bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Nutrition Knowledge and Dietary Adequacy in Powerlifters
Authors: Leonhardt Taylor P. M. , Chilibeck Philip D. , Ko Jongbum , Zello Gordon A. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Leonhardt, TPM, Chilibeck, PD, Ko, J, and Zello, GA. Nutrition knowledge and dietary adequacy in powerlifters. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2024—Athletes competing in weight categories (e.g., powerlifters) often restrict food intake approaching competition, which may be detrimental to health and performance. Our purpose was to assess the effect of nutrition knowledge, sex, and time (off-season versus precompetition, when athletes often cut weight) on dietary adequacy in powerlifters. Twenty-three powerlifters (10 females; 30.7 ± 11.2 years) completed questionnaires to assess nutrition knowledge and dietary adequacy. Athletes with higher nutrition knowledge consumed more fruits and nuts and less vitamin B2, B3 across all time points (p < 0.05) and a greater number (73%) were above the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin D compared with athletes with lower nutrition knowledge (50%) (p < 0.05). Male powerlifters with higher nutrition knowledge consumed less alcohol and vitamin A than male powerlifters with lower nutrition knowledge (p < 0.05). Female powerlifters with higher nutrition knowledge consumed less sugar and beverage calories than female powerlifters with lower nutrition knowledge (p < 0.05). Intake of alcohol and carbohydrate decreased, and meat calories increased from off-season to precompetition (p < 0.05). Male powerlifters increased B-vitamins, whereas female powerlifters decreased B-vitamin and sugar consumption approaching competition (p < 0.05). Male powerlifters increased water consumption versus female powerlifters approaching competition (sex × time, p < 0.05). There was no effect of nutrition knowledge on dietary changes approaching competition. Nutrition knowledge, sex, and competitive season affect dietary intake of powerlifters. A higher nutrition knowledge predicts a higher intake of some foods and nutrients important for health and performance. Female powerlifters should pay close attention to the intake of B-vitamins and water before competitions when many are trying to cut weight.
IMPACT OF REAL-LIFE ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES ON REPRODUCTION: Evidence for reproductive health effects following exposure to hydraulic fracturing chemical mixtures
Authors: Siegel Kyle R , Bérubé Roxanne , Day Matthew , Heldman Samantha , Daley Coreen , Murray Brooklynn R , Hecht Rachelle , Caron-Beaudoin Élyse , Kassotis Christopher D 
Published: July 2024

In Brief
Unconventional oil and natural gas (UOG) operations, particularly hydraulic fracturing, have revolutionized oil and gas production, using and containing complex mixtures of chemicals that may impact reproductive health. While there is growing evidence for effects on births in hydraulic fracturing/UOG regions and good mechanistic evidence for potential reproductive toxicity, there is much research still needed to make firm conclusions about these practices and reproductive health.

Abstract
Unconventional oil and natural gas (UOG) operations have emerged over the last four decades to transform oil and gas production in the United States and globally by unlocking previously inaccessible hydrocarbon deposits. UOG development utilizes many compounds associated with conventional oil and gas, as well as some specific to UOG extraction, particularly during hydraulic fracturing (HF). While research is increasing on UOG chemicals and their mixtures, this review discusses the current evidence for reproductive toxicity following exposures to UOG/HF mixtures. These complex chemical mixtures have been demonstrated to interact with numerous mechanisms known to influence reproductive health. A growing number of environmental and controlled laboratory testing studies have reported adverse reproductive health effects in animals exposed to various UOG chemical mixtures. An expanding body of epidemiological literature has assessed adverse birth outcomes, although none has directly examined reproductive measures such as time to pregnancy, semen quality, and other direct measures of fertility. The existing literature provides moderate evidence for decreased birth weights, increased risk of small for gestational age and/or preterm birth, increased congenital abnormalities, and increased infant mortality, though importantly, studies are widely variable in methods used. Most studies utilized distance from UOG operations as an exposure proxy and did not measure actual chemical exposures experienced by those living near these operations. As such, while there is growing evidence for effects on births in these regions and good mechanistic evidence for potential reproductive toxicity, there is much research still needed to make firm conclusions about UOG development and reproductive health.
A TWO-FOLD CAPTURE OF COORDINATED EVADERS IN THE PROBLEM OF A SIMPLE PURSUIT ON TIME SCALES
Authors: Mozhegova Elena S. , Petrov Nikolai N. 
Published: July 2024

In finite-dimensional Euclidean space, we study the problem of a simple pursuit of two evaders by a group of pursuers in a given time scale.It is assumed that the evaders use the same control and do not move out of a convex polyhedral set. The pursuers use counterstrategies based on information on the initial positions and on the prehistory of the control of evaders. The set of admissible controls of each of the participants is a sphere of unit radius with its center at the origin, and the goal sets are the origin. The goal of the group of pursuers is the capture of at least one evader by two pursuers. In terms of the initial positions and parameters of the game, a sufficient condition for capture is obtained. The study is based on the method of resolving functions, which makes it possible to obtain sufficient conditions for solvability of the pursuit problem in some guaranteed time.
The Effect of Rhodiola Rosea on the Nuclear Factor Kappa-B and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Levels after High Intensity Training
Authors: Siantoro Gigih , Pramono Bayu Agung , Suyoko Andri , Samudra Fajar Eka , Lestari Bhekti , Nirwansyah Waristra Tyo , Ciptorini Ariesia Dewi , Arisanti Raden Roro Shinta , Ayubi Novadri 
Published: July 2024

Objectives. This research aimed to analyze the effect of Rhodiola rosea on the Nuclear Factor Kappa B (NF-kB) and Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha (TNF-α) levels after high-intensity training.
Materials and methods. The research was conducted using an experiment method with a pre-test and post-test group design. It involved 20 healthy males as participants. They were 19 years old on mean and currently enrolled as university students. The participants were purposively selected and divided into two groups. One group was administered a placebo (Age = 19.60 ± 0.69), while the other was assigned to a medication group that received Rhodiola rosea with a 500 mg dosage (Age = 19.30 ± 0.82). The study began by collecting data from the research subjects on the first day. After that, the participants were asked to warm up before doing high-intensity physical training composed of exercises such as walking lunges, good-mornings (also known as weight training exercises), and leg extensions. The training was performed for 4 sets, with a recovery period of 1 minute between the sets. The training intensity was monitored using a Polar H9 Heart Rate Sensor. On the second day (24 hours after the training session), blood samples were collected from all subjects. The data were treated as pre-test data in order to calculate the NF-kB and TNF-α levels. Subsequently, the participants were given a placebo and Rhodiola rosea intervention based on the predetermined groups. On the third day (48 hours after the training session), the subjects’ blood samples were collected again. This time, blood collection was done following the training as post-test data. The next procedure included the blood sample analyzing in the laboratory using the ELISA method. Furthermore, SPSS software was used for the statistical analysis of this research.
Results. The findings of the study showed that there was no significant difference in serum NF-kB levels in the placebo group and there was a notable reduction in serum NF-kB levels in the Rhodiola rosea group. Additionally, a substantial decrease in serum TNF-α levels was observed in both groups.
Conclusions. To sum it up, giving Rhodiola rosea a 500 mg/day dosage potentially decreases the NF-kB level. Meanwhile, for the TNF-a, both groups reported a decrease of the serum level. Consequently, further research is recommended to investigate the effect of Rhodiola rosea on other inflammatory markers, including Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and Interleukin-1β (IL-1β), as well as muscle damage biomarkers, such as creatine kinase.v
NGAJIKUY “Inovasi Media Belajar Mengaji Untuk Meningkatkan Minat Belajar Mengaji Anak di Era Digital”
Authors: Nata Mulyana Rasyid 
Published: July 2024

Pendidikan agama Islam merupakan hal utama yang harus diperhatikan oleh orang tua muslim terhadap anak mereka khususnya anak usia sekolah dasar dalam hal ini adalah mengaji. Seiring berkembangannya teknologi ditambah pandemi Covid-19, anak-anak mulai meninggalkan aktivitas mengaji karena guru mengaji masih menggunakan media belajar yang konvensional dan tidak menarik, ditambah terbatasnya aktivitas mengaji yang ditutup sejak pandemi. Ngajikuy merupakan aplikasi pembelajaran agama digital yang didesain khusus untuk anak-anak dengan konsep gamifikasi dan user interface yang menarik. Diharapakan dengan dirancangnya aplikasi Ngajikuy dapat meningkatkan minat belajar mengaji anak dan menjadi media alternatif belajar mengaji akibat pandemi.
Techno-Economic Analysis in The Production of Copper Nanoparticles with Chemical Reduction Methods using L-Ascorbic Acid
Authors: Alfathia Fadhilah Rahmahani , Roil Bilad2 Muhammad 
Published: July 2024

Copper nanoparticles (Cu-NPs) are a type of nanoparticles with various industrial applications. The synthesis of copper nanoparticles by the chemical reduction method is environmentally friendly, simple, and produces better nanoparticles compared to other methods. This study aims to determine the feasibility of a Cu nanoparticle manufacturing project through a chemical reduction method using L-ascorbic acid on an industrial scale and evaluate it from an engineering and economic perspective. Technical analysis is carried out using a simple balance sheet analysis while the economic evaluation is carried out using several economic parameters, such as Payback Period (PBP), Break-even Point (BEP), and Cumulative Net Present Value (CNPV). The carried-out analysis is supported by using data taken based on the availability of tools on online shopping websites. The results of the study show that this project is profitable and feasible to run with the anticipation of taxes and sales. This research is expected to provide an industrial scale representation of the economic evaluation and plan of the production of Cu nanoparticles by chemical reduction method using L-Ascorbic Acid.
Guía de práctica clínica mexicana para la prevención de infección por virus sincitial respiratorio en lactantes de alto riesgo
Authors: Moreno Espinosa Sarbelio , Robledo Galvan Alicia Elizabeth , Noyola Charpitel Daniel Ernesto , Quiles Corona Moises , Mayorga Butron José Luis , Aguilar Gómez Nancy Evelyn , Coronado- Zarco Irma Alejandra , Garcia Aguilar Humberto , Soto Ramos Mario , Martinez Bustamante Maria Elena , Erdmenger-Orellana Julio , Villegas Silva Raúl , Ruiz-Gutiérrez Héctor Hernán , Macias-Avilés Héctor , Rodríguez-Vega Mario 
Published: July 2024

PRESENTACIÓN
La infección por VSR sigue siendo la primera causa de hospitalización por infección de vías aéreas inferiores en niños en nuestro país y a nivel global. Se calculan más de 3.6 millones de hospitalizaciones por esta causa en todo el mundo y más de 26,000 defunciones anualmente. La mayor incidencia de hospitalizaciones ocurre en lactantes menores de seis meses, y ciertos grupos son particularmente vulnerables, los cuales tienen un riesgo incrementado de hospitalizaciones y muerte asociadas a infección por VSR. Este grupo de pacientes, que será definido y tratado en este documento, es candidato a recibir estrategias de prevención que hayan demostrado disminuir el riesgo de un mal desenlace en salud.
Este documento constituye la Guía de Práctica Clínica (GPC) elaborada por iniciativa de la Academia Mexicana de Pediatría en colaboración con la Agencia Iberoamericana de Desarrollo y Evaluación de Tecnologías en Salud, con el objetivo de establecer recomendaciones basadas en la mejor evidencia disponible y consensuadas por un grupo interdisciplinario de expertos clínicos y metodológicos. Las meta este documento son brindar recomendaciones para disminuir el riesgo de infección por VSR tanto en la comunidad como en el ámbito hospitalario, principalmente en lactantes que tienen un riesgo incrementado de complicaciones y muerte. Este documento cumple con estándares internacionales de calidad, como los descritos por el Instituto de Medicina de Estados Unidos de América (EUA) (IOM, por sus siglas en inglés), el Instituto de Excelencia Clínica de Gran Bretaña (NICE, por sus siglas en inglés), la Red Colegiada para el Desarrollo de Guías de Escocia (SIGN, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Red Internacional de Guías de Práctica Clínica (G-I-N, por sus siglas en inglés). Se integró un Grupo de Desarrollo interdisciplinario de expertos clínicos y metodólogos con experiencia en revisiones sistemáticas de la literatura y el desarrollo de guías de práctica clínica. Se condujo un proceso de panel Delphi modificado para extraer la opinión de los expertos y lograr un nivel de consenso adecuado en cada una de las cinco recomendaciones clave contenidas en este documento.
Esperamos que este documento contribuya a apoyar la toma de decisiones de profesionales de la salud, elaboradores de políticas públicas, representantes de pacientes y sus cuidadores para lograr una mejor calidad en la atención y sobre todo disminuir la carga de la enfermedad por infección por VSR en este grupo vulnerable.
Bionomic Observations of Thereuonema tuberculata (Scutigeromorpha: Scutigeridae) with New State Records from the USA1
Authors: Reeves Will K. 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Thereuonema tuberculata (Wood) (Scutigeromorpha: Scutigeridae) is in exotic centipede found in the eastern and midwestern United States. I present new records for this centipede in Nebraska and the first report from Kansas. Bionomics observations on the food preferences, behavior, and endoparasites of centipedes are discussed and compared with those previously described from its native range in Asia.
Analyzing the Knowledge and Practices of Midwives in Turkey Regarding Cord Clamping Time
Authors: Akyıldız Deniz , Aksoy Sena Dilek 
Published: July 2024

PURPOSE:This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge and practices of delivery room midwives on delayed cord clamping (DCC).METHOD:This descriptive study was conducted with a total of 1,274 delivery room midwives from five regions of Turkey between February 9, 2021 and September 26, 2022. The data were collected using a Google survey form.RESULTS:The highest cord clamping times of midwives ranged from 0 to 10 seconds in term and preterm newborns (34.7% and 54.8%, respectively). The rates of applying DCC were 17.6% and 5.3% in term and preterm newborns, respectively. Dealing with the mother, having a workload, considering that the newborn would have respiratory distress and get cold, preventing polycythemia and hyperbilirubinemia, and being afraid of dropping the newborn were the most common reasons for midwives not to apply DCC to newborns. The majority of the midwives reported that they had no DCC protocol in their institution (80.5%) and did not receive in-service training on DCC (76.5%).CONCLUSION:This study has concluded that most midwives who do not apply DCC correctly, have quite short cord clamping times, have no DCC protocol in their institutions, and do not receive in-service training.
Field-testing multiple-choice questions with AI examinees: English grammar items
Authors: Maeda Hotaka 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Field-testing is a necessary but resource-intensive step in the development of high-quality educational assessments. I present an innovative method for field-testing newly written exam items by replacing human examinees with artificially intelligent (AI) examinees. The proposed approach is demonstrated using 466 four-option multiple-choice English grammar questions. Pre-trained transformer language models are fine-tuned based on the 2-parameter logistic (2PL) item response model to respond like human test-takers. Each AI examinee is associated with a latent ability θ, and the item text is used to predict response selection probabilities for each of the four response options. For the best modeling approach identified, the overall correlation between the true and predicted 2PL correct response probabilities was .82 (bias = 0.00, root-mean-squared-error = 0.18). The simulation study results were promising, showing that item response data generated from AI can be used to calculate item proportion correct, item discrimination, conduct item calibration with anchors, distractor analysis, dimensionality analysis, and latent trait scoring. However, the proposed approach still fell short of the accuracy of analyses that can be achieved with human examinee response data. If further refined, potential resource savings in transition from human to AI field-testing could be enormous. AI could shorten the field-testing timeline, prevent examinees from seeing low quality field-test items in real exams, shorten test lengths, eliminate test security, item exposure, and sample size concerns, reduce overall cost, and help expand the item bank. Example Python code from this study is available on Github: https://github.com/hotakamaeda/ai_field_testing1
Research on the Impact of Agricultural Socialization Services on Agricultural Economic Resilience: Evidence from China
Authors: gong hao , liu jianhai , ding guohan , wang zhenhong 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Based on the panel data of 280 prefecture-level cities in China from 2011 to 2021, the article uses the entropy value method to construct the index system of agricultural socialization services and agricultural economic resilience. It empirically analyses the impact of agricultural socialization services on agricultural economic resilience and the mechanism of its effect using the spatial Durbin and mediation. It is found that agricultural socialization services have a significant contribution to the enhancement of agricultural economic resilience, and the contribution of agricultural socialization services to agricultural economic resilience has a spatial spillover effect, which is still valid after a series of robustness tests. The impact of agricultural socialization services on agricultural economic resilience has regional heterogeneity, intensity heterogeneity, and dimensional heterogeneity, which is specifically manifested in the more substantial effect of the impact on the central region and the high agricultural economic resilience intensity region, and the better effect of the role of the agricultural economy in restoring the regulatory capacity. Mechanism analysis shows that agricultural industry agglomeration is an essential channel for agricultural socialization services to enhance agricultural economic resilience. Based on the study, countermeasure suggestions are put forward to strengthen the service level of agricultural modernization and improve the quality of agricultural digital services; to enhance the construction of agricultural essential services and improve the level of agricultural socialized services; and to consolidate and enhance the regional industrial clusters to promote the development of agricultural modernization.
Genome sequencing and comparative genomic analysis of bovine mastitis-associated non-aureus staphylococci and mammaliicocci (NASM) strains from India
Authors: Ramesh Vishnukumar , Sivakumar Ramamoorthy , Annamanedi Madhavi , Chandrapriya S. , Isloor Shrikrishna , Jeyaprakash Rajendhran , Hegde Nagendra R 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Bovine mastitis is a significant issue causing severe economic losses in the global dairy industry, affecting animal well-being and production. Non-aureus staphylococci and mammaliicocci (NASM) are the predominant group of pathogens responsible for mastitis in dairy cattle. Understanding the prevalence of virulence factors and antimicrobial resistance among these pathogens is essential to unravel the molecular epidemiology of mastitis, and it is best accomplished through whole-genome sequencing (WGS). In this study, we describe the WGS and comparative genomic analysis of 22 mastitis-associated NASM strains isolated from India. The mean genome size of the strains was 2.55 Mbp, with an average GC content of 32.2%. We identified 14 different sequence types (STs) among the 22 NASM strains. Of these, ST1 and ST6 of S. chromogenes were exclusively associated with bovine mastitis. Genome-wide SNP-based minimum spanning tree revealed the intricate phylogenetic relationships among NASM strains from India, categorizing them into five major clades. Interestingly, mastitis-associated strains formed separate subclades in all the NASM species studied, indicating distinct host-specific co-evolution. The study identified 32 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes and 53 virulence-associated genes, providing insights into the genetic factors which could potentially contribute to the pathogenicity of NASM species. Some virulence and AMR genes were found in the predicted genomic islands, suggesting possible horizontal transfer events.
Sustainability trade-offs across modeled floating-solar waterscapes
Authors: Gallaher Adam , Kalies Elizabeth , Grodsky Steven 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Expansion of floating photovoltaic (FPV) solar energy on water could provide a low-conflict renewable energy option to help mitigate climate change while sparing land, but potential sustainability trade-offs of FPV siting have not been quantified. We compared technical potential of maximum, utility-scale (≥1 MW) FPV deployment to address the climate crisis with FPV buildout scenarios that prioritize biodiversity and social benefit across a waterscape. Maximum FPV buildout in the northeastern United States could provide nearly a quarter of regional solar energy generation and offset all the land needed for utility-scale, terrestrial solar by 2050, but trade-offs, including maintenance of freshwater biodiversity in lakes and ponds and social values, exist. Avoidance of socioenvironmental interactions yields an FPV-energy generation potential equal to a 5% increase in regional solar energy generation, but possibilities for co-location make this a conservative estimate. Consideration of trade-offs can guide siting of FPV to achieve multiple sustainability goals.