bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The Use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes in Pregnancy - A Review of the Literature
Authors: Lenart Kacper , Kwaśna Julia , Załęska Adrianna , Bednarek Szymon , Kaźmierczyk Izabela , Górski Mateusz , Homza Michał , Bychowski Mateusz , Zakrzewska Natalia , Kulicka Joanna
Published: December 2024

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and preexisting diabetes present significant risks to maternal and neonatal health. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) has emerged as a valuable tool for optimizing glycemic control during pregnancy, offering real-time data and insights beyond traditional methods. 
Objective: This review evaluates the role of CGM in the management and diagnosis of diabetes during pregnancy, focusing on its clinical efficacy, impact on maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted, covering studies published between 2017 and 2024. Inclusion criteria targeted studies assessing CGM in pregnant populations with GDM, T1D, or T2D. Data were synthesized to highlight maternal glycemic control metrics, neonatal outcomes, and limitations of CGM use.
Results: CGM, particularly real-time CGM (rt-CGM), significantly improves maternal glycemic control. Enhanced glycemic management has been associated with reduced risks of large-for-gestational-age (LGA) births, macrosomia, and preeclampsia, particularly in women with T1D.
Conclusion: CGM is a transformative tool in managing diabetes during pregnancy, providing critical insights into glycemic trends and enabling personalized care. While its benefits in improving maternal outcomes are clear, further research is needed to ensure equitable access.
Gut Microbiota and Mental Health: A Review of the Impact of Gut Bacteria on Depression and Anxiety Disorders
Authors: Pelczarska Aleksandra , Kaczorowski Rafal , Forenc Tomasz , Hunia Jaromir , Górny Julia , Janiszewski Michał , Jurek Jonasz , Komorowski Marcin , Kapciak Alicja
Published: December 2024

The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in human health, including mental health. Depression and anxiety disorders are among the most common mental illnesses in the population. This review examines recent PubMed literature to evaluate the microbiota's impact on these conditions and potential therapeutic strategies. Gut microbiota affects depression and anxiety through neural, endocrine, and immune-inflammatory mechanisms, involving factors such as BDNF, elevated cortisol during dysbiosis, bacterial endotoxins, and cytokines. Conditions like leaky gut syndrome and SIBO are linked to the development of depression, anxiety, and other disorders, such as autism. Probiotics and prebiotics may alleviate depression by enhancing neuroplasticity, though this effect is better established in animal studies. For anxiety disorders, most studies report unfavorable alterations in gut microbiota composition among affected patients, while a few suggest a beneficial effect of probiotics. Probiotics also reduce side effects of antipsychotic drugs. Antibiotic use has been associated with increased risks of these mental conditions. Attempts have been made to use microbiota transfer therapy (MTT) as a complementary treatment, showing improvements particularly in depression and, to a lesser extent, anxiety, especially among patients recovering from COVID-19, those with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and individuals with severe depression.  In recent years, numerous studies have explored the impact of gut microbiota on mental health, highlighting its significant therapeutic potential as an adjunct in treating anxiety and depression. However, there remains a need for more well-designed, large-scale human studies to confirm these findings conclusively.
A Miniaturized Pattern-reconfigurable Antenna for Broadband VHF and UHF Communications
Authors: Li Haifan , Zheng Tingshuang , Mao Yong , Zhou Yongjin
Published: December 2024

In this paper, a miniaturized and broadband patter-reconfigurable antenna working at very high frequency (VHF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) band is proposed. A dipole antenna element with a compact size, stable horizontal gain, a wide bandwidth, and an omnidirectional pattern is introduced firstly, which operates from 116 MHz to 505 MHz with a relative bandwidth of 108.55% and a size of 0.11λL× 0.33λL. An antenna array is constructed by combining four elements in a rotationally symmetrical manner. When one element is excited and other ports are terminated by matched loads, switchable directional beams are achieved. A 10:1 scaled model of the proposed antenna is fabricated and tested. Measured results show that the antenna element operates from 1.48 GHz to 4.86 GHz (a relative bandwidth of 106.62%) with a gain above -2 dBi. The proposed antenna array can achieve directional beams with a high front to back ratio (FBR) with gain value of 3-4 dBi within 2-4 GHz.
Ultra-wideband Planar Magic-T using Interlayer Coupling 3 dB Directional Coupler and Branch-loaded Phase Shifter
Authors: Shi Yanzhen , Chu Dapeng , Zhou Yongjin
Published: December 2024

In this paper, we propose an ultra-wideband magic-T operating in the frequency band from 1.2 to 4 GHz with a relative bandwidth of 108%, which is based on an interlayer coupling 3 dB directional coupler and a branch-loaded 90∘ phase shifter. Compared to traditional magic-T structures, it can operate within an ultra-wideband range and has the advantages of a simple structure and easy processing. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate excellent amplitude and phase stability. When the input is at the sum port, the phase error at each output port is less than 2.8∘. For the difference port input, the phase error at each output port is less than 7.6∘. Furthermore, the overall amplitude imbalance is less than 2.1 dB, the transmission coefficient is below −7.4 dB, and the isolation is greater than 11 dB. It can be used in ultra-wideband phased array systems to generate sum-and-difference beams for direction finding.
QPSK-modulation Wireless Transmitter Based on Time-domain Coding Metasurface
Authors: Wang Jun , Li Junfeng , Kong Xianglin , Wang Xiaoyi , Zhao Lei
Published: December 2024

In this paper, a wireless communication system based on time-domain digital coding metasurface with Quadrature Phase Shift Keying (QPSK) modulation is proposed. The aperture-coupled resonant rings on the metal patches of the metasurface elements create an asymmetry along the x-axis, resulting in a phase difference. The Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) is used to change the conduction and cutoff states of pin diodes, which can control the phase responses of the metasurface elements, forming four coding states. Within a certain period, the FPGA dynamically modulates the high and low levels, thus controlling the reflection characteristics of the metasurface. When the information is converted into a binary bitstream and written into the FPGA, represented by high and low levels, the baseband signal is modulated onto the carrier by the metasurface. This system replaces the functionality of mixers in traditional wireless communication systems, further simplifying the architecture of wireless communication systems. The overall system is demonstrated by an experiment with a picture transmitted and received in real time, showing promise in future low-cost wireless communication transmission systems.
Nulling Widen and Deepening Algorithm using a Modified Correlation Subtraction Algorithm Multistage Wiener Filtering
Authors: Li Xiao , Wang Xinhuai
Published: December 2024

The calculation of beamforming weights takes time due to the constantly changing direction of interference in highly dynamic environments. The traditional anti-jamming means under static or low dynamic are almost all invalid, so the nulling widen algorithm is studied. However, the commonly used cavitation widening and deepening algorithms are often accompanied by a large amount of computational complexity, which may lead to computational inefficiency and slow processing speed in practical applications. In order to solve this problem, a nulling widen and deepening algorithm using a modified correlation subtraction algorithm multistage Wiener filtering is proposed. The algorithm achieves the deepening after nulling widening by constructing a new covariance matrix, and then reduces the rank by truncating the multilevel Wiener filter at the r-level. It finds the blocking matrix with the normalized reference vectors instead of calculating the blocking matrix directly so that the normalized reference vectors are orthogonal to each other, and finally completes the interference suppression by using the power inversion algorithm to improve the performance and reduce the amount of computation. The computational complexity of the algorithm based on the modified correlation subtraction algorithm multistage Wiener filtering (MCSA-MWF) isO(rM2), which is greatly reduced compared to the computational complexity of the traditional null-spread class algorithm with direct inversion O(M3).
Feeding habits of Gobiopterus brachypterus (Gobiiformes: Oxudercidae) in Ranu Grati Lake, East Java, Indonesia and their relationship with food availability
Authors: ANITASARI SEPTI , ARFIATI DIANA , SUSILO SUSILO , MARHENDRA AGUNG PRAMANA WARIH
Published: December 2024

Abstract. Anitasari S, Arfiati D, Susilo, Marhendra APW. 2024. Feeding habits of Gobiopterus brachypterus (Gobiiformes: Oxudercidae) in Ranu Grati Lake, East Java, Indonesia and their relationship with food availability. Biodiversitas 25: 2925-2936. Ranu Grati, a volcanic lake located in Pasuruan District, East Java, Indonesia, is home to the endemic Gobiopterus brachypterus (Bleeker 1855) locally known as the lempuk fish. This research aims to elucidate the feeding habits of G. brachypterus and their relationship with food availability in Ranu Grati. The study investigates the food ecology of including their diet composition, habitat preferences, and feeding habits in relation to natural food availability including plankton abundance, relative abundance, uniformity index, dominance index plankton sampling was conducted at five stations by with the samples preserved in formalin and concentrated in the lab for analysis under a microscope. Fish were also collected at these stations using random sampling, dissected in the field, and their digestive tracts were preserved and later examined microscopically to identify the food types down to the lowest taxonomic level. The results reveal that the phytoplankton community in Ranu Grati Lake includes nine classes: Bacillariophyceae, Chlorophyceae, Cyanophyceae, Coscinodiscophyceae, Trebouxiophyceae, Dinophyceae, Zygnematophyceae, Raphidophyceae, and Euglenoidea. The zooplankton community comprises four classes: Monogononta, Copepoda, Branchiopoda, and Tubulinea. Phytoplankton in Ranu Grati Lake exhibit high diversity, with a diversity index of 3.739, and high uniformity, indicated by an evenness index of 0.957, showing no dominance (dominance index: 0.115). In contrast, zooplankton demonstrate moderate diversity (diversity index: 2.528), moderate evenness (evenness index: 0.647), and similarly show no dominance (dominance index: 0.216). The relative lengths of the intestines of G. brachypterus. are 0.163 and 0.132, indicating a carnivorous diet. The index of preponderance values highlights that Bacillaria sp., Oscillatoria sp., Microcystis sp., Oocystis sp., and Volvox sp. are significant dietary components for G. brachypterus, whereas Pinnularia sp., Entomoneis sp., Cymbella sp., Thalassiosira sp. and others contribute minimally or are absent. This highlights the dietary preferences of G. brachypterus. The stomach contents confirm that G. brachypterus exhibit a preference for phytoplankton, demonstrating opportunistic, carnivorous feeding behavior based on the availability of food in their natural environment.
A voice-based algorithm can predict type 2 diabetes status in USA adults: Findings from the Colive Voice study
Authors: Elbéji Abir , Pizzimenti Mégane , Aguayo Gloria , Fischer Aurélie , Ayadi Hanin , Mauvais-Jarvis Franck , Riveline Jean-Pierre , Despotovic Vladimir , Fagherazzi Guy
Published: December 2024

The pressing need to reduce undiagnosed type 2 diabetes (T2D) globally calls for innovative screening approaches. This study investigates the potential of using a voice-based algorithm to predict T2D status in adults, as the first step towards developing a non-invasive and scalable screening method. We analyzed pre-specified text recordings from 607 US participants from the Colive Voice study registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04848623). Using hybrid BYOL-S/CvT embeddings, we constructed gender-specific algorithms to predict T2D status, evaluated through cross-validation based on accuracy, specificity, sensitivity, and Area Under the Curve (AUC). The best models were stratified by key factors such as age, BMI, and hypertension, and compared to the American Diabetes Association (ADA) score for T2D risk assessment using Bland-Altman analysis. The voice-based algorithms demonstrated good predictive capacity (AUC = 75% for males, 71% for females), correctly predicting 71% of male and 66% of female T2D cases. Performance improved in females aged 60 years or older (AUC = 74%) and individuals with hypertension (AUC = 75%), with an overall agreement above 93% with the ADA risk score. Our findings suggest that voice-based algorithms could serve as a more accessible, cost-effective, and noninvasive screening tool for T2D. While these results are promising, further validation is needed, particularly for early-stage T2D cases and more diverse populations.
Perceived neighborhood disorder and achieving HIV viral suppression among adults living with HIV: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Kimaru Linda Jepkoech , Hu ChengCheng , Nagalingam Sudha , Magrath Priscilla , Connick Elizabeth , Ernst Kacey , Ehiri John
Published: December 2024

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for achieving and maintaining viral suppression in people living with HIV (PLWH). While individual factors affecting HIV viral suppression have been extensively studied, there is less attention on community-level factors, specifically perceived neighborhood disorder. This study aims to assess the relationship between perceived neighborhood disorder and achieving virologic suppression among people living with HIV. One hundred and eighty-eight PLWH 18 years of age and older from two HIV clinics completed a cross-sectional study. We assessed perceptions of neighborhood disorder, ART self-efficacy, social support, alcohol and drug use, depression, HIV stigma, provider-patient relationship, demographics, and length at the zip code. HIV viral loads were obtained from the clinical record. The analysis involved the use of Fisher’s Exact test, Spearman’s Rank test, Wilcoxon rank sum test, and Firth logistic regression. All analyses were conducted using STATA 17. Most participants were male (79%), white (62%), and identified as non-Hispanic (66%). Individuals with no perceived neighborhood disorder had median scores of 10 for integration and perseverance in ART self-efficacy. Those with high perceived disorder displayed decreased scores of 8.4 and 8.3 for integration and perseverance respectively. Both integration and perseverance showed statistically significant negative correlations with perceived neighborhood disorder, (Spearman’s rho -0.2966; p<0.000 and -0.2387; p = 0.0010 respectively). Individuals with virologic suppression (n = 167) reported significantly lower perceived neighborhood disorder scores (median = 0.9 [IQR: 0.2–2.0]) compared to those without virologic suppression (n = 10, median = 3.2 [IQR: 2.4–4], p = 0.0012). The study highlights a notable correlation between perceived neighborhood disorder, ART adherence self-efficacy, and virologic suppression. This indicates that improving HIV treatment outcomes needs to extend beyond individual-level factors and include strategies to address neighborhood-level conditions. Public health policies and programs should consider the broader social and environmental contexts in which people living with HIV reside.
Impact of the COVID-19 vaccination on confusion around vaccination in general: A longitudinal study on a university population over 18 months
Authors: Paridans Marine , Monseur Justine , Gillain Nicolas , Husson Eddy , Darcis Gilles , Saegerman Claude , Gillet Laurent , Bureau Fabrice , Donneau Anne-Françoise , Guillaume Michèle , Pétré Benoit
Published: December 2024

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine hesitancy was one of the main global public health threats. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis and its associated risks only reinforced this hesitancy. This study aimed to identify to what extent the COVID-19 vaccination affected confusion around vaccination in general, its change and any associated factors. A questionnaire was distributed to the university population of Liège between April-June 2021 (Time 1) and July-September 2022 (Time 2). The impact of the COVID-19 vaccination on confusion around vaccination in general (score 0 to 100) was divided into three groups based on the tertiles of the study sample at different times and whether or not any change had been observed. Ordinal and multinomial regression analyses were performed to assess the relationship between the confusion and various determinants. The sample consisted of 491 participants. Time 1 vs Time 2, 41.3% vs 35.4% seemed to be less confused, 24.2% vs 28.7% were moderately confused and 34.4% vs 35.8% more confused, respectively. In terms of change, 19.4% of participants were less confused, 55.2% had not changed their opinion and 25.5% were more confused. The determinants causing confusion at both times and regarding change were self-perception, health literacy, past vaccination experiences and COVID-19 related factors (COVID-19 vaccination intention and trust in source of information at Time 1; preferred source of information, trust in vaccine producers and conspiratorial beliefs at Time 2; trust in vaccine producers for change). The results demonstrated that the COVID-19 vaccination impacted confusion around vaccination in general. Both unrelated and related COVID-19 factors, particularly regarding the progression of the pandemic, seem to have contributed to this confusion. Contributing factors require a personalised approach, evidence-based information being communicated with messages adapted to the situation and its evolution designed to allay individuals’ fears about vaccination.
Toothbrushing behavior over time: A correlational analysis of repeatedly assessed brushing performance
Authors: Weik Ulrike , Sämann Thorben , Eidenhardt Zdenka , Shankar Subramanian Sadhvi , Wöstmann Bernd , Margraf-Stiksrud Jutta , Deinzer Renate
Published: December 2024

Effective toothbrushing is important for maintaining good oral health. Nonetheless, epidemiological data suggest that individuals often encounter challenges in achieving oral cleanliness when brushing their teeth. Various cross-sectional studies have observed brushing behavior of individuals and found some widespread behavioral deficits including neglect of inner surfaces and inconsistent brushing movements. However, longitudinal studies exploring the consistency of these deficits over time are currently lacking. Therefore, this study investigated the intra-individual stability of toothbrushing performance by repeated observation of 105 students during two brushing appointments (T1/T2) two weeks apart. One-half of the participants (n = 52) were instructed to brush to the best of their ability, while the other half were directed to brush as usual (n = 53). Calibrated observers analyzed brushing duration, brushing movements (horizontal, circular, vertical), brushing time on tooth surfaces (outer, inner, occlusal), and distribution of time across sextants. Correlational analyses revealed a high intra-individual stability of all parameters in both groups. Correlation coefficients varied between r = 0.72 (horizontal movements at outer surfaces) and r = 0.93 (total tooth contact time). All correlations were statistically significant (p < 0.001). The results indicated that specific individual toothbrushing patterns were developed by the participants. It is important that preventive measures take into account the challenge of changing such established habits. Healthcare professionals and patients should recognize this challenge when addressing oral hygiene deficiencies.
Hospitalization costs and out-of-pocket (OOP) payment in lung cancer patients in Iran: Health Sector Evolution Plan (HSEP) has reduced OOP payments and improved financial protection
Authors: Jalilian Habib , Heydari Somayeh , Javanshir Elnaz , Jamebozorgi Khosro , Mir Nazanin , Eshraghi Abbas , Fehresti Saeedeh
Published: December 2024

Background and objective

In Iran, Health Sector Evolution Plan, the most significant reform in the healthcare system in recent decades, has been launched since 2014 with the objective of achieving universal health coverage, decreasing out-of-pocket health expenditures and improving access to health services in hospitals and clinics affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME). This study aimed to estimate the hospitalization costs of lung cancer and the impact of HSEP on hospitalization costs of lung cancer and patients’ contribution in Iran between 2010 and 2017.

Methods

This was a prevalence-based cost of illness study with a bottom-up costing approach. The sample size included 1778 lung cancer patients hospitalized in the Imam Reza hospital in Tabriz, Iran, between May 5, 2010, to May 5, 2014, and four years after the implementation of Health Sector Evolution Plan: from May 5, 2014, to May 5, 2017. The analysis was conducted from a societal perspective. Data were extracted from the electronic medical records of patients and were analyzed using SPSS V22.0, STATA V13.0 and Microsoft Excel 2016. The Interrupted Time-Series design was applied to estimate the impact of the implementation of HSEP on hospitalization costs and patient contribution rate for reimbursement of costs.

Results

The mean hospitalization costs of lung cancer before and after the implementation of Health Sector Evolution Plan was estimated at 2860 ± 4575 and 5300 ± 8880 PPP (Current International $), respectively. Moreover, the amount of out-of-pocket payments reduced from 705 PPP (Current International$) (22.16%) before the implementation of Health Sector Evolution Plan to 480 PPP (Current International $) (10.5%) after its implementation. the hospitalization costs went up moderately before the HSEP (increased from 2320 $ in 2010 to 3025 $ in 2013). After the HSEP, it continued to rise, but with a more significant increase until 2016. Then, in 2016, it reached a peak (6395 $) before dropping in 2017 (5005 $). Regarding patient contribution, before the HSEP, the percentage of patient contributions increased from 19.45 in 2010 to 24.28 in 2013. With HSEP’s implementation, this fell dramatically to 14.47 and continued to decline, reaching 7.99% in 2016. In 2017, patient contribution increased again and reached 9.58%.

Conclusion

Overall, hospitalization costs experienced an upward trend over the course of study, but this trend considerably intensified further after the HSEP. The patient contribution demonstrated an upward trend before HSEP, followed by a significant decline post-HESP, and the percentage of out-of-pocket payments reduced after implementation of HSEP. Therefor this plan has been successful in achieving the goal of financial protection of patients.
Analysis of bottleneck technology identification and development characteristics in the electronic manufacturing industry
Authors: Zhou Lei
Published: December 2024

In 2018, US government imposed a ban on Chinese electronics firm ZTE, prohibiting it from procuring chip products from American companies for a duration of seven years. Subsequently, ZTE experienced a shutdown. The concept of "bottleneck technology" gained prominence in diverse media outlets. Chinese government acknowledged the importance of identifying pertinent bottleneck technologies in specific sectors, particularly in electronic manufacturing. It underscored the significance of promptly analyzing the evolutionary traits of these technologies within the industry and engaging in research and development endeavors to safeguard national technological security. To address this issue, the study initially extracted pertinent industry enterprises from the Orbis database. Subsequently, it utilized the technical codes associated with the patent data of these enterprises to establish a social network, pinpoint key technologies, and compute the technical share metrics for these pivotal technology codes. Numerous technologies are exclusively controlled by a limited number of enterprises, leading to the identification of bottleneck technologies. This, in turn, enables the determination of critical paths to reveal the developmental history and distinctive features of these bottlenecks. The research indicates that the electronic manufacturing industry faces various bottleneck technologies, which extend beyond chips to include production equipment, materials, processes, and inspection devices. Numerous technologies have a significant developmental background, necessitating substantial technological development to achieve parity. However, in swiftly advancing technological domains, China possesses the capability to make advancements at an accelerated rate.
Preparation of molecular imprinted fluorescence sensor based on Er3+/ZnS QDs and its selective detection of ciprofloxacin in various matrices
Authors: Li Shuang , Wang Haijun , Wang Jinghan , Xu Feng , Li Hongmei
Published: December 2024

Background

Ciprofloxacin is a widely used antibiotic in medicine and agriculture. It can cause pollution to the environment and food, thereby affecting human health.

Objective

This study proposes the preparation of molecular imprinted fluorescent sensors and their selective detection of ciprofloxacin, with the aim of achieving specific recognition and accurate detection of ciprofloxacin.

Methods

Rare earth metal Er3+ is added to ZnS quantum dots to prepare a molecularly imprinted fluorescence sensor (MIP/Er3+/ZnS QDs). The effects of substance concentration, pH value, and time on the fluorescence detection intensity are analyzed to determine the optimal fluorescence detection conditions.

Results

Experimental results showed that the sensor accurately detected ciprofloxacin with a detection limit of 31 nmol/L and the linear range of 0.1–10 μmol/L. The sensor had a recovery rate of 99.7% to 103.5% for ciprofloxacin in milk samples, with a relative standard deviation of less than 5%, indicating accurate determination of ciprofloxacin content.

Conclusion

Molecularly imprinted fluorescent sensors have enormous application potential in the monitoring and control of ciprofloxacin, and are of great significance for ensuring environmental and food safety.
Effect of physiotherapy interventions on pain management, function and quality of life in patellofemoral pain syndrome: A systematic review protocol
Authors: Vikhe Chaitali S. , Ramteke Swapnil U. , Hullumani Sharath
Published: December 2024

Background

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a prevalent and often debilitating condition, affecting approximately 22.7% of the population and significantly contributing to knee-related disorders. It primarily impacts young athletes and sedentary individuals, impairing their quality of life and functional abilities. Despite extensive research, the optimal management strategies for PFPS remain contentious due to its multifactorial etiology and persistent symptoms. The findings of this review will guide clinical practice and future research, ultimately improving outcomes for individuals with PFPS.

Objective

This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of physiotherapy interventions in alleviating pain, enhancing functional outcomes, and improving the quality of life among runners who have been diagnosed with PFPS.

Methods

This review will be carried out on randomized controlled trials (rcts) that assess any type of physiotherapy intervention for PFPS in runners. Eligible studies must report on pain intensity, functional improvement, or quality of life outcomes. Searches will be conducted in pubmed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and pedro, covering publications from May 2014 to April 2024. Two reviewers will independently screen and select studies, extract data, and assess quality using the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. We will perform a narrative synthesis of the data, focusing on pain management, functional recovery, and quality of life improvements. Sensitivity and subgroup analyses will explore variations across study designs and participant characteristics.

Conclusion

This systematic review protocol seeks to identify effective physiotherapy interventions for managing PFPS in runners. By analyzing rcts, the review will provide evidence-based recommendations to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life. The findings will guide clinical decisions

Systematic review registration

International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under ID: CRD42024531888.

Date- 7/05/2024, URL https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/#recorddetails.
Breaking down the relationship between disruption scores and citation counts
Authors: Li Mingtang , Livan Giacomo , Righi Simone
Published: December 2024

The emergence of the disruption score provides a new perspective that differs from traditional metrics of citations and novelty in research evaluation. Motivated by current studies on the differences among these metrics, we examine the relationship between disruption scores and citation counts. Intuitively, one would expect disruptive scientific work to be rewarded by high volumes of citations and, symmetrically, impactful work to also be disruptive. A number of recent studies have instead shown that such intuition is often at odds with reality. In this paper, we break down the relationship between impact and disruption with a detailed correlation analysis in two large data sets of publications in Computer Science and Physics. We find that highly disruptive papers tend to receive a higher number of citations than average. Contrastingly, the opposite is not true, as we do not find highly cited papers to be particularly disruptive. Notably, these results qualitatively hold even within individual scientific careers, as we find that—on average—an author’s most disruptive work tends to be well cited, whereas their most cited work does not tend to be disruptive. We discuss the implications of our findings in the context of academic evaluation systems, and show how they can contribute to reconcile seemingly contradictory results in the literature.
Corporate digital transformation and carbon emission intensity: Empirical evidence from listed companies in China
Authors: Yang Pengyu , Guo Kejia , Jia Jing , Yin Yulin
Published: December 2024

Digital transformation is crucial for sustainable development of enterprises and for addressing the conundrum of "efficiency and environment". Utilizing a dataset from A-share listed companies in China from 2007 to 2021, this paper investigates the direct impact, underlying mechanism and driving effect of enterprise digital transformation on carbon emission intensity. The findings reveal that: (1) At this stage, digital transformation in listed companies effectively reduces their carbon intensity, but the relationship between the two is not linear; instead, it exhibits a U-shaped trajectory, initially decreasing then increasing. (2) Analysis of mechanism indicates that costs associated with environmental governance and innovations in green technology serve as critical pathways through which corporate digital transformation influences carbon intensity. (3) The analysis of driving effect suggests that the digital transformation significantly curtails the carbon emission intensity of both upstream and downstream enterprises as well as those within the same industry and geographical region, through industrial linkage and the cohort effect. (4) Heterogeneity analysis elucidates that the digital transformation of enterprises in regions with stronger government environmental regulations has a markedly more pronounced effect on reducing the carbon emission intensity. Furthermore, the carbon emission reduction effect of digital transformation is more potent in capital-intensive and technology-intensive enterprises compared to labor-intensive enterprises. This paper offers valuable insights for fostering enterprise digital transformation and promoting green, low-carbon development aligned with the "dual-carbon" strategy.
Road properties of cement-phosphogypsum-red clay under dry and wet cycles
Authors: Liu Yunke , Chen Kaisheng , Jian Hao , Liu Zeyu
Published: December 2024

In this paper, the road performance and mechanism of cement-phosphogypsum-red clay (CPRC) under dry and wet cycling were systematically investigated using 5% cement as curing agent, the mass ratio of phosphogypsum: red clay = 1:1, and 5% SCA-2 as water stabilizer. The road performance of dry and wet cycle mix was verified with the National Highway G210 Duyun Yangan to Yingshan Highway Reconstruction and Expansion Project as a test road to provide a scientific basis for the application of cement-phosphogypsum-red clay on roads. The results show that the cement-phosphogypsum-red clay unconfined compressive strength decreases with the increase of the number of wet and dry cycles, with a larger decay in the first three times and leveling off thereafter. The CBR value meets the requirements of roadbed fill on highway and Class I roads as stipulated in the Design Code for Highway Roadbeds (JTG D30-2015). SCA-2 water stabilizer reduces the strength of the mixture, but significantly improve the water stability performance of the mixture, the reason SCA-2 water stabilizer active ingredients and mixing particles of physicochemical reaction, the content of ettringite in the mixture is lower than the content of the mixture not mixed with water stabilizers, the generation of quartz, white mica, and kaolinite and other hydrophilic poor material increases, the surface of the cementitious material increases, the seepage channel is reduced, so the strength is reduced, and water stability performance is improved. The roadbed of the test road was smooth and dense, with no scouring, peeling or cracking. The settlement of the roadbed is less than the requirement of “Highway Roadbed Design Specification” (JTGD30-2015). Cement-phosphogypsum-red clay (cement 5%, phosphogypsum 47.5%, red clay 47.5%, SCA-2 water stabilizer 5%) can be used as filler for road bed on highway and primary road base.
Effectiveness of home-based exercise for functional rehabilitation in older adults after hip fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Authors: Zhao Lijun , Zhao Xiaona , Dong Bin , Li Xiaobin
Published: December 2024

This systematic review and meta-analysis was performed to assess effectiveness of home-based exercise compared with control interventions for functional rehabilitation in elderly patients after hip fracture surgery. Comprehensive literature search was performed on PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane library, and Clinicaltrails.gov to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Standard mean difference (SMD) and risk ratio (RR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was calculated. The certainty of evidence of each outcome was assessed by using Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) approach. A total of 28 articles reporting 21 unique RCTs (n = 2470) were finally included. Compared with control interventions, home-based exercise significantly improved Berg balance scale (BBS, SMD = 0.28, 95%CI: 0.03 to 0.53, P = 0.030), timed-up-and-go test (TUG, SMD = -0.28, 95%CI: -0.50 to -0.07, P = 0.009), Short Fort-36 physical component score (SF-36 PCS, SMD = 0.49, 95%CI: 0.28 to 0.70, P<0.001), and knee extensor strength (SMD = 0.23, 95%CI: 0.09 to 0.37, P = 0.001). No significant improvement was observed in gait speed, 6-minute walking test, short physical performance battery performance (SPPB), activities of daily living (ADL), or fear of falling in the home exercise group. Risk of adverse events, including emergency department visits, hospital readmissions, and falls, did not differ between both groups. According to GRADE, the overall certainty of evidence was moderate for usual gait speed, SPPB, ADL, fear of falling, and SF-36 PCS, and was low or very low for the other outcomes. Our meta-analysis demonstrated home-based exercise had positive effect on physical function after hip fracture surgery. Home-based rehabilitation might be recommended for rehabilitation of fractured patients after hospital discharge.
Improving dependability with low power fault detection model for skinny-hash
Authors: Arvind Barge Sonal , Mary Gerardine Immaculate
Published: December 2024

The increasing popularity and prevalence of Internet of Things (IoT) applications have led to the widespread use of IoT devices. These devices gather information from their environment and send it across a network. IoT devices are unreliable due to their susceptibility to defect that arise intentionally or spontaneously. IoT devices must be dependable and secure since they form an integral part of the network that connects millions of connected objects. IoT devices are secured by cryptographic algorithms, but their dependability is a major concern. Concurrent error detection (CED) techniques, sometimes referred to as fault detection techniques, are extensively employed to enhance the dependability of embedded devices. Two fault detection approaches are proposed to detect faults in cryptographic algorithms running on IoT devices. Recomputing with complemented operands (RECO) and Double modular redundancy with complemented operands (DMRC) is proposed. Generally, IoT applications deploy resource-constrained devices and cannot support high-level security techniques. Therefore, the mentioned fault detection technique is assimilated for the lightweight SKINNY block cipher. The resource-sharing concept is applied to the SKINNY block cipher to reduce area overhead caused by DMRC. The SKINNY-Hash function construct is described using Very Large-Scale Hardware Description Language (VHDL). Functional behaviour is tested using ModelSim SE-64. The proposed architecture is synthesised using the Genus synthesis tool by Cadence, and area-power reports are generated. The proposed work is compared with the other CED techniques in terms of area and power consumption, and the work proves to have less overhead.
Protective effects of Delonix regia and gum Arabic against aluminum chloride-induced toxicity in male Albino Rats
Authors: Al-Doaiss Amin A. , Alshehri Mohammed A. , Shati Ali A. , Almaawari Ali M. , Al-Shahrani Hamad S. , Saeed Abdulaziz M. , Al-Ghamdi Abdulaziz M. , Al-Shahrani Abdulaziz S. , Almansour Muteb H. , El-Mansi Ahmed A. , Al‑Zharani Mohammed , Mubarak Mohammed , Ali Montaser Elsayed
Published: December 2024

Background and Aim: Aluminum (AL) is commonly found in food, drinking, air, and soil and it can be a serious contaminant in varying amounts. Therefore, this study investigated the biochemical and histological hazardous reactions to aluminum chloride (AlCl3) and the efficiency of the methanol extract of Delonix regia aerial parts with gum Arabic (GA) as anti-toxic therapies to return to a natural state after AlCl3 exposure.

Materials and Methods: A total of 20 male Wistar rats were randomly divided into four equal groups. (i) CG: Served as a control group. (ii) AlCl3: Rats were exposed to 80 mg/kg/body weight (BW) AlCl3. (iii) AlCl3 + D. regia/GA: rats were administered AlCl3 + 100 mg/kg B.W. with 15% BW of D. regia and GA, respectively. (iv) D. regia/GA: Rats were administered 100 mg/kg B.W. with 15% BW D. regia and GA, respectively. The experimental treatment was administered for 30 days. On the 30th day, blood biochemical parameters were assessed, and specimens from the liver and kidney were collected and stored in a neutral buffer with 10% formalin until immediate histopathological examination after euthanasia.

Results: This study revealed a significant increase in white blood cells and platelets after AlCl3 exposure compared with CG, while there was a decrease in red blood cells, hemoglobin, hematocrit, and mean corpuscular volume. Treatment with D. regia/GA improved lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils. Furthermore, the animals exposed to AlCl3 showed a significant increase in aspartate aminotransferase, alanine aminotransferase, and alkaline phosphatase compared with CG, whereas AlCl3 + D. regia/GA treatment improved these activities. In addition, the rats exposed to AlCl3 had significantly increased glucose, lipase, amylase, triglyceride, cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein, and low-density lipoprotein levels, and D. regia/GA treatment significantly improved these levels compared with AlCl3. This study reported no significant differences in Ca and Na concentrations among groups, but rats exposed to AlCl3 had elevated K, Cl, and Mg levels, whereas D. regia/GA treatment improved these levels.

Conclusion: The co-administration of the methanolic extract of D. regia with GA can protect against AlCl3 toxicity.

Keywords: aluminum, Delonix regia, gum Arabic, toxicity, Wistar Rats.
PONTES DE INTERAÇÃO E DIÁLOGO NA PARADA DO ORGULHO LGBT DE SÃO PAULO
Authors: Silva Priscila Kalinke da , Caldas Carlos Henrique Sabino , Nascimento Maria Isabel Barbosa
Published: December 2024

Esta pesquisa tem por finalidade investigar a formação de redes no Twitter na Parada do Orgulho LGBT de São Paulo e compreender os discursos publicizados e as interações feitas entre os usuários, as marcas e os influenciadores. A metodologia abordada foi a Análise de Redes Sociais (ARS) mesurando as publicações e as hashtags vinculadas à marca e ao evento. Os principais resultados mostraram que a marca Burger King teve um destaque significativo na rede, mas especialmente os influenciadores que participaram da programação virtual do evento, que já possuem um grande número de seguidores nas contas do Twitter.
VIDEOGAMES COMERCIAIS, JOGOS SÉRIOS E GAMIFICAÇÃO NO ENSINO A DISTÂNCIA
Authors: Passos Leonardo Porto , Arruda Leonardo , Silva Alex Ramos da , Ribeiro André Luiz Fernandes , Corniani Lethicia Suzigan , Oliveira Roberto Massi de
Published: December 2024

Com os avanços tecnológicos, a busca pelo ensino a distância (EaD) tem aumentado consideravelmente nos últimos anos, principalmente após a pandemia da covid-19. O EaD oferece benefícios, como flexibilidade de horários e redução de custos, mas exige autonomia e organização do aluno, o que é uma dificuldade em meio às distrações do mundo digital. Para tornar a aprendizagem mais atrativa e aumentar o engajamento dos alunos, os games têm se mostrado uma alternativa viável. Com base em revisão bibliográfica, este artigo discute os benefícios da utilização de games na educação e seu potencial para o EaD.
ENCONTRO ENTRE TELAS: ENTREVISTA GRUPAL ONLINE COMO DISPOSITIVO DE PRODUÇÃO DE DADOS EM PESQUISA
Authors: Moura Aline Silva de , Ferigato Sabrina Helena
Published: December 2024

A entrevista grupal online é o objeto deste estudo, que emerge de um processo de doutoramento desenvolvido durante a pandemia da covid-19. Trata-se de um relato de experimentação da entrevista virtual em grupo como dispositivo de produção de dados de uma pesquisa qualitativa em saúde que tomou a cartografia como referência. Abordaremos o manejo, limites e desafios de uma entrevista grupal online realizada em agosto de 2021, com sete participantes. Considera-se que a estratégia possibilitou reunir participantes de diferentes origens geográficas e formações, assim como agiu como ferramenta para a produção de encontro e reflexão da prática.
DIRETRIZES PROJETUAIS PARA ACESSIBILIDADE URBANA: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOMÉTRICA
Authors: Peres Dourado Allana , Lalesca Aparecida da Guarda Emeli , Geloni Parra Geovana , Fortunato Gomes Ramon
Published: December 2024

A urbanização crescente e a diversidade das necessidades urbanas destacam a importância de diretrizes projetuais eficazes para a acessibilidade nas cidades. Este artigo realiza uma revisão bibliométrica para avaliar as diretrizes existentes e sua aplicação prática. Apesar dos avanços normativos, a implementação enfrenta desafios, incluindo infraestrutura inadequada e falta de manutenção das áreas verdes. A revisão indica que muitos ambientes urbanos ainda apresentam barreiras significativas que afetam a mobilidade e a qualidade de vida, especialmente para crianças, idosos e pessoas com deficiência. O estudo sugere que uma abordagem integrada, com dados quantitativos e perspectivas diversas, é essencial para melhorar a eficácia das diretrizes e criar ambientes urbanos inclusivos. As conclusões destacam a necessidade de superar lacunas na implementação para garantir equidade e acessibilidade urbana.
FAKE NEWS:
Authors: Espíndola Berndt Rafael
Published: December 2024

O presente trabalho versa sobre a exposição, comparativa, entre o conceito doutrinário e o jurisprudencial acerca das denominadas Fake News. Inicialmente, se estuda a problemática da terminologia mais apropriada para descrever o fenômeno das Fake News ou o uso do termo desinformação. Discorre-se sobre os caracteres essenciais, para a doutrina, em busca de uma formulação conceitual que disponha sobre a noção do que sejam as Fake News. Finaliza-se o presente trabalho demonstrando, por meio dos precedentes do Supremo Tribunal Federal, como o Poder Judiciário vem lidando com o fenômeno e qual a concepção conceitual que as decisões judiciais trazem sobre o conceito pesquisado.
JUÍZO DAS GARANTIAS ENQUANTO IMPLEMENTADOR DO SISTEMA ACUSATÓRIO NO CÓDIGO DE PROCESSO PENAL BRASILEIRO
Authors: da Silva Baptista Gabriel
Published: December 2024

A proposta do presente artigo científco consiste em verifcar se a imparcialidade judicial será assegurada com a adoção do Juízo das Garantias no Código de Processo Penal Brasileiro. Para tanto foi levantado o seguinte problema: o juízo das garantias implantado no processo penal brasileiro contribui para a efetiva imparcialidade judicial? Na sequência foi desenvolvida como hipótese: o juízo das garantias no processo penal brasileiro contribui para a imparcialidade judicial. Para isso abordar-se-á a respeito dos sistemas processuais penais existentes. Posteriormente, serão exemplificados dispositivos do Código de Processo Penal Brasileiro que afrontam o sistema processual penal adotado pela Carta Magna brasileira. E, apresentar-se-á o Juízo das Garantias propriamente dito. Quanto à metodologia empregada, registra-se que na Fase de Investigação foi utilizado o Método Indutivo e na Fase de Tratamento de Dados o Método Cartesiano. Nas considerações finais se concluiu que a adoção do juízo das garantias no Brasil contribuirá para a efetivação do sistema acusatório no processo penal, bem como assegurará a imparcialidade judicial, diante da postura equidistante do Magistrado julgador em relação às provas colhidas na fase inquisitorial.