bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
PREDICTORS AND IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETE POLYPOIDAL LESION REGRESSION IN THE EVEREST II STUDY
Authors: Tan Colin S. , Gemmy Cheung Chui Ming , Lai Timothy Y.Y. , Pataluskaite Ramune , Margaron Philippe , Lim Tock Han 
Published: August 2022

Purpose:
To evaluate the predictors of complete polypoidal lesion regression (CPREG) in polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy.

Methods:
Post hoc analysis of EVEREST II—a 24-month, multicenter, randomized, controlled clinical trial of 322 patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, randomized to receive ranibizumab with or without photodynamic therapy. Images of indocyanine green angiography (ICGA) were graded by a central reading center. Multiple logistic regression analysis with significant baseline predictors then was conducted to assess adjusted odds ratios for CPREG at month (M) 12.

Results:
Baseline ICGA characteristics were comparable between the treatment groups. Patients treated with combination therapy had higher odds of achieving CPREG at M12 (adjusted odds ratio = 4.64; 95% confidence interval, 2.85–7.55; P < 0.001) compared with those in the monotherapy group. Absence of polypoidal lesion pulsation on ICGA was also associated with CPREG at M12 (adjusted odds ratio = 2.62; 95% confidence interval, 1.32–5.21; P = 0.006). The presence of CPREG at M3 had higher odds of maintaining CPREG at M12 (adjusted odds ratio = 6.60; 95% confidence interval, 3.77–11.57; P < 0.001) compared with those with persistent polypoidal lesions.

Conclusion:
At M12, treatment with combination therapy was associated with higher probability of achieving CPREG than with ranibizumab monotherapy. The results contribute to the further understanding of the response of polypoidal lesions to treatment.
TRAUMATIC LENS SUBLUXATION FROM PICKLEBALL INJURY: A CASE SERIES
Authors: Huang Harrison , Greven Margaret A. 
Published: August 2022

Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to describe two cases of traumatic lens subluxation resulting from pickleball injury.

Methods:
This is a case series.

Results:
A 77-year-old man presented with worsening vision and was noted to have subluxation of his intraocular lens 10 days after being struck in the eye with a pickleball. The patient underwent a lens exchange with scleral fixation. A 76-year-old woman presented with blurry vision on the same day as her injury and was noted to have subluxation of her crystalline lens. She also underwent a lens insertion with scleral fixation. However, she experienced additional complications of postoperative cystoid macular edema and traumatic glaucoma.

Conclusion:
We recommend increased use of eye protection in pickleball.
Colonic Castleman Disease on FDG PET/CT
Authors: Li Fanglan , Xiao Liu , Cai Huawei , Li Lin 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Colonic Castleman disease is very rare. We report FDG PET/CT findings of colonic Castleman disease in a 72-year-old man. On FDG PET/CT, it presented as a colonic soft tissue mass with intense FDG uptake. The final pathology supported a diagnosis of Castleman disease, plasma cell variant. This case hints us, although rare, Castleman disease should be considered as a differential diagnosis when we notice a hypermetabolic colon mass on PET/CT.
Extrauterine Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma Mimicking Colorectal Cancer With Metastases
Authors: Du Bulin , Cui Yan , Ma Yu , Li Yaming , Li Xuena 
Published: August 2022

Abstract
Extrauterine endometrial stromal sarcoma (EESS) is extremely rare, especially with the colorectum involvement. We describe 18F-FDG PET/CT findings of EESS in the sigmoid colon and rectum in a 46-year-old woman who complained diarrhea. 18F-FDG PET/CT revealed multiple hypermetabolic lesions in the abdomen and pelvis, including the sigmoid colon and rectum. Therefore, colorectal cancer with metastases was initially suspected; however, ultimately low-grade EESS was pathologically confirmed. Widespread EESS with intestine involvement revealed by 18F-FDG PET/CT should be carefully distinguished from colorectal cancer with metastases.
The impact of physician-managed distribution of urological catheters on utilization
Authors: Hata Tom , Hanson Jayme 
Published: August 2022

ABSTRACTIntroductionWe examine whether provider-supplied urological catheters result in increased utilization by comparing claims data of providers before and after enrollment in a technology platform that allows them to directly order and manage distribution of prosthetics to patients.MethodsWe analyzed trends in per-provider quantity utilization of urological catheters by examining Medicare Part B claims data for HCPCS codes A4351, A4352, and A4353 (and an additional category, ALL CODES, which summed utilization across all 3 codes) from years 2014 to 2019. We then identified 64 referring providers who both submitted claims in at least one of the above three HCPCS codes in 2019 and transitioned to physician-managed distribution in 2021. Finally, we compared overall and per-beneficiary utilization by these providers between 2019 (traditional referral model) and 2021 (provider-supplied model) for each code category.ResultsWe did not detect a significant increase in utilization for any code category. Overall utilization was not significantly different for code groups ALL CODES (p=0.26) and A4352 (p=0.8). Median A4351 utilization per provider decreased by 23% (p=0.01) after providers converted to the provider-supplied model. Correspondingly, median utilization of A4351 per beneficiary decreased by 23% (p=0.08) in the same span.ConclusionsThese findings show that provider-supplied catheter distribution to patients does not lead to increased utilization. In the case of HCPCS code A4351 catheters, physician-managed distribution may reduce wasteful oversupply of units to individual patients, resulting in an overall decrease in utilization.
Effects of Cr stress on bacterial community structure and diversity in rhizosphere soils of Iris pseudacorus
Authors: Wei Zhao , Sixi Zhu , Xiuqing Yang , Guodong Xia , Baichun Wang , Baojing Gu 
Published: August 2022

AbstractRhizosphere microorganisms play an important role in improving soil microenvironment, which contributes to plant growth under heavy metal stress. However, the effect of chromium (Cr) on plant rhizosphere bacterial community is still unknown. In this paper, sole-cultivated pattern, two-cultivated pattern and three-cultivated pattern, combined with 16S rRNA high-throughput sequencing technology, the effects of Cr stress on bacterial community structure and diversity in rhizosphere soil of Iris Pseudacorus were analyzed. The results showed that under Cr stress, I. Pseudacorus showed good tolerance and enrichment. However, under Cr stress, the Alpha diversity indices (Shannon, Chao and Sobs) of rhizosphere bacterial community decreased by 9.1%, 30.3% and 28.0% on average, respectively. The change of bacterial community was 22.6% due to Cr stress, and the common species of bacterial community decreased by 4.2%. Proteobacteria, Actinobacteria, Acidobacteria, Firmicutes and Gemmatimonadetes accounted for more than 78.2% of the total sequence. With the increase of plant diversity, Bacteroides and Pseudomonas appeared successively, and the abundance of the dominant species increased obviously. Through the symbiotic network diagram, it was found that the synergistic effect between dominant species in two-cultivated pattern was significantly enhanced, and the soil microenvironment was significantly improved. In conclusion, the results of this study will provide a reference for understanding the response of rhizosphere bacterial community to heavy metal Cr and the interaction between wetland plants and rhizosphere bacteria during wetland phytoremediation.Graphical Abstract
A shift in corporate prioritization of CSR issues
Authors: Smith Katherine Taken , Huang Yu-Shan (Sandy) 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThe purpose of this study is two-fold: (1) identify shifts in prioritization of corporate social responsibility (CSR) issues and (2) identify the CSR issues in which companies are currently involved, as indicated in their website communications. Corporate communications are also examined for possible variations of CSR focus between manufacturers, retailers and service firms.Design/methodology/approachIn order to identify the CSR issues in which companies are currently involved and detect any shifts, a content analysis was conducted of the 2021 Fortune 100 company websites, specifically cataloging CSR communications. This data was compared with CSR communications on Fortune 100 company websites in 2015. CSR issues are also examined within each industry categorization: manufacturing, retail and service.FindingsFindings indicate that companies have reduced the number of CSR issues prioritized in their website communications. In 2015, companies gave prominence to an average of seven CSR issues on their websites, today the average is three CSR issues. Today, the CSR issues prioritized most commonly are diversity and sustainability. However, these issues are prioritized by only half of the companies. Previously, the vast majority of Fortune 100 companies prioritized the same top issues. That is not the case today. This shift may suggest that companies are narrowing their focus to fewer CSR issues, perhaps those that align with company goals.Originality/valueThis study provides information to keep company executives and academicians abreast of prominent CSR issues and terminology found in the marketplace. As executives make choices about committing resources to social issues, knowledge of what the Fortune 100 is doing can help in that decision-making process.
IoT-based multimodal liveness detection using the fusion of ECG and fingerprint
Authors: Gona Anil Kumar , M. Subramoniam 
Published: August 2022

Purpose
Biometric scans using fingerprints are widely used for security purposes. Eventually, for authentication purposes, fingerprint scans are not very reliable because they can be faked by obtaining a sample of the fingerprint of the person. There are a few spoof detection techniques available to reduce the incidence of spoofing of the biometric system. Among them, the most commonly used is the binary classification technique that detects real or fake fingerprints based on the fingerprint samples provided during training. However, this technique fails when it is provided with samples formed using other spoofing techniques that are different from the spoofing techniques covered in the training samples. This paper aims to improve the liveness detection accuracy by fusing electrocardiogram (ECG) and fingerprint.

Design/methodology/approach
In this paper, to avoid this limitation, an efficient liveness detection algorithm is developed using the fusion of ECG signals captured from the fingertips and fingerprint data in Internet of Things (IoT) environment. The ECG signal will ensure the detection of real fingerprint samples from fake ones.

Findings
Single model fingerprint methods have some disadvantages, such as noisy data and position of the fingerprint. To overcome this, fusion of both ECG and fingerprint is done so that the combined data improves the detection accuracy.

Originality/value
System security is improved in this approach, and the fingerprint recognition rate is also improved. IoT-based approach is used in this work to reduce the computation burden of data processing systems.
Fine wine pricing in a small and highly competitive market
Authors: Masset Philippe , Mondoux Alexandre , Weisskopf Jean-Philippe 
Published: August 2022

PurposeThis study aims to identify the price determinants of fine wines in a small and competitive market. These characteristics are found in many lesser-known wine-producing countries and are often difficult to analyse because of lack of data.Design/methodology/approachThis study hand-collects and transcribes wine-related data for 149 Swiss wineries and 2,454 individual wines over the period 2014–2018 directly from wine lists provided by wineries. This study uses multivariate ordinary least squares regressions to analyse the relation between wine attributes and prices and to assess the effect of a currency shock caused by the sudden appreciation of the Swiss franc in 2015 as well as a reduction in information asymmetries induced by the novel coverage of Swiss wines by The Wine Advocate.FindingsPrices mainly depend on collective reputation, production techniques and product positioning. Surprisingly, following a sharp appreciation of the Swiss franc, producers did not reduce prices. The arrival of a highly influential wine expert on the market also had a positive price effect on rated wines and producers. Both hint at wineries attempting to position themselves relative to competitors.Originality/valueFew studies examine the price drivers in lesser-known wine markets, where competition is fierce. This study’s results show that wine pricing differs from other more famous and larger wine regions. In addition, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study is also the first to analyse the impact of a currency shock and a reduction in information asymmetries on wine prices.
A qualitative exploration of the franchise establishment process: a case study analysis of “Moana Pasifika” and “Fijian Drua”
Authors: Davies Joseph , Read Daniel 
Published: August 2022

PurposeLeague expansion involves a significant investment of time, money and resources. Therefore, ensuring the success of new franchises is imperative to the commercial health of a competition; however, there is an absence of studies examining the establishment process of franchises. In 2020, Super Rugby announced that it would expand in 2022 with the inclusion of two new franchises, Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika. The article explores what implementation challenges Drua and Pasifika faced during franchise establishment.Design/methodology/approachFollowing a qualitative case study methodology, data were collected via newspaper, website and document repository ‘Nexis’, and triangulated against interviews with five expert individuals involved in franchise establishment. Applying mixed-coding, thematic analysis using Redmond's franchise expansion factors framework, six deductive and two inductive themes were generated.FindingsIn accordance with Redmond's franchise expansion factors framework, financial sustainability, competitive balance and labour market challenges were identified as internal challenges, whilst media relationships, market competition and community engagement were highlighted as external challenges. Additionally, two new factors, infrastructure and business operations and youth development, were inductively identified as issues during franchise establishment extending Redmond's model.Originality/valueThe study offers strategic guidance to practitioners on franchise establishment and provides insight into cross-border expansion processes. Theoretically, the research supports and extends the applicability of Redmond's expansion factors framework for future research.
Transcriptional regulation of ergosterol biosynthesis genes in response to iron deficiency
Authors: Jordá Tania , Barba‐Aliaga Marina , Rozès Nicolas , Alepuz Paula , Martínez‐Pastor María Teresa , Puig Sergi 
Published: August 2022

AbstractIron participates as an essential cofactor in the biosynthesis of critical cellular components, including DNA, proteins and lipids. The ergosterol biosynthetic pathway, which is an important target of antifungal treatments, depends on iron in four enzymatic steps. Our results in the model yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae show that the expression of ergosterol biosynthesis (ERG) genes is tightly modulated by iron availability probably through the iron‐dependent variation of sterol and heme levels. Whereas the transcription factors Upc2 and Ecm22 are responsible for the activation of ERG genes upon iron deficiency, the heme‐dependent factor Hap1 triggers their Tup1‐mediated transcriptional repression. The combined regulation by both activating and repressing regulatory factors allows for the fine‐tuning of ERG transcript levels along the progress of iron deficiency, avoiding the accumulation of toxic sterol intermediates and enabling efficient adaptation to rapidly changing conditions. The lack of these regulatory factors leads to changes in the yeast sterol profile upon iron‐deficient conditions. Both environmental iron availability and specific regulatory factors should be considered in ergosterol antifungal treatments.
High‐quality genomes reveal significant genetic divergence and cryptic speciation in the model organism Folsomia candida (collembola)
Authors: Luan Yun‐Xia , Cui Yingying , Chen Wan‐Jun , Jin Jian‐Feng , Liu Ai‐Min , Huang Cheng‐Wang , Potapov Mikhail , Bu Yun , Zhan Shuai , Zhang Feng , Li Sheng 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe collembolan Folsomia candida Willem, 1902, is widely distributed throughout the world and has been frequently used as a test organism in soil ecology and ecotoxicology studies. However, it is questioned as an ideal “standard” because of differences in reproductive modes and cryptic genetic diversity between strains from various geographical origins. In this study, we obtained two high‐quality chromosome‐level genomes of F. candida, for a parthenogenetic strain (named FCDK, 219.08 Mb, 25,139 protein‐coding genes) and a sexual strain (named FCSH, 153.09 Mb, 21,609 protein‐coding genes), reannotated the genome of the parthenogenetic strain reported by Faddeeva‐Vakhrusheva et al. in 2017 (named FCBL, 221.7 Mb, 25,980 protein‐coding genes) and conducted comparative genomic analyses of the three strains. High genome similarities between FCDK and FCBL based on synteny, genome architecture, mitochondrial and nuclear gene sequences suggest that they are conspecific. The seven chromosomes of FCDK are each 25%–54% larger than the corresponding chromosomes of FCSH, showing obvious repetitive element expansions and large‐scale inversions and translocations but no whole‐genome duplication. The strain‐specific genes, expanded gene families and genes in nonsyntenic chromosomal regions identified in FCDK are highly related to the broader environmental adaptation of parthenogenetic strains. In addition, FCDK has fewer strain‐specific microRNAs than FCSH, and their mitochondrial and nuclear genes have diverged greatly. In conclusion, FCDK/FCBL and FCSH have accumulated independent genetic changes and evolved into distinct species after 10 million years ago. Our work provides important genomic resources for studying the mechanisms of rapidly cryptic speciation and soil arthropod adaptation to soil ecosystems.
Clinical significance of the combination of preoperative SUVmax and CEA in patients with clinical stage IA lung adenocarcinoma
Authors: Hashinokuchi Asato , Haratake Naoki , Takenaka Tomoyoshi , Matsudo Kyoto , Nagano Taichi , Watanabe Kenji , Kosai Keisuke , Oku Yuka , Ono Yuki , Takamori Shinkichi , Kohno Mikihiro , Baba Shingo , Ishigami Kousei , Yoshizumi Tomoharu 
Published: August 2022

AbstractBackgroundPreoperative maximum standardized uptake value (SUVmax) of 2‐[18F]‐fluoro‐2‐deoxy‐D‐glucose positron emission tomography and serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) have been reported as prognostic factors for lung adenocarcinoma. However, the significance of combined SUVmax and CEA in early‐stage lung adenocarcinoma is not well known.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated the relationship between the combination of SUVmax and CEA and the prognosis of 410 patients with clinical stage IA lung adenocarcinoma who underwent resection. The cutoff values for SUVmax and CEA were determined by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis, and patients were categorized into high SC (SUVmax and CEA) group (SUVmax ≥2.96 and CEA ≥5.3), moderate SC group (either SUVmax <2.96 and CEA ≥5.3 or SUVmax ≥2.96 and CEA <5.3) and low SC group (SUVmax <2.96 and CEA <5.3).ResultsKaplan–Meier curve analysis showed that patients with clinical stage IA lung adenocarcinoma in the high SC group had significantly shorter overall survival (OS) and recurrence‐free survival (RFS) than the other groups (p = 0.011 and p < 0.0001, respectively). Multivariate analysis showed that high SC was an independent prognostic factor of OS (p = 0.029) and RFS (p < 0.0001).ConclusionsHigh values of SUVmax and CEA were associated with poor OS and RFS in patients with stage IA lung adenocarcinoma. Simultaneous evaluation of SUVmax and CEA may be an effective prognostic marker to determine the optimal treatment strategy of early‐stage lung adenocarcinoma.
Gestational diabetes screening from the perspective of consumers: Insights from early in the COVID‐19 pandemic and opportunities to optimise experiences
Authors: Shipton Emma , Meloncelli Nina , D'Emden Michael , McIntyre H. David , Callaway Leonie , Barnett Adrian , de Jersey Susan 
Published: August 2022

BackgroundConsumer perspectives are a cornerstone of value‐based healthcare. Screening and diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) were among many of the rapid changes to health care recommended during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The changes provided a unique opportunity to add information about women's perspectives on the debate on GDM screening.AimsThe aim of this qualitative study was to explore women's perspectives and understanding of GDM screening and diagnosis comparing the modified COVID‐19 recommendations to standard GDM screening and diagnostic practices.MethodsWomen who had experienced both the standard and modified GDM screening and diagnostic processes were recruited for telephone interviews. Data analysis used inductive reflexive thematic analysis. Online surveys were disseminated to any registrant not included in interviews to provide an opportunity for all interested participants to provide their perspective.ResultsTwenty‐nine telephone interviews were conducted and 19 survey responses were received. Seven themes were determined: (1) information provision from clinicians; (2) acceptability of GDM screening; (3) individualisation of GDM screening methods; (4) safety nets to avoid a missed diagnosis; (5) informed decision making; (6) women want information and evidence; and (7) preferred GDM screening methods for the future.ConclusionsOverall, women preferred the modified GDM screening recommendations put in place due to the COVID‐19 pandemic. However, their preference was influenced by their prior screening experience and perception of personal risk profile. Women expressed a strong need for clear communication from health professionals and the opportunity to be active participants in decision making.
Using cinema voice to promote positive intimate relationships among European youth: The Lights4Violence Project
Authors: Neves Sofia , Ieracitano Francesca , Topa Joana , Silva Estefânia , Blanes Maria Carmen Davó , Costa Dália , Mocanu Veronica , Gotcã Ioan , Vives‐Cases Carmen 
Published: August 2022

AbstractThe paper explores the content of 61 video capsules, presenting stories about unhealthy relationships invented, performed and filmed by 534 adolescents, from Spain, Portugal, Romania and Italy. The purpose is to analyse, through a thematic analysis of the video capsules, youth perspectives on what factors, myths and beliefs turn healthy relationships into unhealthy relationships, and what positive assets are managed to solve them. The results show common youth's perspectives on the idealization of romantic love, based on gender stereotypes, identified as a common characteristic of unhealthy relationships. Individuality is misinterpreted as a threat to the stability of dating relationships. Positive assets used by victims to face dating violence (DV) are assertiveness, communication abilities and management of emotions, whereas offenders used assertiveness, empathy and critical thinking. The paper debates the efficacy of intervention programs combining youth positive development and DV prevention approaches based on filmmaking.