bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Priorities for developing stroke care in Ireland from the perspectives of stroke survivors, family carers and professionals involved in stroke care: A mixed methods study
Authors: Sexton Eithne , Fowler Karen , Hickey Anne , Williams David J. , Horgan Frances , Byrne Elaine , Macey Chris , Cuffe Padraic , Timmons Suzanne , Bennett Kathleen 
Published: January 2024

Introduction
Increasing numbers of people are living with stroke, due to population ageing and improved survival, leading to a need for evidence to inform future policy decision-making. This study aimed to engage with stakeholders in Ireland to identify priorities for stroke services development.

Methods
A sequential mixed methods design was used. Phase 1 (qualitative) was exploratory, involving initial priority gathering via an online qualitative survey and interviews, with stroke survivors, family/main carers, and professionals working in stroke care. Framework analysis was used to generate a long-list of improvements to stroke services. Phase 2 involved a quantitative survey, where stakeholders selected five priority improvements from the long-list. Results were discussed in a stakeholder meeting.

Results
In-depth interviews were completed with 18 survivors, 13 carers and 8 professionals, while 80 professionals took part in a qualitative survey (phase 1). Priority areas of care were identified and a long-list of 45 priority improvements was generated. In phase 2, 34 survivors, 19 family carers and 42 professionals completed a survey. The highest priority improvements (selected by >20% of respondents) were access to specialist neuro-rehabilitation, ongoing support for life after stroke, recruitment/retention of specialist staff, improved information and support for health system navigation, and access to specialist acute care. Stroke survivors/carers prioritised exploring ways to improve access for strokes with atypical presentation, while professionals prioritised specialist inpatient rehabilitation and early supported discharge. Neither group prioritised stroke prevention. Based on discussions in the stakeholder meeting (n = 12), it was decided that support for mental health should also be included as a priority.

Discussion
The development of stroke services benefits from exploring the priorities of those receiving and delivering stroke care. Findings emphasise the need for equitable access to high quality adequately-staffed services, particularly post-discharge, that are easy to navigate, with good communication, and effective information provision.
Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs: A study of prescribers’ perspective of facilitators and barriers
Authors: Chukwu Emelda E. , Abuh Dennis , Idigbe Ifeoma E. , Osuolale Kazeem A. , Chuka-Ebene Vivian , Awoderu Oluwatoyin , Audu Rosemary A. , Ogunsola Folasade T. 
Published: January 2024

Background
Despite promising signs of the benefits associated with Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs (ASPs), there remains limited knowledge on how to implement ASPs in peculiar settings for a more elaborate impact. This study explored prescriber experiences and perceptions of the usefulness, and feasibility of strategies employed for the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) interventions as well as challenges encountered.

Methods
This is a cross-sectional mixed-method survey of prescribers’ perspective of the facilitators and barriers of implementing ASP. The quantitative approach comprised of a semi-structured questionnaire and data collected were analyzed using SPSS version 26 while the qualitative approach used focus group discussions followed by content analysis.

Results
Out of the thirty people that participated in the workshop, twenty-five completed the questionnaires which were analyzed. The respondents included 15 (60.0%) medical doctors and 10 (40.0%) pharmacists. The mean age of the respondents was 36.39±7.23 years with mean year of practice of 9.48±6.01 years. Majority of them (84.0%) were in a position to provide input on the implementation of AMS in their facilities, although their managements had the final decision. The pharmacists (100%) were more likely to agree that antibiotic resistance was a problem for their practice than the medical doctors (78.6%) while equal number (80.0%) of respondents (pharmacists and medical doctors) believed that inappropriate prescribing was a problem. Having a specialized and dedicated team with effective monitoring was recognized as crucial for effective ASP while inadequate personnel was identified as a major barrier. We identified stakeholder’s engagement, policies and regulation, as well as education as themes for improving AMS in the country.

Conclusion
The results gave insight into the prescribers’ perspective on the facilitators and barriers to antimicrobial stewardship; challenges and possible solutions to implementing ASPs in health facilities in Lagos State. We further identified pertinent contextual factors that need to be addressed when developing ASPs in healthcare facilities in a resource-poor setting.
Nigeria’s Digital Diaspora: Citizen Media, Democracy and Participation, Farooq A. Kperogi (2020)
Authors: Musa Muhammed 
Published: January 2024

Review of: Nigeria’s Digital Diaspora: Citizen Media, Democracy and Participation, Farooq A. Kperogi (2020)
Rochester: University of Rochester Press, 312 pp.,
ISBN 978-1-58046-982-1, h/bk, USD 98.48
Analysis the Unpowered Freewheeling Propeller Impact in Quadcopter for Energy Harvesting Process
Authors: Balraj Siranthini 
Published: January 2024

This research investigates the impact of freewheeling propellers in the Quadcopter for the purpose of harvesting energy. The main part of the Quadcopter is the propeller. In the arm of the Quadcopter, if the Unpowered freewheeling propeller is connected along with the main propeller at the time of Energy Harvesting (EH) process, the induced-flow caused by both propellers may interfere with the Quadcopter’s aerodynamics. Consideration of the aerodynamic point of view to place the freewheeling propeller at a particular distance and place from the main propeller is very important. In this study, in terms of propeller diameter, two different types of freewheeling propeller designs are taken to investigation: Case 1- same size propellers and Case 2- different size propellers. Three distances between the main and freewheeling propellers are defined using the primary test setup as 8, 10, and 12 cm are taken to the software analyses using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) ANSYS 18.1 / FLUENT simulation. The propeller airflow characteristics of pressure, force, and velocity variation between both cases are analysed using the graphical contour representation and measured values. The CFD simulation result showed that, Case 2-different size propellers got better force variation compared with the Case1-Same size propellers and 10 cm distance between the propellers in both the Cases seems good results compared with the other distances of 8 cm and 12 cm. This is an interesting design feature that can be used to locate the freewheeling propeller in the Quadcopter for Energy Harvesting purposes
A Comparative Investigation of Random Forest Regression and Artificial Neural Networks for Predicting Crack Growth Life of a Fighter Aircraft Wing Joint Under Spectrum Loading
Authors: YÜCE Zafer , YAYLA Paşa , TAŞKIN Alev 
Published: January 2024

Estimating fatigue life is challenging due to the input parameters’ statistical natures, such as the manufacturing process, scatter of service loads, microstructure, etc. Regarding fatigue life calculation in the aerospace industry, the importance of an accurate estimation becomes more critical due to strict safety, certification, service costs, and competitiveness regulations. The ability of soft computing methods to reveal complex relationships between multiple parameters and their computational speed could help predict fatigue life, especially in the service. This study compares random forest regression and artificial neural network methods to estimate the crack growth life of a fighter jet aircraft wing joint in terms of their computational time and accuracy. In addition, permutation feature importance and hyper parameter optimisation studies are conducted to extract essential features, investigate their effects on estimation performance, and fine-tune model parameters. The analysed joint is made of 7050-T7451 aluminium, widely used as a structural element in the aerospace industry. Since a hole is one of the major sources of stress concentration, and there may be many holes involved in any engineering structure, it is reasonable to assume that fatigue cracks may initiate at some of these holes during the service life of engineering structures. The crack type considered is a thru-crack around a hole, which is more severe than a corner crack. Load spectra are derived using the Fighter Aircraft Loading Standard for Fatigue (FALSTAFF) to calculate crack growth life. Considering particular service load conditions, ninety different spectra are developed, and the crack growth life of the joint is calculated based on linear elastic fracture mechanics correspondingly. Also, to simulate the worst-case scenario, friction between members and the retardation effect of load spectra are not considered when calculating crack growth life. Python’s Tensor Flow and Scikit-learn libraries are utilised to build machine learning models......
Validation of a tailored gravity field model for precise quasigeoid modelling over selected sites in Cameroon and South Africa
Authors: Odera Patroba Achola , Apeh Ojima Isaac , Yap Loudi , Mphuthi Matthews Siphiwe 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
In this study, a tailored gravity-field model is developed to fit and recover local terrestrial gravity data by integrating gravity from global gravity-field models, residual gravity derived from topographic data and observed terrestrial gravity over two study sites in Africa (Cameroon and South Africa). During the modelling phase, two-thirds of the terrestrial gravity data is utilised, reserving the remaining one-third for validation purposes. Additionally, an independent validation is conducted by comparing computed quasigeoid models (derived from tailored gravity data) with height anomalies from GPS/levelling data over the two study sites. The accuracy of the tailored gravity model in reproducing observed gravity data is noteworthy, with a ±8.9 mGal accuracy for the study site in South Africa at 2867 test points and a ±10.4 mGal accuracy for the study site in Cameroon at 637 test points. Comparing height anomalies from GPS/levelling with the SATGQG quasigeoid model (developed from tailored gravity data) and the recent CDSM09A quasigeoid model at 11 GPS/levelling data points reveals comparable accuracies of ±0.10 m and ±0.05 m, for SATGQG and CDSM09A, respectively for the site in South Africa. For the Cameroon site, the differences between height anomalies from GPS/levelling and the CTGQG quasigeoid model (developed from tailored gravity data), along with the recent CGM20 quasigeoid model at 38 GPS/levelling data points, show practically equal accuracies of ±0.15 m for CTGQG and ±0.11 m for CGM20. These findings underscore the potential of tailored gravity-field model in developing accurate quasigeoid models, particularly in regions with limited gravity data coverage. This approach holds promise for gravity recovery and precise geoid modelling in developing countries and regions with insufficient coverage of terrestrial gravity data.
The impact of innovation and digitalization on the quality of higher education: A study of selected universities in Uzbekistan
Authors: Abdurashidova Marina , Balbaa Muhammad Eid , Nematov Sherzod , Mukhiddinov Zayniddin , Nasriddinov Ilhom 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This study investigates the impact of innovation and digitalization on the quality of higher education at Tashkent State Technical University (TSTU) in Uzbekistan. Using a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through a well-structured questionnaire from 300 participants, including students, faculty members, and administrative staff. The results demonstrate a strong positive perception among respondents regarding the influence of digital technologies on educational quality, with 83% acknowledging their positive impact. In addition, 72% reported having access to beneficial digital resources, while 68% perceived TSTU as an innovative institution. The study concludes that digital technologies play a significant role in enhancing the quality of higher education at TSTU, promoting a dynamic learning environment and improved student engagement.
Sensitivity of antenatal ultrasound in diagnosing posterior placenta accreta spectrum disorders
Authors: Dellapiana Gabriela , Mok Thalia , Platt Lawrence D. , Silverman Neil S. , Han Christina S. , Esakoff Tania F. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract

Objectives
Optimal management of placenta accreta spectrum (PAS) requires antenatal diagnosis. We sought to evaluate the sensitivity of ultrasound findings suggestive of PAS in detecting posterior PAS.

Methods
Cohort study of patients with posterior placentation and pathology-confirmed PAS from 2011 to 2020 at a tertiary center. Patients were excluded if ultrasound images were unavailable. Ultrasounds were reviewed for presence of lacunae, hypervascularity, myometrial thinning, loss of the hypoechoic zone, bridging vessels, abnormal uterine serosa–bladder interface, placental bulge, placental extension into/beyond the myometrium, and an exophytic mass. Risk factors, postpartum outcomes, and ultrasound findings were compared by antepartum suspicion for PAS. Sensitivity was calculated for each ultrasound finding.

Results
Thirty-three patients were included. PAS was not suspected antenatally in 70 % (23/33). Patients with unsuspected PAS were more likely to be non-Hispanic, have in vitro fertilization, no prior Cesarean deliveries, no placenta previa, and delivered later in gestation. Depth of invasion and estimated blood loss were less for unsuspected PAS, but there was no difference in hysterectomy between groups. Ultrasound findings were less frequently seen in those who were not suspected antenatally: lacunae 17.4 vs. 100 % (p<0.001), hypervascularity 8.7 vs. 80 % (p<0.001), myometrial thinning 4.4 vs. 70 % (p<0.001), and placental bridging vessels 0 vs. 60 % (p<0.001). There was poor sensitivity (0–42.4 %) for all findings.

Conclusions
Posterior PAS is less likely to be detected antenatally due to a lower sensitivity of typical ultrasound findings in the setting of a posterior placenta. Further studies are needed to better identify reliable markers of posterior PAS.
Low sidelobe silicon optical phased array with Chebyshev amplitude distribution
Authors: Zhao Shi , Lian Daixin , Li Wenlei , Chen Jingye , Dai Daoxin , Shi Yaocheng 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
We propose and demonstrate a silicon photonic optical phased array (OPA) with ultra-low sidelobe level. The arbitrary ratio power splitters (ARPSs) are introduced to manipulate the amplitude distribution between different channels and suppress the sidelobe level. A 32-channel OPA has been designed and demonstrated with the amplitude distribution determined by preferred Chebyshev method. The experimental results indicate that the sidelobe suppression ratio (SLSR) can be up to 25.3 dB. The measured field of view (FOV) is 84° × 13° with divergence of 2.8° × 1.7°. Furthermore, the frequency-modulated continuous-wave (FMCW) based ranging has been also demonstrated experimentally by utilizing the OPA as the transmitter.
The complexity of non-seriousness: a case study of a (mock?) mock impolite utterance
Authors: O’Driscoll Jim 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
This paper addresses the issue of verbal behaviour which, being neither markedly polite nor markedly impolite nor simply politic, is interpersonally ambivalent. It focuses on what are known as mock impolite utterances (in which a positive attitude to the addressee(s) masquerades as a negative one). Through the detailed analysis of one attested utterance, it shows that apparently non-serious utterances of this kind can be more than simply the opposite of their surface realisations, that they can contain within them varying degrees of ‘seriousness’, so that interpretation of them is not just a binary matter of serious versus non-serious. It proceeds to propose that we can go some way to capturing this complexity by recognising that (non)seriousness operates on at least two dimensions – the affective and the propositional – and moreover that the precise degree of (non)seriousness of an utterance on each dimension is independent of the other. Two further examples are briefly examined to illustrate this variability.
The Impact of Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage on Various Cycling Performance Metrics: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Devantier-Thomas Baily , Deakin Glen B. , Crowther Fiona , Schumann Moritz , Doma Kenji 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Devantier-Thomas, B, Deakin, GB, Crowther, F, Schumann, M, and Doma, K. The impact of exercise-induced muscle damage on various cycling performance metrics: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Strength Cond Res 38(8): 1509–1525, 2024—This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the impact of exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) on cycling performance. The primary outcome measure was cycling performance, whereas secondary outcome measures included creatine kinase (CK), delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and muscular contractions. Data were extracted and quantified through forest plots to report on the standardized mean difference and p values. The meta-analysis showed no significant change in oxygen consumption at 24–48 hours (p > 0.05) after the muscle damage protocol, although ventilation and rating of perceived exertion significantly increased (p < 0.05) during submaximal cycling protocols. Peak power output during both sprint and incremental cycling performance was significantly reduced (p < 0.05), but time-trial and distance-trial performance showed no change (p > 0.05). Measures of CK and DOMS were significantly increased (p < 0.05), whereas muscular force was significantly reduced following the muscle-damaging protocols (p < 0.05), confirming that cycling performance was assessed during periods of EIMD. This systematic review showed that EIMD affected both maximal and submaximal cycling performance. Therefore, coaches should consider the effect of EIMD on cycling performance when implementing unaccustomed exercise into a cycling program. Careful consideration should be taken to ensure that additional training does not impair performance and endurance adaptation.
Dose-Response Relationship for External Workload and Neuromsuclar Performance Over a Female, Collegiate, Basketball Season
Authors: Philipp Nicolas M. , Cabarkapa Dimitrije , Blackburn Stryder D. , Fry Andrew C. 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Philipp, NM, Cabarkapa, D, Blackburn, SD, and Fry, AC. Dose-response relationship for external workload and neuromsuclar performance over a female, collegiate, basketball season. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000–000, 2023—The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between external workload exposure and changes in countermovement jump force-time characteristics over the course of an entire basketball season, in a sample of National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I, female, basketball players. Data for 12 players were retrospectively analyzed, with external workload being quantified by means of an exponentially weighted, acute, and chronic workload, as well as an acute:chronic workload ratio derived from an inertial measurement unit–based system worn by athletes for all practices and games during the regular season. Countermovement jumps were performed on a total of 26 test days over the span of the in-season competitive period. To statistically analyze these relationships, and to account for multiple observations of the same athletes in a data set, linear mixed-effects models with athlete identity (ID) intercept as the random effect were used. Study findings suggested that associations between external workload exposure and respective force-time characteristics after controlling for the random effect of athlete ID were dependent on the specific metric or metric subgroup used, as well as the type of workload exposure (e.g., acute vs. chronic). Force-time signatures from the braking phase (e.g., average braking force) seemed to be particularly associated with higher degrees of acute workload exposure, whereas strategy-based metrics such as countermovement depth showed significant associations with chronic workload exposure. Furthermore, model results suggested the importance of analyzing neuromuscular responses to external workload on an individual basis, rather than across an entire team. Findings might help practitioners in their selection process related to metrics of interest in monitoring neuromuscular fatigue and readiness.
An Evaluation of ASTM Standards for Implementation of Ground Penetrating Radar for Pavement and Bridge Deck Evaluations
Authors: Spears Macy , Hedjazi Saman , Taheri Hossein 
Published: January 2024

Abstract
Ground penetrating radar (GPR) is a common nondestructive evaluation technique that operates with electromagnetic energy (EM) to detect objects and anomalies in a material’s subsurface. GPR is an effective method for civil engineering applications for the assessment of structures and roadways specifically for pavement and bridge deck condition assessment. While surveying with GPR is straightforward, requirements differ depending on the testing objective, and interpretation of the results can pose some challenges. Fortunately, the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) provides a standard set of suggestions for the utilization of GPR, which include general information and recommendations for operating GPR systems and analyzing the output for different purposes. However, reaching a full comprehensive understanding of each standard may require some additional knowledge. This paper focuses on three separate ASTM standards that are related to GPR implementations. These standards include the following: ASTM D6432-19, Standard Guide for Using the Surface Ground Penetrating Radar Method for Subsurface Investigation; ASTM D4748-10(2020), Standard Test Method for Determining the Thickness of Bound Pavement Layers Using Short-Pulse Radar; and ASTM D6087-22, Standard Test Method for Evaluating Asphalt-Covered Concrete Bridge Decks Using Ground Penetrating Radar. After a review and assessment of these three standards, an analysis is presented to discuss the applications, contemplations, and limitations of the standards.