bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Spiral model development of retrofitted robot for tele-operation of conventional hydraulic excavator
Authors: Komatsu Tomohiro , Nagatani Keiji , Hirata Yasuhisa 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis paper describes the effect of applying spiral model to the development process of robot system for a new entrant company. The robot system was developed to remotely control a conventional hydraulic excavator in order to improve the safety of operators in disaster emergency restoration. The issues of development are the definition of requirements and integration for a practical system in a real environment by a new entrant company. The constraints to the new entry of smaller companies are the following three points. (1) Lack of industry knowledge and data to define requirements (2) Lack of on-site environment and machinery for investigation and testing (3) Lack of experience in robot development To solve the problems under these constraints, the spiral model divides the development based on the prototype into 4-steps, and repeats this series of processes. This method was applied to clarify the necessary functions and performance of the robot step by step, and to construct a system with robustness in a real environment. As a result, this robot system has been successfully utilized in emergency disaster recovery tasks due to landslides, and removing debris in the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, reducing the mental and physical burden on the operators.
Diaphragmatic dysfunction in hemodialysis patients: risk factors and effect of incentive spirometry training
Authors: Ahmed Laila Abdel Naby , Eltrawy Heba H. , Elsadek Amira Mohamed , Ali Wagenat E. , Abozeid Hanaa Elsayed , Qutb Sanaa Fathy , Elsayed Fatma Gamal , Enayet Alshimaa A. Ezzat M. , Elshehawy Ahmed A. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background
Diaphragmatic dysfunction (DD) in hemodialysis patients is a scarcely studied issue. Incentive spirometry (IS) is a commonly prescribed maneuver used to prevent or manage pulmonary complications. The present study aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors of DD in 100 HD patients. Moreover, we assessed the role of IS in management of DD in those patients.

Methods
The present study followed a hybrid design with two phases. In the first cross-sectional phase, 100 consecutive maintenance HD patients for at least 3 years were evaluated for the presence of DD using ultrasound. In the second interventional phase, patients with DD (n = 43) were randomly assigned to receive IS (n = 22) or standard care (n = 21) for management of DD.

Results
Comparison between patients with DD and patients without regarding clinical and laboratory data revealed that the former group had significantly higher frequency of males [29 (67.4%)/14 (32.6%) vs. 26 (45.6%)/31 (54.4%), p = 0.03] with lower BMI [23.8 ± 3.8 vs. 26.3 ± 3.5 kg/m2, p < 0.001] and longer HD duration (82.2 ± 42.1 vs. 64.8 ± 36.9 months, p = 0.031). Moreover, it was noted that DD group had significantly higher frequency of patients with moderate/severe malnutrition (81.4% vs. 45.6%, p = 0.005), lower Hb levels (9.6 ± 1.5 vs. 10.3 ± 1.4 gm/dL, p = 0.011), lower albumin levels (3.4 ± 0.4 vs. 4.1 ± 0.5 gm/dL, p < 0.001) and higher hsCRP levels [median (IQR) 113.6 (90.9–130.4) vs. 91.1 (50.9–105.6) mg/dL, p < 0.001] as compared to patients without DD. While no significant differences were found between patients receiving study interventions at baseline, patients submitted to IS training showed significant improvement of diaphragmatic excursion measurements as compared to the standard care group.

Conclusions
In conclusion, DD is commonly encountered in HD patients. Probable risk factors include longer HD duration and low albumin levels. Use of IS can improve diaphragmatic excursion in affected patients.
Intention to receive the monkeypox vaccine and its psychological and sociodemographic predictors: a cross-sectional survey in the general population of Peru
Authors: Caycho-Rodríguez Tomás , Valencia Pablo D. , Ventura-León José , Carbajal-León Carlos , Vilca Lindsey W. , Gallegos Miguel , Reyes-Bossio Mario , Noe-Grijalva Martin , Delgado-Campusano Mariel , del Carpio Toia Águeda Muñoz , Torales Julio , Barria-Asenjo Nicol A. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Objective
The objective of this study was to identify predictors of intention to be vaccinated against Monkeypox (Mpox) in a sample of Peruvian citizens.

Methods
A set of sociodemographic and psychological predictors were used, such as sex, sexual orientation, educational level, previous diagnosis of COVID-19, marital status, complete vaccination against COVID-19, employment status, living with vulnerable people, presence of chronic disease, area of residence, perceived usefulness of COVID-19 vaccines, fear of Mpox, conspiracy beliefs about Mpox, among others.
A total of 472 Peruvian adults participated, selected by non-probabilistic snowball convenience sampling. A sociodemographic survey, the Mpox Fear Scale, was used. Conspiracy Beliefs about Mpox was assessed using three questions created specifically for this study. For inferential purposes, simple ordinal regressions ("crude models") were performed between each factor and the outcome.

Results
Regarding their intention to be vaccinated against Mpox, more than 60% expressed clear approval. Being non-heterosexual, having greater emotional fear of Mpox, and perceiving some potential for this disease to become the next pandemic were related to greater intention to vaccinate. On the other hand, being older, having low perceived usefulness of COVID-19 vaccines, and having higher conspiracy beliefs about Mpox were associated with lower intention to vaccinate.

Conclusion
The study provides initial information for future research seeking to better analyze Mpox vaccination intention. In addition, cross-sectional data are provided that can be used to develop public health policies that target subgroups with low prevalence of intention to vaccinate against Mpox.
Impact of Timing of Primary Nerve Surgery on Shoulder, Forearm, and Elbow Recovery in Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy
Authors: Muhlestein Whitney E. , Chang Kate W.-C. , Justice Denise , Nelson Virginia S. , Saadeh Yamaan S. , Smith Brandon W. 
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
Neonatal brachial plexus palsy (NBPP) almost universally affects movement at the shoulder, elbow, and forearm. Timing of nerve reconstruction surgery to optimize long-term outcomes remains unknown. This study aimed to determine if timing of nerve reconstruction affects long-term recovery of an active range of motion (AROM) at the shoulder, elbow, and forearm in NBPP.

METHODS:
We interrogated a prospectively collected database of all patients with NBPP who underwent primary nerve surgery at a single tertiary referral center between 2005 and 2020. The cohort was divided into those who underwent surgery at ≤6 or >6 months old and ≤9 or >9 months old. AROM for shoulder abduction, forward flexion, and external rotation, elbow flexion and extension, and forearm supination were collected at each visit.

RESULTS:
Ninety-nine children were included in the analysis; 28 underwent surgery at ≤6 months old, 71 at >6 months, 74 at ≤9 months, and 25 at >9 months. There was no difference in AROM at 5 years for any of the movements between the ≤6- and >6-month groups. The ≤9-month group had significantly better shoulder forward flexion and elbow extension AROM than the >9-month group at a 5-year follow-up and better forearm supination at up to a 15-year follow-up. Patients who presented earlier were more likely to have earlier operations.

CONCLUSION:
Surgery before 9 months may improve long-term upper extremity recovery in NBPP. Early referral should be encouraged to optimize timing of operative intervention.
Third Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Residual Arteriovenous Malformations: A Retrospective Multicenter Study
Authors: Pikis Stylianos , Mantziaris Georgios , Dumot Chloe , Shaaban Ahmed , Protopapa Maria , Xu Zhiyuan , Niranjan Ajay , Wei Zhishuo , Srinivasan Priyanka , Tang Lilly W. , Liscak Roman , May Jaromir , Martinez Moreno Nuria , Martinez Álvarez Roberto , Peker Selcuk , Samanci Yavuz , Nabeel Ahmed M. , Reda Wael A. , Tawadros Sameh R. , Abdelkarim Khaled , El-Shehaby Amr M. N. , Emad Reem M. , Elazzazi Ahmed Hesham , Padmanaban Varun , Jareczek Francis J. , McInerney James , Cockroft Kevin M. , Lunsford Dade , Sheehan Jason P. 
Published: December 2023

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:
There are no studies evaluating the efficacy and safety of more than 2 stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) procedures for cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVM). The aim of this study was to provide evidence on the role of third single-session SRS for AVM residual.

METHODS:
This multicenter, retrospective study included patients managed with a third single-session SRS procedure for an AVM residual. The primary study outcome was defined as AVM nidus obliteration without AVM bleeding or symptomatic radiation-induced changes (RIC). Secondary outcomes evaluated were AVM obliteration, AVM hemorrhage, asymptomatic, and symptomatic RIC.

RESULTS:
Thirty-eight patients (20/38 [52.6%] females, median age at third SRS 34.5 [IQR 20] years) were included. The median clinical follow-up was 46 (IQR 14.8) months, and 17/38 (44.7%) patients achieved favorable outcome. The 3-year and 5-year cumulative probability rates of favorable outcome were 23% (95% CI = 10%-38%) and 53% (95% CI = 29%-73%), respectively. The cumulative probability of AVM obliteration at 3 and 5 years after the third SRS was 23% (95% CI = 10%-37%) and 54% (95% CI = 29%-74%), respectively. AVM bleeding occurred in 2 patients, and 1 of them underwent subsequent resection. The cumulative probability rate of post-SRS AVM hemorrhage remained constant at 5.3% (95% CI = 1%-16%) during the first 5 years of follow-up. Transient symptomatic RIC managed conservatively occurred in 5/38 patients (13.2%) at a median time of 12.5 (IQR 22.5) months from third SRS. Radiation-induced cyst formation was noted in 1 patient (4.2%) 19 months post-SRS. No mortality, radiation-associated malignancy, or permanent symptomatic RIC was noted during follow-up.

CONCLUSION:
A third single-session SRS to treat a residual intracranial AVM offers obliteration in most patients. The risk of RIC was low, and these effects were transient. While not often required, a third SRS can be performed in patients with persistent residual AVMs.
The Principles of Exercise Prescription for Brain Health in Aging
Authors: Heisz Jennifer J. , Waddington Emma E. 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are among the world’s greatest health challenges. As the population ages, global dementia rates are rising, and with no imminent cure, there is an urgent need for interventions that reduce the risk of dementia in healthy older adults. Exercise is a promising intervention; however, exercise prescriptions for optimizing brain health are lacking. This may undermine the perceived clinical utility of exercise and pose a barrier that prevents practitioners from prescribing exercise for brain health in primary care settings. This graphical review briefly summarizes the prominent neural changes in healthy aging versus Alzheimer’s disease that exercise counteracts and provides evidence-informed principles for prescribing exercise to improve cognition as a reference point for formulating personalizable prescriptions.
Female Athlete Research Camp: A Unique Model for Conducting Research in High Performance Female Athletes
Authors: McKay Alannah K. A. , Minahan Clare , Harris Rachel , McCormick Rachel , Skinner Jessica , Ackerman Kathryn E. , Burke Louise M. 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACTPurposeTo describe the implementation of a novel research protocol for conducting research with highly-trained female athletes, including characterising menstrual cycle (MC) function, hormonal profiles and symptoms of the participating athletes.MethodsTwenty-four Australian First Nation female Rugby League athletes completed this study, which involved 11 weeks of cycle tracking, followed by attendance at a 5-week training camp. Throughout the study, athletes completed a daily survey, reporting their MC function and any associated symptoms. During the training camp, athletes reported to the laboratory on three occasions and provided a venous blood sample, which was analysed for reproductive hormones. For naturally cycling athletes (athleteNC, n = 11), this included Phase 1, 2 and 4 of the menstrual cycle, whereas athletes using hormonal contraception (athleteHC; n = 13) were tested at three equally spaced time points in which consistent exogenous hormone provision occurred.ResultsIn the athleteNC cohort, just one athlete reached criteria for classification as eumenorrheic, with five athletes showing evidence of MC dysfunction. The prevalence of symptoms on any given day was similar between athleteNC (33.7%) and athleteHC (22.9%; p = 0.376), however more symptoms were reported in athleteNC, suggesting that they were more likely to report multiple symptoms. Regardless of MC function, there was a significant, positive association between bleeding and symptoms (p < 0.001), where athletes were more likely to report one or more symptoms on bleeding (50.1%) compared to non-bleeding days (22.0%).ConclusionsWe describe an innovative strategy to investigate the effect of MC function and MC phase in a high-performance sport environment, including approaches to address the challenges of undertaking research with female athletes with MC variability and those using exogenous hormonal therapies.
Cardiorespiratory and Neuromuscular Improvements Plateau after Two Weeks of Sprint Interval Training in Sedentary Individuals
Authors: Lloria-Varella Jaume , Koral Jérôme , Ravel Antoine , Murias Juan Manuel , Féasson Léonard , Busso Thierry 
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT

Introduction
Previous studies ranging from 2 to 12 weeks of sprint interval training (SIT) have reported improvements in maximal oxygen uptake (V̇O2max) and neuromuscular function in sedentary populations. However, whether the time course of the changes in these variables correlate with greater training volumes, is unclear.

Methods
13 sedentary participants performed three all-out training weekly sessions involving 15-s sprints interspersed with 2 minutes of recovery on a cycle-ergometer. The 6-week training program was composed of three identical blocks of 2-weeks in which training volume was increased from 10 to 14 repetitions over the first four sessions and reduced to 8 in the last session. The power output and the heart rate (HR) were monitored during the sessions. The V̇O2max, the power-force-velocity profile (PFVP) and the isometric force were assessed every two weeks from baseline.

Results
A significant increase in V̇O2max was observed from the second week plateauing thereafter despite four additional weeks of training. The dynamic force production increased from the second week and the speed production decreased by the end of the protocol. The isometric force and the maximal power output from the PFVP did not change. Importantly, the time spent at high percentages of the maximal HR during the training sessions was lower in the second and third training block compared to the first.

Conclusions
SIT resulted in a effective approach for rapidly increasing V̇O2max and, no change in the isometric force was found, cycling-specific neuromuscular adaptations were observed from the second week of training. SIT may be useful in the short-term but further improvement of overall physical fitness might need other training modalities like endurance and/or resistance training.
DEVELOPMENT OF SOFTWARE TO AUTOMATE THE PREPARATION OF THE CLIENT BASE FOR THE FORMATION OF THE EXECUTION ENVIRONMENT UPDATE
Authors: Khamidullin Marat R. , Gareeva Gulnara A. , Petrochenko Vladimir A. , Filatov Yuri M. , Abdullin Danil M. 
Published: December 2023

The development of software products for process automation is becoming more and more in demand. One of the main directions is the creation of software to automate the preparation of the client base to form the execution environment update, which allows the business to significantly simplify and optimize this process.
Purpose: describe the development of a program in C# using MS Visual Studio 2019 to automate writing data to a MySQL database and adding them to an HTML page, including receiving data from the user and creating a convenient and intuitive interface.
Method and methodology of the work: description of the development of a program in C# using MS Visual Studio 2019 to automate writing data to a MySQL database and adding them to an HTML page with a user-friendly interface.
Results: program with a UI interface has been developed to automate the preparation of the client base for the formation of an update.
Scope of the results: programming, automation of writing data to a MySQL database and adding it to an HTML page.
AUTOMOBILE CRANES QUANTITY DETERMINATION FOR MAIN GAS PIPELINES CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
Authors: Zakharov Nikolai S. , Sapozhenkov Nikolai O. , Rakitin Vladimir A. , Petrov Vyacheslav S. 
Published: December 2023

Russia’s dominance in the global energy market is predetermined by the scale and development prospects of gas transmission infrastructure to ensure a continuous cycle of gas supply from fields to end consumers. Operating conditions of gas production, processing, transportation, storage and distribution facilities are associated with the influence of environmental factors, which varies greatly due to the length of pipelines covering all climatic regions of the country. The growth in the length of new pipelines and the need to repair existing pipelines based on the results of in-line diagnostics contribute to an increase in the volume of loading and unloading operations and the storage of pipes, therefore, studies on improving methods for determining the need for truck cranes when for constructions organizing technological processes and repair of main gas pipelines are relevant.
The purpose of the study is to determine the efficiency of truck cranes operation in the process of main gas pipelines overhaul and construction.
The scientific novelty is formed by the patterns of formation of the cost and labor intensity of loading, depending on the load capacity of a truck crane and the unloading pipes parameters.
The research methodology is based on a systematic approach, methods for analyzing the technical operation of vehicles and proven data processing techniques.
The recommendations made as a result of this study have been implemented to organize preparatory work at major main gas pipelines overhaul facilities and construction, which increases the efficiency of processes, optimizes the structure of special vehicles and reduces the cost of technological operations.
A new AI-based method for clustering survey responses
Authors: Laskowski Jan Franciszek , Tomiło Paweł 
Published: December 2023

ObjectivesMany research projects, particularly in social science research, depend on clustering survey responses. When analyzing survey data, traditional clustering algorithms have several drawbacks. The ability to analyze survey data more effectively has been made possible by recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The aim of this article is to present a new, AI-based method of clustering survey responses using a Variational Autoencoder (VAE).Material and methodsTo determine the effectiveness of grouping, the new VAE clustering method was compared with K-means, PCA and k-means, and Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering methods by applying the Silhouette score, the Calinski-Harabasz score, and the Davies-Bouldin score metrics.ResultsIn the case of the Silhouette Score, the developed VAE method obtained a 69% higher average effectiveness of clustering survey responses than the others. For the Calinski-Harabasz Score and the Davies-Bouldin Score, respectively, the VAE method outperformed the other methods by 164% and 111%, respectively.ConclusionsThe VAE method allowed for the most effective grouping of responses given by respondents. It has made it possible to capture complex relationships and patterns in the data. In addition, the method is suitable for analyzing different types of survey data (continuous, categorical, and mixed data) and is resistant to noise and missing data.
Impact of fuel price changes on the perception of the financial situation of households in Poland
Authors: Ociesa Kinga , Majek Adrian 
Published: December 2023

Cel pracyCelem artykułu była ocena wpływu zmian cen paliw na postrzeganie sytuacji finansowej przez gospodarstwa domowe w Polsce.Materiał i metodyBadanie przeprowadzono metodą ankietową na grupie 1000 losowo wybranych mieszkańców Polski. Kwestionariusz zawierał 26 pytań, a badanie zostało zrealizowane od 16 stycznia do 15 lutego 2023 roku. Uzyskane wyniki badań ankietowych zostały poddane testom statystycznym w celu weryfikacji postawionych hipotez.WynikiOtrzymane wyniki dowodzą, że dynamiczne zmiany cen na rynku paliw oddziałują na funkcjonowanie gospodarstw domowych. Zwiększają obciążenie budżetu domowego, wpływają na podejmowanie decyzji o zmianie stacji paliw, jak również powodują konieczność ograniczania zakupów paliwa w celu spłaty zadłużenia.WnioskiZmiany cen paliw oraz niepewne otoczenie społeczno-gospodarcze wpływają na sytuację finansową gospodarstw domowych. Gwałtowne wzrosty mogą spowodować nadmierne obciążenie budżetu domowego. Gospodarstwa domowe powinny wnikliwie analizować budżet i dostosowywać wydatki do bieżących możliwości, tak aby zapobiegać pogorszeniu sytuacji finansowej, co może w następstwie spowodować spowolnienie całej gospodarki. Ponadto, biorąc pod uwagę ostatnie wydarzenia związane ze wzrostem cen energii oraz trendem ekologicznym w transporcie istotne wydaje się przeprowadzenie badań dotyczących wpływu tych czynników na obciążenie budżetu domowego oraz sposobów poszukiwania oszczędności.
The Concept of a Talent Management System in the Example of a Selected Enterprise
Authors: Wątróbka Wiktoria , Bis Jakub , Dudek Dariusz 
Published: December 2023

Cel pracyCelem artykułu jest zdiagnozowanie gotowości badanego przedsiębiorstwa do wdrożenia systemu zarządzania talentami oraz (w przypadku potwierdzenia hipotezy) opracowanie odpowiedniego planu.Materiał i metodyZespół badawczy zdecydował się na metodę badań ankietowych w której wykorzystano kwestionariusz ankiety składający się z 6 sekcji obejmujących różne aspekty funkcjonowania organizacji. Zbadano proces rekrutacji, komunikację wewnętrzną, potencjał pracowniczy, atmosferę w firmie, procesy zarządcze oraz system pracy. Kwestionariusz zawierał 49 pytań. Kwestionariusz trafił do wszystkich pracowników organizacji, a wypełniło go ponad 75% (104) zatrudnionych.WynikiNa podstawie przeprowadzonych badań w zakresie gotowości badanego przedsiębiorstwa do wdrożenia systemu zarządzania talentami, można stwierdzić, że organizacja stoi przed znaczącymi wyzwaniami, które wymagają kompleksowego podejścia do zarządzania zasobami ludzkimi. Badania ujawniły, że istnieje niskie zaangażowanie pracowników w rekrutacje wewnętrzne oraz niedostateczne wykorzystanie ich potencjału, co wskazuje na potrzebę opracowania indywidualnych planów rozwoju. Dodatkowo, obecne niedostatki w komunikacji wewnętrznej i operacjonalizacji celów strategicznych firmy, wymagają natychmiastowej uwagi.Wnioskiwyniki badań ukazują, że przedsiębiorstwo wymaga zdecydowanych działań w obszarach komunikacji, zarządzania talentami oraz motywacji pracowników. Proponowany program zarządzania talentami, opracowany na podstawie badań empirycznych i sugestii pracowników, ma potencjał do znacznego usprawnienia tych obszarów. Jego wdrożenie może przyczynić się do zwiększenia zaangażowania i satysfakcji pracowników oraz do długoterminowego sukcesu przedsiębiorstwa poprzez lepsze wykorzystanie kompetencji i potencjału innowacyjnego zasobów ludzkich.