bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Decompression alone versus decompression and instrumented fusion for the treatment of isthmic spondylolisthesis: a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Azizpour Kayoumars , Schutte Pieter , Arts Mark P. , Pondaag Willem , Bouma Gerrit J. , Coppes Maarten , van Zwet Erik , Peul Wilco C. , Vleggeert-Lankamp Carmen L. A. 
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE
The most advocated surgical technique to treat symptoms of isthmic spondylolisthesis is decompression with instrumented fusion. A less-invasive classical approach has also been reported, which consists of decompression only. In this study the authors compared the clinical outcomes of decompression only with those of decompression with instrumented fusion in patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis.

METHODS
Eighty-four patients with lumbar radiculopathy or neurogenic claudication secondary to low-grade isthmic spondylolisthesis were randomly assigned to decompression only (n = 43) or decompression with instrumented fusion (n = 41). Primary outcome parameters were scores on the Roland Disability Questionnaire (RDQ), separate visual analog scales (VASs) for back pain and leg pain, and patient report of perceived recovery at 12-week and 2-year follow-ups. The proportion of reoperations was scored as a secondary outcome measure. Repeated measures ANOVA according to the intention-to-treat principle was performed.

RESULTS
Decompression alone did not show superiority in terms of disability scores at 12-week follow-up (p = 0.32, 95% CI −4.02 to 1.34), nor in any other outcome measure. At 2-year follow-up, RDQ disability scores improved more in the fusion group (10.3, 95% CI 3.9–8.2, vs 6.0, 95% CI 8.2–12.4; p = 0.006, 95% CI −7.3 to −1.3). Likewise, back pain decreased more in the fusion group (difference: −18.3 mm, CI −32.1 to −4.4, p = 0.01) on a 100-mm VAS scale, and a higher proportion of patients perceived recovery as showing “good results” (44% vs 74%, p = 0.01). Cumulative probabilities for reoperation were 47% in the decompression and 13% in the fusion group (p < 0.001) at the 2-year follow-up.

CONCLUSIONS
In patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis, decompression with instrumented fusion resulted in comparable short-term results, significantly better long-term outcomes, and fewer reoperations than decompression alone. Decompression with instrumented fusion is a superior surgical technique that should in general be offered as a first treatment option for isthmic spondylolisthesis, but not for degenerative spondylolisthesis, which has a different etiology.
Performing Toraja rice ritual, communicating biodiversity on YouTube: A study of conservation on rice landrace
Authors: Ranteallo Ikma Citra , Palinggi Sandryones , Alam Meredian , Kolopaking Lala Mulyowibowo , Lubis Djuara Pangihutan , Zuhud Ervizal Amir Muhammad , Andilolo Imanuella Romaputri , Nasution Azwar Hadi , Arifin Muchamad Zaenal 
Published: September 2021

The proliferating public interest in conservation can be explored by monitoring what people say and what people do on social media platforms. YouTube is one of the resources for digital conservation studies as the users are allowed to archive and share content. Meanwhile, networks visualization provided by computer software is powerful to preserve vernacular languages since text(s) tagging is one of the main processes in gaining data. The present study aims to answer research questions using a transdisciplinary approach to sociology, ethnobotany, and communication science. Thus, this research enquires; (a) how might conservation of Toraja rice landraces be practiced continuously? (b) what are the current forms of conservation that are developed and accepted as Toraja socio-cultural activities? (c) how do social media platforms, YouTube, for instance, contribute to the conservation efforts in rice landraces? (d) what are the social implications of conservation education through social media? In order to answer the above questions, six different research methods, namely, observations, in-depth interview, mapping distribution of rice landrace varieties in six fields of studies, calculating Index of Cultural Significance on rice accessions for practicing conservation rice landrace. Digital conservation and conservation culturomics were also measured using NodeXL and API for visualizing the graph of YouTube videos network and calculating the frequency of words occurrence according to search string Toraja rice ritual. The outcome from the study indicates the current forms of conservation by cultivating and consuming rice landrace varieties on everyday life and ritual, as well as preserving rice and agriculture images on wood carving motifs, folk song, and folk dance. The digital conservation efforts are demonstrated by archiving and broadcasting rice rituals on YouTube videos. With an increase of frequency on word occurrences by Toraja language on hashtags on YouTube videos, the users were contributing to participatory culture for preserving vernacular language and promoting agricultural innovations in digital conservation ecosystems and environmental communication.
Investigating Auditory Electrophysiological Measures of Participants with Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Event-Related Potential Studies
Authors: Tarawneh Hadeel Y. , Mulders Wilhelmina H.A.M. , Sohrabi Hamid R. , Martins Ralph N. , Jayakody Dona M.P. 
Published: September 2021

Background: Objectively measuring auditory functions has been proposed as an avenue in differentiating normal age-related cognitive dysfunction from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and its prodromal states. Previous research has suggested auditory event-related potentials (AERPs) to be non-invasive, cost-effective, and efficient biomarkers for the diagnosis of AD. Objective: The objective of this paper is to review the published literature on AERPs measures in older adults diagnosed with AD and those at higher risk of developing AD, i.e., mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and subjective cognitive decline. Methods: The search was performed on six major electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, OVID EMBASE, PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL Plus). Articles identified prior to 7 May 2019 were considered for this review. A random effects meta-analysis and analysis of between study heterogeneity was conducted using the Comprehensive Meta-Analysis software. Results: The search identified 1,076 articles; 74 articles met the full inclusion criteria and were included in the systematic review, and 47 articles were included into the analyses. Pooled analysis suggests that AD participants can be differentiated from controls due to significant delays in ABR, N100, P200, N200, and P300 latencies. P300 amplitude was significantly smaller in AD participants compared to controls. P300 latencies differed significantly between MCI participants and controls based on the pooled analysis. Conclusion: The findings of this review indicate that some AERPs may be valuable biomarkers of AD. In conjunction with currently available clinical and neuropsychological assessments, AERPs can aid in screening and diagnosis of prodromal AD.
The acute effects of aerobic exercise on sensorimotor adaptation in chronic stroke
Authors: Mackay Christopher P. , Brauer Sandra G. , Kuys Suzanne S. , Schaumberg Mia A. , Leow Li-Ann 
Published: September 2021

Background: Sensorimotor adaptation, or the capacity to adapt movement to changes in the moving body or environment, is a form of motor learning that is important for functional independence (e.g., regaining stability after slips or trips). Aerobic exercise can acutely improve many forms of motor learning in healthy adults. It is not known, however, whether acute aerobic exercise has similar positive effects on sensorimotor adaptation in stroke survivors as it does in healthy individuals. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine whether acute aerobic exercise promotes sensorimotor adaptation in people post stroke. Methods: A single-blinded crossover study. Participants attended two separate sessions, completing an aerobic exercise intervention in one session and a resting control condition in the other session. Sensorimotor adaptation was assessed before and after each session, as was brain derived neurotrophic factor. Twenty participants with chronic stroke completed treadmill exercise at moderate to high intensity for 30 minutes. Results: Acute aerobic exercise in chronic stroke survivors significantly increased sensorimotor adaptation from pre to post treadmill intervention. The 30-minute treadmill intervention resulted in an averaged 2.99 ng/ml increase in BDNF levels (BDNF pre-treadmill = 22.31 + /–2.85 ng/ml, post-treadmill was = 25.31 + /–2.46 pg/ml; t(16) = 2.146, p = 0.048, cohen’s d = 0.521, moderate effect size). Conclusions: These results indicate a potential role for aerobic exercise to promote the recovery of sensorimotor function in chronic stroke survivors.
Impact of novel deep learning image reconstruction algorithm on diagnosis of contrast-enhanced liver computed tomography imaging: Comparing to adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction algorithm
Authors: Yang Shuo , Bie Yifan , Pang Guodong , Li Xingchao , Zhao Kun , Zhang Changlei , Zhong Hai 
Published: September 2021

OBJECTIVE: To assess clinical application of applying deep learning image reconstruction (DLIR) algorithm to contrast-enhanced portal venous phase liver computed tomography (CT) for improving image quality and lesions detection rate compared with using adaptive statistical iterative reconstruction (ASIR-V) algorithm under routine dose. METHODS: The raw data from 42 consecutive patients who underwent contrast-enhanced portal venous phase liver CT were reconstructed using three strength levels of DLIRs (low [DL-L]; medium [DL-M]; high [DL-H]) and two levels of ASIR-V (30%[AV-30]; 70%[AV-70]). Objective image parameters, including noise, signal-to-noise (SNR), and the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR) relative to muscle, as well as subjective parameters, including noise, artifact, hepatic vein-clarity, index lesion-clarity, and overall scores were compared pairwise. For the lesions detection rate, the five reconstructions in patients who underwent subsequent contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations were compared. RESULTS: For objective parameters, DL-H exhibited superior image quality of lower noise and higher SNR than AV-30 and AV-70 (all P < 0.05). CNR was not statistically different between AV-70, DL-M, and DL-H (all P > 0.05). In both objective and subjective parameters, only image noise was statistically reduced as the strength of DLIR increased compared with ASIR-V (all P < 0.05). Regarding the lesions detection rate, a total of 45 lesions were detected by MRI examination and all five reconstructions exhibited similar lesion-detection rate (25/45, 55.6%). CONCLUSION: Compared with AV-30 and AV 70, DLIR leads to better image quality with equal lesion detection rate for liver CT imaging under routine dose.
PERAN TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN KOMUNIKASI DALAM IMPLEMENTASI KURIKULUM 2013
Authors: Oos M. Anwas Oos M. Anwas 
Published: September 2021

diterima: 11 Januari 2013; dikembalikan untuk direvisi: 28 Januari 2013; disetujui: 25 Februari 2013.Abstrak: Perubahan Kurikulum 2013 dilakukan sebagai jawaban atas kebutuhan dan tuntutan zaman di abad 21. Kurikulum ini memiliki karakteristik tersendiri. Tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tuntutan perubahan guru dalam inovasi pembelajaran sesuai tuntutan kurikulum, dan mengidentifikasi berbagai peran TIK dalam mensukseskan implemetasi Kurikulum 2013. Hasil kajian diketahui bahwa kurikulum 2013 menuntut guru melakukan inovasi pembelajaran terutama dalam hal: pembelajaran tematik terintegrasi, pendekatan proses, menanamkan pendidikan karakter yang terintegrasi dalam setiap mata pelajaran, melatih atau membiasakan berpikir kritis, inovatif, pendekatan scientific, menghargai pendapat dan perbedaan, teloransi, membangun kemandirian, menanamkan kemampuan berkomunikasi, pemanfaatan media massa yang benar, evaluasi yang menyeimbangkan proses dan hasil, dan lainnya. Peran TIK dalam implementasi kurikulum 2013, antara lain: memberikan berbagai contoh nyata model dan inovasi pembelajaran sesuai Kurikulum 2013, menciptakan lingkungan belajar yang kondusif terutama aspek sikap dan keterampilan, sebagai wahana diskusi dan sharing pengalaman antar guru dalam implementasi kurikulum 2013, sebagai wahana membangun kreativitas peserta didik, dan merupakan sumber belajar yang sesuai tuntutan kebutuhan peserta didik di abad 21.Kata Kunci: kurikulum 2013, teknologi informasi dan komunikasi, media pembelajaran, kompetensi peserta didik abad 21.Abstract: Curriculum 2013 is made as a response to the need and demand of the 21st century. This curriculum has its own characteristics. This paper aimed to identify the demands of change in teacherâ€™s innovative teaching and learning that are appropriate to the curriculum and to identify the role of ICT in the success o Curriculum 2013 implementation. The results of the study noted that the curriculum 2013 required teachers to proceed innovate learning, especially in terms of integral thematic learning, process approach, infusing character education is in every subject, practice or habit of critical thinking, innovation, scientific approach, respecting opinion and difference, tolerance, building independency, instilling the ability to communicate, using the right mass media, evaluation that balancing the process and results, and more. The roles of ICT in curriculum 2013 implementation are: providing tangible examples of appropriate models and innovative learning, creating a conducive learningÂ environment, especially in aspects of attitudes and skills as a vehicle for discussion and sharing of experiences among teachers in curriculum 2013 implementation, and as a vehicle to build learnersâ€™ creativity and a learning resource that suitable for fulfilling the need of 21st century learners. Keywords: curriculum 2013, information and communication technology, media, competency of 21st century learners.
Kumpulan Abstrak
Authors: Teknodik Redaksi 
Published: September 2021

FACEBOOK DAN KETUNTASAN BIMBINGAN VIRTUALDALAM MENCETAK ILMUWAN MASA DEPANFACEBOOK AND VIRTUAL GUIDANCE COMPLETENESS IN MAKING FUTURE SCIENTISTDeni DarmawanJurusan Kurikulum dan Teknologi Pendidikan, Fakultas Ilmu Pendidikan, UPI.Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229 Bandung 40154 Jawa Barat(diestry2005@yahoo.com)Â PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA CLASSROOM BLOGGING UNTUKMENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN KONSEP TIK SISWADEVELOPING CLASSROOM BLOGGING MEDIA TO INCREASE THEABILITY OF STUDENT TO COMPREHEND THE ICT CONCEPTDedi Rohendi, Lida Ayu Mentari, dan Asep Saepudin1) FPTK UPI, 2) Prodi Ilkom FPMIPA UPI, 3) Jurusan PLS UPIJl. Dr. Setiabudhi No. 229 Bandung 40154 Jawa Barat(aspudin@gmail.com)
Performance Assessment of Integrating SMES and Battery Storage Systems with Renewable DC-bus Microgrids: A Comparison
Authors: Kotb Kotb M. , Elmorshedy Mahmoud F. , Dán András 
Published: September 2021

The presence of renewable energy sources in hybrid renewable energy systems is considered a significant challenge since the generation mainly depends on meteorological conditions. Hence, employing a robust and flexible energy storage system is, therefore, a crucial solution in such circumstances. This paper investigates the performance evaluation of both batteries and superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) systems integrated with hybrid solar-wind DC-bus microgrid. The study focuses on enhancing the system stability using both storage technologies during normal and extreme renewables instabilities like wind gusts and shadows, and sudden load variations. Moreover, the load voltage/frequency were preserved constant during the distinct instabilities using the inverter control system. Productive findings showed the superior performance of utilizing the SMES over the batteries and its potential to enhance the system power-quality.
Çalışma Mekanı Olarak Ev: Küresel Salgın Dönemi’nde Yaşam Denge Algısı’nın Dışavurumu
Authors: Vatansever Çiğdem , Sezer Meltem , Ünsever Ayça 
Published: September 2021

Küresel salgın döneminde yeni çalışma mekanı olarak “ev”e nasıl ve ne ölçüde uyum sağlandığı, iş ve iş dışı yaşam dengesinin nasıl deneyimlendiği bu araştırmanın temel sorularıdır. Fiziksel ve sosyal çevreden etkilenen ve aynı zamanda psikolojik çevreye ilişkin algılarımızı da etkileyen “bireysel yaşam alanları” olarak çalışma mekanlarının, sağlığımız ve esenliğimiz üzerindeki etkileri son yıllarda üzerinde durulan konular arasında yer almaktadır. Pandemi ile birlikte; uzaktan çalışma, özellikle ofis çalışanları için dünya çapında bir tür norm haline gelmiştir. Evde çalışmaya geçilmesi ile birlikte, çalışma ile ofis alanları arasındaki çizgiler ve mesafeler giderek bulanıklaşmaya başlamıştır. Bu geçişin bir sonucu olarak, evde özel bir alan yaratmak önemli bir hal almıştır. Çalışmamız, çok disiplinli bir konu olan “çalışma mekanı olarak ev”i, birey ve çevre ilişkisi bağlamında ele almaktadır. Bunun içinde netnografik yaklaşımla bir sosyal ağ platformu üzerinden, evden çalışmaya ilişkin paylaşımlar içerik analiziyle değerlendirilmiştir. Bulgular; paylaşımlarla ilgili zaman aralığı, cinsiyet, iş-meslek gibi verilerin, demografik ve çalışma alanının düzenlenmesi, kurumsallık, yaşam dengesi gibi göstergelerle içerik analizi sonucu oluşan temalar üzerinden sunulmuştur. Bulgular konuyla ilgili paylaşımların çoğunlukla olumlu olduğunu, paylaşım yapanların büyük oranda kadın olduğunu ve salgının başladığı andan itibaren, evde günlük rutinin düzenlenmesi ile bir çalışma alanı oluşturulmasının öncelikli konular olduğunu göstermektedir.
Sex, Age and Stature Affects Neck Biomechanical Responses in Frontal and Rear Impacts Assessed Using Finite Element Head and Neck Models
Authors: Corrales M. A , Cronin D. S 
Published: September 2021

The increased incidence of injury demonstrated in epidemiological data for the elderly population, and females compared to males, has not been fully understood in the context of the biomechanical response to impact. A contributing factor to these differences in injury risk could be the variation in geometry between young and aged persons and between males and females. In this study, a new methodology, coupling a CAD and a repositioning software, was developed to reposture an existing Finite element neck while retaining a high level of mesh quality. A 5th percentile female aged neck model (F0575YO) and a 50th percentile male aged neck model (M5075YO) were developed from existing young (F0526YO and M5026YO) neck models (Global Human Body Models Consortium v5.1). The aged neck models included an increased cervical lordosis and an increase in the facet joint angles, as reported in the literature. The young and the aged models were simulated in frontal (2, 8, and 15 g) and rear (3, 7, and 10 g) impacts. The responses were compared using head and relative facet joint kinematics, and nominal intervertebral disc shear strain. In general, the aged models predicted higher tissue deformations, although the head kinematics were similar for all models. In the frontal impact, only the M5075YO model predicted hard tissue failure, attributed to the combined effect of the more anteriorly located head with age, when compared to the M5026YO, and greater neck length relative to the female models. In the rear impacts, the F0575YO model predicted higher relative facet joint shear compared to the F0526YO, and higher relative facet joint rotation and nominal intervertebral disc strain compared to the M5075YO. When comparing the male models, the relative facet joint kinematics predicted by the M5026YO and M5075YO were similar. The contrast in response between the male and female models in the rear impacts was attributed to the higher lordosis and facet angle in females compared to males. Epidemiological data reported that females were more likely to sustain Whiplash Associated Disorders in rear impacts compared to males, and that injury risk increases with age, in agreement with the findings in the present study. This study demonstrated that, although the increased lordosis and facet angle did not affect the head kinematics, changes at the tissue level were considerable (e.g., 26% higher relative facet shear in the female neck compared to the male, for rear impact) and relatable to the epidemiology. Future work will investigate tissue damage and failure through the incorporation of aged material properties and muscle activation.
Groundwater Drought and Cycles in Xuchang City, China
Authors: Huang Jia , Cao Lianhai , Yu Furong , Liu Xiaobo , Wang Lei 
Published: September 2021

The urban groundwater system is complex and affected by the interaction of natural and human factors. Groundwater scarcity can no longer reflect this complex situation, and the concept of groundwater drought can better interpret this situation. The groundwater drought cycle is the time interval in which groundwater droughts occur repeatedly and twice in a row. The study of the groundwater drought cycle can more comprehensively grasp the development characteristics of the groundwater drought, which is of great importance for the development, utilization, and protection of groundwater. This study used monthly observation data from seven groundwater wells in Xuchang, China, in the period 1980–2018. We applied the Kolmogorov–Smirnov test to select the best fitting distribution function and constructed a Standardized Groundwater Index (SGI). We analyzed groundwater drought at different time scales and used Morlet’s continuous complex wavelet transform to analyze the groundwater drought cycles. The following results were obtained: 1) the maximum intensity of groundwater drought in the seven observation wells ranged from 104.40 to 187.10. Well-3# has the most severe groundwater drought; 2) the drought years of well-5# were concentrated in 1984–1987 and 2003–2012 and those in the other wells in 1994–1999 and 2014–2018; and 3) the groundwater drought cycles in the seven observation wells were 97–120 months, and the average period is about 110 months. The cycle length had the following order: well-7# &gt; well-4# &gt; well-5# &gt; well-2# &gt; well-1# &gt; well-3# &gt; well-6. Therefore, Morlet wavelet transform analysis can be used to study the groundwater drought cycles and can be more intuitive in understanding the development of regional groundwater droughts. In addition, through the study of the Xuchang groundwater drought and its cycle, the groundwater drought in Xuchang city has been revealed, which can help local relevant departments to provide technical support and a scientific basis for the development, utilization, and protection of groundwater in the region.