bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The management of a pregnant patient with malaria in West Texas
Authors: Kodeih Hanna , Maher James , Schlabritz-Lutsevich Natalia
Published: April 2019

Travel associated infectious disease, such as malaria, should be considered in returningtravelers from an endemic area presenting with fever. Malaria in pregnancy has a high maternaland fetal morbidity and mortality burden. Early diagnosis is essential to improve maternal andfetal outcomes by providing maternal supportive measures and anti-malarial medication.We present a patient with severe acute febrile illness with mental status changes at 32 weeksgestation. She became acutely symptomatic including high grade fever while visiting WestTexas from Nigeria. Despite initial diagnostic uncertainty, a multidisciplinary team successfullydiagnosed and treated her severe malaria. She delivered at term with no long lasting maternal orfetal sequelae from her malarial infection. In an age of globalization, travel associated infectiousdiseases should be considered in the differential of acute febrile illness in pregnant women.
Promoting Safety for Intraoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Neurosurgical Operating Room
Authors: Baby Priya , Jayasuryan Gouripriya , Muthuchellappan Radhakrishnan , Srinivas Dwarakanath
Published: April 2019

Modern neurosurgery has evolved tremendously with advancing technologies and innovative modalities, such as intraoperative MRI (IOMRI). IOMRI is an operating room concept in which magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used during surgery to precisely understand the extent of resection of lesions. This improves surgical accuracy, thereby hugely influencing the patient outcome. This benefit, however, comes with a unique set of safety concerns. This necessitates addition of some distinctive roles for an operating room (OR) nurse. In this clinical review, we discuss the perioperative nursing concerns related to intraoperative MRI. We discuss the potential safety concerns of IOMRI and the safety precautions. We also discuss the components of the safety checklist and the role of the nurse as a safety advocate.
Handbags and Glad Rags: Preserving Identity in Dementia
Authors: Parry-Hughes Maggie , Dening Karen Harrison
Published: April 2019

This article considers to what extent a person with dementia can maintain their sense of self and identity following diagnosis of dementia. The authors discuss identity in the context of dementia and illustrate this through the use of a hypothesised case study of a woman with a diagnosis of dementia. Theories and approaches that recognise and maintain identity and presentation of self, within the context of dress and accessories, and interactions with others, are discussed. Analysis of the related literature indicates that, given the necessary resources, people with dementia can live meaningful, purposeful lives, when supported to protect and preserve their identity. The environment and the role of ‘others’ are significant factors in maintaining the identity and individuality of a person with dementia.
Physical Modeling on Time Domain Induced Polarization (TDIP) Response of Metal Mineral Content
Authors: Yatini Yatini , Santoso Djoko , Laesanpura Agus , Sulistijo Budi
Published: April 2019

The Induced Polarization (IP) methods is an extension of resistivity method by adding ability of the ground in storing electrical charge. One of the measurement technique is done in time domain, hereinafter referred to as Time Domain Induced Polarization (TDIP). TDIP responses measured on the surface are affected by the physical properties of the subsurface. Research in TDIP response modeling studies is performed to obtain a quantitative relationship between response to metallic mineral content at subsurface. The relationship can be obtained by forward and physical modelling. The forward modeling produces a curve that connects TDIP response to the subsurface parameters and an array. The laboratory-scale physical model is performed on the sand-box size (200x100x70) cm3 by varying iron-ore content in a sphere target. TDIP response measurements on physical models is done using Dipole-dipole and Wenner configuration. The relationship between the TDIP response and metal mineral content is obtained by comparing the results of measurements on physical modeling and forward modelling. There is good appropriatement between the theoretical curves and measuring results of the physical modelling. The greater of iron-ore content on the target, increasing in the TDIP response.
A Comparison between Drilling and Standard Penetration Test (SPT) Data to the Electrical Resistivity Sounding with Schlumberger Configuration in UNS Area
Authors: Listanti Sinta Nur Rizqi , Darsono Darsono , Purwana Yusep Muslih
Published: April 2019

The geophysics test using electrical resistivity method has been conducted in the area of UNS Campus to indicate the lithological of subsurface. This method is categorized as a Non-Destructive Test (NDT) due to the data acquisition is done at the ground level and no destruction during the test, which is more advantageous than destructive method such as drilling and SPT test. This study was performed with Schlumberger configuration in three location by electrical resistivity sounding. The acquisition data uses Resistivity meter OYO 2119 McOHM-EL with the track length is 100 m, while the data processing use IPI2Win to get a logarithmic graph between distance and resistivity and Origin to obtain graphic of resistivity and SPT. The result of this study indicates that electrical resistivity has a good correlation with SPT data. The electrical resistivity graph shows a linear increase along with increment of the depth, which is similar to the SPT graph. The slope difference at the first location is 2.44±1,197, the second location is 2.028±0.822, and the third location is 0.622±0.735.
Numerical Analysis of Fusion Cross Section of (_^16)O+(_^16)O by Using The Modified Glas-Mosel Formula
Authors: Yulianto Yacobus , Su'ud Zaki
Published: April 2019

One of the interesting topics in nuclear reactions is a study about reaction cross section between the interacting nuclei. For calculating fusion cross section, the Glas-Mosel formula has been proven successfully in explaining the experimental results of fusion cross section. In this study, the fusion cross sections of O16+O16 reaction were calculated by using modified Glas-Mosel formula. The energies were set at 10≤𝐸≤40 MeV. The potential of interacting nuclei was approached by using Woods-Saxon potential. In numerical process, the differential equations were solved by using finite different method and optimization process was performed by using Nelder-Mead method. Good agreement between the experimental and this study results has been achieved successfully. Referring those results above, it can be indicated that the modified Glas-Mosel formula has good capability to explain the experimental results of fusion reaction of light nuclei. It can be a useful tool in explaining the experimental results or in predicting fusion cross section of light nuclei.
Crystal Structures and Magnetic Properties of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG-4000) Encapsulated Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 Magnetic Nanoparticles
Authors: Suharyadi Edi , Griyanika Lintang , Utomo Joko , Agustina Ayu Kurnia , Kato Takeshi , Iwata Satoshi
Published: April 2019

Nanocrystalline mixed spinel ferrite of Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) has been successfully synthesized by coprecipitation method and encapsulated by PEG-4000 with various concentrations. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) patterns showed that nanoparticles contained Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 spinel ferrite with crystallite size of 14.9 nm. After PEG-4000 encapsulation particles size decreased became 7.7 nm. Interaction Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles with long chain PEG-4000 caused the crystal growth trap. Lattice parameter and X-Ray density have no significant difference after encapsulated PEG-4000. The coercivity (𝐻𝑐) of Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 was 214 Oe. The 𝐻𝑐 decreased after PEG-4000 encapsulation became 127 Oe, which is due to the decrease of crystallite size. The maximum magnetization (Mmax) of Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 was 12.0 emu/g, and decreased after PEG-4000 encapsulation to 11.7 emu/g, because PEG-4000 is paramagnetic. After the concentration of PEG-4000 increased, then the amount of paramagnetic material increase which lead maximum magnetization decrease.
Selective Cytotoxicity of Dams in Derivatives in Breast Cancer Cells
Authors: Lozano Maribel , Lozano Maribel , Soria Wendy , Soria Wendy , Almanza Giovanna R. , Manner Sophie , Oredsson Stina , Villagomez Rodrigo , Sterner Olov
Published: April 2019

Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, and there is a constant need for new treatment strategies. Sesquiterpene lactones containing a 3-methylenedihydrofuran-2(3H)-one (or a-methylene-g-lactone) moiety, for example damsin (1), are Michael acceptors that affect biological processes such as cell proliferation, death/apoptosis, and cell migration, by interfering with cell signalling pathways. Although the reactivity of the α-methylene-γ-lactone moiety is important for these effects, the Michael addition is reversible and it can be assumed that also other parts of the molecules will moderate any given biological activity. In this investigation, the cytotoxicity of 23 a-methylene-g-lactones towards normal breast epithelial MCF-10A cells as well as breast cancer JIMT-1 cells is compared. Most of the investigated compounds are semisynthetic derivatives prepared by the condensation of the natural product damsin (1) with aldehydes. The two cell lines were treated with various concentrations of the compounds in dose response assays, and the 50 % inhibitory concentration (IC50) was determined from dose response curves. The IC50 values were found to depend strongly on the overall structure. The ratio between the IC50 values for MCF-10A and JIMT-1 cells, as a measure for the selectivity of a compound to kill cancer cells, was calculated, and found to vary between just over 1 to more than 10. The most potent derivatives formed from the condensation of 1 with aromatic aldehydes towards JIMT-1 cells are 3a and 3i, both with ratios between the IC50 values for MCF-10A and JIMT-1 cells close to 5. Also some aldol condensation products with acyclic aldehydes, i.e. 3r and 3u, were equally potent, and the latter showed the highest selectivity (ratio > 10). Structure-activity relationships that may explain the observed differences in potency and selectivity are discussed.
Sociología de la justicia penal. Precisiones teóricas y distinciones prácticas
Authors: Kostenwein Ezequiel
Published: April 2019

Este artículo pretende contribuir, desde un punto de vista sociológico, a entender las dinámicas internas y externas de la justicia penal en Argentina. En este sentido, buscaremos rastrear qué tiene de específico el trabajo de esta última y de qué manera — si esto fuera así— influyen otros actores en la conformación de dicha especificidad. Para ello comenzaremos por mencionar cuales son en la actualidad las disciplinas y actividades que toman a la justicia penal como un objeto de exploración distinto a otros. Luego pasaremos a desarrollar conceptos a partir de los cuales analizar el funcionamiento de instituciones y agencias que están involucrados con el fenómeno penal. Posteriormente señalaremos la importancia de algunas investigaciones pioneras en tanto modelos para la consolidación de una genuina sociología de la justicia penal en nuestro país. Por último, formularemos una serie de preguntas mediante las cuales ubicar a los tribunales penales en un lugar analítico distinto, puesto que estos tribunales necesitan ser investigados como uno de los factores, y no el menos importante, que contribuye a «traducir» determinadas causas sociales en efectos penales específicos.
Değerler Sınıflandırması
Authors: Birkök M. Cüneyt
Published: April 2019

Çalışmanın amacı, değerlerin en genel sınıflandırmasını yapmaktır. Bunun için muhtemel tüm değerlerin bağlı olduğu evrensel temel değerler araştırılmıştır. Fiziki ve toplumsal gerçekliklerin tarihsel yöntem ile incelenmesi sonucunda özgürlük, eşitlik, adalet, bilim ve sanat olmak üzere beş evrensel temel değer saptanmıştır. Diğer bütün değerlerin, temel değerlerden bir veya birkaçının bileşkesi olarak ortaya çıktığı anlaşılmaktadır. Evrensel değerler toplumsal olaylarda gözlemlenebilen olgusal değerlerdir. Sosyal olaylarda temel değerler ne miktarda bulunursa aynı oranda işlevsel olduğu kabul edilebilir.
PREDIKSI ANALITIK SUHU SOLAR ARRAY SATELIT
Authors: Fauzi Ahmad
Published: April 2019

Tujuan utama dari penggunaan coating paint pada sistem kendali termal satelit adalah menjaga semua elemen-elemen sistem satelit sesuai dengan batasan suhu operasional satelit. Panel surya sebagai sub sistem power satelit berfungsi menyediakan daya yang dibutuhkan untuk operasional satelit yang disimpan dalam baterai setelah melalui perubahan energi, dari energi matahari ke bentuk energi listrik yang tersimpan dalam baterai. Energi yang tersimpan dalam baterai merupakan sumber daya satelit yang digunakan saat satelit dalam kondisi eclipse. Makalah ini membahas pemilihan finishing permukaan array surya satelit dari empat jenis yang ada dengan analisa penggunaan tiga buah coating paint dengan optical properties untuk sisi belakang array surya. Solar reflector dengan menggunakan coating white paint SG 121-FD dipilih sebagai finishing permukaan array surya desain power termal satelit karena mempunyai nilai emissivity yang tinggi dan nilai absorptivity yang rendah.
Combustion and Emission Characteristics of Hydrous Ethanol–Gasoline Blends with Co-solvents in Spark-ignited Single cylinder Engine
Authors: A Sathyanarayana , Hebbar Gurumoorthy S. , Sreenivasa T. N. , Harinikuma K. M.
Published: April 2019

In Brazil, hydrous ethanol is blended with gasoline and is successfully implemented in flexi fuel engines and it has the potential to directly compete with fossil fuels. However, the Ethanol Blending Program of India has not been successful
due to non-availability of sugarcane molasses and could not achieve its 5% blending target based on the literature review study. Hydrous ethanol with co-solvent is proposed in this work as a promising blending oxidant instead of energy-intensive
anhydrous ethanol in gasoline. This research work also delves into the challenges of using hydrous ethanol in gasoline blended fuel such as water tolerance, fuel properties, and fuel selection. The selected fuel sample 2EW30TBA10, which contains 30%
hydrous ethanol and 10% TBA (t-butyl alcohol), and gasoline was selected based on water tolerance of the blended sample and stability. The combustion and emission characteristics of the selected fuel sample 2EW30TBA10 are studied in 4-stroke, single
cylinder, water cooled engine, and the performances are compared to base fuel (E0) and reference fuel (E10). The significant contributions of the present research work are the development of combustion model using MATLAB using: Apparent heat release
model (Model1) and Combustion pressure method (Model-2) and the results are validated using modified Wiebe function. There was an increase in brake thermal efficiency by 5% compared to base fuel (E0) and the specific fuel consumption (sfc) for
2EW30TBA10 fuel sample is 290 g/KWh as compared to E10, which is 300 g/KWh and for Petrol (E0), sfc is 360 g/KWh. There was a reduction in CO and HC emission compared to base fuel (E0) and an increase in NOx emissions. The cyclic variations of
experimental results are validated using a non-linear regression model.
Monitoring of extreme land hydrology events in central Poland using GRACE, land surface models and absolute gravity data
Authors: Kuczynska-Siehien Joanna , Piretzidis Dimitrios , Sideris Michael G. , Olszak Tomasz , Szabó Viktor
Published: April 2019

This study deals with the analysis of temporal gravity variations in central Poland, deduced from multiple sources and covering the period from 2002–2016. The gravity data sets used comprise GRACE monthly solutions, GLDAS land surface models and absolute gravimeter measurements from the FG-5 gravimeter located in Józefosław, Poland. All data are corrected using standard processing methods in order to include the same gravity effects. After removing the annual and semi-annual components from all data using least-squares spectral analysis and seasonal-trend decomposition, the deseasoned time series are derived and examined for signatures of extreme hydrological events. The signatures of several severe drought and flood conditions affecting Poland and central Europe are identified. A complementary correlation analysis is performed to assess the level of agreement between different data sources. A higher correlation is shown when the analysis is restricted in the 2009–2012 period that includes the 2010 extreme flood and 2011 increased precipitation events, both affecting Poland.
Recovery of recycled paper in the removal of the textile dye basic yellow 28: characterization and adsorption studies
Authors: Laib Radouane , Amokrane-Nibou Samira , Nibou Djamel , Trari Mohamed
Published: April 2019

A recycled newspaper pulp (NPP) was used in the adsorption of a basic textile dye (Sandocryl gold yellow, basic yellow 28: BY28). NPP was deinked and bleached for the homogeneity of the adsorbent and elimination of the anchor. The release of NPP was followed by measuring the absorbance and chemical oxygen demand (COD) in water. The NPP samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction and FT-IR spectroscopy while the morphology was visualized by the SEM technique and the chemical composition determined by the energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS). The adsorption of BY28 on NPP was investigated by varying the contact time (0–160 min), pH (2–6), biosorbent dose (1–8 g) and initial BY28 concentration (25–200 mg L−1); the results show a good yield in the pH range (4–7). The adsorption isotherms were studied by the Langmuir, Freundlich, Dubinin-Radushkevich (D-R) and Tempkin models. A maximal NPP adsorption capacity of 91.21 mg g−1 at 20 °C was obtained. The kinetic study showed that the best fit is obtained with the pseudo second order model that correlates suitably the experimental data well.
Pre-bleaching of kraft acacia pulp
Authors: Haque Moinul , Nanjiba Moumita , Jahan M. Sarwar , Quaiyyum M. A. , Alam M. Zahangir , Nayeem Jannatun
Published: April 2019

Kraft pulps from acacia hybrid,Acacia mangiumof 8 years old andAcacia auriculiformisof 6, 8 and 10 years old were pre-treated with oxygen, peroxyformic acid and acid treatment prior to bleaching. The kappa number reduction was 52–63 % by oxygen delignification, 31–35 % by peroxyformic acid (PFA) pre-treatment and 11–13 % by acid pre-treatment. Oxygen delignified pulp required less chlorine dioxide charge to reach target brightness. At the consumption of 30 kg ClO2/ton of pulp, the pulp brightness reached to 65–71 % for the untreated pulp, 81–85 % for the oxygen delignified pulp, 81–82 % for the PFA treatment and 79–80 % for acid pre-treated pulp. COD load in bleached effluent was much lower in oxygen delignified pulp. Cold alkali extraction of unbleached and oxygen delignified pulps was also carried out with varying alkali charge to remove hexenuronic acid (HexA) from the pulp. Xylan removal from the pulp was insignificant and resulted in no removal of HexA. Acid pretreatment removed 55.7 % to 17.8 % HexA from acacia hybrid, 57.5 % to 16.3 % fromA. auriculiformisof 10 years and 58.6 % to 20.1 % fromA. auriculiformisof 6 years old, resulting in improved final pulp brightness.
Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy in heritage science
Authors: Anglos Demetrios
Published: April 2019

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a versatile analytical technique that can be used to probe the elemental composition of materials in diverse types of heritage samples, objects or monuments. The main physical principles underlying LIBS are presented along with analytical figures of merit and technical details concerning instrumentation. In practice, LIBS analysis does not require any sample preparation and the technique is nearly non-invasive, offering close to microscopic spatial resolution and the possibility for depth profile analysis. These features are, at present, available in a number of compact or transportable instruments that offer versatility and enable the use of LIBS for the analysis of a broad variety of objects/samples at diverse locations and this can be highly valuable at several stages of archaeological investigations and conservation campaigns. Representative examples are presented indicating how LIBS has been used to obtain compositional information for materials in the context of archaeological science, art history and conservation.
Colorants: General survey
Authors: Towns Andrew
Published: April 2019

This survey shows how colorants are not only ubiquitous in modern life, but also pervade many fields of science and technology. It reveals their diversity with respect to properties, origin of color, applications, composition and usage. After opening with a technical definition of “colorant”, this survey exemplifies the huge assortment of uses to which colorants are put. It highlights the breadth of characteristics, other than color, that are of importance to the roles of “functional colorants”. Following a description of the technical distinction between the terms “dye” and “pigment”, the survey discusses the differences between these two colorant types from the perspective of how their color arises and the ways in which they are exploited, then goes on to demonstrate that particular colorants may be applied in certain instances as a dye and in others as a pigment. It outlines the wide ranges of composition, properties and economics of commercial colorants. This survey closes with a look at the nomenclature of colorants and the means by which they are classified into practically useful categories. It is intended to prepare the reader for the enormous technical and commercial variety that one encounters when dealing generally with colorants.
Pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis with Skin involvement; an amazing case report
Authors: Saniee Sara , Afshari Niloofar , Kashefi Saeed
Published: April 2019

Introduction: Langerhans cell histiocytosis (LCH) is a rare disease characterized by infiltration of large mononuclear or dendritic cells in one or more organs. Lung can be involved alone or with other organs in this complication. Case Report: We report a 33-year-old smoker man with LCH in whom both the lung and the skin were involved. He was referred to our department due to malodourous, crusted and scaly erythematous patches, plaques, and pustules involved scalp and flexural area. His medical problem started with pulmonary involvement. He experienced spontaneous pneumothorax, and was suffering progressive dyspnea for years. Cryo-transbronchial lung biopsy previously had been done. Pathology report was pulmonary LCH (PLCH). Weid skin biopsy. Histologic analysis of skin with haemotoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and immunohistochemistry (IHC) exam with S100 and CDa1 confirmed the diagnosis of LCH. Conclusion: It is important to consider PLCH in the setting of recurrent pneumothorax and progressive dyspnea in middle-aged smoker patient. PLCH may be associated with skin involvement.
Activity Profiles of Top-Class Players and Referees and Accuracy in Foul Decision-Making During Korean National League Soccer Games
Authors: Joo Chang Hwa , Jee Haemi
Published: April 2019

Joo, CH and Jee, H. Activity profiles of top-class players and referees and accuracy in foul decision-making during Korean national league soccer games. J Strength Cond Res 33(9): 2530–2540, 2019—The aims of this study were to compare the activity profiles between the top-class referees and players and elucidate the factors related to foul decision-making. Three hundred thirty-five elite-level players and referees were analyzed for distance covered during 20 matches of nationally held 2016 Korean league competitions. Distance covered by the players and referees was analyzed for the activity zones (slow walking, walking, jogging, running, high-intensity running, and sprinting) and 15-minute match periods. Mean distance between foul play and referee locations, foul plays, and 15-minute match periods were compared with the foul decision errors. Foul play and decision error rates (%) were also analyzed per segmented pitch zone. Although the total distance covered during a match and distances covered by jogging, running, and sprinting were significantly different between the players and referees, differences were within 1%. Significant differences in the distance covered before and after halftime were observed. The greatest distance between the foul play and referee locations, number of foul plays, and number of foul decision errors were observed at the 75-minute match period. Finally, the greater number of foul plays was observed in the neutral and attacking zones, and the foul decision errors were observed in the right defensive and left attacking zones 1. In conclusion, although the activity profiles may be different, referees should maintain certain level of physical fitness to match that of the players. To reduce the number of foul decision errors, factors such as match time, foul occurring location, and distance between foul play and referee locations should be considered.
Dose-Response Relationship Between Internal Training Load and Changes in Performance During the Preseason in Youth Soccer Players
Authors: Figueiredo Diogo H. , Figueiredo Diego H. , Moreira Alexandre , Gonçalves Helcio R. , Dourado Antonio C.
Published: April 2019

Figueiredo, DH, Figueiredo, DH, Moreira, A, Gonçalves, HR, and Dourado, AC. Dose-response relationship between internal training load and changes in performance during the preseason in youth soccer players. J Strength Cond Res 35(8): 2294–2301, 2021—The aim of this study was to describe training intensity distribution based on the session rating of perceived exertion (sRPE) and heart rate (HR) methods and examine the dose-response relation between internal training load (ITL) and change in performance of 16 youth soccer players (mean ± SD age: 18.75 ± 0.68 years, height: 175.3 ± 5.5 cm, body mass: 68.7 ± 6.5 kg, and body fat: 10.7 ± 1.2%) belonging to a Brazilian first division team during a 3-week preseason. The sRPE and HR data were registered daily to calculate the ITL and the training intensity distribution, in 3 intensity zones (low, moderate, and high). The Yo-yo Intermittent Recovery Level 1 (Yo-yo IR1) was evaluated before and after experimental period. The total time spent in the low-intensity zone (HR method) was greater (p < 0.01) compared with the moderate- and high-intensity zones. No difference was observed between training intensity zones determined by the sRPE method (p > 0.05). Negative correlations were observed between weekly mean sRPE-TL (r = −0.69), Edward's-TL (r = −0.50), and change in Yo-yo IR1. Linear regression indicated that weekly mean sRPE-TL (F
1;14 = 13.3; p < 0.01) and Edward's-TL (F
1;14 = 4.8; p < 0.05) predicted 48.7 and 25.5% of the variance in performance change, respectively. Stepwise linear regression revealed that these 2-predictor variables (F
2;13 = 18.9; p < 0.001) explained 74.5% of the variance in performance change. The results suggest that the sRPE and HR methods cannot be used interchangeably to determine training intensity distribution. Moreover, sRPE-TL seems to be more effective than the HR-based TL method to predict changes in performance in youth soccer players.
Effects of Water Immersion Methods on Postexercise Recovery of Physical and Mental Performance
Authors: Ahokas Essi K. , Ihalainen Johanna K. , Kyröläinen Heikki , Mero Antti A.
Published: April 2019

Ahokas, EK, Ihalainen, JK, Kyröläinen, H, and Mero, AA. Effects of water immersion methods on postexercise recovery of physical and mental performance. J Strength Cond Res 33(6): 1488–1495, 2019—The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of 3 water immersion interventions performed after active recovery compared with active recovery only on physical and mental performance measures and physiological responses. The subjects were physically active men (age 20–35 years, mean ± SD 26 ± 3.7 years). All subjects performed a short-term exercise protocol, including maximal jumps and sprinting. Four different recovery methods (10 minutes) were used in random order: cold water immersion (CWI, 10° C), thermoneutral water immersion (TWI, 24° C), and contrast water therapy (CWT, alternately 10° C and 38° C). All these methods were performed after an active recovery (10-minute bicycle ergometer; heart rate [HR] 120–140 b·min−1, 60–73% from age-calculated maximum HR), and the fourth method was active recovery (ACT) only. Within 96 hours after exercise bouts, recovery was assessed through a 30-m maximal sprint test, maximal countermovement jump (CMJ), self-perceived muscle soreness and relaxation questionnaires, and blood lactate, creatine kinase, testosterone, cortisol, and catecholamine levels. The self-perceived feeling of relaxation after 60-minute recovery was better (p < 0.05) after CWI and CWT than ACT and TWI. Statistically significant differences were not observed between the recovery methods in any other marker. In the 30-m sprint test, however, slower running time was found in ACT (p < 0.001) and CWT (p = 0.005), and reduced CMJ results (p < 0.05) were found in ACT when the results were compared with baseline values. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that CWI and CWT improve the acute feeling of relaxation that can play a positive role in athletes' performance and well-being.
Effects of Interlimb Asymmetries on Acceleration and Change of Direction Speed: A Between-Sport Comparison of Professional Soccer and Cricket Athletes
Authors: Bishop Chris , Read Paul , Brazier Jon , Jarvis Paul , Chavda Shyam , Bromley Tom , Turner Anthony
Published: April 2019

Bishop, C, Read, P, Brazier, J, Jarvis, P, Chavda, S, Bromley, T, and Turner, A. Effects of interlimb asymmetries on acceleration and change of direction speed: a between-sport comparison of professional soccer and cricket athletes. J Strength Cond Res 35(8): 2095–2101, 2021—The first aim of this study was to quantify and compare asymmetries among professional soccer and cricket athletes. The second aim was to examine the association between asymmetries and performance within both groups. Professional soccer (n = 18) and cricket (n = 23) athletes performed single-leg countermovement jumps, single-leg drop jumps (SLDJs), a 10-m sprint, and 505 change of direction speed (CODS) tests. Interlimb asymmetries were calculated as a standard percentage difference, Mann-Whitney U tests conducted to establish systematic bias between groups, and Spearman's r correlations used to establish the relationship between asymmetry scores and speed and CODS performance. Soccer athletes sprinted faster, jumped higher, and had a greater reactive strength index (RSI) score than cricket athletes (p < 0.05). However, cricketers showed reduced ground contact times compared with footballers during the SLDJ (p < 0.05). The cricket group showed significantly greater jump height (asymmetry = 11.49 vs. 6.51%; p = 0.015) and RSI (asymmetry = 10.37 vs. 5.95%; p = 0.014) asymmetries compared with soccer players. These metrics were also associated with slower 505 times in the cricket group only (r = 0.56 –0.74; p < 0.01). These results show that between-limb asymmetries exhibit no association with speed and CODS in elite soccer players but are associated with reduced CODS in elite cricketers. Thus, the reduction of interlimb asymmetries may be of greater consideration when working with cricket vs. soccer athletes.
The Köhler Effect: A Motivational Strategy for Strength and Conditioning
Authors: Hill Christopher R.
Published: April 2019

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING (SC) SETTINGS ARE INCREASINGLY USING THE BENEFITS OF GROUP TRAINING. HOWEVER, RESEARCH IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY HAS LARGELY FOUND PEOPLE DO NOT WORK AS HARD WHEN IN GROUP SETTINGS. MORE RECENT EVIDENCE SUGGESTS WITH THOUGHTFUL DESIGN OF GROUPS AND THE TASK STRUCTURE, THE EFFORT LOSSES PREVIOUSLY SEEN CAN BE TURNED INTO EFFORT GAINS. THIS ARTICLE WILL REVIEW RESEARCH THAT EXAMINES 1 PARTICULAR MOTIVATION GAIN SEEN IN THE LITERATURE, THE KÖHLER EFFECT. SPECIFICALLY, THIS ARTICLE WILL PROVIDE PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS OF HOW THE KÖHLER EFFECT CAN BE HARNESSED AND USED IN SC SETTINGS.
Visual and MSR Grades of Lumber Are Not 2-parameter Weibulls and Why This May Matter
Authors: Verrill Steve P. , Owens Frank C. , Kretschmann David E. , Shmulsky Rubin , Brown Linda S.
Published: April 2019

It has been common practice to assume that a 2-parameter Weibull probability distribution is suitable for modeling lumber strength properties. Previous work has demonstrated theoretically and empirically that the modulus of rupture (MOR) distribution of a visual grade of lumber or of lumber that has been binned by modulus of elasticity (MOE) is not a 2-parameter Weibull. Instead, the tails of the MOR distribution are thinned via pseudo-truncation. Simulations have established that fitting 2-parameter Weibulls to pseudo-truncated data via either full or censored data methods can yield poor estimates of probabilities of failure. In this article, we support the simulation results by analyzing large In-Grade type data sets and establishing that 2-parameter Weibull fits yield inflated estimates of the probability of lumber failure when specimens are subjected to loads near allowable properties. In this article, we also discuss the censored data or tail fitting methods permitted under ASTM D5457, Standard Specification for Computing Reference Resistance of Wood-Based Materials and Structural Connections for Load and Resistance Factor Design.
An Efficient Multiangle Weight Updated Haralick and Relevance Vector Machine Algorithm for Classifying Diabetic Foot from Medical Thermal Image
Authors: Gopinath Masila PandiaSankar , Prabu Sevugan
Published: April 2019

Skin temperature assessment has gained attention in recent years for its ability to detect diabetes-related foot complications. Early detection of the complications can prevent devastating consequences. Hence, in this article, an efficient multiangle weight updated Haralick (MAWH) algorithm–based foot thermal image processing system is proposed for classification of features into diabetic and nondiabetic categories. Initially, the Gaussian noises in the medical infrared footprint images are preprocessed by the median filter. Then, the features from the preprocessed images are processed by the MAWH, primitive tint feature extraction, and convoluted Tamura pattern algorithms. From the extracted features, the optimal features are selected by the genetic algorithm–differential evolution–based feature subset algorithm. By exploiting the selected features, the relevance vector machine classifier classifies the features as diabetic or nondiabetic. To validate the performance of the proposed algorithm, it is compared with existing algorithms. The validation results prove that the proposed algorithm is more optimal than the existing algorithms for all metrics.
Maçons, espíritas e teosofistas: afinidades eletivas e espiritualismo no Ceará do século XX de Marcos José Diniz Silva
Authors: Silva Michel Goulart da
Published: April 2019

Maçons, espíritas e teosofistas: afinidades eletivas e espiritualismo no Ceará do século XX de Marcos José Diniz Silva. Fortaleza: UECE, 2016. 414 páginas. ISBN: 978-85-7826-493-2.
Major Depressive Disorder Association with Unsuccessful In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) of Primary Infertile Women
Authors: M.B., Ch.B. F.I.B.M.S.Psych. Shalan Joodah Rhemah Al-Abbudi,
Published: April 2019

Background: Women who go through unsuccessful IVF treatment were at increased risk of depressive disorders.

Objective: investigate the association between the unsuccessful IVF and depression among women with primary infertility.

Methods: a cross-sectional study included infertile women attending fertility center. Socio-demographic and clinical variables were compiled. Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) to identify mental illnesses; DSM-V criteria for depression and Hamilton-17 Scale for severity of depression, were used.

Results: high prevalence of depression among infertile women 80%. Unsuccessful IVF were 46%. About 26 % of infertile women with unsuccessful IVF were depressed. Depression was significantly associated with education, monthly income, duration of marriage, smoking, medication, chronic illness, and religion.

Conclusion: Depressive disorders are the most frequently observed disorder among infertile women exposed to unsuccessful IVF
Acute physiological responses and performance following subsequent CrossFit ‘CINDY’ workout with Zea Mays juice
Authors: Ahmad A. , Jusoh N. , Tengah R.Y.
Published: April 2019

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the physiological responses and performance following subsequent repeated high intensity exercise with consumption of Zea may juice ( ZM ) Materials: Total of seventeen participants involved in the study. They were physically active who had cardio and strength training at least 3 times per week. The age of participants was 21.8±1.7 years old, body weight 65.4±11.2 kg and height 169.7±7.2 cm. Crossfit ‘CINDY’ exercise were repeated between two hours of rest. Treatment beverage of ( ZM ) juice vs Carbohydrate-electrolyte (CE) drinks were consumed immediately after exercise in double blind cross over manner. Number of complete set of exercise, heart rate, blood lactate and rate of perceived exhaustion (RPE) were recorded at the end of each exercise session. Results: Total number of complete ‘CINDY’ exercise significantly increased in ZM juice group during second bout of exercise compared to CE drink group. There were no significant difference in heart rate, blood lactate and RPE in both groups Conclusions: ZM juice has potentials an alternative recovery beverage to promote subsequent repeated exercise within short rest time.
The Turkish adaptation of leisure facilitator scale: a validity and reliability study
Authors: Gürbüz B. , Öncü E. , Emir E.
Published: April 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study to test the reliability and validity of “Leisure Facilitator Scale” (LFS) for Turkish university students. Material: The sample included 111 female and 132 male, and totally 243 faculty of sport sciences’ students for this study. The LFS which was consists of 3 subscales and 27 items was used to collect data. Besides descriptive statistics, confirmatory factor analysis was applied to test the factor structure of LFS. Pearson’s product-moment coefficients were used to examine correlations between the factors. For determining the reliability of the scale Cronbach Alpha coefficient was calculated. Results: Analysis indicated that the Turkish version of the LFS constituted of 3 subscales and 16 items. Totally 11 items were excluded from the Turkish version because of lower factor loadings. Factor loading values of the items ranged between 0.49 and 0.76. Cronbach Alpha values were calculated as 0.79, 0.66, 0.78 and 0.86 for the subscales and total scale respectively. Conclusions: In conclusion, results indicated that “Leisure Facilitator Scale” Turkish adapted form can be used as a valid and reliable measurement tool to examine the factors that facilitate leisurely participation of students.
Adaptation of foreign female students to physical activity based on the dexterity development
Authors: Nagovitsyn R.S. , Osipov A.Yu. , Manurov I.M. , Zhuikov R.A. , Vershinina N.B.
Published: April 2019

Purpose : to analyze the influence of physical qualities of foreign female students on their adaptation to physical activity. It is suggested to apply an individually-differentiated training program for this purpose. Material and methods : the comparative analysis of foreign female students from Turkmenistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan (n = 60) - an experimental group and females from Russian regions (n = 119) - a control group. It was applied the standards of the All-Russian sports complex "Ready for Labour and Defence" by levels (bronze, silver and gold badges) to determine the physical development level. It was applied the system of intragroup rating, which includes monitoring of students' activity at each practical class of physical education. Mathematical and statistical data processing was performed applying Chi-square (c2) at p<0.001, p<0.01 and p<0.05. Results : the speed and flexibility qualities are not sufficiently developed in students from Near Abroad. Comparative monitoring statistically proved the positive impact of the experiment on the implementation of the author's individually-differentiated program. The study significantly revealed that foreign female students statistically improved performance indicators of individual physical development. Female students adapted to the implementation of the educational process of physical education in the multicultural environment of the university. Conclusions : the application of the coordination qualities development program allowed to statistically prove its more significant effect in comparison with the program of speed qualities improving. The students' dexterity development program could be applied in the process of adaptation to the physical activity at the university.
Comparison of three different methods of active and inactive recovery and also sport massage on Aspartate Aminotransferase and aldolase enzyme activations and some hematological blood features in female runners
Authors: Rahmani Ghobadi M. , Hoseini S.A. , Hasanpour G.
Published: April 2019

Background: Recognizing the periods of rapid recovery and quick return of the body to the normal condition is of particular importance and has been of much interest to the instructors and athletes. The aim of this paper was the comparison of three different of active and inactivate recovery and also sport massage on Aspartate Aminotransferase and Aldolase enzyme activations and some hematological blood features in female runners. Material: The present study was applied research & carried out in a semi-experimental manner. This paper’s Statistical population includes female semi-professional runners in Tehran & sampling is done randomly. First, they informed people and asked who were interested to participate in this study. The participants past some basic levels and finally 30 participants (age 18-24 years) semi profession female student runner have been chosen as the sample of this study by their consent randomly. The researchers divided them randomly in 3 groups as active recovery runners, inactive sport massage recovery group and inactive seated group that included 10 participants in each. The importance of this study has been tested by one-way analysis. Results: The results showed that there is not a meaningful relation among 3 recovery methods for changing Aspartate Aminotransferase and Aldolase enzyme, blood Iron and Red blood cell. But there is a meaningful relation among inactive, soft and massage recovery in changing of White blood cell, Hematocrit and Hemoglobin. Conclusions: The results of this study showed that the recovery of the primary state through activity compared to the passive state of the effects It's better. According to the results of this study, it seems considering the effect of recycling on the recovery process in athletes, all three types of recycling methods can be used after the athletics competition & it is recommended that coaches and athletes use these methods more quickly for early onset.
The influence of circuit training on the development of strength and speed-power abilities in basketball players of 18-19 years old
Authors: Strelnikowa I.V. , Polevoy G. G.
Published: April 2019

Purpose: to determine the influence of circuit training on the level of strength and speed-strength abilities development in basketball players of 18-19 years old at the pre-competitive and competitive stages of the training process. Material: athletes (n = 32) were divided into 2 groups of 16 people. The pedagogical experiment lasted 7 months. Tests were applied to determine speed-power abilities: standing long jump test (broad jump, cm); vertical jump test. Strength was evaluated by the following tests: pull-up bars; hanging leg raises (stall bars)). Results: it was determined that power and speed-power abilities are leading in basketball. It was proposed the set of physical exercises performed on the principle of circuit training. It was confirmed the expediency of the circuit training applying for the development of power and speed-power abilities in basketball players. It is established that the circular training in the preparatory and final parts of the training increases the speed and speed-strength indicators of basketball players. Conclusion: It is recommended the circuit training applying at the pre-competitive and competitive stages of the training process.
The effect of 8 week resistance exercise on some anthropometric measurements and body composition to Sedentary Women
Authors: Turğut M. , Bağir S. , Sarikaya M. , Tinaz Ü.
Published: April 2019

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of resistance exercise program applied to eight weeks on some anthropometric measurements and body composition in sedentary women. Material: Fifteen volunteer women with a mean age of 20.67 ± 1.29 years were included in the study. After asking the participants whether there are any health problems before the exercise program, detailed information was given and the exercises were implemented correctly and efficiently. Participants were given a 45-minute resistance exercise for 3 days a week. In order to compare the data obtained (Wilcoxon Test) was applied to compare descriptive statistics with pre- and post-exercise values via using SPSS 22.0. Before and after the exercise program (Weight, Hip circumference, calf circumference, chest circumference, waist circumference, shoulder circumference and BMI) were measured Results: According to the findings of the study, it was determined that there was a significant difference between the anthropometric measurement and body composition values of the exercise program applied before and after the exercise program of the participating women (p> 0.05) Conclusions: In conclusion, the effects of regularly performed exercises, especially aerobic and resistance exercises done for women, on persons are seen in the literature and research essays. Deterioration in the body composition of women is seen depending on age and excessive weight.