bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Mild Cold Stress at Ambient Temperature Elevates Muscle Calcium Cycling and Exercise Adaptations in Obese Female Mice
Authors: Raun Steffen H , Braun Jessica L , Karavaeva Iuliia , Henriquez-Olguín Carlos , Ali Mona S , Møller Lisbeth L V , Gerhart-Hines Zachary , Fajardo Val A , Richter Erik A , Sylow Lykke 
Published: August 2024

Abstract

Context
Housing temperature is a critical regulator of mouse metabolism and thermoneutral housing can improve model translation to humans. However, the impact of housing temperature on the ability of wheel running exercise training to rescue the detrimental effect of diet-induced obese mice is currently not fully understood.

Objective
To investigate how housing temperature affects muscle metabolism in obese mice with regard to calcium handling and exercise training (ET) adaptations in skeletal muscle, and benefits of ET on adiposity and glucometabolic parameters.

Methods
Lean or obese female mice were housed at standard ambient temperature (22 °C) or thermoneutrality (30 °C) with/without access to running wheels. The metabolic phenotype was investigated using glucose tolerance tests, indirect calorimetry, and body composition. Molecular muscle adaptations were measured using immunoblotting, qPCR, and spectrophotometric/fluorescent assays.

Results
Obese female mice housed at 22 °C showed lower adiposity, lower circulating insulin levels, improved glucose tolerance, and elevated basal metabolic rate compared to 30 °C housing. Mice exposed to voluntary wheel running exhibited a larger fat loss and higher metabolic rate at 22 °C housing compared to thermoneutrality. In obese female mice, glucose tolerance improved after ET independent of housing temperature. Independent of diet and training, 22 °C housing increased skeletal muscle sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+ ATPase (SERCA) activity. Additionally, housing at 22 °C elevated the induction of training-responsive muscle proteins in obese mice.

Conclusion
Our findings highlight that housing temperature significantly influences adiposity, insulin sensitivity, muscle physiology, and exercise adaptations in diet-induced obese female mice.
Treatment of bacterially contaminated lower extremity ulcers with a fatty acid-containing wound matrix: a case series
Authors: Cole Windy 
Published: August 2024

Objective: The aim was to evaluate the effectiveness of a marine omega fatty acid-containing multimodal wound matrix (MWM) in reducing bacterial contamination and supporting wound area reduction (WAR) in patients with hard-to-heal wounds of varying aetiologies. Method: A prospective, single-site, pilot case series of patients with hard-to-heal wounds. All wounds were considered non-healing prior to inclusion as they had failed to achieve at least 50% WAR after at least four weeks of standard of care (SoC) treatments. Patients were seen once weekly for wound assessments, matrix application and dressing changes. Baseline and weekly fluorescence images, standard wound images and wound measurements were obtained. Results: A total of three patients, two with venous leg ulcers (VLUs) and one with a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) were enrolled in this pilot study. The mean baseline wound age prior to study enrolment was 24 weeks, with a mean baseline wound size of 8.61cm2. The two VLUs went on to complete closure. The DFU displayed a total WAR of 53% by six weeks, when the patient was lost to follow-up due to a geographical relocation. The mean percentage area reduction of all wounds combined was 82% upon study completion. Conclusion: The use of MWM proved to be effective and safe in this patient cohort. The wounds included in this case series failed to enter a healing trajectory with SoC wound therapies. The MWM supported wound closure and reduced bacterial loads in this patient cohort.
Patient education and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation preferences of patients and providers in COVID care
Authors: Borre Ethan D. , Maciejewski Matthew L. , Fink Arlene , Burnside Melissa , Purves J. Todd , Scales Charles D. , Fan Eddy , Sandhu Bhawandip , Pignone Kevin , Palmer Caroline , Webb Carrington , Guggenheim Dana S. , Zhang Yuqi 
Published: August 2024

Background
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) represents an important but limited treatment for patients with severe COVID-19. We assessed the effects of an educational intervention on a person’s ECMO care preference and examined whether patients and providers had similar ECMO preferences.

Methods
In the Video+Survey group, patients watched an educational video about ECMO’s purpose, benefits, and risks followed by an assessment of ECMO knowledge and care preferences in seven scenarios varying by hypothetical patient age, function, and comorbidities. Patients in the Survey Only group and providers didn’t watch the video. Logistic regression was used to estimate the probability of agreement for each ECMO scenario between the two patient groups and then between all patients and providers.

Results
Video+Survey patients were more likely (64% vs. 17%; p = 0.02) to correctly answer all ECMO knowledge questions than Survey Only patients. Patients in both groups agreed that ECMO should be considered across all hypothetical scenarios, with predicted agreement above 65%. In adjusted analyses, patients and providers had similar predicted agreement for ECMO consideration across six of the seven scenarios, but patients showed greater preference (84% vs. 41%, p = 0.003) for the scenario of a functionally dependent 65-year-old with comorbidities than providers.

Discussion and conclusions
An educational video increased a person’s ECMO knowledge but did not change their ECMO preferences. Clinicians were less likely than patients to recommend ECMO for older adults, so advanced care planning discussion between patients and providers about treatment options in critically ill patients with COVID-19 is critical.
Preferences and uptake of home-based HIV self-testing for maternal retesting in Kenya
Authors: Drake Alison L. , Jiang Wenwen , Kitao Peninah , Farid Shiza , Richardson Barbra A. , Katz David A. , Wagner Anjuli D. , Johnson Cheryl C. , Matemo Daniel , Stewart GraceJohn , Kinuthia John 
Published: August 2024

Objective
To compare preferences, uptake, and cofactors for unassisted home-based oral self-testing (HB-HIVST) versus clinic-based rapid diagnostic blood tests (CB-RDT) for maternal HIV retesting.

Design
Prospective cohort.

Methods
Between November 2017 and June 2019, HIV-negative pregnant Kenyan women receiving antenatal care were enrolled and given a choice to retest with HB-HIVST or CB-RDT. Women were asked to retest between 36 weeks gestation and 1-week post-delivery if the last HIV test was <24 weeks gestation or at 6 weeks postpartum if ≥24 weeks gestation, and self-report on retesting at a 14-week postpartum.

Results
Overall, 994 women enrolled and 33% (n = 330) selected HB-HIVST. HB-HIVST was selected because it was private (n = 224, 68%), convenient (n = 211, 63%), and offered flexibility in the timing of retesting (n = 207, 63%), whereas CB-RDT was selected due to the trust of providers to administer the test (n = 510, 77%) and convenience of clinic testing (n = 423, 64%). Among 905 women who reported retesting at follow-up, 135 (15%) used HB-HIVST. Most (n = 595, 94%) who selected CB-RDT retested with this strategy, compared to 39% (n = 120) who selected HB-HIVST retesting with HB-HIVST. HB-HIVST retesting was more common among women with higher household income and those who may have been unable to test during pregnancy (both retested postpartum and delivered <37 weeks gestation) and less common among women who were depressed. Most women said they would retest in the future using the test selected at enrollment (99% [n = 133] HB-HIVST; 93% [n = 715] CB-RDT-RDT).

Conclusions
While most women preferred CB-RDT for maternal retesting, HB-HIVST was acceptable and feasible and could be used to expand HIV retesting options.
Prevalence and predictors of HIV testing among young men in Papua New Guinea: A cross-sectional analysis of a nationally representative sample
Authors: Maviso McKenzie 
Published: August 2024

Background
HIV testing is an important component of HIV prevention and serves as a gateway to other HIV-related services. However, the uptake remains suboptimal among young people, particularly in highly prevalent settings such as Papua New Guinea (PNG). This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determine the predictors of HIV testing uptake among young men aged 15–24 years in PNG.

Methods
The 2016–2018 PNG Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data was used. A total of 1,275 young men aged 15–24 years were included in the final analysis. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to determine independent predictors of HIV testing. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were reported. All analyses were adjusted using survey weights to account for unequal sampling probabilities.

Results
The overall prevalence of HIV testing among young men was 17.1% (95% CI: 15–19). Of those who were tested for HIV, about one-third (32.9%) had experienced a sexual debut at age <15 years, and 33.9% inconsistently used condoms during sex. In multivariable analysis, men aged 20–24 years (AOR 1.18, 95% CI: 1.00–2.31), who owned mobile phones (AOR 1.43, 95% CI: 1.00–2.55), who were aware that consistent condom use during sex can reduce HIV risk (AOR 2.18, 95% CI: 1.18–4.04), who had paid for sex (AOR 1.75, 95% CI: 1.01–5.83), and who had two or more sexual partners (AOR 1.37, 95% CI: 1.01–3.14) had increased odds of HIV testing. However, decreased odds of HIV testing were found among men who were never married (AOR 0.51, 95% CI: 0.29–0.88), lived in rural areas (AOR 0.54, 95% CI: 0.32–0.92), and consistently used condoms during sex (AOR 0.59, 95% CI: 0.34–1.01).

Conclusion
The findings show that HIV testing is low among young men in PNG. To increase HIV testing uptake among young men, it is crucial to implement comprehensive youth-friendly HIV/STI education and tailored sensitization programs and enable more accessible and affordable HIV testing services. Also, outreach and community-based testing programs for young men in rural and prioritized areas requiring urgent prevention interventions are feasible options in PNG.
The effect of authentic leadership on psychological capital: The case of sports businesses
Authors: Cömert Esra 
Published: August 2024

It is known that workplaces with an authentic leadership approach create conditions where employees have a high level of trust and contribute to their employees being positive and feeling stronger. In this regard, the authentic leadership approach is thought to be an important explainer of psychological capital, which is one of the personality traits that contribute to the productivity of employees. In this context, the aim of the study is to examine the effect of authentic leadership on psychological capital. In this research, the relational screening model, one of the quantitative research approaches, was used. 270 people, 138 men (51.1%) and 132 women (48.9%), selected by convenience sampling method from among the people working in businesses providing sports services in Istanbul, participated in the research voluntarily. In the analysis of the data, through the SPSS package program; Pearson Correlation analysis was used to determine the relationships between variables, and regression analysis was used to determine the effect of authentic leadership on psychological capital. It has been observed that there is a positive relationship between authentic leadership and psychological capital. In addition, regarding the main purpose of the research, it has been determined that authentic leadership has a positive effect on psychological capital. As a result, it was concluded that employees' authentic leadership characteristics have a significant impact on their psychological capital levels
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Özet
Otantik liderlik yaklaşımına sahip iş yerlerinin çalışanlara yüksek düzeyde güvenin yer aldığı koşullar oluşturduğu, çalışanlarının pozitif olmalarına ve kendilerini daha güçlü hissetmelerine katkıda bulunduğu bilinmektedir. Bu doğrultuda otantik liderlik yaklaşımının, çalışanların verimliliğine katkı sağlayan kişilik özelliklerinden biri olan psikolojik sermayenin önemli bir açıklayıcısı olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu bağlamda çalışmanın amacı, otantik liderliğin psikolojik sermaye üzere etkisinin incelenmesidir. Bu araştırmada nicel araştırma yaklaşımlarından ilişkisel tarama modelinden faydalanılmıştır. Araştırmaya İstanbul’da spor hizmeti veren işletmelerde çalışan kişiler içinden kolayda örnekleme yöntemiyle seçilen 138 Erkek (%51.1) 132 Kadın (%48.9) 270 kişi gönüllü olarak katılım göstermiştir. Verilerin analizinde SPSS paket programı aracılığıyla; değişkenler arasındaki ilişkileri belirlemek için Pearson Korelasyon analizi, otantik liderliğin psikolojik sermaye üzerine etkisini belirlemek için regresyon analizi kullanılmıştır. Otantik liderlik ile psikolojik sermaye arasında pozitif ilişki olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca araştırmanın temel amacına ilişkin olarak, otantik liderliğin psikolojik sermaye üzerine pozitif etkisi olduğu tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, çalışanların otantik liderlik özelliklerinin psikolojik sermaye düzeyleri üzerinde önemli bir etkiye sahip olduğu sonucuna ulaşılmıştır.
How Much Competition is Enough Competition for Regulatory Forbearance?
Authors: Weisman Dennis L. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Critical loss analysis is used to define product markets for merger analysis and determine if market forces are sufficient to discipline prices in transitionally competitive regulated markets. Unlike the approval of a merger, however, regulatory forbearance is a reversible act. The threat of future (re)-regulation, or regulatory contestability, in combination with high price-cost margins and complementary demands can lower the critical loss (elasticity) necessary to justify the competitive classification of regulated services. This suggests that the intensity of competition sufficient to forbear from regulation can be considerably less than what regulators may believe is required a priori.
Association of low attenuation area scores with pulmonary function and clinical prognosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Authors: Tang Xiangli , Xu Chentao , Zhou Tianjin , Qiang Yanfei , Wu Yingzhe 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between low attenuation area (LAA) scores, pulmonary function parameters, and clinical prognosis in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD patients were divided into four LAA-based grades. Various lung function parameters were measured and correlated with LAA scores. Patient symptoms were examined using the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) and exercise capacity using the 6-min walk test (6MWT). Statistical analysis determined the significance of differences. Higher levels of LAA were associated with decreased lung function and airflow limitations, suggesting a positive relationship between the two. Clinical symptom scores increased as COPD severity based on LAA stratification worsened. Reduced exercise capacity was shown by a substantial decline in 6MWT scores as COPD severity increased. As LAA scores increased, SGRQ scores increased, indicating a decreased quality of life (QOL). The study demonstrated a relationship between LAA scores and COPD severity. High LAA scores were associated with poor lung function, worse clinical symptoms, limited exercise capacity, and lower QOL. These findings show that LAA scores are clinically relevant for disease severity assessment and COPD management. Further research is required to determine LAA scores’ prognostic significance in disease progression and treatment response to enhance COPD therapy.
On Kantorovich variant of Brass-Stancu operators
Authors: Bodur Murat , Bostancı Tuğba , Başcanbaz-Tunca Gülen 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
In this study, we deal with Kantorovich-type generalization of the Brass-Stancu operators. For the sequence of these operators, we study

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. Finally, we present graphical and numerical examples to compare the convergence of these operators to given functions under different parameters.
Unraveling the Productivity Paradox: Evidence for Germany
Authors: Christofzik Désirée I. , Elstner Steffen , Feld Lars P. , Schmidt Christoph M. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Despite massive digitization efforts, the German economy has experienced a marked slowdown in its productivity growth. This paper empirically analyzes three prominent explanations for this development. First, using a novel quarterly utilization-adjusted total factor productivity measure for the German economy, we find that the slowdown in U.S. productivity growth since the mid-2000s had only a negligible impact on the German productivity trend. Second, the structural shift towards services in the German economy explains a sizeable share of the weaker aggregate productivity gains. This transformation process is associated with a strong labor market performance. And third, employing a novel identification procedure, we show that technological progress in the German information and communication technology (ICT) producing sector stimulates both, aggregate output and employment growth. Its effect on aggregate productivity is, however, small.
“The Remedy for a World Without Transcendence”: Georges Bataille on Sacrifice and the Theology of Transgression
Authors: Trebežnik Luka 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Georges Bataille is undoubtedly a key reference for all relevant contemporary thoughts about sacrifice. This article attempts to follow his impulses and intuitions, which are often misunderstood because they are highly personal, provocative, and suggestive. The problem of sacrifice is approached in three concentric circles. The first presents a view from a distance, from the cosmic standpoint of “base materialism” and “general economy.” The second takes a closer look at the sacrificial site and deals with Bataille’s fascination with Aztec sacrificial culture. The concluding third part looks at sacrifice from the point of the altar, the place of communication and communal consumption of death, as a site of the emergence of the sacred and of community. In this way, the article seeks to highlight Bataille’s transgressive thinking as a worthwhile contribution to post-metaphysical theology.
Schwa realisation in verbal inflection in two dialogue registers of German spontaneous speech
Authors: Lange Robert , Sell Bianca , Terada Megumi , Belz Malte , Mooshammer Christine , Lüdeling Anke 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Word-final schwa in German inflectional suffixes shows varying realisations in spontaneous speech – from full realisations with varying duration to no realisation. While previous research has identified numerous social, distributional, and grammatical factors influencing the variation of phonetic variables in general, it remains unclear how fine-grained functional differences in different registers specifically affect schwa realisation. In this corpus-based study, we compare schwa realisation in two dialogue registers of German spontaneous speech – free conversation and task-based dialogues – which differ only in their communicative goal and therefore have different functional requirements. We find that schwa is rarely realised, though slightly but significantly more often in free conversation than in task-based dialogue. Other factors also promoting schwa realisation across both situations are less frequent verbs and sequences, and IP-final position.
UJI ORGANOLEPTIK FISH ROLL TUNA (YELLOWFIN) SEBAGAI DIVERSIFIKASI HASIL PERIKANAN
Authors: Triyastuti Meilya Suzan , Ondang Hetty Magrittha Pauline , Wijaya Novie , Putri Ni Luh Sintya 
Published: August 2024

Ikan merupakan sumber hewani yang banyak mengandung nutrisi diantaranya, vitamin, protein dan mineral. Ikan merupakan salah satu sumber pangan, yang mudah diperoleh dengan harga yang terjangkau, memiliki rasa yang khas, harum dan lezat namun ikan masih dipandang rendah oleh sebagian masyarakat khususnya di Indonesia, padahal ikan mengandung segudang manfaat bagi kesehatan, manusia. Ragam jenis olahan ikan saat ini mulai berkembang seperti bakso ikan, nugget, abon ikan, siomay ikan, otak-otak ikan, sandwich ikan, fish roll dan masih banyak lagi olahan ikan lainnya. Berbagai olahan ikan harus dilakukan untuk memasyarakatkan konsumsi ikan, menghindari kebosanan konsumsi ikan, dan yang terpenting untuk memenuhi kebutuhan gizi tubuh manusia. Produk olahan fish roll merupakan salah satu menu olahan ikan, yang mudah dalam pembuatannya, serta bahan dan bumbu yang mudah ditemukan. Bahan baku pembuatan fish roll adalah ikan seperti lele, cakalang, tongkol, dan tuna kecuali ikan yang banyak durinya. Untuk membuat fish roll, bisa menggunakan ikan tuna. Metode yang digunakan untuk mengumpulkan data adalah observasi langsung dan kuesioner Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tingkat kesukaan terhadap produk Fish Roll Tuna dengan melakukan uji organoleptik. Dari hasil uji organoleptik di peroleh hasil untuk kenampakan fish roll tuna dengan nilai (8,27) dengan kategori sangat suka dengan warna orange keemasan, bentuk fish roll rapi, seragam dan tidak gosong, bau dengan nilai (7,67) yaitu kategori suka yang memiliki aroma spesifik ikan yang gurih, rasa dengan nilai (8,13), dengan kategori sangat suka karena memiliki rasa yang gurih dan nikmat, dan tekstur dengan nilai (8,13) dengan kategori sangat suka, karena produk fish roll tuna memiliki tekstur yang garing di luar dan empuk pada isian didalamnya.
Yoga and Mindfulness Training for Professional Baseball Players: A Narrative Study on Perspectives and Practices
Authors: Wehrmann Rowan , Dietrich Kelsey M. , Nguyen-Feng Viann N. 
Published: August 2024

Abstract
Mindfulness-related practices (e.g., yoga) appear aligned with the field of athletic performance in developing sport-related capacities such as attention regulation, volition, perception, and coping. The purpose of the present narrative study was to explore the experiences of professional baseball players who interacted with the ideas and practices of mindfulness presented in classes featuring yoga and Mindfulness-Acceptance-Commitment (MAC). Participants were seven Minor League Baseball players who learned mindfulness practices in off-season instructional classes and then completed semi-structured episodic interviews on how their mindfulness practices were perceived and utilized in training and competition during the baseball season. Data were analyzed using the three-dimensional space approach to examine participants' subjective accounts of experience, behavior, environmental conditions, and external events. Individual narratives were re-storied and themed. Results indicated various themes across settings, from players' experiences in the yoga/MAC classes (effect of breath regulation on coping strategies; self-awareness and the mind-body connection), on the baseball field (confidence and self-efficacy; self-regulation; resilience and positive coping strategies), and off the baseball field (everyday life and activities; stigma of mental training). Overall, participants appeared to be accepting of mindfulness integrated into their training and provided perspectives supporting the benefits of yoga/MAC classes. This study has research and practice implications in incorporating yoga and mindfulness-based practices in athletic performance among young professional athletes.