bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The BDNF-Increasing Allele is Associated With Increased Proportion of Fast-Twitch Muscle Fibers, Handgrip Strength, and Power Athlete Status
Authors: Guilherme João Paulo L.F. , Semenova Ekaterina A. , Borisov Oleg V. , Kostryukova Elena S. , Vepkhvadze Tatiana F. , Lysenko Evgeny A. , Andryushchenko Oleg N. , Andryushchenko Liliya B. , Lednev Egor M. , Larin Andrey K. , Bondareva Elvira A. , Generozov Edward V. , Ahmetov Ildus I. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Guilherme, JPLF, Semenova, EA, Borisov, OV, Kostryukova, ES, Vepkhvadze, TF, Lysenko, EA, Andryushchenko, ON, Andryushchenko, LB, Lednev, EM, Larin, AK, Bondareva, EA, Generozov, EV, and Ahmetov, II. The BDNF-increasing allele is associated with increased proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers, handgrip strength, and power athlete status. J Strength Cond Res 36(7): 1884–1889, 2022—The brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is involved in neurogenesis and formation of regenerated myofibers following injury or damage. A recent study suggested that the BDNF overexpression increases the proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers, while the BDNF deletion promotes a fast-to-slow transition. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the BDNF gene rs10501089 polymorphism (associated with blood BDNF levels), muscle fiber composition, and power athlete status. Muscle fiber composition was determined in 164 physically active individuals (113 men, 51 women). BDNF genotype and allele frequencies were compared between 508 Russian power athletes, 178 endurance athletes, and 190 controls. We found that carriers of the minor A-allele (the BDNF-increasing allele) had significantly higher percentage of fast-twitch muscle fibers than individuals homozygous for the G-allele (males: 64.3 [7.8] vs. 50.3 [15.8]%, p = 0.0015; all subjects: 64.1 ± 7.9 vs. 49.6 ± 14.7%, p = 0.0002). Furthermore, the A-allele was associated (p = 0.036) with greater handgrip strength in a sub-group of physically active subjects (n = 83) and over-represented in power athletes compared with controls (7.7 vs. 2.4%, p = 0.0001). The presence of the A-allele (i.e., AA+AG genotypes) rather than GG genotype increased the odds ratio of being a power athlete compared with controls (odds ratio [OR]: 3.43, p = 0.00071) or endurance athletes (OR: 2.36, p = 0.0081). In conclusion, the rs10501089 A-allele is associated with increased proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers and greater handgrip strength, and these may explain, in part, the association between the AA/AG genotypes and power athlete status.
Practices of Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Snapshot From Different Sports, Countries, and Expertise Levels
Authors: Weldon Anthony , Duncan Michael J. , Turner Anthony , LaPlaca David , Sampaio Jaime , Christie Candice J. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Weldon, A, Duncan, MJ, Turner, A, LaPlaca, D, Sampaio, J, and Christie, CJ. Practices of strength and conditioning coaches: a snapshot from different sports, countries, and expertise levels. J Strength Cond Res 36(5): 1335–1344, 2022—This study describes the practices of strength and conditioning coaches (SCCs) from different sports, countries, and expertise levels. One hundred fifty-six SCCs (31.9 ± 8.9 years old) completed an online survey, consisting of 40 questions (36 fixed response and 4 open-ended), with 8 sections as follows: (a) background information, (b) muscular strength and power development, (c) speed development, (d) plyometrics, (e) flexibility development, (f) physical testing, (g) technology use, and (h) programming and any additional comments. Responses were received from 48 sports and 17 countries. This study provides exploratory evidence incorporating responses primarily in soccer (45%), track and field (30%), volleyball (23%), golf (17%), and tennis (17%). A bachelor's degree or higher were held by 99% of SCCs, of which 94% were in a sports science–related field, and 71% held a strength and conditioning related certification or accreditation. Periodization strategies and physical testing were used by 96% and 94% of SCCs respectively. The hang clean (82%), power clean (76%), and clean high pull (63%) were the most prescribed Olympic weightlifting exercises. Multiple hops/lunges (84%) were the most prescribed plyometrics exercises. For open-ended questions, 40% of SCCs wanted to integrate more technology into their programs and 30% believed technology will be the main future trend. Strength and conditioning coaches from different sports, countries, and expertise levels can use the information presented in this study to review their current practices and provide a source of new ideas for diversifying or modifying future practices.
Effects of Transspinal Direct Current Stimulation on Cycling Perception of Effort and Time to Exhaustion
Authors: Ciccone Anthony B. , Fry Andrew C. , Emerson Dawn M. , Gallagher Philip M. , Herda Trent J. , Weir Joseph P. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Ciccone, AB, Fry, AC, Emerson, DM, Gallagher, PM, Herda, TJ, and Weir, JP. Effects of transspinal direct current stimulation on cycling perception of effort and time to exhaustion. J Strength Cond Res 35(2): 347–352, 2021—In the past decade, researchers have investigated the efficacy of transspinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) on the central nervous system and afferent neuron function in humans. Recently, data have suggested it may be possible for such tsDCS-induced changes in neuromuscular function to enhance performance. This study used noninvasive thoracic spine tsDCS to determine if cycling performance and perception of effort could be modulated by tsDCS. In 3 different stimulation conditions, anodal, cathodal, and sham, subjects cycled at 80% of their maximal aerobic capacity until exhaustion and reported their rating of perceived exertion (RPE) every minute. From this period, we compared the RPE responses over the first 3 minutes and time to exhaustion. There was no significant difference in time to exhaustion between anodal (408 ± 121 seconds), cathodal (413 ± 168 seconds), and sham (440 ± 189 seconds) conditions (p = 0.58). There was no significant difference in RPE from minutes 1–3 (collapsed across time) between anodal (12.9 ± 2.4 arbitrary units (AUs)), cathodal (13.3 ± 2.2 AUs), and sham (12.9 ± 2.1 AUs) conditions (p = 0.51). These data suggest tsDCS condition did not influence cycling performance or perception of effort during high-intensity cycling. Therefore, thoracic spine and lower abdominal montage delivering a current density of 0.071 mA·cm−2 for 20 minutes likely does not substantially improve high-intensity cycling work capacity. Therefore, more research is needed to investigate the efficacy of tsDCS and which stimulation methods may and may not enhance human performance.
Traditional 3- to 5-Minute Interset Rest Periods May Not Be Necessary When Performing Fewer Repetitions Per Set: Using Clean Pulls as an Example
Authors: Jukic Ivan , Tufano James J. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Jukic, I and Tufano, JJ. Traditional 3- to 5-minute interset rest periods may not be necessary when performing fewer repetitions per set: Using clean pulls as an example. J Strength Cond Res 36(11): 3015–3022, 2022—Three to 5 minutes of interset rest is often recommended for power-based exercises, but those recommendations are largely based on performing many repetitions per set, which can induce fatigue and require such lengthy rest periods. If the number of repetitions per set is reduced before fatigue ensues, interset rest periods may also be reduced without sacrificing performance. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of this notion on barbell velocity and power output over multiple sets of clean pulls using different loads in strength-trained men. Fifteen strength-trained men performed 3 extended sets of 6 clean pulls using 80% (EXT80), 100% (EXT100), and 120% (EXT120) of power clean 1 repetition maximum with 180 seconds of interset rest and 9 short sets of 2 using 80% (SHT80), 100% (SHT100), and 120% (SHT120) with 45 seconds of interset rest. Peak velocity was greater during short set protocol than extended set protocol (80%: 1.74 ± 0.16 vs. 1.68 ± 0.15 m/s; 100%: 1.47 ± 0.15 vs. 1.41 ± 0.12 m/s; 120%: 1.21 ± 0.13 vs. 1.16 ± 0.15 m/s; p < 0.05). Furthermore, peak power was greater during SHT100 (1874.6 ± 267.5 vs. 1732.3 ± 250.4 W; p < 0.05) and SHT120 (1777.8 ± 226.1 vs. 1,650.4 ± 249.1 W; p < 0.05) than EXT100 and EXT120, respectively. Therefore, reducing the number of repetitions per set may allow for interset rest periods to also be reduced while better maintaining performance. However, the extent to which rest periods can be shortened warrants further investigation as total rest time was equal in this study.
Neuropsychological Study on the Effects of Boxing Upon Athletes' Memory
Authors: Teng Yuzhu , Yu Qianchun , Yu Xiaojun , Zhan Lei , Wang Kai 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Teng, Y, Yu, Q, Yu, X, Zhan, L, and Wang, K. Neuropsychological study on the effects of boxing upon athletes' memory. J Strength Cond Res 36(12): 3462–3467, 2022—This study attempts to explore the impairment of athletes' memory caused by 1 year of boxing training according to the n-back test and Chinese auditory learning test (CALT). Accordingly, 58 new athletes were prospectively analyzed from a sports school, where 28 athletes who received boxing training were regarded as the exposed group and 30 athletes who received matched training were taken as unexposed group for a duration of 1 year. All subjects respectively completed an n-back test (to test working memory) and a CALT test (to test short-term memory and long-term memory) before and after the training. During the tests, accuracy and reaction time from the n-back test and the correct number from CALT were recorded. The accuracy of the boxing group was observed to be lower than that of the matched group in the 2-back test (p < 0.05), whereas the reaction time of the boxing group was longer than that of the matched group (p < 0.05) after a year of boxing practice. The results of CALT1 (short-term memory), CALT8 (long-term memory), and CALT9 (recognition memory) were lower in the boxing group than that in the matched group after a year (p < 0.05). The results suggest that exposure to 1 year of boxing training can impair the boxers' working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Therefore, boxers should strengthen their head protection during training to avoid frequent impacts to the head.
Studies on Pectin-Polyvinyl Alcohol–Based Biodegradable Polymer Blend Electrolytes
Authors: Nithya Priya C. , Muruganandham R. , Muthuvinayagam M. , Vahini M. 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Biodegradable polymer blend electrolytes based on Pectin–polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with a constant amount of sodium nitrate (NaNO3) salt are prepared by using a solution casting technique. The complexation between polymers and salt is confirmed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, and the AC impedance technique is implied to analyze the ionic conductivity of the prepared samples. When synthetic polymer PVA is added with pectin, the ionic conductivity increases. Pectin: PVA:NaNO3[00.100.04] blend polymer electrolyte shows the higher ionic conductivity of 4.3×10−6 (S/cm) at room temperature. Further, the dielectric constant and dielectric loss of the polymer electrolytes are also analyzed.
VERİ ZARFLAMA ANALİZİ İLE MALİYET PERFORMANSI ÖLÇÜMÜ: BIST TEKSTİL SEKTÖRÜNDE BİR UYGULAMA
Authors: KILLI Mustafa , ULUDAĞ Sümeyye 
Published: December 2020

Küreselleşen dünyada işletmelerin rakipleri ile rekabet edebilmeleri için maliyet üstünlüğü sağlamaları gerekmektedir. Geçmiş verilerden elde edilen maliyet sonuçları ile maliyet performans ölçümleri yapılması işletme yöneticilerinin geleceğe ilişkin daha doğru karar almasına yardımcı olacaktır. Çalışmanın amacı tekstil, giyim eşyası ve deri sektöründe faaliyette bulunan işletmelerin maliyet performanslarını ölçerek, mevcut durumlarını belirlemek ve işletmelerin gelecekte daha etkin hale gelebilmeleri için öngörüde bulunmaktır. İşletmeler arasında gerçekleşen kıyaslama sonucunda, etkin olmayan tekstil işletmelerinin girdi düzeylerinde iyileştirme yapılması, etkin olmayan işletmeler için referans seti tespit edilerek ve yönetim muhasebesi kapsamında da yöneticilere yol göstermesi amaçlanmaktadır. Çalışmamızda Borsa İstanbul (BIST)’da işlem gören tekstil, giyim eşyası ve deri sektöründe yer alan 19 adet işletmenin 2017-2019 yılları finansal tablolarından elde edilen maliyet verileri ile aynı sektörde kıyaslama imkânı sağlayan, birden fazla girdi ve çıktı kullanılabilen en popüler performans ölçüm yöntemlerinden biri olan Veri Zarflama Analizi (VZA) uygulanarak işletmelerin maliyet etkinlik ölçümü yapılmıştır. İşletmeler etkinliklerine göre sıralanmıştır. İşletmeler arasında etkinlik değerleri yıllara göre farklılık göstermiştir. 2 işletmenin incelenen yıllarda ölçek verimlilikleri etkin çıkarken, diğer işletmeler etkinliklerini düzenli olarak sürdürememiştir.
Building a Natural-Hazard-Resilient High-Quality Seismic Network: How WI Network Sustained Hurricanes Maria and Irma
Authors: Saurel Jean-Marie , Corbeau Jordane , Deroussi Sébastien , Didier Tristan , Lemarchand Arnaud , Moune Séverine , Lynch Lloyd , Lejeune Anne-Marie , Moretti Roberto , Komorowski Jean-Christophe 
Published: December 2020

Abstract
Between 2008 and 2014, the Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (IPGP) and the University of the West Indies, Seismic Research Centre (UWI-SRC) designed and built a regional seismic network across the Lesser Antilles. One of the goals of the network is to provide real-time seismic data to the tsunami warning centers in the framework of the Intergovernmental Coordination Group working toward the establishment of a tsunami and other coastal hazards early warning system (ICG-CARIBE-EWS) for the Caribbean and adjacent regions (McNamara et al., 2016). In an area prone to hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions, we chose different techniques and technologies to ensure that our cooperated network could survive and keep providing data in case of major natural hazards. The Nanometrics very small aperture terminal (VSAT) technology is at the heart of the system. It allows for duplicated data collection at the three observatories (Trinidad, Martinique, and Guadeloupe; Anglade et al., 2015).
In 2017, the network design and implementation were put to the test with Saffir–Simpson category 5 hurricanes Irma and Maria that went, respectively, through the north and central portion of the Lesser Antilles, mainly impacting the sites operated by volcanological and seismological observatories of IPGP in Martinique (Observatoire Volcanologique et Sismologique de Martinique [OVSM]) and in Guadeloupe (Observatoire Volcanologique et Sismologique de Guadeloupe [OVSG]). Our concepts proved to be valid with a major data shortage of less than 12 hr and only two stations having sustained heavy damage.
In this article, we review the strengths and weaknesses of the initial design and discuss various steps that can be taken to enhance the ability of our cooperated network to provide timely real-time seismic data to tsunami warning centers under any circumstances.
Village Level Analysis of Credit and Livelihood Enhancement of Microfinance in Andhra Pradesh
Authors: Yarikipati Jaya Priyadarshini , Pinamala Srinivasa Rao 
Published: December 2020

Micro finance as an institution are seen to have characteristics that help to solve the problems of moral hazard and adverse selection, which are the existing problems of rural credit institutions which other institutions failed to do. Group lending, peer monitoring and joint liability systems solve the adverse selection and moral hazard issues associated with rural credit markets. This study also focused in finding out the impact of micro finance programme on poverty, money lenders, women empowerment and living standards of the rural poor based on the primary and secondary data collected from Kamavarapukota mandal in Andhra Pradesh in India. Using primary data collected from the filled survey through the constructive schedules and personal interview to estimates the linkages between microfinance and its impacts on rural credit facilities, dependency ratio of money lenders for their credit needs, reduction of rural poverty, and empowerment of women in socio-economic activities.Â The conclusion of this study, clearly states that the introducing microfinance inducing the overall improvements of their credit facilities as well as augmentations of their livelihood facilities in different sections of the society.Â Further positive effects of this programme is that toÂ reinforcements of vulnerable groups or targeted population Particularly, SCs, STS, OBCs and other weaker section of the society directly to empower and to participateÂ in social, economic, Â and political activities
MONITORING STRUCTURAL CHANGES IN NER: -An Empirical Analysis of Mizoram
Authors: Jaman Md. Samsur 
Published: December 2020

Â ABSTRACT:This paper adopts a recent development in the estimation and testing of multiple structural breaks in linear growth model to identify the phases of economic growth in Mizoram since 1980. Breakdates and growth rates of different phases are estimated using the recent developed methodology of Bai and Perron(2003). It is evident from the estimation that most of the breakdates lie mainly in 1984-85, 1992-93, and 1998-99. From the estimation, it is further noticed that GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) of Mizoram has two breakdates 1984-85 and 1990-91. Corresponding to these breakdates there are three different growth phases are also noticed. During 1980/81-1984/85, the first phase of growth, the economy grows at 11.7% which is declining to 6.55% during 1984/85-1990/91, the second phase and slightly increases the annual growth rate to 6.8% during 190/91-2008/09, the third phase. Â Â Â
Trends and Patterns of Indiaâ€™s Trade with Six EU Countries
Authors: BHATIA SANDEEP KAUR , Kaur Amandeep 
Published: December 2020

India and European Union trade relations go back to 1960s. Both sides started their bilateral trade relations after their first summit which, was held in 2000 and after that India-EU has gone through various rounds of summits and negotiations for improving the bilateral trade ties. As a result, Free Trade Agreement was agreed upon between them in 2007 but it is still not fully implemented. EU is Indiaâ€™s largest trading partner which has accounted 14.8 percent in its total trade in 2011. The study has taken up six nations of EU namely Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and UK as Â Â India has a large average share of trade with these countries during 1996-2011. The study strives to find out the trade trends of India with these six EU countries namely Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands and UK. The study Â is an attempt to find out the trade competitiveness and patterns of India with these countries by using various indices like Revealed Comparative Advantage Index (RCA), Revealed Symmetric Comparative Advantage Index (RSCA) and Intra Industry Trade Index (IIT). Â The study finds out thatÂ European debt crisis have vigorously affected Indian pattern of trade with these six countries.Â Â Â
A Study of Diversification in Exports of China and India
Authors: Desai Falguni Pankaj 
Published: December 2020

The paper presents a detailed comparative study of the evolution in the direction and composition of exports of China and India between 1993 and 2010. The changes in the direction of exports is analyzed through country/commodity intersection by grouping countries together on the basis of income of which there are eight groups, and changes in the composition of exports is examined by employing the Revealed comparative advantage index and decomposing the growth in exports in terms of Intensive (existing products) and Extensive margins (new products) following the methodology of Amiti and Freund (2007). To analyze the country/commodity intersection and to compute the RCA index, the exports are classified into 5 main groups/categories: Product A group: Primary Products, Product B group: Natural Resource Intensive Products, Product C group: Unskilled Labour Intensive Products, Product D group: Technology Intensive Products, and Product E group: Human Capital Intensive Products and Sectors not classified according to factor intensity. The main findings of the study are: i) High income OECD plus non- OECD countries had dominant but declining shares in all the five product categories ofÂ exports of China and India, ii) Chinaâ€™s comparative advantage has shifted from Unskilled labour intensive group toÂ Technology intensive group, but India continues to have comparative advantage in exporting Primary and Unskilled labour intensive productsÂ and, iii) the growth in exports of China and India was mainly accounted for by high growth of Intensive margins rather than in Extensive margins.
Teaching Communication Skills â€“ A Pedagogical, Transformative Approach
Authors: Sukhija Puja Vijay , Pillai Samira , Sachdeva J K 
Published: December 2020

While the fear of speaking may prevent some students from speaking inÂ seminarsÂ altogether,Â thoseÂ thatÂ do sometimesÂ find theirÂ nervesÂ restrictÂ them from adequately sharing their views and intelligence, resulting in an embarrassed, unconfidentÂ student who then promises him/herself never to speak up again. Students may feel fear atÂ the possibilityÂ of embarrassing themselvesÂ andÂ appearingÂ foolishÂ or saying the â€˜wrongâ€™Â thing. After graduation, students need oral presentation skills to succeed in the workplace. Employers look for graduates with excellent oral presentation skills. Communication skills are important for people entering the workforce. Thus the role of educational institutions and specifically of the instructors offering oral presentation courses is important in helping students to improve their skills. Training plays a significant role to improve public speech skills of students.This study aims to explore the issues related to public speech training programs for students, parameters which should be used as pedagogy to improve their public speech skills. Four experimentsÂ were performed on students based on 30 parameters.
Indicators of financial distress - An empirical study of Indian Textile sector
Authors: Nair Jyoti Jaydeep , Sachdeva J K 
Published: December 2020

Â AbstractBusinesses across the globe faces challenges to ensure stability, growth and sustainability. Companies have to deal with changes in economic, social, cultural, political and technological environment. Companies failing to do may face financial distress causing default in payment of contractual obligations and erosion of shareholders wealth. In a business scenario where the stakeholders are many viz. shareholders, lenders, employees, government and society at large, protection of the interests of the stakeholders assume prime importance. Companyâ€™s management are expected to identify signals that indicate distress and take remedial measures. This paper attempts to identify distress signals in textile sector in India. Textile sector is one of the largest sector in India. However one third of companies in this sector have reported losses for the previous year. This study aims to examine the factors that can differentiate a distressed company from a non- distressed company so that the factors signifying distress can be studied. Listed companies in textile sector incurring continuous losses for three years were selected for the study. Financial ratios were used as variables. Logistic regression was applied to identify the most important factors indicating distress. It was observed that ratios measuring profitability and efficiency were significant in predicting distress.Â Key words: Â Financial distress, distress signals, textile sector, continuous losses, financial ratios