bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
An Acute Bout of Whole-Body Vibration Does Not Improve Jumping Performance in Those With Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Authors: Dewig Derek R. , Lepley Adam S. , Nilius Alex , Padua Darin A. , Pietrosimone Brian G. , Wikstrom Erik A. , Blackburn J. Troy 
Published: September 2024

Context
Individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) often fail to return to their previous level of sport performance. Although multifaceted, this inability to regain preinjury performance may be influenced by impaired plyometric ability attributable to chronic quadriceps dysfunction. Whole-body vibration (WBV) acutely improves quadriceps function and biomechanics after ACLR, but its effects on jumping performance outcomes such as jump height, the reactive strength index (RSI), and knee work and power are unknown.

Objective
To evaluate the acute effects of WBV on measures of jumping performance in those with ACLR.

Design
Crossover study design.

Setting
Research laboratory.

Patients or Other Participants
Thirty-six individuals with primary, unilateral ACLR.

Intervention(s)
Participants stood on a WBV platform in a mini-squat position while vibration or no vibration (control) was applied during six 60-second bouts with 2 minutes of rest between bouts.

Main Outcome Measure(s)
Double-leg jumping tasks were completed preintervention and postintervention (WBV or control) and consisted of jumping off a 30-cm box to 2 force plates half the participant’s height away. The jumping task required participants to maximally jump vertically upon striking the force plates.

Results
Whole-body vibration did not produce significant improvements in any of the study outcomes (ie, jump height, RSI, and knee work and power) in either limb (P = .053–.839).

Conclusions
These results suggest that a single bout of WBV is insufficient for improving jumping performance in individuals with ACLR. As such, using WBV to acutely improve jumping performance post-ACLR is likely not warranted. Future research should evaluate the effects of repeated exposure to WBV in combination with other plyometric interventions on jumping performance.
Email invitations to publish: Academically sound (such as SAFP) versus potentially predatory journals
Authors: Joubert Gina , Aluko Omololu 
Published: September 2024

Background: Researchers increasingly receive invitations by email to publish. We analysed email publication invitations received by staff members of the Department of Biostatistics, University of the Free State (UFS), comparing emails relating to accredited and non-accredited journals.Methods: This cross-sectional study included all publication invitations received via UFS email accounts by staff members from May 2023 to July 2023. The researchers independently completed the data form, then checked and resolved any discrepancies.Results: Of the 93 distinct emails received from 88 journals, only 15 (16%) were received from a journal appearing on the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) accredited journal lists. These included South African Family Practice (SAFP) and the African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine (PHCFM). Emails from non-accredited journals were significantly (p 0.01) less likely to refer to a journal with a health sciences-related title (37% vs. 86%), indicate the publisher (36% vs. 93%), provide a link to the journal website (59% vs. 100%), state a full physical address (24% vs. 80%), refer to author instructions (21% vs. 47%) or request the recipient to share the email with colleagues (5% vs. 47%). Emails from non-accredited journals were significantly (p 0.01) more likely to contain grammatical errors (63% vs. 0%) and flattering remarks regarding the recipient or his or her research work (49% vs. 0%), and to indicate the journal’s International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) (67% vs. 13%).Conclusion: Clear differences were found between email invitations from accredited versus non-accredited journals.Contribution: The findings provide insight into warning signals in email publication invitations.
Impact of entrepreneurial incubators on youth employment in South African local government
Authors: Mgweba Luluto , Lungisa Sithenkosi 
Published: September 2024

Background: Unemployment has been the central socioeconomic issue in South Africa since the democracy in 1994. As a result, the nation’s unemployed youth continue to be at risk in the job market. In the quest for alternatives, youth entrepreneurship has been acknowledged as a crucial strategy for empowering youth through innovation and technology.Aim: This study sought to analyse the impact of innovative entrepreneurial incubators (IEIs) in fostering youth employment within Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality.Setting: This study was conducted within the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality to analyse the effectiveness of IEIs in supporting young entrepreneurs, thus increasing employment opportunities for the youth in South Africa.Methods: A sample of 20 semi-structured open-ended interviews was conducted, and thematic coding was used for data analysis.Results: The study found that there are several challenges pertaining to the effective implementation of IEIs to foster youth employment in South African municipalities. This is attributed to a lack of funding and educational programmes.Conclusion: The main recommendation is that all municipalities must establish IEIs and devise strategies to ensure that these are implemented effectively.Contribution: This study contributes to improved municipal governance through providing innovative mechanisms that foster effective and efficient implementation of IEIs in South African local government. This contribution aims to ensure that municipalities discharge their constitutional mandate to improve citizens’ standard of living through IEIs, especially in areas with high youth unemployment.
Integrating ecosystems: The synergistic effects of digital innovation hubs on start-up growth
Authors: Gumbo Edwell , Moos Menisha 
Published: September 2024

Background: South Africa faces significant socio-economic challenges, with unemployment rate. This highlights the need for economic strategies to generate employment, and start-ups are crucial in this context, as they foster innovation, create jobs and increase competitiveness.Aim: The study aims to investigate how digital innovation hubs (DIHs) influence start-up growth, focusing on their roles and functions.Setting: The research is set within the context of DIHs in Africa, specifically examining the 12 DIHs established under the AEDIBNET programme.Methods: A qualitative methodology was employed, using semi-structured interviews with six DIH managers and 28 entrepreneurs or start-up founders.Results: Supporting start-up growth, holistic development support and integrated ecosystem enhancement by DIHs emerged as key themes. These factors foster a conducive environment for innovation and sustained growth.Conclusion: Digital innovation hubs play a crucial role in supporting start-up growth by providing comprehensive and integrated support systems. Their functions collectively enhance start-up growth.Contribution: This study fills a critical gap in the existing literature on DIHs, offering empirical insights into their impact on start-up growth within the African context. The findings provide valuable implications for policymakers, practitioners and researchers aiming to foster the growth of start-ups. Additionally, the study integrates and expands upon knowledge spillover theory, institutional theory and cluster theory. It demonstrates how DIHs facilitate knowledge sharing, provide formal support structures, foster informal networks, and create and sustain entrepreneurial clusters.
Violent State of Postpartum Psychosis
Authors: Singh Ruchita , Dikkatwar Manoj , Vaghasiya Jitendra , Bindu Radhika , Chand Sharad 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Postpartum psychosis is an alarming health condition that affects women as well as the child if untreated. A 23-year-old female patient brought to the psychiatric unit with a 15-day urinary tract infection (UTI) and a lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) P1 A0 L1 - 20 days prior, was diagnosed with postpartum psychosis. The symptoms included abnormal behavior, irrelevant talking, fear, suspicion, sleep disturbance, delusion, and hallucination, as well as an unwillingness to breastfeed her infant and attempts to harm the newborn. Pus cells, RBCs, epithelial cells with blood traces, nitrites, and bacteria were all present in her urine analysis report. The patient was admitted for 25 days, treated with a non-pharmacological and pharmacological approach, counseled by psychiatric and was discharged after recovery.
Comparison of the Thyromental Distance, Thyrohyoid Distance, and Mallampati Scores in Prediction of Difficult Intubation in Patients Undergoing General Anaesthesia: An Observational Study
Authors: Artawan I Made , Rante Su Djie To , Sagita Sidarta 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
Several studies have been conducted to assess the accuracy of predictors of difficult intubation, but the results are still very variable. This study aims to discover the incidence of difficult intubation in our cohort. We also compared the accuracy of the Mallampati score, thyromental distance, and thyrohyoid distance in predicting intubation difficulties in patients who will undergo surgery under general anesthesia.

Materials and Methods:
This prospective, observational study was conducted on 100 subjects who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and had their Mallampati score, thyromental distance, and thyrohyoid distance measured preoperatively. After inducing anesthesia, the degree of difficulty in intubation was assessed using the Cormack-Lehane grading. The Mallampati score, thyromental distance, and thyrohyoid distance were then tested for accuracy as predictors of the occurrence of difficult intubation using the binomial logistic regression.

Results:
The incidence of difficult intubation was 21%. We found a significant difference (P < 0.001) between the Mallampati score and the degree of intubation difficulty, where subjects with a Mallampati score of 1–2 experienced fewer intubation difficulties. The mean thyromental distance differed significantly between subjects with and without difficulty intubating (6.3 ± 0.6 vs. 4.6 ± 0.6 cm, P < 0.001). There was also a significant difference in the mean thyrohyoid distance between subjects with and without difficulty intubating (3.6 ± 0.4 vs. 2.0 ± 0.2, P < 0.001).

Conclusion:
Mallampati score, thyromental distance, and thyrohyoid distance were not significant as single predictors of difficult intubation, but they were significant when combined.
A Comprehensive Approach to Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Management through Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding and Surgical Repair in a Neonate
Authors: Yadav Lucky , Mattu Navraj , Mehra Pravesh , Jain Pooja 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This case report details the successful application of nasoalveolar molding (NAM) in a 4-day-old neonate with a complete unilateral cleft lip and palate, showcasing a comprehensive treatment approach involving presurgical NAM and subsequent surgical repair. The NAM technique, pioneered by Barry H. Grayson, utilizes a specialized appliance to shape the alveolar ridge and nasal cartilage concurrently. The case demonstrates favorable outcomes, with the alveolar segments brought closer to normalcy after approximately 4 months of NAM. The patient underwent further surgical repair, as per the protocol emphasizing the interdisciplinary approach in cleft management.
Erosive Influence of Amazonian Tucupi on Microshear Bond Strength to Enamel and Dentin
Authors: Carneiro Reginna Vyctória Da Trindade Souza De Melo , Ribeiro Mara Eliane Soares , Wanderley Marina Lima , Sousa Naama Waléria Alves , Carneiro Paula Mendes Acatauassú , Chisté Renan Campos , Loretto Sandro Cordeiro 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
The scientific literature has studies that assess the influence of erosive challenges with citric acidic drinks and substances on the adhesive bond strength to enamel and dentin, but does not contain information about the influence of regional components of an acidic diet on this process. Thus, this study evaluated the erosive influence of Amazonian tucupi on enamel and dentin microshear bond strength.

Materials and Methods:
One hundred and sixty-eight healthy bovine incisors teeth were used, divided into 12 groups (n = 14). For erosive cycling, distilled water (negative control), cola-based soft drink (positive control), or tucupi were used, followed by adhesive strategies of (1) etch-and-rinse (conventional) (Adper™ Single Bond 2) and (2) self-etching (Clearfil SE Bond). All specimens were subjected to erosive cycling for 5 days and, after 24 h, composite resin cylinders were built up for the microshear bond strength test. The data showed normal distribution and were analyzed by two-way ANOVA, followed by the Tukey post and test (P ≤ 0.05).

Results:
There were no significant differences in enamel (P > 0.05). In dentin, only the groups exposed to cola-based soft drink showed significant differences (P < 0.01). The failure mode showed that Type II (mixed) was predominant (95%).

Conclusion:
The erosive challenge with tucupi did not influence the bond strength to enamel and dentin, regardless of the adhesive strategy used.
Idiopathic Localized Involutional Lipoatrophy Responsive to Injection Normal Saline: A Case Series
Authors: Jaiswal Prashansa , Dua Aishwarya , Shloka Shilpi , Sirohi Aaditya 
Published: September 2024

Background:
Localized involutional lipoatrophy (LIL) is a rare distinctive idiopathic form of localized lipoatrophy. It is characterized by loss of adipose tissue without antecedent inflammation and was first described by Peters and Winkelmann in 1986. There have been only a few reports on LIL in the English literature. We, herein, report cases series of idiopathic LIL (ILIL) and determine the efficacy of injection normal saline in such patients.

Objectives:
The aim of the study was (1) to study the clinical features and evolution of lesions in patients diagnosed with ILIL and (2) to determine the efficacy of injection normal saline in such patients.

Materials and Methods:
It was a retrospective study conducted in the department of dermatology at a tertiary care center from May 2021 to April 2023. We included all clinically suspected cases of ILIL with characteristic histopathological findings who were treated with injection normal saline. All cases with history of antecedent injections, vaccination, or medications before the development of lesion were excluded from the study.

Results:
The median age of presentation was 3 years. Ten (71%) patients were male, while 4 (29%) were female. All patients had lesion on buttocks and all were unilateral. Overall, 10/14 (71%) patients responded to the treatment.

Conclusions:
This report demonstrates that serial saline injections provide a safe, relatively rapid, cost-effective, and uncomplicated solution to idiopathic involutional lipoatrophy.
A Study of Clinical, Radiological, and Etiological Profiles of Patients with Cavitary Lung Disease
Authors: Rajeev Vyshnavi , Keerthi Prakash , Narasimhan R. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
This study aims to find out the distribution pattern of cavitary lung disease across clinical, radiological, and etiological variables.

Methods:
This is an observational monocentric retrospective study conducted in Apollo Hospital, Greams Road, Chennai, between August 2022 and May 2023. After excluding cases lacking follow-up and no clinical data, 50 patients with cavitary lung disease who underwent bronchoscopy were included in this study. Data such as demographics, smoking status, clinical presentation, comorbidities, and radiological features were obtained.

Results:
Of the 50 participants, the majority had tuberculosis (TB), fungal, and bacterial infections. Fungal cavities were common in males with uniform age distribution and had cavities with air crescent signs. Bronchoscopy was inconclusive in most of them and required either computed tomography or video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)-guided biopsy to establish a diagnosis. The most common malignancy was squamous cell carcinoma, and autoimmune disease was granulomatous polyangiitis.

Conclusion:
Our study shows that the presence of cavities points more toward TB. One of the key measures in making TB treatment and control activities a success is identifying patients at high risk of transmission and poor outcomes like patients with cavities. However, it is important to exclude other diagnoses like malignancy where the prognosis can be fatal.
A Case of Bilateral Chylothorax with Generalized Lymphadenopathy
Authors: Rajeev Vyshnavi , Mehrin Riha , Narasimhan Aarthi 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Chylothorax is the presence of chylus in the pleural cavity and is due to the damage or blockage of the thoracic duct. Surgery or trauma is the most common cause of chylothorax. Malignant lymphoma is the most common cause among nontraumatic etiology. Whenever a chylothorax of unknown etiology occurs, we should rule out underlying malignant lymphoma. Here, we present a case of lymphoma presented with bilateral chylothorax.
Gender-wise Description of Morphometric Measures of Knee Joint Based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Sharma Sonika , Gupta Rakesh , Jain Sanjeev Kumar , Rastogi Rajul 
Published: September 2024

Background:
Customization of Total Knee Replacement (TKR) and the design of knee prostheses are paramount. Conventionally, surgeons select from a spectrum of pre-fabricated implants, assessing their fit based on the patient’s knee morphology via magnetic resonance imaging.

Aim and Objective:
This research endeavours to identify and quantify gender-related variations in knee morphometry by examining the distal femur and proximal tibia of the population of North India.

Materials and Methods:
A Descriptive cross-sectional study included 59 males and 59 females’ knees. A 1.5 TESLA MRI unit (Avanto Magnetomtim + dot system, Siemens, Erlangen, Germany) was utilized for imaging. The morphological features of proximal Tibia and distal femur were taken. Correlation between morphometric parameters were calculated using Karl Pearson’s correlation coefficient. P-value <0.05 was set statistically significant.

Results:
All the FEMUR parameters were significantly higher in males than females. The mean FML in males was 8.04±0.50SD and in females was 6.97±0.33SD (P<0.05). Mean FMAP in males was 5.98±0.46SD and in females it was 5.36±0.35SD (P<0.05). All the TIBIA parameters were significantly higher in males than females. The mean TML in males was 7.56±0.37SD and in females was 6.49±0.28SD (P<0.05). Mean TAP in males was 4.64±0.41SD and in females it was 4.13±0.25 (P<0.05).

Conclusion:
Variations in bone dimensions were attributed to a complex interplay of genetic, ethnic, and environmental factors. In conclusion, this study makes a substantial contribution to the understanding of knee joint morphology.
Study of Left Coronary Artery and Its Variations: A Cadaveric Study from Gujarat Region
Authors: Bhardwaj Jyoti , Shrimankar Paras Sanjay , Trivedi Dipali Jayesh , Vaishnav Devanshi Jagdishbhai 
Published: September 2024

Background:
A lot of variations have been analyzed in the case of the left coronary artery (LCA) which makes it a leading cause of death globally. Therefore, awareness of normal and variant anatomy of this artery in relation to its main trunk and branches is the key to physicians, cardiologists, and radiologists in the management of various cardiac pathologies.

Materials and Methods:
Eighty embalmed and formalin-fixed adult human cadaveric hearts of both genders with no history or signs of pathology were dissected meticulously during educational hours.

Results and Conclusion:
Among 80 hearts studied, 71 hearts left coronary ostia were located below the sinotubular junction. The mean distance of left coronary ostia from the supravalvular ridge lying above and below was 2.93 ± 0.39 mm and 2.72 ± 0.92 mm, respectively. The mean diameter of the left coronary ostium was 3.67 ± 0.94 mm. The mean length and diameter of the LCA main trunk (LCAMT) were 13.06 ± 2.42 mm and 4.93 ± 0.60 mm, respectively. The most common branching pattern of LCAMT was bifurcation. The most frequent range of length of left anterior descending (LAD) and circumflex (Cx) artery was 10–12 cm and 6.5–8 cm, respectively. The most common termination point of LAD was at the anterior one-third part of posterior interventricular sulcus and for Cx artery was between the crux and obtuse border of the heart. Right coronary dominance was the most common.
A Comparative Study of Immunohistochemical, Hematoxylin and Eosin, and Giemsa Stains for Demonstration of Helicobacter pylori in Cases of Chronic Antral Gastritis
Authors: Goyal Neeti , Srinivas V. , Gupta Arun , Bhatia Jasvinder Kaur , Sharma Pragya , Mishra Prabha Shankar , Chawla Naveen , Kapoor Umesh 
Published: September 2024

Abstract

Background:
Chronic gastritis is a common gastrointestinal problem all over the world. It is most frequently associated with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). These Gram-negative bacilli can be detected by different methods, both invasive and noninvasive techniques. It has been found in studies that there is no single gold standard stain, for detection of H. pylori, on endoscopic biopsies which is universally applicable to all laboratories.

Materials and Methods:
This was a prospective study carried out in the department of pathology of a tertiary care hospital. One hundred patients of chronic antral gastritis using simple random sampling irrespective of age and sex diagnosed clinically formed the study population. Comparison among three different stains, i.e., hematoxylin and eosin (H and E), Giemsa, and immunohistochemistry (IHC), on all endoscopic gastric biopsies was carried out.

Results:
Of the three methods compared for detection of H. pylori, the maximum sensitivity to detect H. pylori was seen by IHC ie 98.25%, while Giemsa stain showed sensitivity of 94.92 % and H and E stain showed a sensitivity off 83.58%. While we observed a specificity and positive predictive value of around 78.78% & 88.89% respectively for H and E, specificity and positive predictive value of around 58.54% & 76.7% respectively for Giemsa and specificity and positive predictive value of around 51.2% & 66.67%respectively for IHC.Hence on comparative analysis though sensitivity with IHC is more , however specificity and positive predictive value to detect Hpylori is the lowest of all three.

Conclusion:
We conclude that even though many stains including IHC can detect H. pylori, the simplest and cheapest way of detection is by conventional stain, i.e., H and E stain, which is sufficient for detection of H. pylori in the diagnosis of chronic gastritis.