bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Physical and Muscular Performance in a Professional Soccer Player with a Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Following an Isokinetic Exercise Program: A Case Report
Authors: Mostagi Fernanda QRC , Silva Pedro AC , Munaro Giovana R , Marcato Raiane G , Nampo Daniel B , Santiago Gabriel F , Obara Karen , Cardoso Jefferson R 
Published: October 2024

Background and Purpose The comprehensive treatment for an athlete who sustains a complete posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injury remains unclear. The purpose of this case report is to describe the effects of an isokinetic exercise program on muscle performance and physical function in a professional soccer player with a PCL injury. Study Design Case Report Case Description A 23-year-old male professional soccer player injured his right knee (non-dominant) during a soccer match, with magnetic resonance imaging confirming a complete PCL rupture. The athlete completed 23 sessions of isokinetic treatment over nine weeks to improve physical function and muscle performance. The concentric mode was used to evaluate quadriceps and hamstrings performance isokinetically at angular velocities of 60 °/s, 120 °/s, and 300 °/s. The LEFS questionnaire was used to evaluate physical function. The assessment occurred before starting the treatment and at the end of nine weeks. An athlete with similar anthropometric characteristics was invited to participate and serve as a control, in order to better understand the athlete’s assessment results. Outcomes After nine weeks, peak torque normalized to body mass (PT/BM) improved to 4.0 N.m/kg for knee extensors (control: 3.6 Nm/kg) and 2.3 N.m/kg for knee flexors (control: 1.9 Nm/kg) at 60 °/s. This increase in PT was reflected in the hamstrings-to-quadriceps (H:Q) ratio post-treatment (57 %). At the end of treatment, the athlete returned to sports activities with 98.7 % restored physical function as measured by the LEFS (Score: 79 points). Discussion The results demonstrated that the isokinetic treatment improved knee functional capacity, with increased PT/BM for knee extensors and flexors and enhanced torque-holding capacity, indicating improved muscle performance. Level of evidence 5
Relationship between Peak Eccentric Force during the Nordic Hamstring Exercise and One Repetition Maximum Deadlift Performance
Authors: Nishida Satoru , Ito Wataru , Ohishi Taisuke , Yoshida Riku , Sato Shigeru , Nakamura Masatoshi 
Published: October 2024

Background The Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) is useful for preventing hamstring strain injuries. However, its adoption rates in the sports field are currently low, necessitating a safe and efficient introduction. Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose was to examine the relationship between the eccentric force during the NHE and the one repetition maximum of deadlift. It was hypothesized that the eccentric force during the NHE would be correlated with the one repetition maximum (1RM) of the deadlift. Study design Cross-sectional study. Methods Healthy student rugby players with no history of hamstring tears were recruited to participate. The peak eccentric forces during the NHE, which is the vertical peak force on the part holding the leg, were measured in both legs, while gradually leaning forward to a prone position over three seconds. The 1RM of deadlift was calculated from the weight that could be raised three times during a deadlift (x kg) using the estimated formula (x kg / 0.93). The correlation between the left and right peak eccentric forces during the NHE, the total left and right forces, and the 1RM of the deadlift was examined using Spearman’s rank correlation coefficient, with all values corrected for body mass. Results During the NHE, the peak eccentric force of the right and left legs and the total peak eccentric force of both legs were 3.8 ± 1.1 N/BM, 3.8 ± 1.2 N/BM, and 7.6 ± 2.1 N/BM, respectively. The 1RM of deadlift was 1.9 ± 0.3 kg/BM. Weak correlations (r = 0.34–0.37) were found between the 1RM of the deadlift and the peak eccentric force in the right and left legs and the total peak eccentric force of both legs. Conclusion The present study revealed a weak correlation between the peak eccentric force during the NHE and 1RM of deadlift Level of Evidence 2c
Relationship of Physical Factors to the Occurrence of Injuries in Young Gymnasts
Authors: Kobayashi Yuria , Nagano Yasuharu , Suzukawa Makoto 
Published: October 2024

Background There is a large population of young athletes who participate in gymnastics, and the prevention of injury in junior athletes is considered important. However, few studies have prospectively investigated the relationship between physical factors and the occurrence of injury. Purpose To investigate the physical characteristics that are factors in the injury occurrence in elementary and junior high school gymnasts. Study Design Prospective observational study. Methods A total of 36 healthy young gymnasts (at national competition level) were enrolled in the study. Once a week for 23 weeks, injuries were prospectively investigated using self-report questionnaires under the supervision of a research staff. Joint range of motion (hip, ankle, shoulder, and wrist), tightness (Thomas test, Ely test, straight leg raise [SLR], triceps surae, combined abduction test [CAT], horizontal flexion test [HFT]), and muscle elasticity (multifidus) were assessed to compare differences in physical function between injured and non-injured participants. Results Injuries occurred most commonly in the wrist (42.1%), lower back (30.2%), and foot (9.5%) among males, whereas heel (22.2%), knee (16.0%), and lower back (12.8%) were the most common injury sites among females. Wrist injuries in male athletes showed decreased shoulder joint range of motion, and lower back injuries showed decreased hip and shoulder joint range of motion. Lower back injuries in female athletes showed decreased hip extension mobility. Heel and knee joint injuries in females also showed increased range of motion and decreased tightness. Conclusions The results of this study indicate that the factors related to flexibility differ according to injury location. Further studies are required to clarify the physical factors that influence injury occurrence by examining the effects of the gymnasts’ muscle strength, age, individual factors, and left–right differences. Level of Evidence 3
Inferior-Medial Dry Needling at the Thoracolumbar Junction: A Cadaveric Study
Authors: Williams Christi L. , Curfman Sue E. , Lindsley Stacey R. , Falyar Christian R. , McConnell Ryan C. 
Published: October 2024

Background Dry needling (DN) has emerged as a popular therapeutic intervention for managing musculoskeletal pain. While major adverse events are generally rare, those that have been reported in vulnerable areas such as the spine and thorax can be serious and warrant further investigation regarding safe techniques in and around these areas. Purpose The purpose of this study was to reproduce the methods employed by Williams et al. but with an inferior-medial multifidus DN technique to determine if a dry needle can penetrate the ligamentum flavum (LF) and breach the spinal canal at the thoracolumbar junction. Study Design Descriptive Cadaveric study. Methods The procedure was performed on a cadaver in the prone position. The needle was advanced under ultrasound guidance to determine if a 0.30 x 40 mm dry needle inserted lateral to the spinous process of T12 and directed inferior-medially could penetrate the LF and enter the spinal canal. Results A 0.30 x 40 mm dry needle inserted 1.9 cm lateral to the spinous process of T12 was able to traverse the space between the vertebral laminae of T12 and L1, penetrate the LF, and enter the spinal canal with an inferior-medial needle angulation of 33-degrees medial and 18-degrees inferior. Conclusion The results of this study demonstrate the feasibility of a dry needle entering the spinal canal at the thoracolumbar junction using an inferior-medial technique. These findings support the potential role of ultrasound guidance in the training and clinical practice of DN, especially in regions where safety issues have been documented. Level of Evidence Level IV.
The Clinical Utility of the Seated Wall Angel as a Test with Scoring
Authors: Kofoed Chad , Palmsten Allison , Diercks Jonathon , Obermeier Michael , Tompkins Marc , Chmielewski Terese L 
Published: October 2024

Background The seated wall angel (SWA) is an intervention to improve upper quarter mobility but has not been described as a clinical test with scoring. Hypothesis/ Purpose To explore the clinical utility of the SWA as a test with scoring. The authors hypothesized that SWA test scores would be lower on the injured than uninjured side, improve over time, and show stronger association with patient-reported shoulder function than shoulder mobility tests. Study Design Prospective cohort. Methods Patients diagnosed with anterior shoulder instability and referred to physical therapy participated. Testing occurred after physical therapy examination (initial) and six weeks later (follow-up). Rehabilitation was not controlled. Testing included clinical tests (SWA, passive shoulder external rotation range of motion, total arc of motion) and patient-reported outcomes including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Standardized Shoulder Assessment Form, (ASES) and the Western Ontario Shoulder Instability Index (WOSI). The SWA test was scored 0 to 3 points bilaterally based on number of body contacts with the wall (i.e., elbows and fingertips, posterior fingers, posterior forearm). Passive range of motion was measured with a standard goniometer. SWA scores were compared between sides at initial testing and compared between testing timepoints on the injured side. Associations among injured side clinical test values and patient-reported outcome scores were examined. Results Mean (SD) SWA score on the injured side was significantly lower than the uninjured side at initial testing [1.6 (1.0) vs 2.2 (1.1), p = 0.045] and significantly increased at follow-up testing [2.4 (1.0), p = 0.041]. Only SWA test score was significantly correlated with ASES (r=0.597) and WOSI (r=-0.648) scores at initial testing, and SWA test score was significantly correlated with WOSI score at follow-up testing (r=-0.611). Conclusions The clinical utility of the SWA test is supported by distinguishing the injured and uninjured sides and having stronger associations with patient-reported shoulder function than shoulder mobility tests.
Cultivating Change: Empowering Communities Among Elderly Through Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Smart Urban Farming
Authors: Khan Nasreen , Subbarao Anusuyah , Khan Shereen , Siddika Aysa 
Published: October 2024

Malaysia is gradually experiencing a demographic shift, evolving into an aging society. The problem arises concerning the economic sustainability of urban farming ventures undertaken by elderly individuals. Limited attention has been given to incorporating social science perspectives to understand its broader social and cultural implications, especially for the intergenerational aspects of urban farming, specifically among the elderly. This research investigates the adoption of smart urban farming (SUF) to enhance senior citizens' social and economic well-being (SEW). The study involved 130 elderly participants from Klang Valley, Malaysia. Data was collected through surveys and subsequently analyzed using the SPSS statistics tool. The study reveals that while Social Entrepreneurship alone may not be enough to encourage elderly adoption of SUF when combined with social innovation, it significantly increases adoption. The study also indicated that the adoption of SUF enhances the elderly SEW. This study represents a valuable addition to the existing body of literature on the adoption of SUF, particularly in its impact on the social and economic aspects of elderly individuals' lives. This study further advances the current understanding of SUF adoption, utilizing established theories such as the Resource-Based View Theory (RBT) and Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) to reinforce its conclusions. The findings offer practical insights for governments and local authorities in developing policies to promote and facilitate SUF. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2024-05-03-012 Full Text: PDF
Time Series Clustering Analysis for Increases Food Commodity Prices in Indonesia Based on K-Means Method
Authors: Mardianto M. Fariz Fadillah , Siregar N. Ramadhan Al Akhwal , Soewignjo Steven , Putri F. Friska Rahmana , Prayogi Hadi , Imama Citra , Amelia Dita , Sediono . , Dewi Deshinta Arrova 
Published: October 2024

The global food crisis is perceived to have a significant impact on the national food sector. Time series clustering, a potent data mining technique, is employed to decipher and interpret intricate temporal patterns. Dynamic Time Warping (DTW), a measure that currently appears to be the most relevant, is predicated on the distance between sequences of elements. This paper explores the application of DTW in data mining algorithms to cluster commodity prices in Indonesia, aiming for enhanced accuracy based on time series movement. The clustering algorithm employs the K-Means method, necessitating a comprehensive description of the groups it forms. The analysis results reveal time series clustering for commodity prices using K-Means. Optimal results are achieved with five clusters, based on the commodity price trend. Influencing factors include seasonal variations and government policies related to consumer demand. It is imperative for the government to establish a robust market monitoring system to track commodity price fluctuations in real-time, thereby facilitating the design of effective price stabilization policies. The insights gleaned from this study can guide decision-makers in implementing targeted interventions to stabilize prices, bolster food security, and ensure sustainable economic growth. Doi: 10.28991/HEF-2024-05-03-02 Full Text: PDF
Kepadatan, Kesesuaian Kualitas Perairan dan Distribusi Ukuran Kerang Pokea (Batissa violacea var. celebensis, von Martens 1897) di Sungai Lasolo Sulawesi Tenggara
Authors: Bahtiar  , Fekri Latifa , Findra Muhammad Nur 
Published: October 2024

Kepadatan dan distribusi ukuran kerang pokea relatif berbeda-beda disetiap tempat dan waktu yang dipengaruhi oleh kualitas lingkungan perairan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kepadatan kesesuaian kualitas perairan, dan distribusi ukuran kerang pokea di Sungai Lasolo Sulawesi Tenggara. Sampel kerang pokea dikumpulkan secara acak di seluruh bagian perairan setiap bulan selama 1 tahun di Sungai Lasolo Konawe Utara. Sampel kerang dikumpulkan menggunakan luas sapuan alat tangkap tangge (alat tradisional) sebanyak 6 kali tarikan. Pengambilan sampel kualitas air dilakukan bersamaan dengan pengambilan sampel kerang. Kepadatan kerang antar tempat dan waktu pengamatan dianalisis menggunakan uji Mann-Whitney. Preferensi pokea pada kualitas perairan dianalisis menggunakan Analisis Komponen Utama (PCA) dan Analisis Kelompok (CA) pada paket program statistik multivariat (XLSTAT). Hasil analisis menunjukkan kepadatan daerah tengah muara sungai berbeda nyata (lebih tinggi) dengan pada daerah awal dan akhir ditemukan ke arah hulu (kepadatan terendah) dan ke arah muara, sedangkan kepadatan kerang pokea tidak nyata berbeda di setiap bulan pengamatan. Kerang pokea dominan ditemukan pada ukuran kecil (1,62-2,10-3,09-3,57 cm). Ukuran kerang pokea terdistribusi pada seluruh bagian perairan dan ditemukan melimpah pada bulan Mei dan Juni. Kerang pokea cenderung menyenangi kualitas perairan yang berarus lambat, kecerahan tinggi dan perairan dalam.
SOSIALISASI DETEKSI DINI PENYAKIT JANTUNG BAWAAN PADA ANAK DI RSUD KABUPATEN KEDIRI
Authors: Rahman Mahrus Abdur , Hidayat Taufiq , Utamayasa I Ketut Alit , Wicaksono Henry , Nastiti Prima Hari 
Published: October 2024

Penyakit Jantung Bawaan (PJB) terjadi pada 6 hingga 8 setiap 1000 kelahiran hidup. PJB menjadi salah satu kelainan kongenital yang paling sering dengan angka kematian hingga 25% pada tahun pertama kehidupan. PJB merupakan abnormalitas struktural dan fungsional yang terbentuk selama embriogenesis. Diagnosis PJB yang terlambat menyebabkan peningkatan morbiditas dan mortalitas. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat berupa sosialisasi kepada tenaga medis tentang deteksi dini PJB yang dilanjutkan dengan pemeriksaan menggunakan pulse oximetry dan ekokardiografi di Kediri Jawa Timur. Metode edukasi dilakukan melalui seminar dan pelatihan. Materi berupa deteksi dini, diagnosis, dan tata laksana PJB. Pemeriksaan dilakukan oleh konsultan kardiologi anak. Pre-test dan Post-test dilakukan untuk mengevaluasi tingkat pengetahuan tenaga medis. Hasil kegiatan tersebut terdapat 100 peserta yang terdiri dari dokter spesialis, dokter umum, bidan dan perawat. Didapatkan rata-rata nilai pre-test adalah 58,57/100 dengan 7 peserta mendapatkan nilai sempurna. Pada akhir pelatihan, rata-rata nilai post-test adalah 72,06/100 dengan 25 peserta mendapatkan nilai sempurna. Sebanyak 27 anak diperiksa dengan pemeriksaan ekokardiografi. 20 anak didiagnosis PJB asianotik, 2 anak didiagnosis PJB sianotik, dan 5 anak normal. Pada pemeriksaan pulse oxymetri, seluruh bayi memiliki saturasi oksigen 95% atau lebih dan tidak terdapat perbedaan lebih dari 3% antara lokasi pra dan post ductal. Kesimpulan dari pelatihan yaitu edukasi berupa seminar dan pelatihan dapat meningkatkan pengetahuan tenaga medis tentang deteksi dini PJB pada anak.
Pengaruh Pemberian Aromaterapi Lavender Terhadap Penurunan Intensitas Nyeri Dismenorea Primer Pada Mahasiswa Kebidanan
Authors: Kamidah Siti , Ismarwati Ismarwati 
Published: October 2024

Saat terjadi menstruasi sebagian remaja putri mengalami ketidaknyamanan karena mengalami dismenorea. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui apakah terdapat pengaruh pemberian aromaterapi lavender terhadap penurunan intensitas nyeri dismenorea primer pada mahasiswa kebidanan di universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah mahasiswa semester 4 sebanyak 103 mahasiswa yang ditentukan menggunakan purposive sampling, dalam pengambilan sampling selanjutnya menggunakan random sampling dan didapati 22 sampel. . Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan rancangan penelitian pre-eksperimental dengan pendekatan one group pretest posttest design yang menggunakan data primer dengan alat ukur NRS untuk mengukur derajat nyeri serta analisis data menggunakan uji paired t-test dengan aplikasi SPSS. Hasil uji didapati nilai p-value 0,000 (<0,05) dan nilai “Mean Paired Differences” adalah sebesar 2,864. Nilai ini menunjukan selisih antara hasil nyeri dismenorea pada saat sebelum diberikan aromaterapi Lavender dengan sesudah diberikan aromaterapi, dengan jumlah selisih antara 2,404 sampai dengan 3,323. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah terdapat pengaruh pemberian aromaterapi lavender terhadap penurunan intensitas nyeri dismenorea primer pada mahasiswa kebidanan di universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta. Saran bagi responden diharapkan dapat menggunakan aromaterapi lavender dalam penanganan saat terjadi dismenorea.
Profile of Clinical, Radiological and Laboratory Pattern in TB-HIV Coinfection in National Infection Centre of Indonesia
Authors: Rosamarlina Rosamarlina , Hatta Mochammad , Murtiani Farida , Widiantari Aninda Dinar 
Published: October 2024

Background: The study aims to map TB (Tuberculosis) – HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) patients based on clinical, radiological, and laboratory patterns. Objective: This study is expected to provide previous research investigating radiologic and laboratory examinations in TB-HIV patients. Method: We conducted a cross-sectional study based on medical records of TB-HIV patients at RSPI Sulianti Saroso from January 2004 - March 2017. Samples were 240 TB-HIV patients from a population of 1014 People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). Inclusion criteria were PLWHA, aged over 18 years, diagnosed with TB with completed medical record status. Result: Characteristics of the majority of patients were in the productive age group (99.2%) with an average age of 33 years and male sex (78%). The main symptom is cough (91.7%) and cough with phlegm (59.1%). Most patients (83.37%) have not received ART (Anti-Retroviral Therapy). Pulmonary physical examination showed that most patients had Ronchi (95.8%) while others got wheezing (5%). Laboratory tests revealed an initial CD4 cell count of 71.6 cells/ml and a negative Acid-Fast Bacillus (AFB) smear (59.2%). The patient's radiology was mainly with an infiltrate (82.5%); most infiltrate was presented in apex (52.4%). Conclusion: The majority of TB-HIV coinfected patients are young males, presenting with common TB symptoms, low CD4 counts, and negative AFB smears, complicating diagnosis. Radiological findings frequently show infiltrates, particularly in the apex. These findings emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and ART initiation to improve outcomes in TB-HIV coinfected patients
Evaluation of Reading Empowerment Asserting Connection at Home (REACH): Performance of Grade 7 Learners
Authors: Cosico Aira Nina Bautista 
Published: October 2024

In the Philippines, reading is a persistent challenge that requires continuous remediation with the results of the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) from both 2018 and 2022, and the country has been at the bottom of the rankings. Thus, the goal of this study is to strengthen reading remediation. This study focused on the evaluation of a reading program implemented; the Reading Empowerment: Asserting Connection at Home (REACH), and its relationship to the performance of Grade 7 learners in relation to reading. The participants of this study were 96 secondary school English teachers because they are field implementers of the reading program and were selected through a proportional stratified random sampling to ensure that each cluster was represented. The study collected MPS results from three successive school years and evaluated the implementation of the reading program. The questionnaire was validated and researcher-made. Based on the findings, the hypotheses were partially supported. It was revealed that there was a significant relationship between the REACH evaluation and the school’s reading performance, particularly between the Product evaluation and the school’s reading performance during SY 2022-2023, and between the overall REACH evaluation and the school’s reading performance during SY 2023-2024. Furthermore, there was a positive relationship between the REACH Evaluation in terms of Context and Psychological Component. It was recommended that curriculum implementers continue the implementation of Reading Empowerment: Asserting Connection at Home (REACH), but this time, we focused on strengthening the other components of the CIPP Evaluation to improve the results of the reading program.