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Management
Marc Gerritzen, Jens Jackwerth, Alberto Plazzi
Summary: Mandatory filings for UK hedge funds show that managers who have previously worked at the same employer tend to invest more similarly in terms of returns. When there is overlap in their employment, indicating a higher chance of social ties, their investment behavior becomes even more similar. This joint effect accounts for two thirds of the difference in investing behavior. The study also found that portfolios of connected funds outperform their peers in terms of alpha, return volatility, and Sharpe ratio.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Editorial Material
Hematology
Michael B. Jordan
Summary: The authors of this article studied the expansion of CD8 T cells in patients with MAS or HLH, and found important immunologic similarities to familial HLH. They also identified a potentially useful new marker of severe disease.
Editorial Material
Urology & Nephrology
Hirotaka Komaba
Summary: Growth differentiation factor 15 has been identified as a potential renoprotective factor that is induced at the proximal tubular site following kidney injury. It has been found that growth differentiation factor 15 not only exhibits a protective effect against different types of kidney injury but also stimulates the expression of another renoprotective factor called Klotho in the kidney. The enhanced expression of Klotho in the proximal tubule suggests a cooperative action between these two renoprotective factors at this vulnerable site.
KIDNEY INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Bo Yuan, Danpei Zhao, Shuai Shao, Zehuan Yuan, Changhu Wang
Summary: Unsupervised domain adaptation (UDA) aims to enhance the generalization capability of a model from a source domain to a target domain. This work proposes an ISIA mechanism to address the issue of feature discrepancy and class confusion in domain shift. By aligning and separating categories, and using an AIM strategy that considers the complexity of alignment for each category, instance-level adaptation is further optimized. The proposed methods achieve stronger generalization performance in cross-domain semantic segmentation tasks.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON IMAGE PROCESSING
(2022)
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International Relations
Bryan R. Early
Summary: Despite facing trade constraints and economic turmoil, sanctioned states are more likely to seek assistance from non-sanctioned states and engage in covert cooperation involving risky or taboo transactions such as arms sales to survive sanctions. The study's predictions are supported by large-N tests involving trade-based sanctions-busting and civil nuclear cooperation, shedding light on the cooperative strategies employed by states under sanctions.
FOREIGN POLICY ANALYSIS
(2021)
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Economics
Vikkram Singh, Eduardo Dacillo Roca
Summary: The literature shows that cultural factors influence housing or real estate markets and their interactions. Therefore, we categorize global housing markets into different cultural blocs and study the dynamics of price interaction among them. Using a battery of econometric tests and network analyses, we investigate the extent and manner of price interaction within and between cultural blocs. Our findings confirm that housing markets within the same blocs are highly correlated, cointegrated, and react to each other more quickly than those among different blocs. This research provides a new perspective on the important role of culture in transmitting linkages among housing markets globally and has significant implications for coordinating policies to stabilize housing markets.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Sarah Cavanah, Seth Owens, Kaylan Kemink, Collin Riley, Soojung Kim, Joonghwa Lee, Susan Ellis-Felege
Summary: Social media platforms are increasingly utilized by scientists to reach the public and fulfill outreach requirements. However, they still struggle to expand their audience to newcomers. A study on a conservation-oriented social media effort revealed minor changes in audience attitudes, knowledge, and demographics over a three-year period. Therefore, future social media campaigns should consider goals, timelines, and longer-term audience shifts.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
International Relations
Laia Balcells, Chong Chen, Costantino Pischedda
Summary: This article challenges influential perspectives that underestimate the role of shared rebel constituencies in rebel alliances. By analyzing a dataset of alliances in multiparty civil wars, the study finds that shared ideological constituencies have a stronger positive effect on the probability of alliances compared to shared ethnic constituencies.
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES QUARTERLY
(2022)
Article
Communication
Emoke-Agnes Horvat, Eszter Hargittai
Summary: Research shows that people do not randomly choose to use social network sites, and the connections between different SNSs' user bases have significant implications for voice representation and messaging reach.
SOCIAL MEDIA + SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Economics
Muhammad Shafiullah, Usman Khalid, Luke Emeka Okafor
Summary: This study examines the impact of differences in environmental performance between origin and destination countries on international tourism flows. The results show that the difference in environmental performance adversely affects international tourism flows. Tourist behavior is influenced by familiarity, behavior conformity, and the need for virtue-signaling. The study also finds that better environmental performance of the destination compared to the origin has a greater impact on international tourism.
Review
Microbiology
Noemi Salmeri, Emanuele Sinagra, Carolina Dolci, Giovanni Buzzaccarini, Giulio Sozzi, Miriam Sutera, Massimo Candiani, Federica Ungaro, Luca Massimino, Silvio Danese, Francesco Vito Mandarino
Summary: Endometriosis and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are chronic conditions affecting up to 10% of the global population, with gut dysbiosis playing a significant role in both diseases. Emerging research has shown distinct differences in gut microbiota composition between healthy individuals and those with endometriosis or IBS. Intestinal dysbiosis impacts intestinal permeability, triggers inflammation, and affects the gut-brain axis, highlighting the potential for microbiota-focused therapies.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Louis-Stephane Le Clercq, Gaia Bazzi, Joan Ferrer Obiol, Jacopo G. Cecere, Luca Gianfranceschi, J. Paul Grobler, Antoinette Kotze, Marta Riutort Leon, Jacob Gonzalez-Solis, Diego Rubolini, Miriam Liedvogel, Desire Lee Dalton
Summary: Birds in seasonal habitats rely on complex strategies for optimal timing of migrations, which are influenced by genetic factors and environmental cues. This study provides a systematic review and phylogenetic reanalysis to clarify the evidence and improves our understanding of the genetic basis of seasonal bird migrations.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Carrie E. Fry, Laura A. Hatfield
Summary: The more flexible versions of DID and CITS can accommodate features often found in real data, namely, nonlinearities and divergent preperiod outcome trends, providing more accurate estimates of treatment effects.
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Marwin E. Obmerga, Allan B. de Guzman
Summary: This study examines the lived experiences of Filipino academic managers regarding the essence of Dweck's growth and fixed mindsets in their leadership preparation. It introduces a taxonomy of cognitive personas that capture the dynamic nature of leader cohort's mindsets and provides valuable insights for academic organizations.
EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
(2022)
Article
Business, Finance
Azhar Mohamad, Stavros Stavroyiannis
Summary: This paper analyzes the herding behavior of bitcoin and foreign exchange majors before and during the Covid-19 pandemic. The results show the absence of herding behavior at the hourly level but strong time-varying herding behavior at the daily level. The findings are of great importance to investors, traders, researchers, and regulators.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS INSTITUTIONS & MONEY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Dirk Van Raemdonck, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Dieter Van Beersel, Arne Neyrinck
JOURNAL OF THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Cedric Vanluyten, Christelle M. Vandervelde, Robin Vos, Jan Van Slambrouck, Steffen Fieuws, Paul De Leyn, Philippe Nafteux, Herbert Decaluwe, Hans Van Veer, Lieven Depypere, Yanina Jansen, An-Lies Provoost, Arne P. Neyrinck, Catherine Ingels, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde, Laurent Godinas, Lieven J. Dupont, Geert M. Verleden, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Laurens J. Ceulemans
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed single-center bilateral lung transplantations performed between 2010 and 2020. The results showed that lung transplantation from donors aged ≥70 years is feasible and safe, with comparable short and long-term outcomes to transplantation from younger donors.
Article
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Stijn E. Verleden, Arno Vanstapel, Joseph Jacob, Tinne Goos, Jeroen Hendriks, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Dirk E. Van Raemdonck, Laurens De Sadeleer, Robin Vos, Johanna M. Kwakkel-van Erp, Arne P. Neyrinck, Geert M. Verleden, Matthieu N. Boone, Wim Janssens, Els Wauters, Birgit Weynand, Danny D. Jonigk, Johny Verschakelen, Wim A. Wuyts
Summary: This study determined the correlation between radiologic findings and histopathologic results in CT-defined interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) in human lung explants.
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jan Van Slambrouck, Mona Khan, Erik Verbeken, Sumin Choi, Vincent Geudens, Cedric Vanluyten, Simon Feys, Emiel Vanhulle, Elke Wollants, Kurt Vermeire, Charlotte De Fays, Lucia Aversa, Janne Kaes, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Robin Vos, Bart Vanaudenaerde, Gert De Hertogh, Els Wauters, Joost Wauters, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Peter Mombaerts
Summary: A study introduces a methodology for visualizing the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in the lungs at single-cell resolution. The method utilizes fluorescence staining and confocal imaging to observe viral replication in histological sections. This technique can be valuable for studying SARS-CoV-2 variants and other respiratory viruses.
Article
Physiology
Thibaux Van der Stede, Jan Spaas, Sarah de Jager, Jana De Brandt, Camilla Hansen, Jan Stautemas, Bjarne Vercammen, Siegrid De Baere, Siska Croubels, Charles-Henri Van Assche, Berta Cillero Pastor, Michiel Vandenbosch, Ruud Van Thienen, Kenneth Verboven, Dominique Hansen, Thierry Bove, Bruno Lapauw, Charles Van Praet, Karel Decaestecker, Bart Vanaudenaerde, Bert O. Eijnde, Lasse Gliemann, Ylva Hellsten, Wim Derave
Summary: This study systematically analyzed the distribution and metabolism of histidine-containing dipeptides (HCDs) in mouse, rat, and human tissues using a sensitive UHPLC-MS/MS approach. The results show that tissue HCD levels are uniquely produced by carnosine synthase (CARNS1) in fast-twitch skeletal muscle fibers and brain oligodendrocytes. Additionally, N-acetylcarnosine is a stable plasma HCD and is enriched in human skeletal muscles.
Article
Physiology
Michaela Orlitova, Tom Verbelen, Anna E. Frick, Arno Vanstapel, Dieter Van Beersel, Sofie Ordies, Jan Van Slambrouck, Janne Kaes, Xin Jin, Walter Coudyzer, Stijn E. Verleden, Geert M. Verleden, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde, Dirk E. Van Raemdonck, Robin Vos, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Piet Claus, Arne P. Neyrinck
Summary: Lung transplantation is a challenging procedure and can result in severe damage to the transplanted pulmonary graft. The interaction between right ventricular function and lung injury during the transplantation process is poorly understood. Through a translational porcine model, it was found that right ventricular failure can occur as a result of forcing the entire cardiac output through a lung suffering from ischemia-reperfusion injury. The study also revealed a delicate balance between the development of pulmonary ischemia-reperfusion injury and right ventricular function, highlighting the potential benefits of extracorporeal life support technology in these cases.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-LUNG CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Seppe Cambier, Fabio Beretta, Noemie Portner, Mieke Metzemaekers, Ana Carolina de Carvalho, Erik Martens, Janne Kaes, Celine Aelbrecht, Cato Jacobs, Pierre Van Mol, Els Wauters, Philippe Meersseman, Greet Hermans, Rafael Elias Marques, Bart Vanaudenaerde, Robin Vos, Joost Wauters, Mieke Gouwy, Paul Proost
Summary: CXCL12, which is present in the lungs and circulation of COVID-19 patients, undergoes rapid proteolytic processing and degradation. The proteolysis is mainly mediated by neutrophil elastase in COVID-19 BAL fluids with high proteolytic activity.
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR LIFE SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Vincent Geudens, Jan Van Slambrouck, Gitte Aerts, Lynn Willems, Tinne Goos, Janne Kaes, Andrea Zajacova, Iwein Gyselinck, Celine Aelbrecht, Astrid Vermaut, Hanne Beeckmans, Marie Vermant, Charlotte De Fays, Annelore Sacreas, Lucia Aversa, Michaela Orlitova, Arno Vanstapel, Ivan Josipovic, Matthieu N. Boone, John E. McDonough, Birgit Weynand, Charles Pilette, Wim Janssens, Lieven Dupont, Wim A. Wuyts, Geert M. Verleden, Dirk E. van Raemdonck, Robin Vos, Ghislaine Gayan-Ramirez, Laurens J. Ceulemans, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde
Summary: This study assessed disease progression in COVID-19 patients using in vivo CT and ex vivo microCT, and described the changes in lung volume and density as well as airway morphology. Results showed that COVID-19 lung volumes decreased and densities increased over time, mainly in the lower lobes. Ex vivo microCT revealed a 60% reduction in lung volume compared to controls, and increased visibility of airways in COVID-19 lungs, possibly due to fibrosis and increased airway diameter. Small-partition microCT further showed deformations in airway morphology and heterogeneous fibrotic organization in severely affected regions, which was confirmed by histology.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Xin Jin, Cedric Vanluyten, Michaela Orlitova, Jan Van Slambrouck, Robin Vos, Geert M. Verleden, Laurent Godinas, Arne P. Neyrinck, Catherine Ingels, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde, Paul De Leyn, Hans Van Veer, Lieven Depypere, Yi Zhang, Dirk E. M. Van Raemdonck, Laurens J. Ceulemans
Summary: This study demonstrated the feasibility and safety of off-pump re-LTx avoiding clamshell incision in selected patients. Compared to the more invasive approaches, clamshell-avoiding off-pump re-LTx resulted in shorter operative time and lower incidence of grade 3 primary graft dysfunction.
JOURNAL OF THORACIC DISEASE
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
A. Kashem, M. Villavicencio, F. Ius, G. Loor, M. Hartwig, K. Ghadimi, J. Salman, S. Chandrashekaran, T. Machuca, P. Sanchez, K. Subramaniam, D. Van Raemdonck, A. Neyrinck, M. Warrick, S. Huddleston, A. Osho, E. D'Silva, U. Ramamurthy, A. Leon Pena, A. Shaffer, N. Langer, A. Emtiazjoo, Y. Toyoda
JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
(2023)
Meeting Abstract
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
P. Kerckhof, G. P. Ambrosio, H. Beeckmans, J. Kaes, V. Geudens, J. Slambrouck, S. Bos, M. Vermant, C. Aelbrecht, W. Lynn, V. Astrid, L. Aversa, Y. Mohamady, X. Jin, D. Charlott, T. Goos, G. Iwein, A. Vanstapel, M. Orlitova, M. Boone, W. Janssens, I. Josipovic, V. Varghese, L. Dupont, L. Godinas, G. Verleden, D. Van Raemdonck, L. Ceulemans, A. Neyrinck, J. McDonough, G. Gayan-Ramirez, B. Vanaudenaerde, R. Vos
JOURNAL OF HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANTATION
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Hanne Beeckmans, Elfri Van Roy, Janne Kaes, Annelore Sacreas, Vincent Geudens, Astrid Vermaut, Lynn Willems, Xin Jin, Saskia Bos, Arno Vanstapel, Jan Van Slambrouck, Michaela Orlitova, Bart Vanaudenaerde, Laurens J. J. Ceulemans, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Arne P. P. Neyrinck, Laurent Godinas, Lieven J. J. Dupont, Geert M. M. Verleden, Robin Vos
Summary: Fungal exposure and sensitization negatively impact respiratory diseases, including lung transplant recipients. This study examines the correlation between fungal-specific antibodies, fungal isolation, chronic lung allograft dysfunction (CLAD), and overall survival in 311 lung transplant patients. The results show that elevated levels of Aspergillus fumigatus or Aspergillus flavus IgG are associated with more fungal isolation and CLAD. However, IgE levels and fungal isolation are not correlated with CLAD or death. Mold and Aspergillus species isolation are associated with CLAD occurrence, while Aspergillus species isolation is also linked to impaired survival. Fungus-specific IgG could serve as a non-invasive marker for fungal exposure and a diagnostic tool for identifying high-risk patients in long-term follow-up post-lung transplant.
TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Matteo Marro, Miguel M. Leiva-Juarez, Frank D'Ovidio, Justin Chan, Dirk Van Raemdonck, Laurens Joseph Ceulemans, Paula Moreno, Antonio Alvarez Kindelan, Thorsten Krueger, Angela Koutsokera, Jonas Peter Ehrsam, Ilhan Inci, Alkin Yazicioglu, Erdal Yekeler, Massimo Boffini, Geoffrey Brioude, Pascal Alexandre Thomas, Nikolaus Pizanis, Clemens Aigner, Marco Schiavon, Federico Rea, Marco Anile, Federico Venuta, Shaf Keshavjee
Summary: This study describes the outcomes of lung transplantation in the largest population of PCD patients, including those with situs abnormalities. It found that lung transplantation is an acceptable treatment option for PCD, with no significant differences in survival or freedom from chronic lung allograft dysfunction between PCD patients with and without situs abnormalities.
TRANSPLANT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Jan Van Slambrouck, Charlotte Schoenaers, Lies Laenen, Xin Jin, Kurt Beuselinck, Ann Verdonck, Joost Wauters, Geert Molenberghs, Bart M. Vanaudenaerde, Robin Vos, Peter Mombaerts, Katrien Lagrou, Laurens J. Ceulemans
Summary: The ability to detect SARS-CoV-2 RNA or antigen in BAL fluid samples using point-of-care tests (POCTs) can reduce the risk of developing severe COVID-19 after lung transplantation.
JOURNAL OF VIROLOGICAL METHODS
(2024)
