bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Construct Validity, Test-Retest Reliability, and Repeatability of Performance Variables Using a Flywheel Resistance Training Device
Authors: Bollinger Lance M. , Brantley Jason T. , Tarlton Justin K. , Baker Paul A. , Seay Rebekah F. , Abel Mark G. 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Bollinger, LM, Brantley, JT, Tarlton, JK, Baker, PA, Seay, RF, and Abel, MG. Construct validity, test-retest reliability, and repeatability of performance variables using a flywheel resistance training device. J Strength Cond Res 34(11): 3149–3156, 2020—Power production is highly associated with physical performance; however, the ability to quantitatively measure power output during resistance exercise is lacking. The purpose of this study was to determine the validity and test-retest reliability of flywheel-based performance testing. Twelve young, resistance trained subjects completed 2 bouts of resistance exercise using a flywheel resistance training device (Exxentric kbox 4 Pro). Each session consisted of 3 sets of 3 exercise (bent-over row, Romanian deadlift, and biceps curl) with varying moments of inertia (0.050, 0.075, and 0.100 kg·m2, respectively) in random order. Each set consisted of 5 maximal effort repetitions with 3-minute recovery between sets. Average power, peak concentric and eccentric power, average force, average speed, and total work for each set were recorded. Regression analysis revealed a near-perfect relationship between measured and predicted power, force, and work at given workloads. Pearson's r between trials 1 and 2 revealed good (≥0.70) to excellent (≥0.90) test-retest reliability for all outcomes with the exception of peak eccentric power for biceps curls (r = 0.69), which narrowly missed the cutoff for acceptable reliability. Bland-Altman plots revealed small (approximately 5–15%), but statistically significant bias between the 2 trials for some measures. Coefficient of repeatability for all outcomes was relatively high, indicating poor repeatability. Flywheel-based performance testing provides valid data. However, reliability varies between individual lifts and specific outcomes. Given the poor repeatability between trials, it is likely that subjects who are unaccustomed to this modality may require multiple testing sessions or a thorough familiarization period to ensure accurate measures of power, force, speed, and work during flywheel-based performance testing.
Influence of Acute Concurrent Exercise Performed in Public Fitness Facilities on Ambulatory Blood Pressure Among Older Adults in Rio de Janeiro City
Authors: Cordeiro Ricardo , Monteiro Walace , Cunha Felipe , Pescatello Linda S. , Farinatti Paulo 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Cordeiro, R, Monteiro, W, Cunha, F, Pescatello, LS, and Farinatti, P. Influence of acute concurrent exercise performed in public fitness facilities on ambulatory blood pressure among older adults in Rio de Janeiro city. J Strength Cond Res 32(10): 2962–2970, 2018—The project “Third-Age Academies’” (TAAs) is a public policy providing supervised physical activities to over 40,000 seniors at open-access facilities (squares etc.) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We investigated whether TAA concurrent exercise circuit induced postexercise hypotension (PEH) in individuals older than 60 years. Blood pressure (BP) was measured by 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM) after counterbalanced CEX and nonexercise (CONT) sessions (n = 16; 66.8 ± 1.4 years; systolic/diastolic BP (SBP/DBP): 132.5 ± 4.3/78.0 ± 2.8 mm Hg). For statistical analyses purposes, groups were divided as exhibiting normal SBP (≤120 mm Hg) or high SBP (>120 mm Hg), based on 24-hour ABPM after CONT. The CEX included 2 aerobic and 9 resistance exercises performed alternately in circuit order (40 minutes at 60–70% heart rate reserve using body mass or fixed loads). 24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring lowered in individuals with high BP (n = 11; medicated = 5) (SBP: −6.5 ± 1.9 mm Hg; mean arterial pressure [MAP]: −4.3 ± 1.5 mm Hg; p < 0.015), particularly within the first 5–6 hours after exercise (SBP: −13.5 ± 2.6 mm Hg; DBP: −9.4 ± 2.2 mm Hg; and MAP: −11.4 ± 1.6 mm Hg, p < 0.05). Significant BP lowering was not detected among participants with normal BP (n = 5; medicated = 4). In conclusion, CEX provoked PEH in older adults with prehypertension to established hypertension. Because of the potential of TAAs to reach large numbers of older adults, our findings are encouraging and should be confirmed in subsequent studies.
Chrześcijański styl obecności w świecie przekazu informacji
Authors: Misztal Wojciech 
Published: July 2018

Artykuł dotyczy chrześcijańskiego stylu obecności w szeroko rozumianym świecie komunikacji społecznej. Inspirację stanowią tu słowa papieża Benedykta XVI z Orędzia na Światowy Dzień Środków Społecznego Przekazu w 2011 roku. Przedstawiono, w jaki sposób papież ukazuje relacje z mediami i troskę o nie oraz papieskie nauczanie na temat sposobu, w jaki Bóg jest obecny i działa m.in. w świecie mediów. W trzeciej części artykułu – w takim właśnie kontekście – podjęto temat chrześcijańskiego stylu obecności w szeroko rozumianym świecie mediów, m.in. jako wynikającego z przykładu i uzdolnienia udzielonego przez Boga i jako troski o dobro własne i wszystkich.
Podmiotowe predyspozycje fundamentem zaufania intra-organizacyjnego w przedsiębiorstwie medialnym
Authors: Soczyński Sławomir 
Published: July 2018

Problem zaufaniu w kontekście mediów pojawia się przede wszystkim w odniesieniu do relacji odbiorca–nadawca, czyli relacji między przedsiębiorstwem medialnym a ważną częścią jego otoczenia zewnętrznego. Podkreślana jest przy tym ważność zaufania jako zasobu niematerialnego, stanowiącego o wartości przedsiębiorstwa. Zdecydowanie rzadziej mówimy o zaufaniu w kontekście otoczenia wewnętrznego organizacji medialnych, jego roli i znaczeniu w budowaniu relacji między osobami biorącymi w sposób bezpośredni lub pośredni udział w produkcji przekazu medialnego. Zwrócenie uwagi na tę kwestię przez zarządzających może zarówno pozytywnie wpłynąć na kulturę organizacji, jak i stanowić element strategii działania przedsiębiorstwa i przyczynić się do zdobycia przez nie przewagi konkurencyjnej na rynku. W niniejszym artykule chciałbym zwrócić uwagę na zaufanie jako ważne dobro w procesie zarządzania przedsiębiorstwem medialnym, podkreślając przy tym podmiotowe predyspozycje umożliwiające jego kształtowanie w takim przedsiębiorstwie.
An Assessment of the Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal System in Educational Institution: IAMTECH Sierra Leone as a case study
Authors: Sawaneh Ibrahim Abdulai , Peter Kamara Umaru , Gbassay Kamara Osman 
Published: July 2018

Human Resource Management (HRM) plays vital role in an educational institutions. HRM is an essential ingredient for changing the scope and dynamism of for evaluating worker’s performance. Performance appraisal permits institution to supervise their employee’s performance relating to competencies, punctuality, pedigree and potentials. Ignoring effective performance appraisal system results to low performance of staff work output. Institutional objectives can be achieve by effectively applying performance appraisal system with diverse positive outcomes diligently monitoring both academic and administrative staff of the Institute of Advanced Management and Technology (IAMTECH) Sierra Leone. Effective performance management and appraisal system has ultimately improved staff performance and influences their potentials in thinking, and doing work. Importantly, it brings benefits to employer and employee by creating a plain level ground for both parties.
Furthermore, performance appraisal system delivers a complete assessment of staff performance at IAMTECH with a comprehensive purposes, benefits, and challenges of performance appraisal system. However the researcher establishes dissatisfaction with some appraisal processes, such as management not backing the appraisal process, authorities are not questioned for not completing their appraisal process on time, and the absence of performance appraisal workshop/seminar/training provided to authorities and staff at IAMTECH and more importantly, the performance appraisal system is done yearly at IAMTECH.
IAMTECH uses rating scale, descriptive system and management by objective system methods of appraisal to evaluate employees. Noting that management by objective is the mostly used method and hence, our method of effective performance appraisal system has created positive influence on job performance at IAMTECH staff and management.
RETRACTED: Austerity Policies and Mortality in Spain After the Financial Crisis of 2008
Authors: Cabrera de León Antonio , Rodríguez Itahisa Marcelino , Gannar Fadoua , Pedrero García Arturo J. , González Delia Almeida , Rodríguez Pérez M. del Cristo , Brito Díaz Buenaventura , Alemán Sánchez José Juan , Aguirre-Jaime Armando 
Published: July 2018

Objectives. To analyze mortality in Spain and the United States before and after these countries implemented divergent policies in response to the financial crisis of 2008. Methods. We examined mortality statistics in both countries in the years 2000 to 2015. Spain started austerity policies in 2010. We compared differences in mortality ratios, on the basis of trends and effect size analysis. Results. During 2000 to 2010, overall mortality rates (r = 0.98; P < .001; Cohen’s d = −0.228) decreased in both countries. In 2011, this trend changed abruptly in Spain, where observed mortality surpassed expected mortality by 29% in 2011 and by 41% in 2015. By contrast, observed mortality surpassed expected mortality in the United States by only 8% in 2015. As the mortality statistics diverged, the effect size greatly increased (d = 7.531). During this 5-year period, there were 505 559 more deaths in Spain than the expected number, while in the United States the difference was 431 501 more deaths despite the 7-fold larger population in the United States compared with Spain. Conclusions. The marked excess mortality in 2011 to 2015 in Spain is attributable to austerity policies.
Substance Use Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning Adolescents in the United States, 2015
Authors: Caputi Theodore L. , Smith Laramie R. , Strathdee Steffanie A. , Ayers John W. 
Published: July 2018

Objectives. To provide current national estimates of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) adolescents’ (grades 9–12) substance use risks. Methods. The 2015 national Youth Risk Behavior Survey included questions for 19 substance use outcomes covering 15 substances. LGBQ adolescents’ substance use was described and their risk relative to heterosexual adolescents was estimated after controlling for sociodemographic confounders. Results. In controlled analyses, we found that LGBQ adolescents were 1.12 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.06, 1.19) times as likely as heterosexual adolescents to report any lifetime and 1.27 (95% CI = 1.14, 1.41) times as likely to report past 30-day substance use. LGBQ adolescents were at significantly greater risk for all but 1 studied substance, including alcohol, cigarettes, cigars, cocaine, ecstasy, electronic vapor usage (“vaping”), hallucinogens, heroin, inhalants, marijuana, methamphetamine, prescription drugs (without physician direction), steroids, and synthetic marijuana. Conclusions. LGBQ adolescents are at substantially greater risk for substance use. Public Health Implications. Policymakers should invest in prevention and early intervention resources to address substance use risks among LGBQ adolescents.
Articulated Hip Distraction for Impingement of the Deformed Femoral Head in a Patient with Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia
Authors: Jang Woo Young , Cho Tae-Joon 
Published: July 2018

Case:
A 14-year-old boy with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED) presented with right hip pain and stiffness. Radiographs revealed a deep notch at the superolateral part of the femoral head, which abutted the lateral corner of the acetabulum. Articulated hip distraction (AHD) was used to reduce the femoral head and obliterate the notch. At the 4-year follow-up, the radiographs showed a well-preserved joint space, and the patient had functional improvement.

Conclusion:
AHD may be an effective way to address and obliterate a superolateral femoral head notch and promote regeneration of the femoral head in a patient with MED.
Type 2 Diabetes and Asthma: Systematic Review of the Bidirectional Relationship
Authors: Rayner Louise , McGovern Andrew , Creagh-Brown Ben , Woodmansey Chris , de Lusignan Simon 
Published: July 2018

Background and Objective:Obesity is an important contributor to the risk of both asthma and Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM). However, it has been suggested that T2DM and asthma are also independently associated. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize the evidence for an independent relationship between T2DM and asthma.Methods:MEDLINE and EMBASE were searched for studies reporting the relationship between asthma and T2DM in adults. Given a potential bidirectional relationship, articles relating to T2DM as a risk factor for asthma, and asthma as a risk factor for T2DM were examined separately.Results:Eight studies were identified for inclusion in the review (n=2,934,399 participants). Four studies examined incident diabetes in those with asthma. The pooled (random effects model) adjusted hazard ratio for incident T2DM in asthma was 1.37 (95%CI 1.12-1.69; p <0.001) after controlling for BMI.Four studies reported prevalence or incidence rates of asthma in people with T2DM; higher rates of asthma in those with T2DM were reported in all four studies. Meta-analysis of results was not possible due to methodological heterogeneity.The quality of included studies was good, but due to small numbers, publication bias cannot be excluded.Conclusion:The published literature suggests a bidirectional independent relationship between T2DM and asthma, although we cannot exclude publication bias.
The evaluation of stability of Czech and Slovak banks
Authors: Kocisova Kristina , Gavurova Beata , Behun Marcel 
Published: July 2018

Research background: Commercial banks could affect the stability of the whole banking system due to the way they carry out their business activities. The supervision authorities play a key role in protecting banking stability by ensuring banks´ resilience to shocks, ability to recover their position in response to crisis and ultimately the supervision authorities help prevent failure of these banks. Therefore, in recent years? researchers have been trying to define conditions that could guarantee stability of banks.
Purpose of the article: This paper aims to describe the methodology used to measure banking stability, namely banking stability index (BSI) and Z-score. In the first part, we present the literature review, then we try to assess the stability in the condition of the Czech Republic and Slovakia during the period 2006?2016.
Methods: The BSI is constructed according to the methodology presented by Ghosh (2011), taking into account the main components, which are described by the set of financial indicators of banks.
Findings & Value added: Results showed that the average BSI in the whole sample moved from 0.20454 (in 2015) to 0.2486 (in 2007). The results according to countries have showed that the tendency of development in the Czech and Slovak banking sector was the same. At the beginning of the analyzed period, the Slovak banks were more stable compared to Czech ones. Since 2009 the situation has been different, where the Czech banks could be considered as more stable compared to Slovak ones. The tendency of development of Z-score in both countries could be considered as the same, without the 2009 year, when the Czech banks significantly strengthened their capitalization, which influenced the development of Z-score. The results of correlation analysis between Z-score and BSI pointed to the fact that there was no high correlation between these two measures, therefore it is appropriate to use both methodologies for stability evaluation.
Labor indicators and manufacturing companies ownership patterns in Russia and its regions: results of quantitative analysis
Authors: Spitsin Vladislav , Mikhalchuk Alexander , Pavlova Irina , Mikhalchuk Alexander , Pavlova Irina , Spitsina Lubov 
Published: July 2018

Research background: There has been an extensive process of foreign and joint ownership enterprises establishment in the Russian economy since 2006. Domestic manufacturing industry has been experiencing certain pressure on behalf of foreign direct investment bringing new technologies and higher labor requirements.
Purpose of the article: The aim of this paper is to investigate differences in employment strategies and labor indicators in the case of enterprises in foreign and joint ownership (FJO) and domestic enterprises in Russian ownership (RO). We analyze the manufacturing industry in Russia and its regions under conditions of stable and crisis periods.
Methods: The study enhances the analysis of Rosstat?s statistical data for 2005?2016 and applies ANOVA method to compare the employment results for companies with different ownership patterns. The research is carried out both at the national level of the Russian Federation and at the regional level according to the regions.
Findings & Value added: The study identifies significant decline in employment and in-crease in productivity for the period of 2005?2016. In contrast to the crisis of 2008?2009, in 2014?2016 there has been no sharp drop in employment. However, there is a substantial decline in real salaries which is comparable to the crisis of 2008-2009. According to ANOVA, statistically significant differences in labor indicators between FJO and RO companies are manifested. RO companies dominate in employment and payroll funds, while FJO enter-prises have better productivity results with a higher average salary. FJO companies demonstrated faster growth in employment and payroll fund in relatively stable conditions (2012?2013). However, they reacted with a significant reduction in employment for a new crisis (2014?2016), although the creation of new FJO enterprises continued in separate regions of Russia. The results can be used in social policy to regulate the employment and earnings of industrial workers in the current economic conditions.
Quantum-chemical study of the active sites of camptothecin through their Cu(II) coordination ability
Authors: Štekláč Marek , Breza Martin 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
The structures of camptothecin (CPT) lactone form and its complexes with Cu(II) were optimized at B3LYP/6-311G* level of theory. Their electronic structures were evaluated via QTAIM topological analysis of electron density and Mulliken population analysis. Stability, electron density distribution and geometrical factors of the optimized systems were compared. Both CPT nitrogen atoms show lower affinity to Cu(II) compared to the oxygen ones. Both the oxygen atom in the CPT lactone ring and the one in the neighbouring carbonyl group show the highest affinity to Cu(II) and the highest stability of Cu-CPT complexes which indicates the most probable CPT reaction sites.
Trends in the Incidence Rates of Cancer of the Tongue in the City of Belgrade
Authors: Lazić Vojkan , Krasić Dragan , Živković Snežana , Trajković Miloš , Antić Slaviša 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Cancers of the oral tongue (OT) and floor of the mouth (FOM) are frequently grouped together as carcinomas of the tongue and floor of the mouth (OTFOM). The incidence rate of these cancers varies worldwide from 0.1/100,000 persons a year for females in Algeria, Chile and Korea to 7.4/100,000 persons a year for men in New Delhi, India. The aim of this study was to analyze the trends in age-standardized incidence rates of oral tongue cancer in the Belgrade population during the period of past 12 years. The data were obtained from the Serbian Cancer Registry (The Registry). Age-standardized incidence rates were calculated using the direct standardization method to the world standard population and presented as an incidence rate per 100,000 persons a year. Joinpoint regression analysis was used to analyze the trends and annual percentage change (APC). The results of the joinpoint regression analysis showed an increasing trend of OT cancers for both genders, with an APC of 4.1% among men and 1.7 % among women. The incidence rate for FOM cancers increased, with an APC of 4.8% among men and 6.8% among women. Our results showed a continuously increasing incidence rate of oral tongue and floor of the mouth carcinoma in the capital of the Republic of Serbia.
Fatal Drowning in Brazilian Toddlers and Preschoolers in the City of Campina Grande
Authors: Cavalcanti Alessandro Leite , Batista de Oliveira Thaisy Sarmento , Batista de Oliveira Thaisy Sarmento , Gomes Muniz Kívia Gabriella , Cavalcanti Christiane Leite , Cabral Cavalcanti Alidianne Fabia 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Drowning is one of the accidents with the greatest impact on health. The objective of this paper was to analyze drowning deaths involving children up to four years of age in Campina Grande, Brazil. A cross-sectional study was developed using secondary data, carried out at the Forensic Medicine Unit. All autopsy reports of children 0-4 years of age, victims of drowning in the period from 2008 to 2011 were evaluated. Data referring to the year of occurrence, victims’ gender and age, time of day, day of week and place of occurrence were collected. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics (frequency distribution). Ninety-three cases of fatal drowning were identified, of which 20 (21.5%) involved children under four years of age. Most victims were male (80%), aged one year (35%). The accidents occurred predominantly during the day (85%), mostly at home (75%). The drowning victims were mostly boys in the first year of life and most cases of drowning occurred at their homes.
Imidacloprid as reproductive toxicant and endocrine disruptor: investigations in laboratory animals
Authors: Mikolić Anja , Karačonji Irena Brčić 
Published: July 2018

Abstract
Imidacloprid, a neonicotinoid insecticide, has been used worldwide due to its selective toxicity for insects. Its residues may enter the food chain, which is why it is important to investigate the potential adverse effects of imidacloprid exposure. This review summarises current knowledge of the reproductive toxicity and disruptive endocrine effects of imidacloprid in laboratory animals. Investigations, conducted mostly on laboratory rats, have shown adverse effects of imidacloprid on the reproductive ability in both parental and offspring generation as well as on the development of the offspring. Like many pesticides, imidacloprid may also act as endocrine disrupting chemical (EDC). It may disrupt the metabolic homeostasis, contribute to obesity, and disrupt steroidogenesis by inhibiting cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzyme activities. All these adverse effects of imidacloprid may pose a serious risk for reproduction and development with long-term consequences in adulthood.