bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Comparative efficacy of neuromodulation and structured exercise program on pain and muscle oxygenation in fibromyalgia patients: a randomized crossover study
Authors: Rubio-Zarapuz Alejandro , Apolo-Arenas María Dolores , Tornero-Aguilera José Francisco , Parraca Jose A. , Clemente-Suárez Vicente Javier 
Published: July 2024

Introduction: This study investigates the comparative efficacy of neuromodulation therapy using the EXOPULSE Mollii Suit and a structured exercise program in pain modulation and muscle oxygenation in Fibromyalgia patients.Methods: A randomized, crossover, longitudinal, and experimental study design was employed, involving 10 female Fibromyalgia patients. Participants were subjected to two distinct treatment modalities: neuromodulation therapy with the EXOPULSE Mollii Suit and a strength-based High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) exercise program, each conducted over 16 sessions. Outcome measures included pain severity, assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and muscle oxygenation variables measured via Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS).Results: Both interventions demonstrated significant reductions in NRS scores and improvements in muscle oxygenation. However, the exercise program yielded more pronounced long term basal adaptations in muscle oxygenation compared to the neuromodulation therapy.Discussion: The findings underscore the potential of integrating non-pharmacological treatments, particularly structured exercise programs, in managing Fibromyalgia. While neuromodulation therapy presents a viable alternative, the exercise regimen’s capacity to induce basal muscle oxygenation adaptations suggests its superiority in addressing the complex symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Furthermore, these therapeutic approaches may enhance patients’ vocational values and employability opportunities by improving their functional capabilities and overall quality of life.
Emotional loneliness, perceived stress, and academic burnout of medical students after the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Malakcioglu Cem 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionIn recent times, emotional loneliness has been increasing among young people, despite their intense social interaction via virtual platforms and in real life. Their social-emotional development seems to be interrupted due to high levels of psychological stress, and it probably results in significant academic problems. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between loneliness, perceived stress, and academic burnout among medical students after the COVID-19 pandemic.MethodsDatasets were collected from 630 medical students (51.7% women, with the mean age of 21.31 and the standard deviation of 2.14) by using scales for emotional and social loneliness, psychological stress, and academic burnout in January 2023. After verifying normality, a t-test and ANOVA were used to compare groups. Pearson's correlation coefficient and path analyses were also utilized for data analysis.ResultsIn terms of loneliness, there were significant differences between genders in preclinical and clinical term groups, and stress levels were also significantly different between the two term groups. Men were found to be more emotionally lonely than women. No significant difference was observed for academic burnout across gender and term groups. Perceived stress played a mediator role between emotional loneliness and academic burnout, while social loneliness had almost no effect on either stress or academic burnout. Stress increased significantly as educational levels increased.ConclusionsAccording to the results, emotional loneliness and stress increase academic burnout. To alleviate burnout, emotional loneliness and stress should be decreased through various psychosocial interventions, such as group therapies. Addressing the psychological issues and improving the psychological resilience of medical students can also help.
Openness to experience, a personality trait that reduces susceptibility to memory age-based stereotype threat
Authors: Bouazzaoui Badiâa , Fay Séverine , Alibran Emilie , Martinez Léa , Pinard Florent , Kerhardy Nolwenn , Onsekiz Tugba , Taconnat Laurence 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionAge-based stereotype threat (ABST), the concern of being judged according to a negative age stereotype may lead to underperformance in the stereotype domain. The present study aims to replicate the negative effect of ABST on episodic memory. Importantly, we further examine openness to experience as a potential buffer of the ABST effect as well as the role that different memory strategies may play in episodic memory performance.MethodSeventy-five older adults were randomly assigned to the ABST condition or the control condition before taking a word-stem cued recall memory task. They learned word-lists with either a repetition strategy, low resource demanding but less efficient, or a mental imagery strategy, high resource demanding but more efficient. Openness was measured with the Big-5 personality questionnaire.ResultsABST reduced memory performance and disrupted more the recall of words learned with the imagery strategy. The results also showed that openness predicted recall performance associated with the imagery strategy only in the threatened group.ConclusionThese results indicated that a high level in openness may disrupt the negative effect of ABST by improving the capacity of threatened people to execute efficient, resource demanding memory strategies. This finding supports the idea that contextual factors as well as individual characteristics such as personality, need to be considered when assessing episodic memory in aging.
Pre-COVID-19 short sleep duration and eveningness chronotype are associated with incident suicidal ideation during COVID-19 pandemic in medical students: a retrospective cohort study
Authors: Zheng Dandan , Qin Qingsong , Peng Yingyin , Zhong Hao , Huang Yerui , Wang Hongjie , Tan Qiqing , Li Yun 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionCross-sectional evidence suggests that sleep problems increased the risk of suicide during the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. However, a lack of longitudinal studies examined the relationship between pre-COVID-19 sleep duration, chronotype and incident suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, we examined these associations in a longitudinal study of medical students.MethodsFrom the Shantou College Student Sleep Cohort, a total of 333 first and second grade medical students (age 19.41 ± 0.82 years, female 61.26%), without suicidal ideation (SI) at pre-COVID-19 period, were followed up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Incident SI was defined by their response to the 9th question from the Beck Depression Inventory. Short sleep duration was defined as less than 7 h/night. The Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire was used to evaluate the participants’ chronotype. Logistic regression with adjusted odds ratios (AOR) and 95% confidence intervals (95% CI) was used to examine the association between sleep and SI.ResultsThe incidence of SI during the COVID-19 pandemic was 5.71%. Logistic regressions with confounding factors adjustment showed that both short sleep duration (AOR = 4.91, 95% CI = 1.16–20.74) and eveningness (AOR = 3.80, 95% CI = 1.08–13.30) in the pre-COVID-19 period were associated with increased risk of incident SI during the COVID-19 pandemic.ConclusionPre-COVID-19 short sleep duration and eveningness predict incident SI during the COVID-19 pandemic in medical students. Prolonging sleep duration may help to decrease SI during major public health crises.
A need to integrate pharmacological management for multimorbidity into dementia guidelines in Australia
Authors: Nagar Sanket , Ma Liwei , Pan Yijun , Huynh Andrew Liem Hieu , Tan Edwin C. K. , Jin Liang 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionPharmacological management is a vital aspect of dementia care. Suboptimal medication prescribing and adverse drug reactions are major causes for ongoing concerns for the quality of care. This review aims to investigate the existence and comprehensiveness of Australian guidelines dedicated to supporting dementia care in the context of pharmacological management.MethodsGuideline registries and databases (EMBASE and CINAHL) were searched to identify Australian guidelines addressing pharmacological management in dementia care and to uncover barriers and considerations associated with guideline implementation.ResultsSeven Australian guidelines were identified. Barriers to effective implementation were identified at individual, provider, and system levels. None of the identified guidelines provided comprehensive guidance on management of multimorbidity and polypharmacy.DiscussionAlthough Australian guidelines are available to guide pharmacological management in dementia, several barriers impede their effective implementation. There is an urgent need for updated guidelines that address the management of multimorbidity and polypharmacy in people living with dementia.
Dismissing the idea that basketball is a “contactless” sport: quantifying contacts during professional gameplay
Authors: Wellm Dennis , Jäger Johannes , Zentgraf Karen 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionBasketball, introduced by Naismith as a contactless and indoor alternative to sports such as American football, now frequently involves physical contact among players, challenging the traditional notion. Up to date, a thorough understanding of these contacts and their implications remains limited. This study aims to analyze player contacts, embedding it within overall load monitoring to optimize performance and reduce injury risk.MethodsUsing a mixed-method design, video-based observations and quantitative analysis were employed to study contact characteristics during ten professional male basketball matches. Fisher exact tests and chi-squared tests (p &lt; .05) were conducted to examine positional variations across different contact variables.ResultsA total of 2,069 player contacts were examined, showing centers had the most contacts at 40.5%, followed by power forwards (19.6%), point guards (17.7%), shooting guards (12.9%), and small forwards (9.3%). Notably, half-court defense (46.1%) and set offense (48.9%) emerged as the primary game phases associated with the majority of contacts across all playing positions. Key play actions leading to physical contact included screening/picking (25.7%), box outs (22.9%), and fights for position (FFP) (18%). Post hoc analyses identified significant associations between centers (32.6%, 5.93) and point guards (21.5%, −1.98) during screening/picking maneuvers. Moreover, the torso/upper body (48.1%) and upper extremities (38.2%) were identified as the most affected contact points, while lower extremities and the head/neck exhibited minimal impact. Additionally, 81.4% (n = 1,684) of contacts resulted in kinematic displacement, whereas 18.6% (n = 385) exhibited no change. Post hoc analyses indicated significant associations of physical contacts against opposing counterparts for each playing position.DiscussionBasketball entails frequent physical contacts across all playing positions, with distinct patterns observed for each playing position. Integrating contact monitoring alongside traditional load metrics offers a more comprehensive understanding of physical demands in professional basketball. Practical implications include the developing of tailored training strategies based on playing position-specific contact profiles and recognizing the physiological and biomechanical impacts of contacts. Future research should consider whether the number of contacts between players has increased over the years, and it should acknowledge the impact of player contacts on performance in basketball in order to refine training strategies and enhance player well-being.
Understanding the factors influencing biosecurity adoption on smallholder poultry farms in Ghana: a qualitative analysis using the COM-B model and Theoretical Domains Framework
Authors: Buckel Anica , Afakye Kofi , Koka Eric , Price Cortney , Kabali Emmanuel , Caudell Mark A. 
Published: July 2024

IntroductionAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a significant global threat to public, animal, and environmental health, consequently producing downstream economic impacts. While top-down approaches to addressing AMR (e.g., laws regulating antimicrobial use) are common in high-income countries, limited enforcement capacities in low- and middle-income countries highlight the need for more bottom-up approaches. Within agriculture, efforts to apply bottom-up approaches to AMR have often focused on the promotion of biosecurity, which should reduce the need for antimicrobials by mitigating disease risk and limiting AMR transmission. Traditionally, efforts to encourage biosecurity adoption have emphasized training and awareness-raising initiatives. However, a growing body of research suggests a disconnect between knowledge and behavior, highlighting the existence of a knowledge–action gap.MethodTo understand the barriers and enablers patterning the knowledge-action gap in on-farm biosecurity uptake, we draw upon models from behavioral science. We analyzed in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions with smallholder poultry producers in Ghana to understand factors underlying the intention–action gap in adopting biosecurity. As an analytical framework, we draw upon the Theoretical Domains Framework in combination with the Capability-Opportunity-Motivation Behavioral Model.Results and discussionWhile smallholder poultry farmers in Ghana were aware of the importance of biosecurity practices, they struggled with consistent implementation. Financial constraints, challenges in adapting practices to the local context, and limited resources hindered adoption. Additionally, cognitive biases like prioritizing short-term gains and underestimating disease risks played a role. However, some farmers found motivation in professional identity and social influences. These findings highlight the need for designing biosecurity interventions that consider human behavioral factors and the context in which behavior occurs. This underscores the importance of collaboration across disciplines, including veterinary science and the social and behavioral sciences. Implications and recommendations for researchers and practitioners are discussed.
The impact of cavaletti height on dogs’ walking speed and its implications for ground reaction forces
Authors: Blake Cara A. , Looney Andrea L. , Merrill Tracie D. 
Published: July 2024

ObjectiveThe objective of this study was to investigate the effects of cavaletti pole height on temporospatial (TPS) and ground reaction force (GRF) variables as compared to a walking gait in healthy dogs.AnimalsA total of 25 client-owned dogs were included in this study.ProceduresThis study used client-owned dogs to explore the effects of cavaletti pole height on TPS and GRF variables. Dogs were first walked over a validated pressure-sensitive walkway (PSW) and then walked over the PSW over which six cavaletti poles were set. Cavaletti pole height was initially set at 2 inches and then increased incrementally to 4 inches, 6 inches, and 8 inches. TPS and GRF variables were obtained for all dogs walking across a PSW without cavaletti poles and at each cavaletti height. TPS variables were then compared to those obtained at a normal walking gait.ResultsIncreasing cavaletti height resulted in significant decreases in walking gait velocity and the number of gait cycles per minute. Conversely, significant increases in gait cycle duration (duration of one complete cycle of gait, which includes the time from the initial contact of one paw to the subsequent contact of the same paw) and gait time (duration to walk the total distance on the PSW) were noted. Increases in stance time, normalized maximum force, and normalized vertical impulse were observed.Conclusion and clinical relevanceCavaletti height does influence TPS variables in healthy dogs at a walking gait. The effects were most notable with regard to velocity. Due to the lack of consistent velocity for all cavaletti heights, no conclusions can be drawn regarding the effect of cavaletti height on ground reaction forces. Further investigation is needed to elucidate whether it is the velocity, cavaletti height, or combination of both that impacts ground reaction force variables. When selecting cavaletti pole heights for a therapeutic exercise program, an increase in cavaletti height results in a slower walking gait.
Revolutionizing Industry 4.0: The Influence of 5G Technology
Authors: Prasad S. 
Published: July 2024

Over centuries, manufacturing has undergone a remarkable transformation, progressing from handcrafted items to the period of steam and water-powered devices, then advancing through mass production and electronic automation. Now, it stands on the threshold of Industry 4.0, where manufacturing systems transcend mere connectivity to communicate, analyse data, and act intelligently. This paradigm shift integrates various technologies including Internet of Things, analytics, robots, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and augmented reality. This study explores the technological advancements that fueled the industrial revolution’s expansion as well as its historical history. The research looks at how the anticipated characteristics of 5G technologies would affect upcoming sectors and bring in the era of Industry 4.0. The Factories of the Future are greatly aided by 5G, which provides a unified communication platform necessary to upend established business models and get beyond the constraints of current communication technology.
USING PREDICTION ALGORITHMS TO ADJUST THE FREQUENCY IN CASE OF AN INTERMITTENT SYNCHRONIZATION SIGNAL OR SWITCHING TO HOLDOVER
Authors: Мазуренко Д.К. , Фень А.С. , Шварц М.Л. 
Published: July 2024

Рассматриваются вопросы, связанные с возможностью использования алгоритмов предсказания для обеспечения синхронной работы управляемого генератора в случае прерывистого синхросигнала, а также коррекции дрейфа частоты управляемого генератора в режиме удержания.
This article discusses issues related to the possibility of using prediction algorithms to ensure synchronous operation of a controlled oscillator in the case of an intermittent sync signal, as well as the correction of frequency drift in hold mode.
Economic and legal approaches to subsidiary liability of persons controlling a debtor in bankruptcy
Authors: Загоруйко И.Ю. 
Published: July 2024

Проблематика экономико-правовой ответственности при банкротстве является одной из наиболее актуальных в российском гражданском праве и законодательстве. Многие годы названные институты не работали, требования кредиторов удовлетворялись крайне редко. Главная причина неэффективности имеющего законодательства заключалась в необходимости доказывания причинно-следственной связи, фактического влияния контроля и размера убытков. Специальные правила расчета размера убытков, определения круга лиц, которых возможно было привлечь к экономикоправовой ответственности, в законодательстве закреплено не было. Подводя итог нашего исследования, отметим, что составы для привлечения к субсидиарной ответственности при банкротстве характеризуется специальным субъектом, именуемым контролирующее лицо должника. На наш взгляд целесообразно ввести в законодательство о несостоятельности (банкротство) обязанность арбитражного управляющего составить в виде отдельного документа «Заключение о наличии оснований для привлечения контролирующих должника лиц к субсидиарной ответственности».
The issues of economic and legal responsibility in bankruptcy is one of the most relevant in Russian civil law and legislation. For many years, these institutions did not work; the requirements of creditors were rarely satisfied. The main reason for the ineffectiveness of existing legislation was the need to prove a causalrelationship, the actual impact of control and the amount of losses. Special rules for calculating the amount oflosses, determining the circle of persons who could have been brought to economic and legal responsibility, were not fixed in the legislation. Summarizing our study, we note that the compositions for bringing to subsidiary liabilityin bankruptcy are characterized by a special entity called the controlling person of the debtor. In our opinion, it isadvisable to introduce into the legislation on insolvency (bankruptcy) the duty of the arbitration manager to drawup a separate document, “Conclusion on the grounds for holding persons controlling the debtor to subsidiary liability”.
Current trends of the development of the russian leasing market
Authors: Басс А.Б. 
Published: July 2024

В статье рассматриваются основные характеристики и перспективы развития отечественного рынка лизинга, как важнейшего источника привлечения инвестиций. Показано, что для коммерческих банков лизинг является одним из направлений расширения диверсификации банковских операций. Охарактеризованы основные недостатки функционирования лизинговой отрасли. Показаны основные направления осуществляемой реформы лизингового рынка.
The article discusses the main characteristics and development prospects of the domestic leasing market, as the most important source of attracting investment. It is shown that for commercial banks leasing is one of the directions for expanding the diversification of banking operations. The main disadvantages of the functioning of the leasing industry are described. The main directions of the ongoing reform of the leasing market are shown.
Russian-Georgian relationships and perspectives of their improvement
Authors: Ахильгова З.Х. , Кудряшов А.М. , Радич М.Ж. , Пляйс Я.А. 
Published: July 2024

Данная статья посвящена анализу перспектив развития российско-грузинских отношений в условиях развивающегося на фоне событий лета 2019 года политического конфликта, повлекшего за собой введение экономических санкций со стороны РФ. Анализ производился с точек зрения - политической и экономической, и с учётом истории отношений между нашими двумя странами. В частности, события 2008 года, аналогичны событиям 2019 года, по своей идеологической направленности. На основе полученных данных представлены два базовых сценария развития российскогрузинских отношений.
This article is devoted to the analysis of the prospects for the development of Russian-Georgian relations in the context of a political conflict developing against the background of the events of the summer of 2019, which entailed the introduction of economic sanctions by the Russian Federation. This problem was considered in two aspects - political and economic, and taking into account the history of relations between our two countries. In particular, the events of 2008 are similar to the events of 2019 in their ideological orientation. Based on the data obtained, two basic scenarios for the development of Russian-Georgian relations are presented.
Tax administration in modern economic conditions
Authors: Сулейманов М.Д. 
Published: July 2024

Актуальность исследования обусловлена тем, что проблема наполнения бюджета обостряется. Правительство стоит перед дилеммой: то ли прессовать бизнес дальше, то ли давать ему новые преференции. В связи с этим, на текущем этапе в целях стимулирования инвестиций экономисты предлагают сохранить все налоговые ставки и категорически не повышать налоговую нагрузку на бизнес. Основным фактором повышения доходов бюджета должно стать качественно новое налоговое администрирование.
The relevance of the study is due to the fact that the problem of filling the budget is exacerbated. The government is facing a dilemma: whether to extrude the business further, or to give it new preferences. In this regard, at the current stage, in order to stimulate investment, economists propose to maintain all tax rates and not categorically increase the tax burden on the business. The main factor in increasing budget revenues should be a brand new tax administration.