bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Eating disorder in gambling disorder: A group with increased psychopathology
Authors: Lemón Linda , Fernández-Aranda Fernando , Jiménez-Murcia Susana , Håkansson Anders 
Published: September 2021

Abstract

Background and aims
Theoretical background and previous data provide some similarities between problematic gambling and eating behaviors, and a theoretically increased clinical severity in individuals suffering from both conditions. However, large datasets are lacking, and therefore, the present study aimed to study, in a nationwide register material, psychiatric comorbidity, age and gender in gambling disorder (GD) patients with or without eating disorder (ED).

Methods
Diagnostic data from a nationwide register were used, including all individuals with a GD diagnosis in specialized health care in Sweden, in the years 2005–2016 (N = 2,099). Patients with GD and an ED diagnosis (n = 57) were compared to GD patients without ED.

Results
Patients with GD+ED were significantly more likely than other GD patients to also have a diagnosis of drug use disorder, depressive disorders, bipolar disorders, other mood disorder, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, and neuropsychiatric disorders, when controlling for gender. In logistic regression, a comorbid ED in GD was associated with female gender, younger age, depressive disorder and personality disorders.

Discussion and conclusion
In nationwide register data, despite the low number of GD+ED patients, GD patients with ED appear to have a more severe psychiatric comorbidity than GD patients without ED. The combined GD+ED conditions may require particular screening and clinical attention, as well as further research in larger and longitudinal studies.
Rapid growth in the COVID-19 era
Authors: Lee Yerim , Ng Michelle , Daniel Kristin , Wayne Elizabeth 
Published: September 2021

AbstractFrom Operation Warp Speed to the lipid mRNA vaccine, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a watershed moment for technological development, production, and implementation. The scale and pace of innovation and global collaboration has likely not been experienced since World War II. This article highlights some of the engineering accomplishments that occurred during the pandemic. We provide a broad overview of the technological achievements in vaccine design, antibody engineering, drug repurposing, and rapid diagnostic testing. We also discuss what the future of these technologies and the future of large-scale collaborations might look like moving forward.Graphic abstract
Technological Aspects of Introduction of 8-Week Model at the Phase of Direct Training for Competitions of Highly Qualified Multi-Sport Athletes in Track-And-Field Athletics
Authors: Adamchuk Vadym , Shchepotina Natalia , Kostiukevych Viktor , Vozniuk Tetiana , Kulchytska Iryna , Didyk Tetiana , Poliak Vadym 
Published: September 2021

The purpose of study was to develop and to substantiate experimentally the efficiency of the 8-week model of the stage of direct training for main competitions of highly qualified multi-sport athletes in track-and-field athletics.
Material and Methodology. 5 highly qualified multi-sport athletes having a sports qualification of the Master of Sports of Ukraine took part in the pedagogical experiment. The average age of the participants was 25.2±1.79 years. The technological basis for introduction of combined events competitions of track-and-field athletes into the requirements of the 8-week model of the phase of direct training for main competitions was constituted by: an algorithm of the individual program for training multi-sport athletes for competitions, which reflects the consistency of actions for the purpose of preparing the athletes to perform given tasks; programming of the training process, which shows the directions of performance of tasks during specific mesocycles while taking into account the feasibility of the development of components of technical and physical preparedness and types of combined events competitions in track-and-field athletics; structuring the process of straining and recovery, which determines the permissible levels and intensity of training loads during separate sessions and microcycles.
Results. We reduced the magnitude of training loads (up to 3233 min) and increased their intensity (up to 6.51 points·min-1) during the forming experiment at the phase of direct training for competitions, which allowed to achieve peak sports form and evoke additional resources in the organism of athletes.
The introduction of the developed 8-week model of the direct training stage contributed to a statistically significant improvement in the indicators of physical preparedness of the studied multi-sport athletes in running tests by 2.3-3.1%, while it made 4.4-4.9% in the tests representing speed and strength qualities and 4.5-4.9% in strength control exercises (p < 0.05). The improvement of the results of most disciplines in the range of 1.7-5.3% (p < 0.05) confirms the efficiency of the developed 8-week model of the phase of direct training.
Conclusions. Solution of specific tasks during final weeks before the main starts requires the establishment of optimum volumes of training work and load dynamics, combining training sessions with training loads of various orientation and magnitude, using rest and recovery means as a whole complex, ensuring operative and current control over the course of recovery and adaptation processes. Taking the aforementioned problems into account, we have developed an 8-week model at the phase of direct training for competitions, in which three mesocycles were determined with strictly defined tasks and corresponding training content.
Personality Dimensions Drive Achievement Levels of Cricket Players: A Study on the Five-Factor Model
Authors: Kumar Abhishek , Shukla Maniah , Acharya Jayashree 
Published: September 2021

Aim of study. Cricket is considered a mental game among elite level performers. Specific personality traits characterize elite-level endeavors and high-potential athletes. Previous studies on psychological characteristics of cricket players reported that more skilful cricketers deal more consistently and effectively with their emotions and pressure.
Therefore the objective of the present study was analysis of personality traits of cricket players at national, state, and district levels with the help of Five-Factor Model.
Materials and Methods. Sample size included 120 male subjects (60 batsmen and 60 pace bowlers) recruited from cricket academies/training facilities/competition venues in India. Big-Five Personality Inventory (BFI-44) was utilized to measure personality dimensions. Differences among personality variables at different competition levels of batsmen and pace bowlers were analyzed using One-way MANOVAs.
Results. National level pace bowlers scored high on openness (national vs. district, Mean Difference (MD) = 4.25, p < 0.05; national vs. state, MD = 2.75, p < 0.05) and agreeableness (national vs. district, MD = 4.70, p < 0.05; national vs. state, MD = 3.40, p < 0.05). Similarly, national level batsmen scored high on extraversion (national vs. district; MD = 4.350; p < 0.05), agreeableness (national vs. state; MD = 3.70; p < 0.05), and conscientiousness (national ns. district, MD = 3.25, p < 0.05; national vs. state, MD = 3.450, p < 0.05).
Conclusions. National level pace bowlers exhibited greater agreeableness and openness whereas similar level batsmen showed greater agreeableness, openness, extraversion, and conscientiousness as compared to lower levels of participation. Since the concept of “Form” demands multi-factorial approach in the game of cricket, other facets of personality such as focus, mental toughness, self-belief, optimism etc. should also be explored for effective talent identification and coaching in cricket.
The Relations of Using Digital Media and Physical Activity with the Physical Fitness of 4th and 5th Grade Primary School Students
Authors: Listyarini A. Erlina , Alim Abdul , Oktaviani Anisa Dwi , Putro Kukuh Hardopo , Kristiyanto Agus , Margono Agus , Pratama Kukuh Wahyudin 
Published: September 2021

The study purpose was to determine the relations of using digital media and physical activity with the physical fitness of 4th and 5th grade students of the state of Ngablak Elementary School in the academic year 2019/2020, Turi, Sleman Regency both individually and wholly.
Materials and methods. This research is a correlative study, which aims to find out whether there is a relationship between independent variables and dependent variables. The population of this study was 49 students from 4th and 5th grade of the state of Ngablak Elementary School in the academic year 2019/2020, Turi, Sleman. All of them were used as research subjects. The data collection technique is surveys. The surveys are done by applying collection techniques using surveys, tests and measurements. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire both for digital media variables and physical activities, as well as the physical fitness test for Indonesian physical fitness variables. Data analysis techniques are regression and correlation analysis, both in simple way and double way through the prerequisite tests for normality and linearity.
Results. The results showed that at the level of 5% error means the correlation between the use of digital media and physical activity and the physical fitness of students in 4th and 5th grade of the state of Ngablak Elementary School in 2019/2020 academic year Turi, Sleman Regency, it was Fcount = 11.072 > Ftable = 3.20.
Conclusions. Since Fcount > Ftable, it can be concluded there is a significant relation between the use of digital media and physical activity and physical fitness.
ODONTOİD FRAKTÜR YÖNETİMİ: KLİNİK DENEYİM
Authors: OĞUZOĞLU Ali Serdar , ŞENOL Nilgün , SADEF Mustafa , DURAN Alpkaan , GOKSEL Murat 
Published: September 2021

Amaç
Kliniğimize başvuran odontoid kırıklı hastalara uyguladığımız
tedavi yaklaşımlarını literatür eşliğinde sunmayı
amaçladık.
Gereç ve Yöntem
Kliniğimize başvuran odontoid kırıklı 18 hasta retrospektif
olarak değerlendirildi. Hastaların 6’sı kadın,
12’si erkek ve yaş ortalamaları 45,5 (16-87) idi. 7 hastada
Tip 1, 4 hastada Tip 2, 7 hastada Tip 3 kırık tespit
edildi. Tip 1 kırık tespit edilen hastaların %86’sı (n=6),
tip 3 kırık tespit edilen hastaların %57’si (n=4) konservatif
takip edilirken, tip 2 kırıkların tümüne anterior
odontoid vidalama, tip 3 kırıklı 1 hastaya posterior
artrodez uygulandı. Konservatif tedavi edilen hastaların
6’sında Halo-Vest, 3’ünde Philadelphia boyunluk,
2’sinde sterno-oksipito-mandibüler immobilizasyon
(SOMİ) kullanıldı.
Bulgular
Konservatif takip edilen 11 hastadan 7’sinde (%64)
füzyon izlenirken, 4’ünde (%36) füzyon gelişmemesi
üzerine cerrahi planlandı. Hastalardan 2’si şikayetlerinin
olmaması nedeni ile cerrahiyi kabul etmedi.
Anterior cerrahi yapılan 1 hastada vida malpozisyonu
görülerek posterior oksipitoservikal füzyon yapıldı.
Sonuç
Odontoid kırıklarında tedaviye karar verirken fraktür
tipi ve hasta yaşı dikkate alınmalıdır. Cerrahi teknik
belirlenirken klinik iyileşmenin yanısıra füzyon oranı
da önemlidir. Anterior vidalama hareketin daha iyi korunabilmesi
için genç hastalarda; mekanik yetmezlikle
karşılaşmamak ve diğer komplikasyonları en aza
indirebilmek amacıyla posterior füzyon ileri yaşlı hastalarda
tercih edilmelidir. Ancak halen uygun tedavi
stratejisi net değildir.
Investigation of Chemical and Morphological Properties of the Sapwood and Heartwoods of Stone Pine and Black Locust
Authors: ERKAN Saniye , BEKTAŞ İbrahim 
Published: September 2021

Aim of study: The chemical and morphological properties of sapwood and heartwood of stone pine and black locust were determined.
Material and methods: Preparation of samples of stone pine and black locust sapwood and heartwood was carried out by adhering to the TAPPI Standard Methods. The chemical properties holocellulose, cellulose, lignin, alpha cellulose, ash, ether, cold and hot water and 1% NaOH solubility percentages were analysed. In order to determine the morphological properties of the woods, the fiber size of the maserated wood samples were measured under a screened visopane microscope. Using the data obtained from fiber sizes, felting ratio, stiffness coefficient, runkel ratio, elasticity classification, Mühlstep coefficient and F factor values were calculated.
Main results: From the chemical analysis and morphological measurement results, significant differences were found according to the independent T Test statistical analysis between sapwoods and heartwoods. In addition, the solubility values of heartwoods were found to be lower than that of sapwoods, the chemical and morphological properties of all wood samples coincide with those specified in the literature.
Highlights: To investigate the suitability of Stone Pine and Black Locust to pulp and paper production.
Morphological testicular changes following the experimental inguinal hernia repair modeling
Authors: Kulchenko N. G. 
Published: September 2021

Purpose of the study. To evaluate morphological changes in the testes in experimental animals after tension-free inguinal hernia repair modeling.Materials and methods. The study included male rabbits, aged 120 days, weighing 3.8 ± 0.9 kg. All rabbits were divided into two groups depending on the type of operation: in the first group (n = 10) of animals, we made a model of tension-free inguinal hernia repair and used a polypropylene mesh; in the second group (n = 10) of animals, we left the structures of the inguinal canal intact. Morphological assessment of spermatogenesis was performed after 40 days. All morphometric measurements were carried out on strictly cross-sections of the convoluted seminal tubules.Results. In rabbits of group 1, the volume of the testicle was significantly three times less than in animals of group 2 (p < 0.05). In the animals of the first group, a significant deterioration in spermatogenesis was observed (p < 0.05). Histological examination of sections of the testes of these animals showed that hypoplasia of the spermatogenic epithelium was present in the convoluted seminal tubules, in 1/8 of the tubules there was subtotal aplasia of the spermatogenic epithelium, Sertoli-Cell-Only Syndrome was detected only in 2 %. Atrophy of the convoluted seminal tubules was not recorded at this period of observation. In the animals of the control group, almost 90 % of cases of spermatogenesis disorders were not detected.Conclusions. This experimental study on rabbits showed that after using a polypropylene mesh for inguinal canal plastic, inhibition of germ cell maturation occurs after 1.5 months. Therefore, in men of reproductive age, it is necessary to use polypropylene mesh implants with caution in terms of performing inguinal hernia repair.
Trends and determinants of raising ECBs in Indian Context
Authors: Shukla Ramakant 
Published: September 2021

This study examines the effect of capital control measures initiated during the last two decades in terms of all-in-cost ceilings and enhanced limits on ECB in India over the sample period 2004Q1 to 2020Q2. Using global liquidity, the exchange rate between INR/USD, imports and interest rate differentials as control variables and changes in capital control measures from 2008 to 2011 in the all-in-cost ceiling, and changes in the enhanced limits on ECBs from USD 500 million to USD 750 million under the automatic route in 2012, regression analysis of three ECB series show interesting results. Using Robust Least Squares method, we document that (1) the successive increment in all-in-cost ceilings on ECB from 2008 to 2011 is inducing ECBs to flow, indicating that Indian firms benefit more than they pay due to increase the cost for ECBs having maturities 3<5 years. However, such capital control measures are not effective on ECBs having maturities >5 years. (2) The effect of the enhanced limits on ECBs from USD 500 million to USD 750 million under the automatic route in 2012 has a pronounced impact on ECB, averaging 1602.1 USD million per quarter. We observed that CCAs in India are initiated in response to the volatility of the exchange rate and global liquidity, imports, and interest rate differentials are significant variables in India's required capital control actions.
Effect of physiotherapy on single breath count and breath holding time in COVID-19 patients
Authors: Bhandare Sushama A. , Rasal Sayali S. , Sathe Anil M. , Nagpure Vaishnavi R. , Parmar Urvi B. , Iyer Saraswati K. 
Published: September 2021

Background: The novel Coronavirus is known to primarily affect the respiratory system and physiotherapy treatment is integral to combat this infection. However, the assessment of pulmonary function poses a difficult challenge considering the risk of spread of infection and sanitisation of the devices used. Single breath count (SBC) and breath holding time (BHT) can be thus adopted as bedside assessment tests for pulmonary function following physiotherapy treatment.Method: In this a retrospective observational study of 51 COVID-19 patients, mean age 51.7±14.56 years, on room air, admitted in the step-down units of a tertiary care hospital. Patients received standard physiotherapy treatment, within safe hemodynamic limits. Pre and post treatment session SBC was recorded in 32 patients and BHT in 19 patients. Three reading were noted and the best of three readings were used for analysis.Results: The paired t test was used to analyse SBC and BHT. Mean pre and post SBC was 18.25±8.96 and 23.31±9.96 respectively with a mean difference of 5.06 and p<0.0001. Mean pre and post BHT were 19.37 and 23.05 seconds respectively with a mean difference of 3.68 and p<0.0001. Statistically significant difference in the pre and post treatment session SBC and BHT was observed, indicating a positive effect of physiotherapy treatment on pulmonary function.Conclusion: Physiotherapy treatment shows significant improvement in the pulmonary function in COVID-19 patients. SBC and BHT tests can be used as assessment and prognostic tools for pulmonary function in COVID-19 patients.
Compassionate use of convalescent plasma for the management of severe pneumonia in critically ill COVID-19 patients-a single center experience, Kerala, India
Authors: Paul Mobin , C. G. Priyanka , M. P. Sophy , Abraham Latha , Venkitakrishnan Rajesh , Jos Renji , Varghese Jaicob 
Published: September 2021

We assessed treatment effectiveness with convalescent plasma in critically ill COVID-19 pneumonia patients and their association with reduction in C reactive protein level as a sensitive inflammatory marker to the ongoing cytokine storm. Retrospective cohort study based on the detailed electronic medical chart review. The primary outcome was a clinical improvement on day 14, defined as the reduction in cytokine storm as demonstrated by a drop in acute phase reactant C reactive protein; de-escalation from the prior mode of oxygen delivery or not on mechanical ventilation in critically ill COVID-19 patients. C reactive protein was measured by using immunoturbidimetry. IgG antibody against spike protein S1 was measured by chemiluminescent immunoassay. Of 14 patients, all had severe COVID-19 pneumonia [category C], and 9 (64%) were mechanically ventilated soon after the admission into the medical intensive care unit. De-escalation of the oxygenation strategy mode was noted in 11 (79%) patients after convalescent plasma infusion. All patients showed a significant drop in C reactive protein when compared to pre-infusion and post-infusion day 5. Early compassionate use of convalescent plasma with higher titters of IgG antibodies against S1may positively benefit the overall outcome in critically ill COVID-19 patients with severe pneumonia.
Carnitine deficiency in chronic obstructive lung disease: A study in a tertiary care centre
Authors: Ravindranath M , Raju C H 
Published: September 2021

Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (COPD) is a condition where there is poor airflow to the lungs and over a period of time this condition worsen, resulting in severe morbidity. L-carnitine (LC) is a soluble qaurtenary amine and is essential for the tissues and lung tone to function normally. This study was therefore find out the association of L-carnitine in patients with chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. 75 patients who came to the Department of Pulmonology of either sex between 40 to 75 years with confirmed COPD were included into patients group and 75 healthy patients were included into the control group. Blood was collected for Fasting blood sugar, AST, ALP, ALT, Urea, Creatinine, Albumin, pre-albumin, iron , magnesium, sodium, phosphorous, calcium, Acylcarnitines, total and free carnitine levels. X-rays were taken and pulmonary function test was done for all the patients. The mean age of the patients in our study was 62.53 and 61.86 years among the patients and controls respectively. Among the controls the Ph and Fe levels were 3.1 ± 0.9mmol/L and 21.69 ± 3.19 mcg/dL respectively and among the patients the same levels were 2.6 ± 1.9mmol/L and 43.82 ± 8.22mcg/dL respectively. The albumin and the prealbumin in the patients were significantly lower in the patients with 21.81 ± 2.88 and 23.53 ±2.58 mg/dL and in controls they were 32.61 ±3.87 and 26.87 ± 1.93 mg/dL respectively. There was a considerable carnitine deficiencies in COPD patients when compared to the controls and since carnitine can be found in regular diet, people can be educated to have a proper intake of foods containing carnitine in their regular diet.
Myxoedema ascites-Rare presentation of long standing hashimotos thyroiditis
Authors: Shah Garima , Sharma Shubham , Shah Bikram 
Published: September 2021

Hypothyroidism is among the common clinical conditions which are encountered in the medicine OPD. An autoimmune disorder called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is a common cause for hypothyroidism followed by over response to hyperthyroidism treatment, radiation therapy, medications, congenital disease etc. Patients can present with sensitivity to cold, weight gain, constipation, menstrual abnormalities, and slow mentation with irritability, dry skin, hair loss, and fatigue. Rarely, uncontrolled hypothyroidism can present as pericardial effusion, pleural effusion and ascites. Ascites as the feature of hypothyroidism is uncommon and only less than four percent of patients with hypothyroidism /develop ascites.As it is rarely presented as ascites so its diagnosis is delayed but once it is diagnosed, treatment leads to clinical improvement.: A 20-year-old female presented to medicine OPD with non- tender abdominal distension, vomiting. She was a known case of Hashimoto's thyroiditis an autoimmune disorder; however, she was not compliant to thyroid medication. All necessary investigations were carried out to rule out the cause for ascites. With all the negative reports including imaging and supportive fluid cytology we attributed the symptoms to uncontrolled hypothyroidism as the patient was non-compliant to the thyroid medications. Also the picture of macrocytic anaemia in our patient supported the diagnosis. She was started on levothyroxine and was counselled. On a follow-up visit there was dramatic improvement of all the symptoms including ascites and her TSH was normal-2.017. Ascites as a symptom of hypothyroidism is rare and its pathophysiology is not fully understood however there are few theories and studies in the past which do explain ascites as the manifestation of hypothyroidism. Severe uncontrolled hypothyroidism though uncommon but can cause ascites. Being a reversible cause of ascites, it becomes important for clinicians to take hypothyroidism as one of the differential diagnosis for ascites. Our case supports the need of taking hypothyroidism as one of the cause, as it is easily treatable and patient can show dramatic improvement.