bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Factors associated with the Single Leg Squat test in female soccer players: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Ressman John , von Rosen Philip , Grooten Wilhelmus Johannes Andreas , Rasmussen-Barr Eva 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Background
The Single Leg Squat (SLS) test is widely used in the clinical setting to examine and evaluate rehabilitation goals. It is simple to perform and is proposed to have biomechanical and neuromuscular similarities to athletic movements. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether demographics, previous injuries, and biomechanical and psychosocial factors are associated with the outcome of the SLS, assessed as a total score for all segments and as a separate knee segment in elite and sub-elite female soccer players.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 254 female soccer players (22 yrs; SD ± 4, height 1.69 m; SD ± 0.1, weight 64 kg; SD ± 6) from divisions 1–3 of the Swedish Soccer League. During the preseason, we assessed the participants using the SLS and tested their hip strength and ankle mobility. Demographics, previous injury, sleep quality, fear of movement, anxiety, and perceived stress were assessed with questionnaires. Logistic regression models were built to analyse the association between the outcome of the SLS and the independent variables for the dominant and non-dominant leg.

Results
Significantly more participants failed the SLS on the dominant leg compared with the non-dominant leg (p < 0.001). The outcome of the SLS associated with various biopsychosocial factors depending on if the dominant or non-dominant leg was tested. The total score associated with hip strength for the dominant (OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.98–0.99, p = 0.04) and the non-dominant leg (OR 0.99, 95% CI 0.97–0.99, p = 0.03). The knee segment associated with division level for the dominant (div 2; OR 2.34, 95% CI 1.01–5.12, p = 0.033. div 3; OR 3.07, 95% CI 1.61–5.85, p = 0.001) and non-dominant leg (div 2; OR 3.30, 95% CI 1.33-8.00, p = 0.01. div 3; OR 3.05, 95% CI 1.44–6.43, p = 0.003).

Conclusions
This study identified that leg dominance, division level, hip strength, and psychosocial factors were associated with the outcome of the SLS when assessed as a total score and as a separate knee segment. This indicates that clinicians need to understand that movement control is associated with factors from several domains. Whether these factors and, the results of the SLS are related to injury need to be studied prospectively.

Trial registration
Clinical Trials Gov, date of registration 2022-03-01. Clinical trials identifier: NCT05289284A.
Unmanned aerial vehicle-assisted wideband cognitive radio network based on DDQN-SAC
Authors: Yan Leibing , Cai Yiqing , Wei Hui 
Published: April 2024

AbstractCognitive radio (CR) systems have emerged as effective tools for improving spectrum efficiency and meeting the growing demands of communication. This study focuses on a flexible CR system based on opportunistic spectrum access technology, which enables secondary networks to efficiently utilize unoccupied spectrum resources for information transmission by actively sensing the spectrum utilization of primary networks. Specifically, we introduce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) technology into the CR system to further enhance its flexibility and adaptability, which enables the transmission efficiency of low-altitude UAV networks. In this CR system, UAVs are employed for more flexible spectrum management. The objective of this research is to maximize the average achievable rate of SUs by jointly optimizing the trajectories of secondary UAV, the trajectories of primary UAV, the beamforming of secondary UAV, subchannel allocation and sensing time. To achieve this goal, we employ deep reinforcement learning (DRL) algorithms to optimize these variables. Compared to traditional optimization algorithms, DRL algorithms not only have lower computational complexity but also achieve faster convergence. To address the mixed-action space problem, we propose a Dueling DQN-Soft Actor Critic algorithm. Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed approach in this paper significantly enhances the performance of the CR system compared to traditional baseline schemes. This is manifested in higher spectrum efficiency and data transmission rates, while minimizing interference with the primary network. This innovative research combines drone technology and DRL algorithms, bringing new opportunities and challenges to the future development of cognitive communication systems.
Post-surgical inflammatory neuropathy after anterior cruciate ligament repair: a case report
Authors: Sun Lisa Y. , Gray Andrew T. , Braehler Matthias R. 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Background
Unanticipated symptoms of peripheral nerve damage following surgery are distressing to both the patient and their clinical team, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and neurologists. The causes that are commonly considered for perioperative neuropathy can include surgical trauma, positioning-related injury, or injury related to a regional anesthetic technique. However, these cases often do not have a clear etiology and can occur without any apparent periprocedural anomalies. Postoperative inflammatory neuropathy is a more recently described, and potentially underrecognized cause of perioperative neuropathy which may improve with corticosteroid therapy. Therefore, it is an important etiology to consider early in the evaluation of perioperative neuropathy.

Case presentation
An otherwise healthy patient presented for left anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. He underwent femoral and sciatic ultrasound-guided single-injection peripheral nerve blocks preoperatively, followed by a general anesthetic for the surgical procedure. He developed postoperative neuropathy in the sciatic distribution with both sensory and motor deficits. The patient received multi-disciplinary consultations, including neurology and pain management, and a broad differential diagnosis was considered. Based on neurological evaluation and imaging studies, a final diagnosis of post-surgical inflammatory neuropathy was made. The patient’s course improved with conservative management, but immunosuppressive treatment may have been considered for a more severe or worsening clinical course.

Conclusions
There are limited publications describing postoperative inflammatory neuropathy, and this case serves to illustrate a potentially under-recognized and multifactorial cause of postoperative neuropathy. Perioperative neuropathies are a complication that surgeons and anesthesiologists strive to avoid; however, prevention and treatment of this condition have been elusive. Increased reporting and investigation of postoperative inflammatory neuropathy as one cause for this complication will help to further our understanding of this potentially devastating complication.
Evaluation of ruminal methane and ammonia formation and microbiota composition as affected by supplements based on mixtures of tannins and essential oils using Rusitec
Authors: Foggi Giulia , Terranova Melissa , Daghio Matteo , Amelchanka Sergej L. , Conte Giuseppe , Ineichen Simon , Agnolucci Monica , Viti Carlo , Mantino Alberto , Buccioni Arianna , Kreuzer Michael , Mele Marcello 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Background
Dietary supplements based on tannin extracts or essential oil compounds (EOC) have been repeatedly reported as a promising feeding strategy to reduce the environmental impact of ruminant husbandry. A previous batch culture screening of various supplements identified selected mixtures with an enhanced potential to mitigate ruminal methane and ammonia formation. Among these, Q-2 (named after quebracho extract and EOC blend 2, composed of carvacrol, thymol, and eugenol) and C-10 (chestnut extract and EOC blend 10, consisting of oregano and thyme essential oils and limonene) have been investigated in detail in the present study with the semi-continuous rumen simulation technique (Rusitec) in three independent runs. For this purpose, Q-2 and C-10, dosed according to the previous study, were compared with a non-supplemented diet (negative control, NC) and with one supplemented with the commercial EOC-based Agolin® Ruminant (positive control, PC).

Results
From d 5 to 10 of fermentation incubation liquid was collected and analysed for pH, ammonia, protozoa count, and gas composition. Feed residues were collected for the determination of ruminal degradability. On d 10, samples of incubation liquid were also characterised for bacterial, archaeal and fungal communities by high-throughput sequencing of 16S rRNA and 26S ribosomal large subunit gene amplicons. Regardless of the duration of the fermentation period, Q-2 and C-10 were similarly efficient as PC in mitigating either ammonia (−37% by Q-2, −34% by PC) or methane formation (−12% by C-10, −12% by PC). The PC was also responsible for lower feed degradability and bacterial and fungal richness, whereas Q-2 and C-10 effects, particularly on microbiome diversities, were limited compared to NC.

Conclusions
All additives showed the potential to mitigate methane or ammonia formation, or both, in vitro over a period of 10 d. However, several differences occurred between PC and Q-2/C-10, indicating different mechanisms of action. The pronounced defaunation caused by PC and its suggested consequences apparently determined at least part of the mitigant effects. Although the depressive effect on NDF degradability caused by Q-2 and C-10 might partially explain their mitigation properties, their mechanisms of action remain mostly to be elucidated.
Prioritizing susceptibility genes for the prognosis of male-pattern baldness with transcriptome-wide association study
Authors: Choi Eunyoung , Song Jaeseung , Lee Yubin , Jeong Yeonbin , Jang Wonhee 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
Background
Male-pattern baldness (MPB) is the most common cause of hair loss in men. It can be categorized into three types: type 2 (T2), type 3 (T3), and type 4 (T4), with type 1 (T1) being considered normal. Although various MPB-associated genetic variants have been suggested, a comprehensive study for linking these variants to gene expression regulation has not been performed to the best of our knowledge.

Results
In this study, we prioritized MPB-related tissue panels using tissue-specific enrichment analysis and utilized single-tissue panels from genotype-tissue expression version 8, as well as cross-tissue panels from context-specific genetics. Through a transcriptome-wide association study and colocalization analysis, we identified 52, 75, and 144 MPB associations for T2, T3, and T4, respectively. To assess the causality of MPB genes, we performed a conditional and joint analysis, which revealed 10, 11, and 54 putative causality genes for T2, T3, and T4, respectively. Finally, we conducted drug repositioning and identified potential drug candidates that are connected to MPB-associated genes.

Conclusions
Overall, through an integrative analysis of gene expression and genotype data, we have identified robust MPB susceptibility genes that may help uncover the underlying molecular mechanisms and the novel drug candidates that may alleviate MPB.
Intergenerational concern relates to constructive coping and emotional reactions to climate change via increased legacy concerns and environmental cognitive alternatives
Authors: Syropoulos Stylianos , Law Kyle Fiore , Mah Andrea , Young Liane 
Published: April 2024

AbstractAs the threat of climate change looms large, and we experience first-hand the impacts of rapid global warming, researchers and clinicians emphasize the need to better understand the impact of these changes on our mental health. Existing research suggests that coping with and emotional reactions to climate change can promote action to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce its negative impacts to one’s mental health. In this pre-registered study (N = 771) we examined whether people who display extreme intergenerational concern would also constructively cope with climate change. Empirically-identified individuals showing high intergenerational concern reported more problem-focused and meaning-based coping, and less avoidant coping strategies with climate change. Further, even though they felt guilty, angry, sorrowful and isolated, these individuals also felt hopeful about the future. These effects were explained by increased concerns about one’s legacy and higher access to environmental cognitive alternatives. By instilling values that highlight intergenerational concern as a key priority, we could thus not only increase pro-climate action, but also help individuals actively and constructively cope with changes produced by climate change.
What influences specialist palliative care nurses working in a community setting to engage with research?
Authors: Hart Annette 
Published: April 2024

This study explored clinical nurse specialists and their research role. Aims: The aim of this research was to understand what influences specialist palliative care nurses working in a community setting to engage with research. Methods: Qualitative research using interviews with community based clinical nurse specialists (CNS). Findings: A total of five themes were identified: research negativity and enthusiasm, clinical focus, audits, organisational support and keeping up to date. Conclusion: Except for audit activity, CNS do not view the research pillar as an integral part of their clinical role. Previous research education may not give the CNS the breadth of research skills that they require. The advance professional apprenticeship may resolve these education issues. Managers and organisations need to prioritise EBP skills; supporting nurses with both education and EBP mentors to develop these skills. Nurses require ongoing time to engage with research activity and use these skills to improve both their own clinical practice and those who use them as a research resource.
Vascular access surgery training in the United Kingdom is currently perceived (by trainees) to be inadequate
Authors: Richards T , Ahmed I , Harvey R , El Sakka K 
Published: April 2024

Introduction Vascular access surgery (VAS) involves the creation and maintenance of arteriovenous access to facilitate haemodialysis. The prevalence of haemodialysis is rising despite increases in kidney transplants on a yearly basis. There is currently only one access surgery fellowship accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. We aimed to establish the experience and perceived competence in access surgery of senior vascular surgery trainees. Methods A short questionnaire (SurveyMonkey) was used to survey all senior (ST6–ST8) vascular surgery trainees in Health Education England (HEE) vascular surgery training programmes. The short survey asked trainees to report their: (1) training grade; (2) training deanery; (3) experience of access surgery; and (4) whether senior trainees thought they would be able to independently undertake primary access surgery post-completion of training (post Certificate of Completion of Training). The survey was circulated via HEE deaneries and the vascular surgery trainees' society: the Rouleaux Club. Results Twenty-eight senior (ST6–ST8) vascular surgery trainees responded to the survey: 29.6% were ST6 level, 33.3% were ST7 and 37.1% were ST8. Deanery respondence was evenly spread, although London was overrepresented (37.1%). In total, 28.6% had been involved in fewer than 10 cases, 35.7% in 10–25 cases, and 35.7% in more than 25 cases. Almost 54% of senior vascular surgery trainees believed they would not be able to undertake independent access surgery once they had completed training. Conclusions Competence in access surgery is an increasing requirement of a consultant vascular surgeon. More formalised training is required to adequately train the next generation of vascular surgeons.
ANALISIS PADA KEMATIAN AKIBAT PENYAKIT JANTUNG DI RUMAH SAKIT UMUM PUSAT H. ADAM MALIK MEDAN MENGGUNAKAN POISSON RIDGE REGRESSION (PRR)
Authors: Yolandini Yolandini Eka Putri 
Published: April 2024

Penyakit jantung adalah sebutan umum dari semua penyakit yang menyerang organ jantung atau merupakan keadaan ketika jantung mendapati suatu hambatan dan salah satu dari sekian banyak penyakit yang merupakan pemicu kematian. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengetahui penggunaan metode Poisson Ridge Regression (PRR) terhadap hasil analisis kematian akibat penyakit jantung di Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat H. Adam Malik Medan. PRR merupakan metode yang umumnya dilakukan untuk memperkirakan regresi data cacah, dan sangat sensitif terhadap multikolinieritas. Dalam penelitian ini, PRR digunakan untuk menganalisis kematian akibat penyakit jantung dengan adanya kasus multikolinearitas. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa estimasi parameter model PRR sedikit berbeda dengan estimasi model regresi poisson dimana nilai estimasi variabel penderita penyakit gagal jantung (X1) = 0,030751, nilai estimasi penderita penyakit jantung bawaan (X2) = -0,002125, nilai estimasi penderita penyakit jantung iskemik (X3) = -0,003085 dan nilai estimasi penderita hipertensi (X4) = 0,009689. Kesimpulannya adalah dari keempat variabel, dua diantaranya memberikan pengaruh positif terhadap kematian akibat penyakit jantung yakni penderita penyakit gagal jantung dan penderita hipertensi. Artinya semakin banyak penderita penyakit gagal jantung dan hipertensi, maka semakin banyak pula jumlah kematian akibat penyakit jantung.
Analisis Pengaruh Perubahan Penggunaan Lahan Akibat Pembangunan Fasilitas Umum dan Fasilitas Sosial Terhadap Zona Nilai Tanah Di Kecamatan Banyudono Kabupaten Boyolali
Authors: Rifai Lutfi Faizal , Amarrohman Fauzi Janu , Yusuf Muhammad Adnan 
Published: April 2024

Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Boyolali gencar melakukan pembangunan infrastruktur, Kecamatan Banyudono menjadi salah satu dari 22 kecamatan yang mengalami banyak pembangunan. Diantaranya, sesuai Pasal 13 Undang-undang Nomor 7 Tahun 2014 tentang Perdagangan, Pemerintah Daerah Kabupaten Boyolali melaksanakan program Relokasi Pasar Pengging ke kawasan baru dan lokasi pasar sebelumnya diubah menjadi Alun-alun Pengging. Kemudian terdapat proyek pembangunan jalan tol Semarang-Solo pada tahun 2009. Pembangunan jalan tol terbagi menjadi 2 tahap dan 5 seksi. Kecamatan Banyudono termasuk ke dalam tahap ke-2 seksi ke-5 Kilometer 488 sampai Kilometer 493. Maka dari itu perlu dilaksanakan penelitian untuk mengetahui perubahan nilai tanah di Kecamatan Banyudono pada tahun 2009-2022. Metode yang digunakan adalah analisis perubahan zona nilai tanah (ZNT) berdasarkan survei harga pasar wajar akibat perubahan penggunaan lahan akibat pembangunan fasilitas umum dan fasilitas sosial. Data yang digunakan yaitu, data ZNT tahun 2009 data penggunaan lahan tahun 2009, Citra SPOT-7, data jaringan jalan dan data harga pasar wajar tahun 2022. Hasil analisis perubahan lahan menunjukkan permukiman mengalami penambahan luas terbesar dengan luas 166,116 hektar, lahan dengan pengurangan luas terbesar adalah sawah berkurang 307,255 hektar. Peningkatan NIR tertinggi dialami zona nomor 53, yaitu sebesar Rp 5.489.000. Peningkatan NIR terendah dialami zona nomor 112, yaitu sebesar Rp 24.800. Hasil analisis aksesibilitas menunjukkan adanya pengaruh perubahan penggunaan lahan akibat pembangunan fasilitas umum dan fasilitas sosial terhadap harga tanah di Kecamatan Banyudono.Kata kunci : Zona Nilai Tanah (ZNT), Fasilitas Umum dan Fasilitas Sosial, Perubahan Penggunaan Lahan, Faktor Aksesibilitas, Tumpang Susun
ANALISIS NILAI EKONOMI DAN PENGEMBANGAN KAWASAN WISATA ALAM PERANTUNAN KABUPATEN SEMARANG
Authors: Wijaya Sujiwo Pandu , Amarrohman Fauzi Janu , Wahyuddin Yasser 
Published: April 2024

Wisata Perantunan merupakan wisata alam dan termasuk dalam wisata baru yang berada di lereng Gunung Ungaran Kabupaten Semarang yang dalam proses pengembangan. Pada tahun 2022, Wisata Alam Perantunan memiliki wisatawan sebanyak 17.633. Wisata Alam Perantunan mempengaruhi ekonomi di sekitarnya karena terdapat masyarakat yang mengambil manfaat dari adanya kawasan wisata tersebut. Namun tak lepas dari kegiatan wisata,Wisata Alam Perantunan dapat menyebabkan degradasi sumber daya alam jika kegiatan pariwisata tidak terkendali. Hal itu diperlukan adanya analisis nilai ekonomi kawasan dengan mengetahui nilai guna langsung serta nilai keberadaan kawasan menggunakan metode Travel Cost Method dan Contingent Valuation Method serta Hedonic Pricing Method untuk mengetahui nilai kesukaan pengunjung pada kawasan tersebut. AHP dan overlay peta digunakan untuk menilai kesesuian lahan kawasan wisata dengan kriteria ekowisata serta hasil TEV dan nilai kesesuaian lahan ekowisata dugunakan untuk analisis potensi wisata. Perantunan memiliki nilai total ekonomi sebesar Rp. 51.861.232.188 serta memiliki nilai hedonik dengan interval 3,759-3,906. Selain itu Wisata Alam Perantunan memiliki kesesuaian lahan ekowisata dengan nilai kesesuaian 3,24 (sedang). Berdasarkan hasil zona nilai ekonomi kawasan dan nilai kesesuaian ekowisata, Wisata Alam Perantunan memiliki berbagai potensi yang mengedepankan daya tarik alam seperti berkemah, pendakian dan keindahan pemandangan, hal ini didukung dengana pendapat pengunjung mengenai sub wisata favorit berupa camping ground dan kesesuaian ekowisata di kelas sedang yang mengedepankan potensi daya tarik alami.
Why is Deliberation Necessary for Choice?
Authors: Long Duane 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
In the ethical texts, Aristotle claims that all instances of choice (prohairesis) must be preceded by deliberation, but it is not clear why he believes this. This paper offers an explanation of that commitment, drawing heavily from the De Anima and showing that the account emerging from there complements that of the ethical texts. The view is that the deliberative faculty has the capacity to manipulate reasons combinatorially, while the perceptual/desiderative faculty does not, and choice requires the combinatorial manipulation of reasons.
Enhancing faba bean (Vicia faba L.) productivity through establishing the area-specific fertilizer rate recommendation in southwest Ethiopia
Authors: Daemo Berhanu Bilate 
Published: April 2024

Abstract
The aim of this study is to establish area-specific NPSB (18.9% N, 37.7% P2O5, 6.95% S, and 0.1% B) fertilizer rate recommendations for the optimal grain yield of faba bean. The field experiment was conducted in two locations in the 2021 and 2022 cropping seasons using a randomized complete block design with three replications. The nine treatments included 0, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125, 150, 175, and 200 kg ha−1 NPSB fertilizer rates. An economic analysis was conducted for grain yield using the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center procedure. The analysis of variance results showed that blended fertilizer significantly (p < 0.01) affected plant height, number of pods per plant, number of seeds per plant, hundred seeds weight, biomass yield, grain yield (GY), and harvest index. The combined location mean result showed that applying a 125 kg ha−1 NPSB rate produced the highest GY (4857.2 kg ha−1). The result of economic analysis demonstrated that applying a 125 kg ha−1 NPSB rate earned the highest net benefits (212824.0 ETB ha−1) and marginal rate of return (3653.43%). Therefore, a 125 kg ha−1 NPSB fertilizer rate is recommended for high yield and profitability of faba bean production in the study area and other similar soil types.
The renaissance and evolving design of radical polymerization
Authors: Moad Graeme 
Published: April 2024

Abstract

During the 49th World Polymer Congress held 17–21 July 2022 in Winnipeg, Canada, Graeme Moad presented the Stepto Lecture Award [1], describing the mechanism and terminological evolution of reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP) [2, 3, 4], including more recent intricate designs through the use of light and electrical propulsion.