bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Behavioural design of gamification elements and exploration of player types in youth basketball training
Authors: Feng Zeping , Lau Newman , Zhu Mengxiao , Liu Mengru , Refati Rehe , Huang Xiao , Lee Kun-pyo 
Published: November 2023

AbstractIn Mainland China, the sports training process of most players is highly homogenized, the convergence of which makes them ineffectively be identified with their individual and specific profile and difficult for them to play the sports according to their strengths and characteristics. Moreover, existing sports training software does not differentiate between player types to provide customized persona. Therefore, efficient and personalized methods need to be provided to guide players towards more autonomous sports training. Current research shows that gamification design in the process of sports training can transform players' unique conscious behaviors into habits, thus increasing their autonomy. However, the current gamification design in sports training is only based on uniform gamification elements and does not take into account the player's motivation and gamification experience, which is one of the main reasons for the homogenization of sports training. Therefore, this study aimed to identify factors that contribute to the design of gamification systems in the field of sports training, as well as to determine the relationship between players' gamification experiences during sport. It will help the researchers to explore in depth the possibilities of learning environments for youth basketball training with the development of gamified experiences. This design-driven study performed both offline and online questionnaire research (N = 198), which was analyzed with the method of a 7-point Likert scale as well as the assistance of SPSS, identified potential for the establishment of a framework for analysing preferences for gamification design elements in the context of basketball training for young players. Based on the results, this paper finds that there is a correlation between immersion and achievement in gamification experiences and proposes a framework for gamification system design in the field of sports training and offers insight that may enable the development of gamification designs that can motivate players.
Measures of oral health-related quality of life in patients with bone graft and implant prosthetic rehabilitation at the anterior of mandible/maxilla among young and middle-aged adults: a retrospective pilot study
Authors: Yusa Kazuyuki , Ishikawa Shigeo , Suzuki Nagiko , Kunii Shunsuke , Okuyama Naoki , Hemmi Tomoharu , Iino Mitsuyoshi 
Published: November 2023

Abstract
Objectives
Dental implants are believed to contribute to improved masticatory function and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL), but the details remain unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation after bone graft at the anterior mandible/maxilla based on OHRQOL, particularly in young and middle-aged patients.

Methods
This retrospective study included 11 patients who received bone grafts at the anterior mandible/maxilla and dental implant surgery. Chewing function score and OHRQOL (using the Oral Health Impact Profile-14 questionnaire) were evaluated before and after completion of an implant-retained bridge or removable implant-supported denture.

Results
Chewing function score tended to improve slightly after dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation, but none of the observed differences were significant. In the assessment of OHRQOL, relatively worse domain scores before completion of dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation were seen for Functional limitation, Psychological discomfort, and Psychological disability. Conversely, Social disability seemed relatively unaffected by tooth loss. All domain scores and total scores for items other than Physical disability and Social disability were significantly improved after completion of dental implant rehabilitation.

Conclusions
Tooth loss in the anterior region may not significantly affect chewing function score, but can have a significant impact on OHRQOL. Bone grafts and dental implant prosthetic rehabilitation can resolve these problems, and the results of this study will benefit both patients and medical professionals in terms of treatment planning and informed consent.
Locomotor kinematics on sand versus vinyl flooring in the sidewinder rattlesnake Crotalus cerastes
Authors: Tingle Jessica L. , Sherman Brian M. , Garland Theodore 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT
For terrestrial locomotion of animals and machines, physical characteristics of the substrate can strongly impact kinematics and performance. Snakes are an especially interesting system for studying substrate effects because their gait depends more on the environment than on their speed. We tested sidewinder rattlesnakes (Crotalus cerastes) on two surfaces: sand collected from their natural environment and vinyl tile flooring, an artificial surface often used to elicit sidewinding in laboratory settings. Of ten kinematic variables examined, two differed significantly between the substrates: the body's waveform had an average of ∼17% longer wavelength on vinyl flooring (measured in body lengths), and snakes lifted their bodies an average of ∼40% higher on sand (measured in body lengths). Sidewinding may also differ among substrates in ways we did not measure (e.g. ground reaction forces and energetics), leaving open clear directions for future study.
A Method-Comparison Study Highlighting the Disparity between Osseous- and Skin-Based Measures of Foot Mobility
Authors: Wearing Scott C. , Jones Brendan , Horstmann Thomas , Robertson Aaron 
Published: November 2023

ABSTRACT

Purpose
This study examined the validity of standard clinical measures of arch height mobility (AHM), midfoot width mobility (MWM) and foot mobility magnitude (FMM) relative to skin-based and osseous measures derived from radiographs.

Methods
Skin-based clinical indices of foot mobility were calculated from standard, caliper-based measures of foot length, midfoot width and dorsal arch height of the left limb of 20 healthy participants (8-71 years) during nonweightbearing and weightbearing. Skin-based radiographic and osseous indices were derived from concurrent antero-posterior and lateral radiographs. Agreement between skin-based clinical and skin-based radiographic measures of foot mobility with those of osseous measures were investigated using the Bland and Altman approach.

Results
Foot mobility indices derived from clinical measures were significantly higher (20%-50%) than skin-based radiographic measures (P < .01), which were, in turn, significantly higher (200%-250%) than osseous measures (P < .01). Clinical measures demonstrated significant levels of proportional bias compared to radiographic measures of foot mobility (P < .01). The contribution of osseous movement to skin-based clinical measures of mobility was highly variable between individuals, ranging between 19-81% for AHM, 4-87% for MWM and 14-75% for FMM. The limits of tolerance for clinical measures of foot mobility, ranged from ±3.2 mm for MWM to ±6.6 mm for measures of FMM. The limits of tolerance for skin-based clinical and skin-based radiographic measures were generally larger than osseous movement with weightbearing.

Conclusions
Skin-based measures of foot mobility, whether clinical or radiographic methods, are not interchangeable and are poor indicators of osseous mobility. Although further research regarding the utility of osseous measures is warranted, these findings strongly caution against the use of skin-based clinical measures of foot mobility in clinical and research settings.
General versus spinal anesthesia in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Indra Rachman Rinaldo , Birowo Ponco , Nurullah Ghifari , Cho Prof. Sung Yong , Atmoko Widi , Widyahening Indah Suci , Rasyid Nur 
Published: November 2023

Background: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is the preferred treatment for the removal of large kidney stones, sized >20 mm. However, there is still an ongoing debate concerning the best anesthesia for PCNL. This study aimed to compare the efficacy and safety between general and spinal anesthesia for PCNL. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis study. A systematic, electronic literature search was performed in several databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar until July 1st, 2022. The quality of the articles was examined using Crombie's Items (for non-randomized controlled trials (RCTs)) and Jadad Scale (for RCTs). The outcomes assessed were operation time, fluoroscopy time, length of stay, stone-free rate, overall complication rate, specific postoperative complications, cost, pain score, and postoperative analgesic requirement. The article selection was reported based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. We assessed four RCTs and eight retrospective studies. Meta-analysis of selected studies was performed using the Review Manager 5.3. Results: General anesthesia resulted in fewer Clavien–Dindo grade II (OR: 0.68; 95% CI: 0.49 – 0.94; p=0.02), major complications (OR: 0.65; 95% CI: 0.45 – 0.94; p=0.02, and lower transfusion rates (OR: 0.70; 95% CI: 0.53 – 0.94; p=0.02). Whereas spinal anesthesia resulted in faster operation time (Mean Difference: -12.98; 95% CI: -20.56 – -5.41; p<0.001, fluoroscopy time (MD: -26.15; 95% CI: -42.79 – -9.50; p=0.002), reduced length of stay (MD: -0.47; 95% CI: -0.75 – 0.20; p<0.001), and lower postoperative analgesic requirement and cost. No significant difference in stone-free rate (OR: 1.08; 95% CI: 0.92 – 1.26; p=0.37). PCNL performed using either general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia is equally safe and effective. Conclusions: Each method of anesthesia has its own advantages and disadvantages. The final choice between general and spinal anesthesia should be based on the patient's condition and surgical team preference.
When Myopic Managers Must Mark to Market
Authors: Kolasinski Adam , Yang Nan 
Published: November 2023

Although prior research suggests strict, fair value–based securities accounting rules cause banks to sell securities into negative liquidity shocks, a value-destroying behavior called “liquidity feedback trading,” the mechanism is uncertain. We find the sooner chief executive officers (CEOs) are permitted to cash out of their stock and option grants, the more prone are their banks to feedback trading. Furthermore, the sooner CEOs can cash out, the more positive their banks’ stock price reaction to news of accounting rule relaxation. We conclude incentives for managerial short-term focus are a mechanism by which stricter accounting rules cause feedback trading. We also find evidence that regulatory compliance concerns play a role. This paper was accepted by Tomasz Piskorski, finance. Funding: A. Kolasinski is grateful for financial support from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University. N. Yang thanks the School of Accounting and Finance at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for financial support. Supplemental Material: The data and online appendix are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2020.03249 .
Information Reliability and Market Outcomes
Authors: Cho Chihoon , Frankel Richard , Martin Xiumin 
Published: November 2023

We study the used car market to understand how public enforcement that intends to increase information reliability affects disclosure, pricing, and liquidity. In 1986, federal rules mandated the creation of odometer records, and states enforced the law in a staggered fashion. We find that used car asking-price sensitivity to mileage increases by 32.6%, and mileage disclosure in classified ads increases by 23.4%. The findings suggest that strengthened law enforcement increases odometer credibility and enhances market participants’ use of that information. We also show significant improvement in market outcomes: a 9.7% increase in asking price and a 13.4% increase in transaction speed, as reflected in the reduction in repeated ads. The price effect arises irrespective of whether ads contain mileage disclosure, whereas the liquidity effect arises mainly through disclosure. Our study shows public enforcement can benefit the market by improving information credibility. This paper was accepted by Suraj Srinivasan, accounting. Funding: The authors are grateful for financial support from the Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis. Supplemental Material: The data and online appendix are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2021.03758
Navigating obstacles impacting the sustainability of Medicare-funded wound care pricing
Authors: Feight Jennie , Forsyth Allyn , Tettelbach William 
Published: November 2023

As the US population continues to age, costs for hard-to-heal wounds are expected to rise and negatively contribute to the long-term financial stability of Medicare, which is currently labelled a ‘high-risk’ program by the US Government Accountability Office. Within wound care, some skin substitutes, also known as cellular tissue products (CTPs), and now referred to as CAMPS (cellular, acellular, and matrix-like products), have demonstrated improved healing times and cost-effective usage. However, a dramatic increase in the number of CAMPs has led to controversy on reimbursement rates. For instance, in the third quarter of 2022, 30 of 68 CAMPs represented a disproportionate $256 million USD in costs, due to failures to report their average sales pricing. In its calendar year (CY) 2024 Proposed Rules, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) did not implement the proposal to package (‘bundle’) CAMPs products within the private office. Moreover, three Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) withdrew Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) that sought to curb use of CAMPs with limitations on covered products and number of applications, all of which illustrates a continued lack of consensus in coverage and reimbursement of CAMPs. To stabilise Medicare wound care expenditures, the CMS should use tools already at its disposal, to enforce reporting of average sales prices (ASP) for Q-coded CTPs or CAMPs, and to suitably audit ASPs for all potential abuses. MACs should consider adopting more rigorous strategies that drive all manufacturers of CAMPs to adopt an ASP reporting model. Conclusion: With more effective oversight, Medicare costs can be reduced, while stabilising a portion of its trust fund, disincentivising non-compliance and improving outcomes for the growing population of US beneficiaries with hard-to-heal wounds.
An oxygen-releasing agent promotes healing of skin wounds in rats
Authors: Deliberador Tatiana Miranda , Macalossi Juliana Marchioro Souza , Tenorio Claudia , Dall´Agnol Gizelli de Souza , Boia Mariana Ferreira , Zielak João Cesar 
Published: November 2023

Objective: To evaluate the local effect of a slow oxygen-release gel on the healing of standardised skin wounds caused in rats. Method: Skin wounds were created on the backs of male rats (Rattus norvegicus, Wistar) that were randomly allocated into two groups. In the treated (T) and control (C) groups, oxygen gel and distilled water, respectively, were applied to the wounds on alternate days for 28 days. Postoperatively, euthanasia was performed at 5, 10, 14, 21 and 28 days, followed by clinical, histological (Masson's trichrome) and immunohistochemical analysis. Data were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Bonferroni's test. Results: The cohort comprised 50 rats. On clinical and histological analysis, groups C and T showed similar characteristics 5 days post-operation. Subsequently, group T showed better healing at 14, 21 and 28 days and presented more intense inflammatory infiltrate up to 10 days. At days 14, 21 and 28, group T exhibited a reduction in oedema and increased angiogenesis, granulation tissue formation, and deposition of collagen fibres than group C. Immunohistochemical analysis showed the presence of tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-α and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in both the groups, but the levels were significantly higher in group T (p<0.05). Conclusion: The local application of slow oxygen-release gel accelerated the healing of standardised skin wounds created surgically in rats, with increased angiogenesis and better collagen fibre formation.
Does information on age-related fertility decline and fertility policies affect university students’ family and career expectations? Evidence from a randomized controlled trial
Authors: Tan Poh Lin , Pan Jessica , Xia Xing 
Published: November 2023

Background
Past research shows that young adults have poor knowledge of age-related fertility decline and that the provision of information can improve fertility knowledge. We provide university students with information on age-related fertility and fertility-related policies and investigate whether the provision of such information affects their family formation and career expectations.

Methods
A three-armed randomized controlled trial was conducted online in Singapore between September and October 2021. A total of 1000 undergraduate students were recruited through campus advertisements to complete a 30- to 45-minute online survey, which randomly exposed participants to one of three informational brochures on age-related fertility decline, fertility policies, or diabetes (control group). Participants answered questions on family formation and career expectations both before and after the information intervention. Analysis of covariance was used to assess the effects of the information intervention.

Results
Exposure to age-related fertility information resulted in significant reductions in the ideal age at first childbirth, significant increases in the expected probability of marriage before age 30, and (among female participants) significant increases in the expected likelihood of undergoing social egg-freezing. No difference existed in child-number ideals, educational aspirations, and income expectations between groups after exposure. No difference existed between the fertility policy information group and the control group after exposure in any of the outcomes of interest.

Conclusions
Information on age-related fertility decline brought forward university students’ expected timing of childbearing and marriage without reducing their educational and career expectations. The provision of fertility information at early ages, such as during university, can help correct widespread inaccurate beliefs about fertility and promote realistic family formation planning without adversely affecting educational and career goals.

Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov.
Thrombin generation, bleeding and hemostasis in humans: Protocol for a scoping review of the literature
Authors: Shaw Joseph R. , James Tyler , Douxfils Jonathan , Dargaud Yesim , Levy Jerrold H. , Brinkman Herm Jan M. , Shorr Risa , Siegal Deborah , Castellucci Lana A. , Gross Peter , Khalife Roy , Sperling Christine , Page David , Fergusson Dean , Carrier Marc 
Published: November 2023

Introduction
Hemostasis and bleeding are difficult to measure. Thrombin generation assays (TGAs) can measure both procoagulant and anticoagulant contributions to coagulation. TGAs might prove useful for the study of bleeding disorders. There has been much progress in TGA methodology over the past two decades, but its clinical significance is uncertain. We will undertake a scoping review of the literature to synthesize available information on the application of TGAs towards the study of bleeding and hemostasis, TGA methodologies being used and to summarize available literature on associations between TGA parameters, bleeding and hemostatic outcomes.

Methods and analysis
MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) will be searched in collaboration with an information specialist. Title/abstract and full-text screening will be carried out independently and in duplicate; eligible study types will include randomized controlled trials, non-randomized studies, systematic reviews, and case series reporting TGA results and bleeding/hemostatic outcomes among humans. Mapping the information identified will be carried out with results presented using qualitative data analytical techniques.

Ethics and dissemination
This scoping review will use published, publicly available information. Research ethics approval will not be required. We will disseminate our findings using conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, social media, and engagement with knowledge users. This review will outline knowledge gaps concerning TGAs, better delineate its applicability as a clinically relevant assay for bleeding. and seek to identify ongoing barriers to its widespread adoption in clinical research, and eventually, in the clinical setting.

Trail regulations
Registration ID with Open Science Framework: osf.io/zp4ge.
Frenotomía en lactantes con anquiloglosia y dificultades en la lactancia materna
Authors: Román Guillén Janira , Álvarez Ruiz Laura Teresa , López Martínez Eva , Gomez Papi Adolfo 
Published: November 2023

Aunque falta evidencia de alta calidad, se sugiere realizar la frenotomía si se reportan dificultades en la lactancia materna asociadas a la anquiloglosia.
Para evaluar si la frenotomía es segura y aporta beneficios a corto y largo plazo, se diseñó un estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo con 206 lactantes de 34 o más semanas de gestación a los que se había realizado la frenotomía por presentar anquiloglosia y dificultades en la lactancia materna.
El grado de anquiloglosia se valoró según la clasificación de C Genna y E Coryllos; y las tomas al pecho se evaluaron mediante la Bristol Breastfeeding Assessment Tool (BBAT). Si persistían las dificultades tras modificar la posición, se procedía a practicar la frenotomía.
Se utilizó el programa IBM SPSS Statistics 25 para realizar un análisis descriptivo; un estudio de frecuencias; la prueba de Chi Cuadrado (X2); una prueba T-student para datos emparejados; y una regresión lineal.
La calidad de la toma mejoró tras la frenotomía (4,875 vs 7,580; p=0.000); y, a largo plazo, el 76.9% seguía con lactancia materna exclusiva durante 4 meses o más, que se asoció con menor dolor al amamantar (p=0.001) y tomas al pecho más cortas y espaciadas (p=0.027). La tasa de complicaciones fue muy baja.
La frenotomía practicada en lactantes con dificultades en la LM es un procedimiento seguro que conlleva una mejora significativa de la calidad de la toma al pecho, reduce el dolor al amamantar y la duración de las tomas, lo que contribuye a prolongar la lactancia materna exclusiva.