bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics investigations of polypyrrole and polyaniline composites with Oryza sativa biomass for the removal of Nitenpyram insecticide
Authors: Asghar Rabia , Bhatti Haq Nawaz , Khan Amina , Al-Fawzan Foziah F. , Iqbal Munawar 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
In this research, composite materials were prepared by combining polypyrrole (PPY) and polyaniline (PAN) with Oryza sativa (OS). These biocomposites were utilized for the adsorption of Nitenpyram (insecticide), from aqueous solutions. The study involved the optimization of various process variables including contact time, pH, adsorbent dose and initial Nitenpyram concentration. The maximum sorption efficiency of OS for Nitenpyram was observed at pH 2, biosorbent dose of 0.05 g, an initial Nitenpyram concentration of 125 mg/L and contact time of 30 min. To analyze the Nitenpyram adsorption process, the adsorption data for OS and its composites (OS-PPY and OS-PAN) were subjected to equilibrium isotherms and kinetics models (pseudo-first and pseudo-second-orders). The Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order explained the Nitenpyram adsorption data. Furthermore, the feasibility of the adsorption was evaluated by employing thermodynamic studies. The outcomes of the study demonstrated the promising efficiency of the synthesized biocomposites for Nitenpyram removal, which was 37.03, 43.0 and 35.71 (mg/g) in the case of OS, OS-PPY and OS-PAN composites. These findings suggest that the composites have promising potential for the removal of pesticides from wastewater, contributing to the development of effective strategies for environmental remediation.
Tracking Body Composition Over a Competitive Season in Elite Soccer Players Using Laboratory- and Field-Based Assessment Methods
Authors: Bongiovanni Tindaro , Lacome Mathieu , Rodriguez Christian , Tinsley Grant M. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Bongiovanni, T, Lacome, M, Rodriguez, C, and Tinsley, GM. Tracking body composition over a competitive season in elite soccer players using laboratory- and field-based assessment methods. J Strength Cond Res 38(3): e104–e115, 2024—The purpose of this study was to describe body composition changes in professional soccer players over the course of a competitive playing season and compare the ability of different assessment methods to detect changes. Twenty-one elite male soccer players (age: 23.7 ± 4.8 years; height: 185.0 ± 5.2 cm; body mass: 80.7 ± 5.5 kg; body fat: 12.8 ± 2.2%) playing for an Italian national second league (Serie B) championship team were assessed at 4 time points throughout a competitive season: T0 (mid-October), T1 (mid-December), T2 (mid-February), and T3 (end of April). Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA), skinfolds (SKF), and bioelectrical impedance analysis were performed at each time point, and multiple SKF-based equations were applied. A modified 4-compartment (4C) model was also produced. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance, relevant post hoc tests, and Pearson's correlations. Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, 4C, and the SKF-based equations of Reilly and Civar detected differences in fat-free mass (FFM) between time points, with the most differences observed for DXA. Fat-free mass increased from T0 values to a peak at T2, followed by a decrease by T3, although FFM values remained higher than T0. Fat-free mass gain was primarily driven by increases in the lower limbs. Fat-free mass changes between all methods were significantly correlated, with correlation coefficients of 0.70–0.97. No significant differences between time points were observed for absolute fat mass or body fat percentage, although significant correlations between several methods for change values were observed. Select laboratory and field methods can detect changes in FFM over the course of a season in elite, professional soccer athletes, with a more limited ability to detect changes in adiposity-related variables. For SKF in this population, the equation of Reilly is recommended.
Self-Massage Acute Effects on Pressure Pain Threshold, Muscular Electrical Activity, and Muscle Force Production: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Furlan Matheus R. , Machado Esthevan , do Nascimento Petter Gustavo , Barbosa Igor M. , Geremia Jeam M. , Glänzel Marcelo H. 
Published: February 2024

Abstract
Furlan, MR, Machado, E, Petter, GdN, Barbosa, IM, Geremia, JM, and Glänzel, MH. Self-massage acute effects on pressure pain threshold, muscular electrical activity, and muscle force production: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 38(3): 620–635, 2024—Self-massage (SM) is often used in physiotherapy and sports training programs. However, the SM acute effects on pressure pain threshold (PPT), muscle electrical activity (MEA), and muscle force production remain unclear. A meta-analytical review was performed to verify the SM acute effects on neuromuscular responses in healthy adults or athletes. The review (CRD42021254656) was performed in the PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase databases. A synthesis of the included studies was performed, and both the risk of bias and the evidence certainty level were assessed through the PEDro scale and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation approach, respectively. Nineteen studies were included, 5 evaluated the PPT, 7 the thigh muscles' MEA, and 15 the lower-limb strength. The SM application induces moderate increases in quadriceps' PPT (5 studies; standardized mean difference [SMD]: 0.487; 95% CI 0.251–0.723; p < 0.001; I
2 = 0%). We found no SM effects on the hamstrings and plantar flexors' MEA. Also, we observed small increases in knee extensors' concentric torque (2 studies; SMD: 0.288; 95% CI 0.088–0.489; p = 0.005; I
2 = 0%), without effects in isometric muscle strength, eccentric torque, and rate of force development. Grading of recommendations assessment, development, and evaluation analysis showed high and low certainty levels for the SM effects on quadriceps' PPT and muscle strength, respectively. Self-massage pressure-volume application seems to be a determining factor in inducing changes in these parameters, and it may vary among the treated muscles, where a higher pressure-volume application is required for increasing knee flexors and plantar flexors' PPT and strength. Thus, new studies with better methodological quality should be performed to strengthen this evidence.
DNA G-Quadruplex Is a Transcriptional Control Device That Regulates Memory
Authors: Marshall Paul R. , Davies Joshua , Zhao Qiongyi , Liau Wei-Siang , Lee Yujin , Basic Dean , Periyakaruppiah Ambika , Zajaczkowski Esmi L. , Leighton Laura J. , Madugalle Sachithrani U. , Musgrove Mason , Kielar Marcin , Brueckner Arie Maeve , Gong Hao , Ren Haobin , Walsh Alexander , Kaczmarczyk Lech , Jackson Walker S. , Chen Alon , Spitale Robert C. , Bredy Timothy W. 
Published: February 2024

The conformational state of DNA fine-tunes the transcriptional rate and abundance of RNA. Here, we report that G-quadruplex DNA (G4-DNA) accumulates in neurons, in an experience-dependent manner, and that this is required for the transient silencing and activation of genes that are critically involved in learning and memory in male C57/BL6 mice. In addition, site-specific resolution of G4-DNA by dCas9-mediated deposition of the helicase DHX36 impairs fear extinction memory. Dynamic DNA structure states therefore represent a key molecular mechanism underlying memory consolidation.One-Sentence Summary:G4-DNA is a molecular switch that enables the temporal regulation of the gene expression underlying the formation of fear extinction memory.
The fundamental motor skills and motor coordination performance of children in West Sumatera Province, Indonesia
Authors: Oktarifaldi  , Nopembri Soni , Yudanto  , Bin Shahril Mohd Izwan 
Published: February 2024

Background and Study Aims. Good motor coordination is needed to achieve good fundamental motor skills. This study aimed to analyze and describe the relationship between fundamental motor skills and motor coordination performance of elementary school students aged 7 to 9 years old.
Material and Methods. The subjects were elementary school students in grades 1, 2, and 3 with a total number of students was 478 (248 male students, and 230 female students) in 8 cities and regencies in West Sumatera, Indonesia. This study used a cross-sectional research design. The fundamental motor skills were examined using the Test of Gross Motor Development-Second Edition. This included assessing locomotor skills (running, galloping, sliding, leaping, hopping, and jumping) and object control skills (striking, catching, throwing, dribbling, rolling, and kicking). Motor coordination performance was assessed by using the Körperkoordinations Test für Kinder including balance beam, moving sideways, jumping sideways, and eye-hand coordination. The data were analyzed by using IBM SPSS statistic version 25.
Results. Students in urban areas demonstrated certain levels in Gross Motor Quotients scores, while their counterparts in rural areas achieved marginally higher scores with slightly less variation. In schools where Physical Education teachers were present, students generally scored higher compared to schools without Physical Education teachers, albeit with a bit less variation in the latter. When comparing motor coordination performance, students in urban areas typically outperformed those in rural areas, exhibiting slightly more consistent scores. Similarly, students with access to Physical Education teachers showed better motor coordination performance than those without, though with a somewhat greater range in their scores. A noticeable trend was observed in the Gross Motor Quotients scores of Fundamental Motor Skills, which tended to decrease as age increased. Conversely, students' motor coordination performance generally improved with age. Supporting these observations, the result of the one-sample Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, obtained from Asymp. Sig. (2-tailed), was 0.200 > 0.05. Additionally, the Pearson correlation value between motor coordination performance and fundamental motor skills was 0.633 with a sig value of 0.000, indicating a significant relationship.
Conclusions.
Based on the study's findings, it is recommended to focus on enhancing motor skill programs for children in rural areas. Schools should invest in Physical Education teachers, especially where they are currently absent, to benefit children. Age-specific programs are needed to address the decline in Gross Motor Quotients with age in children. Regular monitoring and evaluation of these initiatives for children are essential.
The relationship of dyslipidemia and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome
Authors: Romaniv Taras , Skrypnyk Nadiya 
Published: February 2024

The aim of the research was to study the relationship between dyslipidemia and insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes with metabolic syndrome.
Materials and methods: In accordance with the aim and objectives of the study, the group of subjects consisted of 120 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with MS who were undergoing inpatient treatment in the endocrinology department of the KNP "Regional Clinical Hospital of the Ivano-Frankivsk Regional Council" and 15 practically healthy individuals (PHI), who made up the control group. The degree of IR was determined by waist circumference (WC), IR indices: the HOMA-IR index and the Caro index. The distribution of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with MS and without signs of MS was carried out, depending on the presence of NASH. The concentration of endogenous insulin (EI) was determined by the enzyme immunoassay method using an autonomous chemiluminescence analyzer Maglumi 800 with a set of reagents Maglumi "Insulin" Shanghai International Holding Corp. GmbH (Europe), Hamburg, Germany. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was determined using the "Glycosylated Hemoglobin Spl" reagent of Granum Laboratory LLC, Kharkiv, Ukraine, using a ULAB 108UV spectrophotometer. The level of triglycerides and HDL-CHD in blood serum was determined with the help of the "Cholesterol Spl" reagent of the "Granum Laboratory" LLC, Ukraine, Kharkiv, using the ER 500 enzyme immunoassay analyzer.
Results: calculation of generally accepted indices of insulin resistance, in particular the HOMA IR index, OT, BMI indicate the presence of significant insulin resistance in patients with type 2 diabetes with MS, while the changes were the greatest in patients with type 2 diabetes with MS and NASH. Insulin resistance syndrome contributes to lipid imbalance and is a metabolic prerequisite for the development of NASH.
Conclusions. The results of the study are recommended for practical use in health care: correction of dyslipidemia against the background of glycemic control
Vision-Based Soft Mobile Robot Inspired by Silkworm Body and Movement Behavior
Authors: Abed Ali A. , Al-Ibadi Alaa , Abed Issa A. 
Published: February 2024

Designing an inexpensive, low-noise, safe for individual, mobile robot with an efficient vision system represents a challenge. This paper proposes a soft mobile robot inspired by the silkworm body structure and moving behavior. Two identical pneumatic artificial muscles (PAM) have been used to design the body of the robot by sewing the PAMs longitudinally. The proposed robot moves forward, left, and right in steps depending on the relative contraction ratio of the actuators. The connection between the two artificial muscles gives the steering performance at different air pressures of each PAM. A camera (eye) integrated into the proposed soft robot helps it to control its motion and direction. The silkworm soft robot detects a specific object and tracks it continuously. The proposed vision system is used to help with automatic tracking based on deep learning platforms with real-time live IR camera. The object detection platform, named, YOLOv3 is used effectively to solve the challenge of detecting high-speed tiny objects like Tennis balls. The model is trained with a dataset consisting of images of Tennis balls. The work is simulated with Google Colab and then tested in real-time on an embedded device mated with a fast GPU called Jetson Nano development kit. The presented object follower robot is cheap, fast-tracking, and friendly to the environment. The system reaches a 99% accuracy rate during training and testing. Validation results are obtained and recorded to prove the effectiveness of this novel silkworm soft robot. The research contribution is designing and implementing a soft mobile robot with an effective vision system.
A study of maternal outcome in patients with premature rupture of membranes with gestational age more than 28 weeks
Authors: Rajmane Shantanu H. , Anand Mamta , Anand Neelesh , Senapati J. B. 
Published: February 2024

Background: Premature rupture of membranes is rupture of membranes before the onset of labour irrespective of gestational age. PROM is associated with variety of maternal complications from chorioamnionitis, unfavourable cervix, dysfunctional labour to caesarean rates, postpartum haemorrhage and endometritis in mother. PROM is a still one of the most difficult and controversial problems in obstetrics.
Methods: This was a prospective longitudinal study conducted in a tertiary care hospital from 2018 to 2020 (18 months). Total 275 patients admitted with complaints of per vaginal leaking with gestational age more than 28 weeks were studied. A multivariate analysis was used to find association between PROM and maternal outcome.
Results: PROM was common in women belonging to low socio-economic status (68%). Most of the cases were unbooked (73%), primigravida (42%) belonging to age group 21-25 yrs. (46%), and had gestational age more than 37 wks. (71%). 62% of cases delivered vaginally while remaining underwent LSCS, most common indication being oligohydramnios (35%). Post partum fever (14%) was most common morbidity followed UTI (7%).
Conclusions: In present study, PROM was common in unbooked cases and women belonging to low socioeconomic status. Asymptomatic bacteriuria was most common predisposing factor. Maternal morbidity corresponds to duration between PROM and delivery. Early diagnosis and appropriate management reduces hospital stay and maternal morbidity.
The Effect of Customized 3D Printed Insoles on Physical Activity Level, Balance, and Physical Performance in Patients with Pes Planus: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled, Double-Blinded Study
Authors: ÖZTÜRK Enes , KURUL Ramazan 
Published: February 2024

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of individually designed insoles on physical activity level, balance and functional performance in patients with pes planus.
Methods: 38 participants were divided into 2 groups as 3D printed (n=20) and placebo(n=18). In the 3D printed group, medial longitudinal arch support, medial wedge of the foot, medial heel wedge and transverse arch support were given to the insoles according to the needs of the participants. The placebo group received placebo insoles. Range of motion, muscle strength, static and dynamic balance, physical and physical activity levels were measured at baseline, and eight weeks later (clinicaltrials.gov ID: NCT05306886).
Results: Muscle strengths of the plantar flexion and eversion increased after the use of insoles in the 3D printed and placebo groups (p0.05), but there were significant improvements in dynamic balance in both groups (p
Adults' Awareness about Mask Use
Authors: CİHAN Fatma Gökşin , KÜÇÜKCERAN Hatice , DURDURAN Yasemin , GÖKGÖZ DURMAZ Funda 
Published: February 2024

Objective: Respiratory pandemics cannot be prevented from spreading if the mask is not worn correctly. This study aims to determine people's awareness of mask use and the factors that influence mask use during a period when masks are mandatory.
Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in a university hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic (June 2020), when mask use was mandatory. Participants were asked to complete a questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics and mask use.
Results: In the presented study, 705 people were included. The mean age of the participants was 35.86±8.77 (18-65) years old and 71.2% (n=502) were male, and 45.5% (n=321) were university graduates. Full compliance with the pandemic rules was achieved by 83.7% of women (n=170) and 58.0% of men (n=291) (p
Evaluation of the effect of acid additives on rheological properties and technological efficiency of zwitterionic and anionic surfactant mixtures
Authors: Mohsen Ali Mohammed Abdullah , Konovalov Viktor V. , Sklyuev Prokofy V. 
Published: February 2024

Relevance. Various acid additives such corrosion inhibitors, iron stabilizers, demulsifiers, anti-precipitation agents are usually used to provide necessary technological properties to acid compositions. Adding the additives into the acid composition based on viscoelastic surfactants can have a significant impact on the efficiency of their subsequent use, since micelle formation and, consequently, rheology of their solutions are particularly sensitive to the presence of additional components in the system. Accordingly, determination of the acid additives influence on rheological properties and technological efficiency of acid compositions with surfactants is a vital task. Aim. To evaluate the effect of acid additives on rheological behavior of viscoelastic surfactants-based acid compositions (mixture of cocamidopropyl betaine and ethoxylated fatty alcohol sulfosuccinate). Object. Acidic composition based on viscoelastic surfactants (a mixture of anionic and zwitterionic surfactants) and a package of acidic additives – corrosion inhibitor, iron stabilizer, demulsifier and antisludge agent. Methods. Investigation of rheological properties using an MCR52 rheometer (Anton Paar GmBH) in the shear rate range from 1 to 100 s–1 at temperatures from 20 to 90°C, standard tests for selecting acid additives. Results. The authors have determined the effect of acid additives on rheological properties of the developed self-diverting acid solution based on the viscoelastic surfactant (a mixture of anionic and zwitterionic surfactants). The obtained results confirmed that adding the acid additives into solutions leads to a decrease in partially neutralized solution viscosity. However, it expands the range of manifestation of viscoelastic properties. This will increase the efficiency of the developed composition during acid treatment. Also, the addition of acid additives reduces the initial viscosity, which facilitates acid injection into formation. A viscoelastic gel is not formed with hydrocarbons, which indicates that the treatment is effective in cleaning up the area after acidizing. The temperature test showed that the additives do not affect the temperature range of acid solution application.
Thymoma Profile at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital: Does Thymoma Size Really Affect Distant Metastasis?
Authors: Thomas Novita Silvana , Fahlevie Fahlevie , Setijadi Ana Rima , Widiastuti Widiastuti , Rakhma Sastia 
Published: February 2024

Introduction: Size is a predictor factor of a patient’s prognosis and metastasis in solid tumors. This study determined the relationship between thymoma size and distant metastasis.
Methods: A cohort retrospective study using medical record data was conducted at Dr. Moewardi General Hospital, Surakarta, from January 2019 to August 2021. Of 1,430 thoracic oncology patients, 150 (10%) had mediastinal mass with thymoma as the majority (48.6%). About 73 thymoma patients were included. The size of the thymoma was the dependent variable, and the metastasis (distant and non-distant) was the independent variable. The cut-off point of thymoma size was determined with receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. The correlation of thymoma size with distant metastasis was analyzed with the Chi-Square test, and p < 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: Thymoma was predominated by males (53.4%), the mean age was 43 ± 16 years old, and dyspnea was the most common symptom. Metastatic lesions were found in 87.7% of the patients, and the most common metastatic sites were intrathoracic (79.5%), followed by axillary lymph nodes (49.3%), bone (21.9%), liver (20.5%), and brain (1.4%). The cut-off value of thymoma size was 8.25 cm, indicating that >8.25 cm was categorized as large thymoma. Distant metastasis was found in 86.0% of large thymoma patients. The large tumors tend to spread into various sites (OR = 5.39; 95% CI 2.8-32.6; p = 0.002).
Conclusion: Thymoma must be taken into account when there are male patients in their forties presented with dyspnea and mediastinal mass. The cut-off point of 8.25 cm for the thymoma size can predict distant metastasis.