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Sustaining modern heritage buildings: visual defect categorisation guides for the general condition survey of rendered-painted facades
Authors: Ertemir Dilruba Yağmur , Edis Ecem 
Published: September 2022

PurposeRegular inspection and maintenance is recommended to preserve and sustain built cultural heritage. Systematising inspection processes and knowledge on defects, and providing pictorial guides for evaluating defects is an approach that may facilitate their condition survey. Generating pictorial guides for preliminary visual inspection of Modern Heritage buildings with rendered-painted facade concerning two defects (i.e. crack and efflorescence) is aimed in this study. These guides are thought as aids in determining the defect levels and deciding the necessity of advanced examination and/or maintenance. Analysing briefly the evolution of crack over time in the inspected buildings under environmental conditions of Istanbul (Turkey) is also aimed.Design/methodology/approachPreliminary guide generation was based mainly on literature survey on defects, and visual data collection from eight Modern Movement examples in Istanbul. The guides were then refined through systematic visual inspection of three buildings among them. Evolution of crack over time was analysed through a second inspection performed after 2.5 years.FindingsVisual inspections showed that crack is the commonest defect occurring mostly on projecting structural members, while efflorescence is less in number. Comparison of cracks' visuals taken in the first and second inspections showed that deterioration process is slow.Originality/valueModern heritage buildings usually have some characteristic features, which may sometimes lead to accumulation of defects at certain locations or may lead to formation of certain defects. Generating visual guides as a start for an initiative for a comprehensive defects catalogue particular for Modern Movement buildings in line with associated cultural heritage standards may contribute to their preservation by easing the condition surveys.
Citizen involvement in digital transformation: a systematic review and a framework
Authors: Liu Caihua , Zowghi Didar 
Published: September 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to improve the understanding of the factors influencing the success of digital transformation (DT) and problems/challenges in DT as well as the communication methods used to involve citizens, based on a systematic literature review of research articles about citizen involvement in DT published between January 2010 and May 2021.Design/methodology/approachAfter establishing inclusion and exclusion criteria, a systematic review of relevant studies was conducted. Out of a total of 547 articles, 33 met the paper selection criteria.FindingsThe analysis of the included 33 empirical studies reveals that the factors influencing the success of DT can be described as the opposite side from challenges and problems in DT. These factors and challenges/problems all influence DT and they can be grouped into organisational values, management capabilities, organisational infrastructure, and workforce capabilities. The communication methods for citizen involvement in DT include: (1) communication mediated by human, (2) communication mediated by computers, and (3) mixed communication methods.Originality/valueThe study identified specific factors that influence DT supported by citizen involvement, at a more fine-grained level. The findings concerning communication methods extend related studies for citizen involvement by adding town hall meetings and communication methods mediated by computers. Furthermore, this study links the research findings to develop a framework for citizen involvement in DT, assisting in better selecting communication methods to involve citizens for addressing problem areas in DT.Peer reviewThe peer review history for this article is available at: https://publons.com/publon/10.1108/OIR-04-2022-0237
Widespread yet persistent low abundance of TIM5‐like cyanophages in the oceans
Authors: Baran Nava , Carlson Michael C. G. , Sabehi Gazalah , Peleg Margalit , Kondratyeva Kira , Pekarski Irena , Lindell Debbie 
Published: September 2022

AbstractOcean ecosystems are inhabited by a diverse set of viruses that impact microbial mortality and evolution. However, the distribution and abundances of specific viral lineages, particularly those from the large bank of rare viruses, remains largely unknown. Here, we assessed the diversity and abundance of the TIM5‐like cyanophages. The sequencing of three new TIM5‐like cyanophage genomes and environmental amplicons of a signature gene from the Red Sea revealed highly conserved gene content and sequence similarity. We adapted the polony method, a solid‐phase polymerase chain reaction assay, to quantify TIM5‐like cyanophages during three 2000 km expeditions in the Pacific Ocean and four annual cycles in the Red Sea. TIM5‐like cyanophages were widespread, detected at all latitudes and seasons surveyed throughout the photic zone. Yet they were generally rare, ranging between <100 and 4000 viruses·ml−1. Occasional peaks in abundance of 10‐ to 100‐fold were observed, reaching 71,000 viruses·ml−1. These peaks were ephemeral and seasonally variable in the Red Sea. Infection levels, quantified during one such peak, were very low. These characteristics of low diversity and abundance, as well as variable outbreaks, distinguishes the TIM5‐like lineage from other major cyanophage lineages and illuminates that rare virus lineages can be persistent and widespread in the oceans.
Reciprocal exchange, value, and forms of transaction: an archaeological approach from the Atacama Desert (northern Chile)
Authors: Gallardo Francisco 
Published: September 2022

AbstractExotic goods belong to a class of valuable materials that have played an important role in ritual activities, political ceremonies, and economic agreements in different human contexts, both past and present. However, we have made little progress in understanding exchanges as relationships between donors and receivers, as forms of reciprocal interaction that forged a network of links between individuals and groups of different cultural traditions. Although the archaeological record presents multiple limitations in the study of these interactions, an exploratory archaeological perspective allows researchers to examine questions related to the social character of exchanges, the value attributed to goods, and the ways in which these circulated. I argue that the presence of exotic goods is an indicator of intercultural social relations whose values are expressed through their consumption. They represent a relational materiality between humans and nonhumans, which allows us to discuss forms of reciprocity and the cultural nature of the network of long‐distance exchanges. Here, I present case studies from archaeological localities in the Atacama Desert (northern Chile) during the Formative Period (800 BCE‐400 CE) to illustrate these concepts.
Textual Analysis in Accounting: What's Next?*
Authors: Bochkay Khrystyna , Brown Stephen V. , Leone Andrew J. , Tucker Jennifer Wu 
Published: September 2022

ABSTRACTNatural language is a key form of business communication. Textual analysis is the application of natural language processing (NLP) to textual data for automated information extraction or measurement. We survey publications in top accounting journals and describe the trend and current state of textual analysis in accounting. We organize available NLP methods in a unified framework. Accounting researchers have often used textual analysis to measure disclosure sentiment, readability, and disclosure quantity; to compare disclosures to determine similarities or differences; to identify forward‐looking information; and to detect themes. For each of these tasks, we explain the conventional approach and newer approaches, which are based on machine learning, especially deep learning. We discuss how to establish the construct validity of text‐based measures and the typical decisions researchers face in implementing NLP models. Finally, we discuss opportunities for future research. We conclude that (i) textual analysis has grown as an important research method and (ii) accounting researchers should increase their knowledge and use of machine learning, especially deep learning, for textual analysis.
Evaluation of the effects of different chelation agents on root dentin roughness
Authors: Atalay Işınsu , Erişen Fehmi Raif 
Published: September 2022

AbstractSuccessful root canal treatment requires effective irrigation of the entire root canal system. While chelating agents support irrigation, they can also alter physicochemical properties of the root dentin structure. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of different chelation agents on root dentin roughness. Twenty‐five extracted maxillary incisors were used in this study. Samples were separated longitudinally and divided into five groups: distilled water, NaOCl, ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), phytic acid and citric acid (CA). Atomic force microscope and energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy analyses were used for analysing. One‐way analysis of variance and Turkey tests were used in the statistical analysis of the study. EDTA, CA and phytic acid solutions increased the roughness and phytic acid and CA solutions decreased the Ca/P ratio in dentin tissue. No statistical difference was observed in the other groups. The decrease of Ca/P ratio should be taken under consideration during irrigation. The increase in surface roughness may provide clinical benefit by supporting the adhesion of the root canal filling materials to the dentin surface.
High serum alpha‐fetoprotein levels in primary infertile men
Authors: Corsini Christian , Fallara Giuseppe , Candela Luigi , Raffo Massimiliano , Pozzi Edoardo , Belladelli Federico , Capogrosso Paolo , Boeri Luca , Costa Antonio , Schifano Nicolò , Cignoli Daniele , Ventimiglia Eugenio , D'Arma Alessia , Montorsi Francesco , Salonia Andrea 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundAlfa‐fetoprotein (AFP) is a serum glycoprotein highly produced during fetal development. While AFP synthesis drops dramatically after birth, AFP production only persists or returns under specific pathological condition.ObjectiveWe sought to investigate the rate of and the potential meaning of high AFP serum levels in men seeking first medical attention for couple's primary infertility.Materials and methodsSocio‐demographic and clinical data from 1803 non‐Finnish, White‐European primary infertile men were retrospectively analysed. AFP was routinely measured in each patient (high AFP was defined as >7 ng/ml). Men with history of liver diseases, testicular cancer, or other known causes of increased AFP levels were excluded from the final analysis. Semen analyses were based on the 2010 World Health Organization reference criteria. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression models tested the association between serum AFP and clinical variables. Possible nonlinear relationships were graphically explored with locally estimated scatterplot smoothing method.ResultsOverall, high serum AFP level was found in 29 (1.7%) patients. Normal versus high AFP levels patients were comparable in terms of body mass index (BMI), Charlson Comorbidity Index, waist circumference, smoking habits, history of cryptorchidism, testicular volume, and serum hormones (i.e., follicle‐stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and total testosterone). Conversely, men with higher AFP levels were older (p = 0.02), had lower sperm concentration (p = 0.003), and were more frequently oligozoospermic and azoospermic (all p ≤ 0.03). At multivariate analysis, high AFP levels were independently associated with oligozoospermia (OR 3.79; p = 0.033) and azoospermia (OR 3.29; p = 0.006). Likewise, if AFP levels increase, patients were found to be older, with higher BMI and to have more comorbidities (all p < 0.05).DiscussionUnexplained high AFP levels account for almost 2% of cases in primary infertile patients without a previous history of associated disorders. Higher serum AFP levels are linked with aberrant sperm counts, older age, obesity, and a greater amount of comorbid conditions.ConclusionDespite the need for additional validation, these data suggest that serum AFP measurement might have a multifaceted role over the diagnostic work‐up of males presenting for couple's infertility.
Current progress on the curative effects of vasoepididymostomy for patients with obstructive azoospermia: An updated systematic review and meta‐analysis of human studies
Authors: Wan Bangbei , Wu Yamei , Wu Zhong , Zhou Zhi , Lu Weiying 
Published: September 2022

AbstractBackgroundObstructive azoospermia (OA) is an important cause of male infertility, and epididymal OA (EOA) is a common disease. Microsurgical reconstruction is a common technique used in the treatment of EOA. In the present study, we analyzed the effectiveness of microsurgical vasoepididymostomy (MVE) at different levels and compared the differences among several MVE techniques.Materials and methodsA literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases, according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses guidelines. The included studies were published in English until May 14, 2021. The R 4.1.2 software was utilized to evaluate the event rate, risk ratio (RR), and 95% confidence interval (CI).ResultsA total of 51 studies involving 2853 patients with OA were included in our meta‐analysis. The overall mean patency rate of patients who underwent MVE was 67.20% (95% [CI]:63.30%–71.10%), and the overall mean natural pregnancy rate of their partners was 40.05% (95% [CI]: 35.30%–45.60%). The pooled results showed that the patency rate of bilateral MVE was higher than that of unilateral MVE (RR = 1.42; 95% [CI]:1.25–1.61;p < 0.00). A comparison of the anastomotic site of MVE showed that the caudal/corpus area was favorable for the patency rate (RR = 1.17; 95% [CI]:1.04 ‐ 1.32;p < 0.00). The caudal area was also advantageous for the patency rate (RR = 1.20; 95% CI:1.03 – 1.41;p < 0.04). Compared with typical MVE (65.20%, 95% [CI]:61.40%–69.10%), deferential vessel‐sparing MVE with a higher overall mean patency rate (83.60%, 95% [CI]:75.40%–91.70%).ConclusionsThe meta‐analyses indicated that MVE is a high‐ and cost‐effective therapeutic method for patients with EOA, and deferential vessel‐sparing MVE could be mainstream in the near future.
Sacred groves of Central India: Diversity status, carbon storage, and conservation strategies
Authors: Dar Javid Ahmad , Kothandaraman Subashree , Khare Pramod Kumar , Khan Mohammed Latif 
Published: September 2022

AbstractSacred groves (SGs) play an important role in the conservation of local biodiversity and provide numerous ecosystem services worldwide. We studied how the ecological status of Central Indian SGs contributes to regional tree diversity and carbon (C) storage. We inventoried the trees in fifty‐nine SGs of Madhya Pradesh and recorded a total of 109 tree species (90 genera, 40 families). The most species‐rich families were Fabaceae, Combretaceae, Malvaceae, and Moraceae. The tree density ranged from 75 to 925 individuals ha−1 (mean: 398 ± 32 individuals ha−1), while basal area varied from 2.5 to 69.2 m2 ha−1 (mean: 24.2 ± 1.9 m2 ha−1). The total C stock {tree C + soil organic C (SOC; 0–30 cm)} ranged from 44.7 to 455.4 Mg C ha−1 (mean: 153.8 ± 9.6 Mg C ha−1) across the SGs. The studied SGs represented 74.7% of the total tree diversity and contained 33.1% higher total C stock than the forests of the state. Tree C stock was significantly positively correlated with tree basal area, distance from the nearest village, and number of years of existence. The present study highlights the crucial role of SGs in sustaining regional biodiversity and storing C in biomass and soil. Continued conservation efforts and contained interventions by people are necessary in order to maintain the current role of these SGs as biodiversity and carbon reservoirs of Central India.
Gankyrin and TIGAR cooperatively accelerate glucose metabolism toward the PPP and TCA cycle in hepatocellular carcinoma
Authors: Yang Chun , Cui Xiao‐wen , Ding Zhi‐wen , Jiang Tian‐yi , Feng Xiao‐fan , Pan Yu‐fei , Lin Yun‐kai , Shang Tai‐yu , Wang Qing , Pan Jian , Wang Jian , Wang Hong‐yang , Dong Li‐wei 
Published: September 2022

AbstractOncogene‐derived metabolic reprogramming is important for anabolic growth of cancer cells, which is now considered to be not simply rely on glycolysis. Pentose phosphate pathway and tricarboxylic acid cycle also play pivotal roles in helping cancer cells to meet their anabolic and energy demands. The present work focused on gankyrin, a relatively specific oncogene in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and its impact on glycolysis and mitochondrial homeostasis. Metabolomics, RNA‐seq analysis, and subsequent conjoint analysis illustrated that gankyrin regulated the pentose phosphate pathway (PPP), tricarboxylic acid (TCA) cycle, and mitochondrial function and homeostasis, which play pivotal roles in tumor development. Mechanistically, gankyrin was found to modulate HCC metabolic reprogramming via TIGAR. Gankyrin positively regulated the transcription of TIGAR through Nrf2, which bound to the antioxidant response elements (AREs) in the promoter of TIGAR. Interestingly, TIGAR feedback regulated the transcription of Nrf2 and subsequently gankyrin by promoting nuclear importation of PGC1α. The loop between gankyrin, Nrf2, and TIGAR accelerated glucose metabolism toward the PPP and TCA cycle, which provided vital building blocks, such as NADPH, ATP, and ribose of tumor and further facilitated the progression of HCC.
Imaging characteristics of the gubernaculum tracts in successional teeth related to deciduous fused teeth on computed tomography
Authors: Oda Masafumi , Nishida Ikuko , Saeki Katsura , Tanaka Tatsurou , Matsumoto‐Takeda Shinobu , Wakasugi‐Sato Nao , Habu Manabu , Nagasaki Yutaro , Yoshiga Daigo , Sasaguri Masaaki , Morimoto Yasuhiro 
Published: September 2022

AbstractThe purpose of this study was to elucidate the imaging characteristics of the gubernaculum tracts in successional teeth related to fused deciduous teeth on computed tomography. The imaging findings of 15 gubernaculum tracts in successional teeth related to fused deciduous teeth were retrospectively analyzed using cone‐beam computed tomography or multidetector computed tomography. In cases without a congenitally defected successor, the two gubernaculum tracts of two successional teeth related to fused deciduous teeth were fused into one. Gubernaculum tracts (GTs) in mesial successors were vertical, but in distal successors they were inclined to mesial. The major abnormalities of the successional teeth related to fused deciduous teeth were delayed eruption and delayed formation. No inclined mesial successors were found, whereas most of the distal successors were inclined to mesial along with the inclined GT. The gubernaculum tracts of successors with a congenital defect of the other successors were vertical, and such successors had no abnormalities. The present study showed the imaging characteristics of gubernaculum tracts in successional teeth related to fused deciduous teeth. The abnormal eruption of successional teeth related to fused deciduous teeth may be associated with the characteristics of their gubernaculum tracts.
Fetoscopic surgery for amniotic band syndrome: Case series
Authors: Doğru Şükran , Acar Ali 
Published: September 2022

AbstractWe aimed to evaluate the fetoscopic procedure indications, procedure‐related complications, and neonatal outcomes in cases diagnosed with amniotic band syndrome (ABS). Stage II and III cases according to Hüsler classification were included for fetoscopic surgery. Scissors were used to release the amniotic band in six cases, and a diode laser was used in one case. A single entry was made in all cases. The majority of the children acquired a functional limb (71.4%). Fetal morbidity was mainly linked to the consequences of preterm premature rupture of the membranes (57.1%) and preterm birth (28.5%). Excluding complicated cases, fetoscopic band release is encouraging in cases of ABS in the limbs.
Firms Quasi‐dynamics in Chinese Manufacturing Industry
Authors: Li Lixing , Liu Qihong , Ren Changyu 
Published: September 2022

AbstractWe explore firm quasi‐dynamics (entry, exit, and growth) in Chinese manufacturing industry and investigate how these dynamics vary across regions. Our results show that relative to provinces with less developed economies, in provinces with more developed economies (i) there is a higher proportion of new firms; (ii) new firms are smaller and more labor‐intensive; (iii) firms exit at a quicker rate, and surviving firms grow faster. These results point toward cross‐region differences in market efficiency in terms of how much it costs a firm to enter or exit the market. Our findings shed light on how firms should adapt their strategies across regions and how the government should create sound policies on industrial upgrading and relocation.
Invasive woody legumes: Climatic range shifts and their relationships to functional traits
Authors: Vásquez‐Valderrama Maribel , Carmona Carlos P. , Pauchard Aníbal 
Published: September 2022

AbstractAimAnalysis of the shifts in the climatic space for invasive species between native and introduced areas is a powerful tool for understanding their distribution patterns and the factors influencing their spread into new areas. In this study, we explored the shift in climatic distribution between ranges for invasive woody legumes and how the functional traits of these species are associated with their climatic distribution.LocationGlobal.Time periodPresent.Major taxa studiedInvasive woody legumes.MethodsWe evaluated the global patterns of occupation of the climatic space for 107 invasive woody legumes in their native and introduced distribution ranges, in addition to the differences in six key functional traits. We used the trait probability density (TPD) function to estimate species probabilistic niches. We then classified species into four groups according to the climatic differences between the distribution ranges. The comparisons between the climate shift groups and the distribution ranges were evaluated with mixed linear models. Additionally, we compared the functional traits between species groups using ANOVA.ResultsOverall, we found that invasive species exhibited low to moderate climatic overlap between their native and introduced distribution ranges. However, climatic conditions in the introduced range were different from those in the native range. Invasive legumes were clustered in four groups (conserved, expansion, dissociation and unfilling), with dissociation between climate niches being the most common one. In terms of functional traits, the most relevant finding was that the species in the expansion group had larger leaves than species in the dissociation group.Main conclusionsOur results showed no consistent climatic range shift across all invasive woody legume species from their native to their introduced distribution. However, some species tended to invade climatic conditions that were different from those in their native range, supporting the hypothesis that some invasive species are able to adapt to novel environmental conditions. Finally, functional traits might be a good predictor of how these species modify their climatic spaces.