bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Indoor and outdoor 10-Meter Walk Test and Timed Up and Go in patients after total hip arthroplasty: a reliability and comparative study
Authors: Temporiti Federico , Casirati Chiara , Adamo Paola , De Leo Davide , Marino Giorgia , Grappiolo Guido , Gatti Roberto 
Published: November 2024

Introduction: The 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) are valid tools for gait performance and mobility assessment after total hip arthroplasty (THA). The study aimed to assess test-retest reliability of 10MWT and TUG in indoor and outdoor environments in patients in acute phase after THA and compare their indoor vs. outdoor performance during these tests.
Methods: Thirty-five inpatients performed 10MWT and TUG in indoor and outdoor settings on the second postoperative day. An additional evaluation session was performed after 1 hour under the supervision of the same operator. Test-retest reliability was assessed using Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC: 2.1) and Minimal Detectable Change (MDC95), while paired t-tests were used to compare indoor vs. outdoor performance.
Results: Indoor (ICC: 0.94, MDC95: 0.13 m/s) and outdoor (ICC: 0.91, MDC95: 0.16 m/s) 10MWT at maximum speed and indoor (ICC: 0.92, MDC95: 2.5 s) and outdoor (ICC: 0.93, MDC95: 2.4 s) TUG revealed excellent reliability. Indoor (ICC: 0.86, MDC95: 0.16 m/s) and outdoor (ICC: 0.89, MDC95: 0.16 m/s) 10MWT at spontaneous speed revealed good reliability. Spontaneous (mean difference [MD]: 0.05 m/s, 95% confidence interval [CI95]: 0.03, 0.07, p < 0.001) and maximum (MD: 0.02 m/s, CI95: 0.01, 0.04, p < 0.001) 10MWT revealed higher gait speed when performed outdoors compared to indoors.
Conclusions: Indoor and outdoor 10MWT and TUG are reliable tests in acute phase after THA. Higher gait speed during outdoor 10MWT may depend on test score variability, due to MDs being lower than MDC95.
Effect of energy levels on liver oxidative state and gut microbiota of laying hens fed a low-protein diet
Authors: Mi Qianhui , Deng Xu , Wang Peiying , Pan Hongbin , Huang Ying , Hu Hong , Li Anjian , Zhang Qiang , Wang Shaoqing 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionThe aim of this study was to investigate effect of energy levels on liver oxidative state and gut microbiota of laying hens fed a low-protein diet.MethodsA total of 216 laying hens (57-week-old with similar body weight) were randomly divided into 3 groups: low-energy and low-protein diet (LL: 10.73 MJ/kg), middle-energy and low-protein diet (ML: 11.15 MJ/kg), and high-energy and low-protein diet (HL: 11.57 MJ/kg) groups. The experiment lasted for 10 weeks.ResultsResults showed that the liver MDA level was higher, while the liver T-AOC level was lower in the HL group compared with LL and ML groups. The dominant phyla in LL group, ML group, and HL group were Bacteroidetes (38.08%, 39.69%, and 40.93%) and Firmicutes (16.78%, 18.37%, and 17.44%). At the genus level, Alistipes (9.45%) was abundant in the LL group. Bacteroides (14.46%), Phocaeicola (4.48%) and Precotella (2.95%) were highest in the ML group. Parabacteroides (1.78%) and Desulfovibrio (1.02%) were highest in the HL group. At the species level, Bacteroides fragilis (0.42%) is lowest in LL group, Desulfovibrio piger increased with the increase of energy. MDA was significantly and positively correlated with Methanobrevibacter woesei between ML group and HL groups (p &lt; 0.05). T-AOC was highly significantly and positively correlated with Phocaeicola sp. Sa1YUN3 (p &lt; 0.01) .DiscussionThis study found that high-energy and low-protein diets might cause liver oxidative stress by gut microbes in the laying hens.
Seasonal intensification of oxygen minimum zone: linking Godavari River discharge to fall hypoxia in the Bay of Bengal
Authors: Sreejith K. S. , Sarma V. V. S. S. , Pentakota Sreenivas , Feba F. , Hoteit Ibrahim , Ashok Karumuri 
Published: November 2024

IntroductionThis study investigates the biogeochemical impact of Godavari River discharge (GRD) on the Bay of Bengal (BoB), focusing on the formation of an intense and shallow oxygen minimum zone (OMZ) near the river mouth during the fall season. Unlike the BoB’s typical intermediate-depth OMZ, this subsurface (~40-200 m) phenomenon is attributed to the interplay of GRD-driven nutrient enrichment, coastal upwelling, enhanced productivity, and subsequent organic matter decomposition.Data and MethodsOur analysis using the Biogeochemical-Argo floats and World Ocean Atlas 2018 data reveals that a clear shoaling and intensification of the OMZ in the fall season. Further, a comparative analysis at two geographically distinct locations highlighted the pivotal role of GRD.Results, Discussion, and ImplicationsThe location directly influenced by GRD exhibited significantly higher chlorophyll-a blooms, net primary production during the southwest monsoon, and pronounced oxygen consumption during the fall compared to the other. Our analysis suggests that GRD fuels primary productivity, leading to organic matter abundance and intense oxygen depletion in the subsurface layers, driving the observed shallow OMZ. Understanding the complex interplay between GRD, stratification, upwelling, and biogeochemical processes is crucial for predicting the impact of altered riverine inputs on coastal ecosystems, greenhouse gas emissions, and the overall health of the coastal BoB.
Association of depression with gastroesophageal reflux disease, and the mediating role of risk factors: a Mendelian randomization study
Authors: Duan Hui , Tao Lan , Wu Kaiwen , Li Qian , Zhou Xinxu , Dong Peiwen , Sun Xiaobin , Lin Lin , Ma Xiaolin , Zhao Rong , Wang Qiong 
Published: November 2024

BackgroundGrowing evidence suggests that depression affects gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). But, the relationship between depression and GERD is unclear. To examine the relationship between depression and the risk of GERD, as well as the mediating role of risk factors.MethodsWe found genetic variants associated with GERD (N = 78,707) and depression (N = 500,199 (excluding 23 and Me) from the largest genome-wide association study and we applied two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) to find out if they are related. We further used two-step MR to find the mediating factors.ResultsThe results found a causal link between depression and GERD, inverse-variance weighted (IVW), risk OR 2.149 (95% CI, 1.910 to 2.418; P &lt;0.001). F-statistics for all instrumental variables (IVs) were greater than 10. Multivariate MR maintained the significance of the depression-GERD link even after adjusting for body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and educational attainment (EA). Mediation analysis revealed that increased depression is associated with lower EA (OR = 0.94; 95% CI, 0.89 to 0.99; P = 0.03), while EA itself significantly impacts GERD risk (OR = 0.25; 95% CI, 0.18 to 0.34; P = 8.24 × 10-9). Ultimately, EA mediates the effect of depression on GERD (OR = 1.09; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.18; P = 0.04), accounting for 11.4% of the mediated effect.ConclusionsDepression is associated with an increased risk of developing GERD, with some of the effects mediated by EA. This result may provide important information for the prevention and intervention of depression and GERD.
Diversity of Pleosporalean Fungi Isolated from Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Northern Thailand and Descriptions of Five New Species
Authors: Absalan Sahar , Armand Alireza , Jayawardena Ruvishika S. , McKenzie Eric H. C. , Hyde Kevin D. , Lumyong Saisamorn 
Published: November 2024

Pleosporales represents the largest order within the class Dothideomycetes (Fungi), comprising phytopathogenic, saprobic, and endophytic taxa with a widespread presence in terrestrial and aquatic environments. Rice (Oryza sativa) is a primary economic crop in numerous tropical countries, particularly in Thailand. Studying fungal species associated with rice holds the potential to enhance our understanding of fungal diversity, lifestyles, and biology of rice, offering valuable insights for future research aimed at disease management and yield improvement. Thirty-nine pleosporalean isolates were obtained from various parts of rice plants collected across diverse regions in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Species identification involved a combination of morphology and molecular phylogeny, utilizing multi-locus sequence analyses of the ITS, LSU, SSU, gapdh, rpb2, tef1, and tub2 genes. The isolates were identified in 18 taxa distributed across five families and ten genera, including five new species (Bipolaris chiangraiensis, Ophiosphaerella oryzae, Paraphaeosphaeria oryzae, Pyrenochaetopsis oryzicola, and Setophoma oryzicola). Additionally, six new host records and two new geographical records are documented. Photoplates, detailed morphological descriptions, and phylogenetic trees are provided to elucidate the placement of both known and novel taxa.
Psychometric Properties of the Anxiety Measure: Stress and Anxiety to Viral Epidemics-6 (SAVE-6) for Spanish Medical Students
Authors: Sarhani-Robles Aziz , Guillot-Valdés María , Lendínez-Rodríguez Cristina , Robles-Bello María Auxiliadora , Sánchez-Teruel David , Valencia Naranjo Nieves 
Published: November 2024

Backgroud and Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of SAVE-6 in the medical student population and assess its gender invariance. Subjects and Methods: The sample consisted of 320 medical students aged 18–23 years (153 men and 167 women) who completed an anonymous online questionnaire. Data collection took place in June 2024. To assess the scale structure, a descriptive analysis of the items was carried out, followed by a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). To analyze whether there were differences in the invariance of the measure by gender, a multigroup CFA was performed. Results: SAVE-6 showed high internal consistency, α = 0.89 and ω = 0.92, a minimum score of 12, a maximum score of 22, an unifactorial structure, and adequate convergent validity. Specifically, the following were found: the positive and significant relationship with HADS was 0.98 for the full scale, 0.76 for depression, and 0.91 for anxiety, and there was a negative and significant convergent validity with resilience (−0.82) and resilience to suicide attempts (−0.88). Regarding the gender invariance, relevant data is that the factor loadings between each item and the SAVE-6 factor were not the same, so women present a higher level of anxiety than men (Δχ 2 (6) = 42.53). Discussion: The results showed good internal reliability of SAVE-6 and good suitability. Data also revealed that they were not equal in relation to gender. Specifically, the scalar invariance revealed significant differences by items between men and women in anxiety. Conclusions: This scale can be applied to medical students as a reliable and valid instrument to assess the anxiety response to disease contagion in future health professionals.
Comparison of Bone Mineral Density Between Veterans and Non-Veterans and Its Impact on Fracture Risk Assessment
Authors: Deng Ya-Lien , Hsu Chun-Sheng , Chen Yi-Ming , Lin Shih-Yi , Chen Tse-Yu , Li Chi-Ruei , Lee Hsu-Tung , Wu Ying-Chia 
Published: November 2024

Background and Objectives: Osteoporosis poses significant health risks, especially among veterans, due to lifestyle factors. This study compares bone density and fracture risks between male veterans and non-veterans. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 1427 veterans from the Taichung Veterans General Hospital osteoporosis database (2010–2022), matched 1:1 by age and gender with non-veterans. Bone mineral density (BMD) was measured via dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). Comorbidities, fracture sites, and mortality data were tracked. Conditional logistic regression was used to identify factors influencing fracture risk. Results: The study found that veterans have a higher fracture risk (univariable OR 1.24, multivariable OR 1.20, p < 0.001). Fracture victims were slightly younger in the veterans group (78.7 ± 10.0 years vs. 80.1 ± 9.2 years, p = 0.010), who also had better T-scores in the lumbar spine and left femoral neck. Veterans showed a higher post-fracture mortality rate (39.9% vs. 31.9%, p = 0.001) and a greater incidence of radial fractures (5.01% vs. 2.96%, p = 0.036). Importantly, veterans exhibited a trend toward more hip fractures compared with non-veterans (27.0% vs. 23.6%, p = 1.017), suggesting a potential difference despite not reaching statistical significance. Conclusions: In the present study, we found that veterans have higher rates of comorbidities, and higher mortality after a fracture event, highlighting the need for targeted medical interventions to address these differences. Further intervention to prevent avoidable fractures and the provision of adequate care for long-term osteoporosis management remain critical issues.
Implementasi Pendidikan Karakter pada Sekolah Dasar Islamic Center Samarinda
Authors: Hadi Saipul , Anggraini Selvia 
Published: November 2024

<p>Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh anggapan bahwa penerapan pendidikan karakter menjadi aspek penting dalam pembentukan kepribadian yang baik pada anak terutama anak sekolah dasar. Karakter yang baik melibatkan nilai-nilai etika, moral, sosial, dan spiritual yang menjadi dasar dalam berperilaku positif dan menghadapi tantangan hidup untuk masa yang akan datang. Maka penerapan pendidikan karakter kepada siswa sekolah dasar atau madrasah ibtidaiyah harus diperhatikan oleh lembaga sekolah/ madrasah. Oleh karena itu, tujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui bagaimana implementasi pendidikan karakter pada Sekolah Dasar Islamic Center Samarinda. Penelitian ini dilakukan di Sekolah Dasar Islamic Center Samarinda dengan menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif jenis deskriptif. Subjek penelitian ini adalah kepala sekolah, guru, siswa, dan seluruh unsur sekolah. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah wawancara, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Data yang terkumpul melalui ketiga teknik tersebut kemudian diperiksa keabsahan datanya dengan pengecekan kredibilitas. Setelah dilakukan pemeriksanaan keabsahannya, data dianalisis dengan cara kondensasi data, penyajian data, dan penarikan kesimpulan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa implementasi pendidikan karakter pada Sekolah Dasar Islamic Center Samarinda dilaksanakan dengan melalui pembiasaan. Pembiasaan dilaksanakan dengan berbagai kegiatan dan aktivitas, baik yang berupa harian, mingguan dan bulanan sekolah serta tahunan juga berbagai kegiatan-kegiatan pada program unggulan yang dimiliki oleh Sekolah Dasar Islamic Center Samarinda. Pembiasaan melalui kegiatan seperti keikutsertaan lomba, literasi “ayo membaca”, market day, kunjungan educatif, studi wisata dan mabit serta outbond dapat memunculkan dan mengasah serta mengembangkan karakter baik peserta didik SD Islamic Center Samarinda.</p>
Pengaruh Media Video Animasi Terhadap Pemahaman Konsep Siswa pada Materi Keliling Bangun Datar Kelas III SDN Sadagori 1
Authors: Putri Zakia Eka , Isrok’atun Isrok’atun , Sunaengsih Cucun 
Published: November 2024

<p>Salah satu faktor penyebab siswa mengalami kesulitan dalam mempelajari keliling bangun datar adalah kurangnya pemahaman siswa terkait konsep keliling bangun datar. Rendahnya kemampuan pemahaman konsep siswa disebabkan karena kurangnya perhatian guru pada pemahaman siswa terhadap konsep materi yang diajarkan dan guru masih menggunakan pembelajaran konvensional yakni guru menjadi pusat pembelajaran. Sehingga dibutuhkan suatu media yang mampu meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep. Salah satu alternatif media pembelajaran yang mampu meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep adalah dengan menerapkan media video animasi pada pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan (1) untuk mengetahui pengaruh media video animasi terhadap pemahaman konsep siswa pada materi keliling bangun datar, (2) untuk mengetahui bagaimana pengaruh media konvensional terhadap pemahaman konsep siswa, (3) untuk mengetahui perbedaan pengaruh media video animasi dan media konvensional terhadap pemahaman konsep siswa pada materi keliling bangun datar. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah quasi eksperiment dengan desain control group pretest-posttest design. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: (1) media video animasi dapat meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep siswa dengan nilai rata-rata N-Gain nya 0,60 yang tergolong “cukup tinggi”, (2) media konvensional tidak meningkatkan kemampuan pemahaman konsep siswa dengan nilai rata-rata N-Gain nya 0,39 yang tergolong “rendah”, (3) berdasarkan uji independent sample t-test diperoleh nilai 0,000 &lt; 0,05 dapat disimpulkan bahwa pembelajaran yang menerapkan media video animasi lebih baik dari pembelajaran yang menggunakan media konvensional dalam meningkatkan pemahaman konsep siswa.</p>
Introducción: TISP y comunicación, colaboración e inclusión: necesidades, retos y propuestas actuales
Authors: Vitalaru Bianca 
Published: November 2024

El siglo XXI ha implicado numerosos cambios a nivel social, económico, educativo, sanitario, etc. propiciados por acontecimientos de diferentes tipos, como, por ejemplo, los constantes conflictos en diferentes puntos del planeta (entre ellos, el conflicto afgano o la guerra de Ucrania), los desastres naturales provocados por el cambio climático, o crisis sanitarias como la COVID-19 (Valero-Garcés y Alcalde Peñalver, 2024). Estas situaciones a menudo han resultado en crisis humanitarias que se han traducido en movimientos poblacionales a gran escala (Valero-Garcés y Alcalde Peñalver, 2024). Esta intensificación de los movimientos poblacionales ha supuesto un reto ya que ha llevado a la configuración de nuevas sociedades multiculturales en todo el planeta (Valero-Garcés y Lázaro Gutiérrez, 2016). Esta nueva realidad implica no solo convivencia, sino también el acceso de la población alófona acogida a derechos y servicios públicos básicos, además del cumplimiento de derechos humanos (Vitalaru, en prensa), para cuyo cumplimiento es imprescindible la comunicación en diferentes contextos. Las mismas características de la TISP, con su variedad de contextos y situaciones, implican una serie de desafíos para diferentes grupos (usuarios, proveedores de servicios, traductores e intérpretes) relacionados con la provisión y la disponibilidad de los servicios según el ámbito del que se trate, la disponibilidad de profesionales para todas las combinaciones lingüísticas implicadas, la existencia de programas de formación, la formación disponible, el acceso a dicha formación, etc. Estos desafíos se han ido detectando gracias a la práctica de la profesión así como a medida que ha ido investigando de manera más específica y todos están relacionados de alguna manera con la profesionalización.
Este artículo recopila las necesidades y retos planteados en diferentes estudios centrados en España, así como un resumen de los temas tratados en los artículos incluidos en este número temático de la revista. Las contribuciones de este número intentan ofrecer, desde diferentes perspectivas, reflexiones y acciones sobre los desafíos teniendo en cuenta la variedad de situaciones y tareas de la TISP. Al tratarse de un número temático especial, el número incluye solamente artículos y entrevistas.
PSIT communication, collaboration, and inclusion: needs, challenges, and current proposals
Authors: Vitalaru Bianca 
Published: November 2024

The 21st century has involved several changes at the social, economic, educational, health, etc. levels, brought about by events of different types, such as, for example, the constant conflicts in different parts of the world (including the Afghan conflict or the war in Ukraine), natural disasters caused by climate change, or health crises such as COVID-19 (Valero-Garcés and Alcalde Peñalver, 2024). These situations have often resulted in humanitarian crises that have involved large-scale population movements (Valero-Garcés and Alcalde Peñalver, 2024). This increase in population movements has been a challenge in itself as it has led to the configuration of new multicultural societies across the globe (Valero-Garcés and Lázaro Gutiérrez, 2016). This new reality implies not only coexistence but also access to basic public rights and services for the host population who does not speak the main language as well as the fulfilment of human rights (Vitalaru, forthcoming); in these different contexts, communication is essential. The very characteristics of PSIT, with its variety of contexts and situations, imply a series of challenges for different groups (users, service providers, and translators and interpreters) related to the provision and availability of services; provision and availability depend on the field in question, the availability of professionals for all the language combinations involved, the existence of training programmes, the quality of the training available, access to such training, etc. These challenges have been identified through the practice of the profession as well as through more specific research and are all related in some way to professionalisation.
This article gathers some of the needs and challenges raised in different studies focused on Spain, as well as a summary of the topics covered in the articles included in this thematic issue of the journal. The contributions in this issue attempt to offer, from different perspectives (professional practice, training, and research), results, reflections, and actions considering the variety of PSIT situations and tasks. As this is a special thematic issue, the issue includes only articles and interviews.
Desarrollo de la Inteligencia Espiritual en el nuevo paradigma de la Educación Religiosa desde una educación por competencias
Authors: Pocasangre Fonseca Marcia Victoria 
Published: November 2024

Ante la realidad cambiante de la sociedad tanto nacional como global, que afecta al ser humano como un ser multidimensional que está en constante búsqueda de identidad y de felicidad en su cotidianidad, es necesario plantear espacios en el ámbito Educativo para trascender y encontrar respuestas a preguntas existenciales para la realización plena en la construcción de proyectos de vida. Esta es una tarea que implica ser abordada desde los procesos de enseñanza aprendizaje, y dentro del currículo educativo costarricense, la disciplina de Educación Religiosa permite ser ese espacio de encuentro en donde la persona estudiante descubra que puede trascender y plantearse nuevos horizontes como un ser integral, potencializando su propia inteligencia. El objetivo es analizar el desarrollo de la Inteligencia Espiritual en el nuevo paradigma de la Educación Religiosa en el Sistema Educativo Costarricense desde documentación existente y la opinión de expertos para una educación por competencias. Esto implica romper los paradigmas tradicionales e imaginarios en que se ha quedado dicha asignatura, y plantear el desarrollo de la IES como eje trasversal para la educación por competencias y de formación integral de la persona desde el paradigma nuevo que atraviesa la ERE.
The Effect of Work-Life Balance and Workload on Employee Performance
Authors: MEZALUNA Mezaluna , JURANA Jurana , PATTAWE Abd. , LATIFA Latifa 
Published: November 2024

Maintaining optimal Employee Performance relies heavily on Work-life Balance and reasonable Workload. An unbalanced Workload can hinder productivity, while a healthy Work-life Balance can encourage more effective and efficient performance. To assess how Employee Performance at BPJS Kesehatan Palu Branch Office is affected by Workload and Work-life Balance. This research uses quantitative methodology, by collecting data from 30 respondents through questionnaires and Google forms and then analyzed using WarpPLS 7.0. The results revealed that Employee Performance is significantly affected by the balance between Work-life Balance and Workload. By examining the impact of Workload and Work-life Balance simultaneously in the public service sector, this study offers a new perspective.