bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of Lower Limb Heat Therapy, Exercise Training, or a Combined Intervention on Vascular Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: CHENG JEM L. , PIZZOLA CHRISTINA A. , MATTOOK KEIRA C. , NOGUCHI KENNETH S. , ARMSTRONG CALVIN M. , BAGRI GURLEEN K. , MACDONALD MAUREEN J. 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of 8 wk of no intervention (CON), lower limb heat therapy (HEAT), moderate-intensity exercise training (EX), or combined training and therapy (HEATEX) in young, healthy recreationally active adults.

Methods
Sixty participants (23 ± 3 yr, 30 females) were randomly allocated into CON (n = 15), HEAT (n = 15), EX (n = 14), or HEATEX (n = 16). The primary outcome was vascular function, assessed through brachial artery flow-mediated dilation tests. Secondary measures included arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity), cardiorespiratory fitness (V̇O2peak), body composition, and quadriceps muscle strength.

Results
There were no differences in brachial artery flow-mediated dilation between the groups before and after the interventions (all P > 0.05). Both interventions with a heating component were associated with within-group reductions in carotid-femoral pulse wave, and increase in absolute and relative V̇O2peak after 8 wk (HEAT: ∆−0.27 [−0.53, −0.02] m s−1, ∆0.18 [0.06, 0.29] L·min−1, ∆2.18 [0.60, 3.76] mL·kg−1·min−1, respectively; HEATEX: ∆−0.33 [−0.58, −0.09], ∆0.21 [0.11, 0.32] L·min−1, ∆2.59 [1.06, 4.12] mL·kg−1·min−1, respectively), but no between-group differences were observed (P = 0.25, P = 0.21, and P = 0.55, respectively). There was also a within-group decrease in body fat percentage with EX (∆−1.37 [−2.45, −0.29] %), but no changes in leg strength in any of the groups (P = 0.79).

Conclusions
This randomized controlled trial is the first to examine the efficacy of lower limb heating against traditionally prescribed exercise training. In our young cohort, 8 wk of training and/or therapy was insufficient to improve vascular function. More intense protocols and longer interventions involving lower limb heating may be required to elicit improvements in health outcomes.
Evaluating Gait with Force Sensing Insoles 6 Months after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: An Autograft Comparison
Authors: CHERELSTEIN RACHEL E. , KUENZE CHRISTOPHER , HARKEY MATTHEW S. , WALASZEK MICHELLE C. , GROZIER COREY , BRUMFIELD EMILY R. , LEWIS JENNIFER N. , HUGHES GARRISON A. , CHANG EDWARD S. 
Published: September 2024

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Aberrant knee mechanics during gait 6 months after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are associated with markers of knee cartilage degeneration. The purpose of this study was to compare loading during walking gait in quadriceps tendon, bone–patellar tendon–bone (BPTB), and hamstring tendon autograft patients 6 months post-ACLR using loadsol single sensor insoles, and to evaluate associations between loading and patient-reported outcomes.

Methods
Seventy-two patients (13 to 40 yr) who underwent unilateral, primary ACLR with BPTB, quadriceps tendon, or hamstring tendon autograft completed treadmill gait assessment, the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) survey, and the ACL-Return to Sport after Injury (ACL-RSI) survey 6 ± 1 months post-ACLR. Ground reaction forces were collected using loadsols. Limb symmetry indices (LSI) for peak impact force (PIF), loading response instantaneous loading rate (ILR), and loading response average loading rate (ALR) were compared between groups using separate analyses of covariance. Survey scores were compared between groups using one-way ANOVAs. The relationships between IKDC, ACL-RSI, and LSI were compared using Pearson’s product moment correlation coefficients.

Results
There were no significant differences between graft sources for LSI in PIF, ILR, ALR, or impulse. Patient-reported knee function was significantly different between graft source groups with the BPTB group reporting the highest IKDC scores; however, there was no significant difference between groups for ACL-RSI score. There were no significant associations between IKDC score, ACL-RSI score, and biomechanical symmetry among any of the graft source groups.

Conclusions
Autograft type does not influence PIF, ILR, ALR, or impulse during walking 6 months post-ACLR. Limb symmetry during gait is not strongly associated with patient-reported outcomes regardless of graft source. Loadsols appear to be a suitable tool for use in the clinical rehabilitation setting.
Desired support system to eradicate urban homelessness: an exploratory descriptive study
Authors: Mohd Rom Noor Ashikin , Md. Hassan Nurbani , Abu Said Al-Mansor , Bachik Burhanuddin 
Published: September 2024

Background - The new increasing homeless lately consist of women, children, youth, the elderly and marginalized ethnic or migrant groups. Some of them are working and earn salaries, however, the income is not sufficient to live modestly. Purpose – The purpose of this research is to establish a desired support system to eradicate urban homelessness in the country. Design/methodology/approach – This is an exploratory descriptive method study which employed quantitative techniques. The study employed a social ecological model to investigate behavior of homeless via multiple levels of influences including intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, community and public policy. Surveys have been conducted on sixty-five homeless individuals. Findings – It was found that support systems and structures should be derived from the whole streams from families, communities, organizations and government. Employment opportunities, long-term shelters within the community places and highly demanded skills are needed to improve their living condition. Research limitations – This study is only focused on the socio-economic structures of the homeless in a capital city. Originality/value – This is an empirical research using a social ecological model for the homeless in the Kuala Lumpur area. Research on homeless study has received little attention and has yet to be fully explored.
Behavioral Market Design for Online Gaming Platforms
Authors: Avoyan Ala , Khubulashvili Robizon , Mekerishvili Giorgi 
Published: September 2024

In this paper, we investigate market design for online gaming platforms. We ask what motivates people to continue participation—success or failure. Using data from an online chess platform, we find strong evidence of heterogeneous history-dependent stopping behavior. We identify two behavioral types of people: those who are more likely to stop playing after a loss and those who are more likely to stop playing after a win. We propose a behavioral dynamic choice model in which the utility from playing another game is directly affected by the previous game’s outcome. We estimate this time nonseparable preference model and conduct counterfactual analyses to study alternative market designs. A matching algorithm designed to leverage stopping behavior can substantially alter the length of play. This paper was accepted by Yan Chen, behavioral economics and decision analysis. Supplemental Material: The online appendix and data files are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2021.03628 .
The use of a multimodal wound matrix to treat a variety of hard-to-heal wounds: a case series surveillance
Authors: Swain David , Cole Windy , Barrett Christopher , Black Gregory , Hudson Carmen , Lacqua Michael , Reinkraut Jacob , Jalil Omar , McLafferty Robert 
Published: September 2024

Objective: This case series examines the use of a multimodal wound matrix (MWM) trialled in a selection of clinical practice settings and on a variety of hard-to-heal wounds. The objective was to evaluate the effects of MWM and its performance in managing such wounds, regardless of clinical setting and ulcer type. Method: Treatment of the MWM was conducted by independent wound care practitioners on wounds that were of >4 weeks duration. Treatment was once a week. Assessment was taken after four weeks and at week 12 of the study to assess percentage area reduction (PAR) compared to baseline measurements taken at the first treatment visit. Complete (100%) re-epithelialisation was also recorded. Results: A total of 63 wounds were treated with MWM, and ulcer types were grouped as: diabetic foot ulcers (n=21); venous leg ulcers (n=18); pressure injuries (n=10); and others (n=14). Of the wounds, 78% had 100% re-epithelialisation, with an average PAR of 57% at four weeks and 86% at 12 weeks. The average time to resolution for those wounds that closed was 7.9 weeks. Conclusion: Results from this series of independent case studies support the application of MWM to potentially benefit healing in hard-to-heal wounds of different aetiologies of any duration and in a variety of clinical settings.
Metal-mesh linear variable bandpass filter for far-infrared wavelengths
Authors: Perido Joanna , Denis Kevin , Clancy Sean O. , Cothard Nicholas F. , Day Peter K. , Glenn Jason , Leduc Henry , Quijada Manuel , Patel Jessica , Wollack Edward 
Published: September 2024

Future far-infrared (IR) observatories require compact and cost
efficient optical linear variable bandpass filters (LVBFs) to define
their instrument spectral bands. We have designed novel far-IR LVBFs,
to our knowledge, that consist of metal-mesh bandpass filters
comprising a gold film with cross-slots of varying sizes along a
silicon (Si) substrate with anti-reflection (AR) coatings. We present
our work on the simulated and measured transmission of non-AR coated
and AR coated LVBFs for bandpass peaks from wavelengths of 24 to
36 µm with a resolving power (R=λ0/Δλ) of R≈6 for non-AR coated LVBFs and R≈4 for AR coated LVBFs. We also present
a method to decrease the effects of out-of-band high-frequency
transmission exhibited by metal-mesh filters by depositing a thin
layer of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) on the metal-mesh of
the LVBF. We have fabricated and measured the LVBFs at room
temperature and cryogenic temperatures (5 K). We measure a high
peak transmission of ∼80%−90% for the AR coated LVBF at 5 K
and demonstrate that the a-Si:H LVBF is a promising method to address
out-of-band high-frequency transmission.
Comparison of prewarming plus intraoperative warming with intraoperative warming alone in patients undergoing minimally invasive thoracic or abdominal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Ding Ni , Yang Jingjing , Wu Cuiying 
Published: September 2024

Objective
Prewarming has been recommended to reduce intraoperative hypothermia. However, the evidence is unclear. This review examined if prewarming can prevent intraoperative hypothermia in patients undergoing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic surgeries.

Methods
PubMed, CENTRAL, Web of Science, and Embase databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) up to 15th January 2024. The primary outcome of interest was the difference in intraoperative core temperature. The secondary outcomes were intraoperative hypothermia (<36°) and postoperative shivering.

Results
Seven RCTs were eligible. Meta-analysis showed that intraoperative core temperature was significantly higher at the start or within 30mins of the start of the surgery (MD: 0.32 95% CI: 0.15, 0.50 I2 = 94% p = 0.0003), 60 mins after the start of the surgery (MD: 0.37 95% CI: 0.24, 0.50 I2 = 81% p<0.00001), 120 mins after the start of the surgery (MD: 0.34 95% CI: 0.12, 0.56 I2 = 88% p = 0.003), and at the end of the surgery (MD: 0.35 95% CI: 0.25, 0.45 I2 = 61% p<0.00001). The incidence of shivering was also significantly lower in the prewarming group (OR: 0.18 95% CI: 0.08, 0.43 I2 = 0%). Prewarming was also associated with a significant reduction in the risk of hypothermia (OR: 0.20 95% CI: 0.10, 0.41 I2 = 0% p<0.0001). The certainty of the evidence assessed by GRADE was “moderate” for intraoperative core temperatures at all time points and “low” for minimal intraoperative core temperature, shivering, and hypothermia.

Conclusion
Moderate to low-quality evidence shows that prewarming combined with intraoperative warming, as compared to intraoperative warming alone, can improve intraoperative temperature control and reduce the risk of hypothermia and shivering in patients undergoing thoracoscopic and laparoscopic procedures.
Diálogos de saberes: encontros e interações na pesquisa sobre o mundo rural
Authors: Paula Andréa Maria Narciso Rocha de , Cleps Junior João 
Published: September 2024

A ideia de construir este dossiê temático sobre "Trabalho de Campo e a Pesquisa Participante: a contribuição de Carlos Rodrigues Brandão" surgiu ainda durante a sua vida no início de 2023. O objetivo foi de publicizar investigações empíricas e/ou teóricas que refletissem sobre a importância desse pensador contemporâneo nas diferentes experiências realizadas no campo. Carlos Rodrigues Brandão foi professor, autor, poeta, escritor, pesquisador e atuou na fronteira entre a Antropologia, a Geografia, a Pesquisa Participante, a Etnografia e a Educação Popular. Sua obra acadêmica, as etnografias realizadas e publicadas, os projetos de pesquisas em diversas regiões do Brasil junto as comunidades tradicionais rurais, as muitas orientações de mestrado e doutorado em diversas universidades do Brasil e fora dele, os escritos e pesquisas de campo tem sido fundamentais para os estudos rurais no Brasil e na América Latina. Além das considerações iniciais apresentadas pelos organizadores sobre a trajetória e contribuição acadêmica de Brandão, a Edição em sua homenagem reúne outros 10 artigos e 3 relatos de experiências, estudos desenvolvidos por uma variedade de professores, mestres, doutores e estudantes, oriundos de diferentes áreas das Ciências Humanas e Sociais, todos destacando a importância de conduzir a pesquisa com princípios éticos, cuidado, descrição detalhada e um profundo senso de responsabilidade na relação entre pesquisador e pesquisado. A obra de Brandão nos convida a refletir sobre a importância de reconhecer e valorizar a complexidade dos saberes humanos, de reconhecer a natureza como sujeito de direitos e a interconexão entre teoria e prática.
Automated Detection of Palatal Deformations Using Deep Learning on Endoscopic Images
Authors: Schild Leona , Zang Jana , Flügel Till , Weiss Deike , Schlaefer Alexander , Latus Sarah 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
A deformation of the hard palate can occur in spinal muscular atrophy and leads to problems with feeding and swallowing in early childhood. An objective analysis of the palatal changes is therefore desirable for early treatment initiation. In this study, we investigate a deep learning approach to automatically detect deformation in endoscopic images which were collected in a prospective in-vivo study on 33 infants. Ratings of five different experts were used to quantify the deformation and to train our network. We investigate different network architectures and data set splits and achieve classification performances of up to 0.85 ± 0.05 when distinguishing between normal and deformation using the Efficient- Net architecture. This combination of endoscopic imaging and deep learning offers a first approach for the objective assessment of palatal changes.
Semi-automatic detection and evaluation of metastases in lymph nodes in diagnostics of the prostate from PET-CT data
Authors: Schmidt V. , Spitz L. , Kreißl M. , Saalfeld S. , Genseke P. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
We present a novel tool designed for the semiautomatic detection and assessment of prostate cancer during recurrence diagnostics using PET-CT with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA). The tool automatically generates a structured report, which is enhanced by 3D images and ensures the reproducibility of the findings. Moreover, the area of the findings is automatically determined and can be corrected manually. Image data from 50 patients following radical prostatectomy was used. Our approach and its user interface were qualitatively evaluated by a nuclear medicine specialist. The segmentation analysis revealed a requirement for further automation. The resulting report was deemed highly beneficial, particularly in terms of the resulting reproducibility and the presentation of 3D images depicting the findings. The presented tool has great potential for much-needed support in everyday clinical practice, as it facilitates the communication of the diagnostic results to colleagues and patients and thus prevents misunderstandings.
Investigation and experimental evaluation of a mono-pixel X-ray system in healthcare
Authors: Steinert Jule , Salamon Michael , Wittenberg Thomas 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The acquisition of two-dimensional X-ray images (of non-human objects) is quite expensive, primarily due to the costly flat-panel or line detectors. Reducing these costs could open up new possibilities in healthcare applications, such as inspecting limb prostheses for cracks and defects or safety-related material testing of helmets and child seats. In this contribution, two different setups of low-cost mono-pixel X-ray scanners are described: a small scanner with a working volume of 20 x 20 x 20 cm3 and a large system with a volume of 150 x 230 x 110 cm3. Using these novel mono-pixel X-ray scanning systems, various objects - ranging from an X-ray phantom and a human skull phantom to a high-end limb prosthesis with integrated electronics - were scanned and investigated. Compared to conventional X-ray systems, the mono-pixel systems can depict these objects without the distortion problems of cone beam detectors. Although the scanning procedure is time-consuming, the results are quite promising. Mono-pixel X-ray-scanning is a novel modality capable of scanning largescale objects with low-dose radiation. While it is currently not suitable for human applications due to the long scanning times, it can still be used for the non-destructive testing of large-scale medical devices, such as e.g. arm and leg prosthesis.
Recognition of the lumbar spine using MRI plane-based FiLM conditioning and patient dependent batching on semantic segmentation
Authors: Stelzner Tim , Baur David , Neumann Juliane , Berger Johann , Völker Anna , Heyde Christoph-E. , Neumuth Thomas , Bieck Richard 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
Lower back pain (LBP) is a common symptom that can be linked to the degeneration of intervertebral discs or injuries to vertebrae. Accurate segmentation of lumbar spinal structures is vital for image-based surgery planning but can be resource intensive. Recent studies have shown that U-Net models can be used reliably to segment vertebrae and intervertebral discs from medical imaging data. This study investigated the potential of combining multiple planar MRI images to segment these structures automatically. The study used MRI data from 83 patients with back pain of the lower spine, with ground truth segmentations performed by a spine surgery specialist using Mimics software. The segmentation models were trained using a specialized patient batching method and a FiLMed U-Net model, which applies a Feature-wise Linear Modulation layer to improve mask generation. The models were trained using a 10-fold cross validation study, and the dice loss was used as the objective function. The study found that both patient batching and FiLM layers improve results by around 5% compared to a baseline U-Net. The average IoU scores of the patient batching method were 0.896 for vertebrae and 0.876 intervertebral disc segmentation. The FiLMed U-Net model achieved average IoU scores of 0.844 and 0.814 and against a baseline of 0.837 and 0.774, respectively. A web-based tool was developed to enable medical personnel to assess segmentation quality visually. Overall, the study indicates that U-Nets show better segmentation potential when using imaging data with complete 3D information of one patient. Future studies should focus on increasing the dataset size and exploring other 3D model architectures to improve segmentation performance.
The Expression of Gratitude in English and Arabic Doctoral Dissertation Acknowledgements
Authors: Ghai Affef , Alghazo Sharif 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This corpus-based study explores the expression of gratitude in the acknowledgement section of doctoral dissertations in both English and Arabic. The objective is to analyse how gratitude in academic discourse is structured in these languages and to explore any differences related to gender. The study examines 80 dissertations (40 in English and 40 in Arabic), further divided by the authors’ gender (20 male and 20 female for each language). Data collection involved searching for doctoral dissertations from various sources, verifying the authenticity of the native language through biographical checks, and categorising the acknowledgements based on the year and field of study. The analysis utilised a mixed-methods approach based on Hyland and Tse’s (2004) framework, enabling quantitative and qualitative text analysis. The study revealed distinct differences in gratitude expression patterns between English and Arabic dissertations: English acknowledgements often used performative verbs and adjectives, while Arabic acknowledgements primarily employed nominalisation. Notably, Arabic texts showed no use of passive constructions or adjectives. Gender-related differences were also observed, such as the preference for nominalisation among male Arabic authors and the preference for bare mention among female English authors. These findings underscore the significant cultural and linguistic influences on the construction of gratitude in academic acknowledgements. The research contributes valuable insights into pedagogical approaches to teaching academic writing and highlights the interplay between language, culture, and gender in scholarly communications.
Quantifier float in Hmong
Authors: White Nathan M. 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
The typology of quantifier float (QF) in classifier languages has been the subject of research in several recent works. Some proposals suggest that languages should either have noun classifiers or the ability for the quantifier to “float”, that is, appear separate from the noun it quantifies. QF has never been described for any Hmong-Mien language, leaving a critical gap in existing work and limiting the existing typology. The current work fills this gap with an analysis of quantifier float in Hmong, and considers that Hmong possesses both bare classifiers and quantifier float, a combination previously unattested in the literature on QF and contrasts with current typological proposals. Hmong allows this via two quantifier + noun orderings (QN and NQ) related to two functions of the classifier system that both permit quantifier float. The QN-only ordering is canonically associated with indefinite nouns, and the NQ ordering involves a nested noun phrase structure and is associated with definite nouns (generally with inner NP-internal bare noun classifiers) and partitive or distributive readings. The QN-only ordering is particularly significant for the typology as quantifier float to the right is permitted for quantifier + classifier sequences associated with a prenominal NP-internal position, where the classifier involved in this QF pattern occupies the same syntactic position within the noun phrase as the bare noun classifier in noun phrases generally.
An Application of the Dagum Type III Model to Measure Household Net Wealth Inequality in Indonesia
Authors: Soseco Thomas , Olivia Susan , Oxley Les 
Published: September 2024

Abstract
This paper applies the Dagum Type III model to measure household net wealth inequality in Indonesia utilising data from the Indonesian Family Life Survey (IFLS) 1993–2014. The results are the distribution of household net wealth in Indonesia is right-skewed, with long-and sparse-hand tails that reflect a large proportion of households that have very low net wealth and a small proportion of households that have very high net wealth. Further, the inequality of household net wealth in Indonesia declined, as shown by the decrease in the Gini coefficient.