEOs Distill Heuristics
Authors: Atanasiu Radu , Ruotsalainen Riku , N. Khapova Svetlana 
Published: March 2022

AbstractManagerial heuristics play an important role in decision‐making and positively contribute to strategy, innovation, organizational learning, and even the survival of a firm. Little is known, though, about the process through which heuristics emerge. Following a grounded theory approach, we develop a process model of how managers create and develop heuristics from experience. The 4‐step model – dissonancing, realizing, crystallizing, and organizing – captures the sequence of cognitive schemata that start with a flawed assumption, give rise to heuristics that tend to be born in pairs, and end with mature and shared heuristics. With these findings, we contribute to the literature on heuristics by offering a model for the process of their emergence, a view on how feelings initiate, guide, and strengthen this process, and a description of the role played by the environment, enriching the ecological rationality perspective.
Effect of product properties and context on the perception of sweetness and liking: A case study with butter cookies
Authors: Romeo‐Arroyo Elena , Mora María , Pazos Nahuel , Deba‐Rementeria Shuyana , Vázquez‐Araújo Laura 
Published: March 2022

AbstractConsumption context has been shown to significantly contribute to food acceptance, probably because of affecting food attributes' perception. The present study investigated the influence of multisensory reformulation on the acceptance and perceived sweetness of butter cookies in two contexts (Central Location Test, CLT vs. Home Use Test, HUT). The objective was to determine whether the use of some natural aromas could trigger a sweet‐taste‐like emotional response in a confectionery product, and if consumption in a real context could aid in masking the reformulation. Results showed that a 40% reduction in sugar content did not affect overall liking in the at‐home‐context (HUT), unless a “low in sugar” message was shown in the sample. Reformulation was perceived in the CLT: the “sugar‐reduced” sample was less liked, but the “Sugar‐reduced+vanilla” sample was as liked as the original sample. These results demonstrated that a multisensory approach could contribute to reformulation even when perceived by consumers.Practical ApplicationsThe insights collected during this research sum to the understanding of the relationship among sweet stimuli‐context‐perception and could be used for industry to reformulate and reduce sugar content in specific bakery products. A multisensory approach could be a useful approach to reformulate sweet products, because acceptance has been shown to be kept even in controlled and focused contexts. Labeling with a “low in sugar” message would not be recommended unless other messages related to taste or flavor are included. In addition, results contribute to the general understanding of sweet products perception and consumption, useful information for the design of healthy food eating environments and to promote healthy food choices among for the general population.
Incidence of hepatopathies in dogs administered zonisamide orally: A retrospective study of 384 cases
Authors: Smith Tess K. , Cameron Starr , Trepanier Lauren A. 
Published: March 2022

AbstractBackgroundAcute hepatopathy secondary to administration of zonisamide has been reported in 2 dogs, but overall incidence of hepatopathy is unknown.ObjectiveTo characterize the incidence of hepatopathy in dogs administered zonisamide PO.AnimalsThree hundred eighty‐four dogs administered zonisamide PO.MethodsMulticenter retrospective study. Medical records were searched for dogs prescribed zonisamide PO and which had follow‐up for at least 3 months (acute exposure) and >3 months (chronic exposure). Reported clinical signs, physical examination findings, and serum biochemical panels were reviewed for possible hepatotoxicosis. Serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and albumin concentration were documented for all available cases.ResultsAcute clinical hepatopathy was found in 2 of 384 treated dogs (0.52%, 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.06‐1.9) after 13‐16 days of zonisamide treatment. One additional dog had elevated serum ALT activity with no clinical signs. Of these 3 dogs, 2 recovered after administration of zonisamide was stopped, and 1 was euthanized because of liver failure. Of the 117 cases chronically administered zonisamide, 10 had an increase in ALP, 6 had an increase in ALT, and 1 had hypoalbuminemia. No clinical signs of liver disease were noted in dogs chronically treated with zonisamide (median, 20 months; range, 5‐94 months).Conclusions and Clinical ImportanceAcute, potentially life‐threatening hepatopathy associated with oral administration of zonisamide to dogs is estimated to occur in less than 1% of dogs and was observed in the first 3 weeks of treatment. Subclinical abnormalities in ALT and ALP activity were noted in <10% of dogs during chronic administration of zonisamide, with no clinical signs of liver disease noted.