bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Stabilization of Steady Rotations of a Spherical Robot on a Vibrating Base Using Feedback
Authors: Kilin Alexander A. , Ivanova Tatiana B. , Pivovarova Elena N. 
Published: December 2023

AbstractThis paper treats the problem of a spherical robot with an axisymmetric pendulum drive
rolling without slipping on a vibrating plane. The main purpose of the paper is
to investigate the stabilization of the upper vertical rotations of the pendulum
using feedback (additional control action). For the chosen type of feedback,
regions of asymptotic stability of the upper vertical rotations of the pendulum are constructed
and possible bifurcations are analyzed. Special attention is also given to the question of
the stability of periodic solutions arising as the vertical rotations lose stability.
Development of an instrument to evaluate the knowledge that the patient with hepatic cirhosis has about his disease and treatment
Authors: Medeiros Kayo Augusto de Almeida , Carvalho Bárbara Justo , Nii Fernanda , D’Albuquerque Luiz Augusto Carneiro , Meyer Alberto , Andraus Wellington 
Published: December 2023

Introduction: hepatic cirrhosis (HC) is a disease with high morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Its treatment is complex and requires from lifestyle changes to large surgeries such as liver transplantation. To reach the best treatment results, it is necessary to guarantee a good patient’s adherence to the treatment. Studies indicate that the patient’s self-knowledge about his or her clinical condition is a determining factor in its adherence.Objectives: to assist in the design of an instrument that evaluates knowledge about the disease and treatment of HC. To improve the student knowledge on liver cirrhosis. Development of skills related to physical examination of the patient with HC.Methodology: The development process of the instrument will be divided into 3 stages: construction of the instrument (1st stage), evaluation of content validity and clarity of the instrument (2nd stage) and assessment of the reliability of the instrument (3 rd stage).Results: an instrument to evaluate the cirrhotic patient knowledge about the disease was made, analyzed by specialists and approved in the criteria proposed.Conclusions:1) The development of the instrument followed the steps described in literature.2) The suggestion of the evaluators allowed to restructure the questions making them clearer and more relevant to the proposal of the instrument.3) it was possible to achieve satisfactorily the proposal of the construction of the instrument.Key words: Liver cirrhosis; Self concept; Surveys and questionnaires; Health education.
Non-invasive brain stimulation for negative symptoms in schizophrenia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Osoegawa Caio , Trevizol Alisson Paulino 
Published: December 2023

Background: Schizophrenia is a mental disorder with significant social and economic burden. Although current pharmacological treatments are effective for controlling the positive symptoms, medications have small-to-no effect for the treatment of negative symptoms. Noninvasive Brain Stimulation (NIBS) techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and trigeminal nerve stimulation (TNS) are emerging as neuroplasticity enhancer, boosting treatment response for refractory symptoms in Schizophrenia. Objective: To assess the efficacy of non-invasive brain stimulation for negative symptoms in schizophrenia in randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Methods: A systematic review in the Medline and Cochrane Library databases was performed up to May 31, 2017. The primary outcome was the Hedges’ g for continuous scores in a random effects model. Heterogeneity was evaluated with the I 2 and the χ2 test. Publication bias was assessed using the Begg’s funnel plot. Meta-regression was performed usingthe random-effects model modified by Knapp and Hartung. Results: We included 31 RCTs (n=1272); most with small-to-modest sample sizes. Active stimulation was significantly superior over sham for negative symptoms (Hedges’ g = 0.23; 95% CI 0.11 – 0.34). The funnel plot and the Eggers test showed that heterogeneity and the risk of publication bias were low (I2 =2.3%, p=0.429 for the χ2 test; p=0.179 for the Egger’s test). Meta-regression showed no influence of any variable on the results found. Both transcranial magnetic stimulation and transcranial direct current stimulation were superior to sham. In a subgroup analysis, no trial was alone responsible for the positive results observed. Conclusion: NIBS active was superior to sham stimulation for the amelioration of negative symptoms in schizophrenia. We found no considerable heterogeneity or publication bias in our analysis, corroborating to the strength of our findings. Further RCTs with larger sample sizes are needed to clarify the precise impact of NIBS in negative symptoms in schizophrenia.
Relação entre risco e medo de queda em idosas participantes de um projeto social
Authors: Silva Izabela Cipriano da , Oliveira Daniel Vicentini de , Nascimento Júnior José Roberto Andrade do , Fidelix Yara Lucy , Nogueira Greicequerli , Bennemann Rose Mari , Acencio Fabio Ricardo 
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Verificar a relação entre o risco e o medo da queda em idosas participantes de um projeto social. Métodos: Estudo transversal, realizado com 59 idosas participantes de um projeto social ofertado no município de Cianorte–PR. Para avaliar o medo de cair foi utilizada a FES-1-BRASIL. Para avaliação da mobilidade da marcha e risco de queda foi aplicado o teste Timed Up & Go (TUG). Para análise dos dados foi utilizado a estatística descritiva (frequência, percentual, média e desvio padrão), o teste de Kolmogorov-Smirnov, teste t de Student independente e a correlação de Pearson, sendo adotada a significância de p< 0,05. Resultados: Idosas apresentaram risco moderado a alto de cair. Ao analisar o medo de cair das idosas, observou-se o escore médio de 27,4 ± 6,91. Já ao avaliar a mobilidade e equilíbrio de idosos através do TUG, verificou-se que o tempo médio foi de 11,6 ± 2,9 segundos. As idosas mais jovens e que estavam há mais de três anos no projeto apresentaram menor medo de cair e menor risco de queda (p= 0,039 e p= 0,001, respectivamente). Foram encontras as seguintes correlações significativas (p< 0,05): medo de cair com tempo de participação no projeto (r= -0,42); risco de queda com a idade (r= 0,29) e medo de cair (r= 0,56). Conclusão: A partir dos resultados obtidos, conclui-se que a idade e o tempo de participação no projeto parecem ser fatores intervenientes no medo de cair e no risco de quedas das idosas. Ressalta-se que as idosas mais jovens e com maior tempo de participação no projeto apresentaram menor medo e risco de cair. Além disso, foi possível observar que quanto maior o risco de queda, maior o medo de cair.
Influência do tratamento fisioterapêutico na independência funcional de pessoas com hemofilia submetidas à sinovectomia radioativa
Authors: Silva Cecília do Socorro Sousa da , Glória Luzielma Macêdo , Melo Roberta Bentes de 
Published: December 2023

A sinovectomia radioativa (SR) é considerada o tratamento de eleição no controle da sinovite crônica não responsiva ao tratamento conservador, sendo recomendado tratamento fisioterapêutico para a melhora da funcionalidade. Objetivo: Verificar a influência do tratamento fisioterapêutico na independência funcional e saúde articular de hemofílicos após tratamento com SR. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, retrospectivo, analítico e metodologia quali-quantitativa. Realizou-se avaliação fisioterapêutica, aplicação do HJHS para avaliação da saúde articular e Escore FISH para avaliação da independência funcional. Os participantes foram subdivididos em dois grupos de acordo com a realização ou não da fisioterapia após a SR. Resultados: Participaram do estudo 8 pessoas com hemofilia A, sexo masculino, média de idade de 19±5,3 anos. Foram 12 articulações submetidas a SR, dessas 41,67% cotovelos, 33,33% joelhos e 25% tornozelos. Na comparação dos grupos, não houve diferença estatística entre os eles nas variáveis: saúde articular e a Independência Funcional. Conclusão: O estudo é uma primeira tentativa de descrever o impacto da fisioterapia na independência funcional e saúde articular de hemofílicos submetidos à SR. Embora possua limitações, foi possível observar que o grupo que não realizou fisioterapia apresentava melhor saúde articular e melhor independência funcional previamente à SR em comparação ao grupo que realizou fisioterapia; porém, o grupo fisioterapia apresentava pior quadro global, com a funcionalidade impactada por outras articulações e não somente aquela tratada com SR, apresentando maior número de articulações alvo.
Autopercepção dos benefícios da mobilização miofascial em praticantes de exercício físico: um estudo transversal
Authors: Horbach Heiffer , Luz Heidy Horbach , Antunes Mateus Dias , Wittig Daniela Saldanha 
Published: December 2023

A mobilização miofascial vem sendo utilizada com frequência no meio esportivo como forma de melhorar as restrições da fáscia que surgem com as atividades físicas. Objetivo: Analisar e comparar os benefícios da mobilização miofascial para praticantes adultos de exercício físico regular, verificando os métodos e técnicas utilizados, assim comparando a maior eficácia segundo a percepção dos praticantes. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo transversal onde foi aplicado um questionário online a 160 pessoas de ambos os sexos, com o intuito de analisar informações de técnicas aplicadas e sua eficácia. Os dados foram analisados por meio da estatística descritiva. Resultados: Os resultados demonstraram que a satisfação e benefícios foram predominantes, e o uso da técnica manual foi a de maior escolha entre os praticantes, ressaltando que a maioria foi aplicada por fisioterapeutas. Conclusões: Quem utiliza a técnica, independente da forma executada, os resultados são considerados satisfatórios e trazem bem-estar e benefícios à saúde dos praticantes de exercício físico.
Efeito imediato da mobilização com movimento (MWM) em pacientes com dor lombar: um estudo randomizado controlado
Authors: Fraga Joyce Maria , Camargo Tayla Maria Fraga , Mendonça Thayane Gomes de , Soares Simone Ribeiro da Costa , Silva Júlia Helena , Carlos Bruna Leonel , Alves Ricardo da Silva 
Published: December 2023

Objetivo: Analisar o efeito da Mobilization Whith Movement (MWM) do conceito Mulligan na percepção de dor nociceptiva e neuropática, na amplitude e na mobilidade articular de indivíduos com dor lombar. Métodos: Trata-se de um ensaio clínico randomizado e controlado, de 30 voluntários com dor lombar inespecífica, divididos em: Grupo Intervenção (GINT) que recebeu a mobilização articular com deslizamentos apofisários naturais mantidos (MWM - SNAGs); Grupo Controle (GCONT), que recebeu uma mobilização articular placebo. Os voluntários foram avaliados pela escala numérica de dor (EVN); pelo teste modificado de Schober (TMS) para a mobilidade da coluna lombar e pelo DN4 para avaliação da dor neuropática e nociceptiva. Resultados: GINT apresentou aumento da flexão lombar (pré intervenção= 81,21±15,23°; pós-intervenção= 90,00±19,62°, p= <0,05), da mobilidade da coluna lombar no TMS (pré= 15,33±1,05 pós= 16,08±1,02, p= <0,05) e redução da percepção de dor pela EVN (pré= 5,33±2,26; pós= 1,47±2,61= p< 0,05) e no GCONT (pré= 4,07±2,34; pós= 2,20±1,93, p < 0,05). Conclusão: A intervenção com MWM - SNAGs promoveu melhora da ADM e da mobilidade na flexão da coluna lombar, associada com redução da dor nociceptiva no GINT e no GCONT.
Transcriptome profiling of Bergenia purpurascens under cold stress
Authors: Zhang Xuebin , Yu Fang , Lyu Xin , Chen Jingyu , Zeng Hongyan , Xu Nuomei , Wu Yufeng , Zhu Qiankun 
Published: December 2023

AbstractBergenia purpurascens is an important medicinal, edible and ornamental plant. It generally grows in high-altitude areas with complex climates. There have been no reports about how B. purpurascens survives under cold stress. Here, the B. purpurascens under low temperature were subjected to transcriptomics analysis to explore the candidate genes and pathways that involved in the cold tolerance of B. purpurascens. Compared with the control treatment, we found 9,600 up-regulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and 7,055 down-regulated DEGs. A significant number of DEGs were involved in the Ca2+ signaling pathway, mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) cascade, plant hormone signaling pathway, and lipid metabolism. A total of 400 transcription factors were found to respond to cold stress, most of which belonged to the MYB and AP2/ERF families. Five novel genes were found to be potential candidate genes involved in the cold tolerance of B. purpurascens. The study provide insights into further investigation of the molecular mechanism of how B. purpurascens survives under cold stress.
Molluscum contagiosum survey – common approach and attitude towards treatment and research in Dutch general practice
Authors: Watjer Roeland M. , Bonten Tobias N. , Quint Koen D. , Hasani Mohammad M. , Numans Mattijs E. , Eekhof Just A.H. 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) can cause significant burden in children. So far, pharmacological treatment has not been proven beneficial. More rigorous interventions have not been well studied. Current guidelines advise a “wait and see” policy. However, children and their parents frequently visit their GP requesting intervention. Therefore, the aim of this study was to gain insight into the approach to MC by GPs and parents’ expectations and to investigate willingness to participate in an interventional study.

Methods
A survey study was carried out among GPs and parents using a questionnaire for each group inquiring about MC and potential study participation. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze results and logistical regression to investigate factors influencing participation.

Results
The majority of GPs (88%) preferred an expectative approach; only 21% were willing to participate in a trial as proposed. GPs estimating ≥ 50% of parents would request treatment, were more likely to participate. Most responding parents did or would visit their GP requesting treatment. In contrast to GPs, 58% were willing to participate. Parents preferring cryotherapy or curettage were more likely to participate.

Conclusion
Our study demonstrated that the majority of GPs preferred a conservative approach, adhering to current guidelines. However, most parents preferred treatment to resolve MC and symptoms. Parents’ willingness to participate was much higher than GP’s, reflecting parents’ desire for treatment. These findings underscore the need for continued therapeutic research. Careful preparation and selection of GPs and patients will be essential to ensure the feasibility of such an endeavor.

Trial registration
This survey study was not part of a clinical trial.
High risk fertility behaviour and health facility delivery in West Africa
Authors: Budu Eugene , Ahinkorah Bright Opoku , Okyere Joshua , Seidu Abdul-Aziz , Aboagye Richard Gyan , Yaya Sanni 
Published: December 2023

Abstract
Background
Evidence suggests that women who give birth in a health facility have lower odds of experiencing pregnancy complications and significantly reduced risk of death from pregnancy-related causes compared to women who deliver at home. Establishing the association between high-risk fertility behaviour (HRFB) and health facility delivery is imperative to inform intervention to help reduce maternal mortality. This study examined the association between HRFB and health facility delivery in West Africa.

Methods
Data for the study were extracted from the most recent Demographic and Health Surveys of twelve countries in West Africa conducted from 2010 to 2020. A total of 69,479 women of reproductive age (15–49 years) were included in the study. Place of delivery was the outcome variable in this study. Three parameters were used as indicators of HRFB based on previous studies. These were age at first birth, short birth interval, and high parity. Multivariable binary logistic regression analysis was performed to examine the association between HRFB and place of delivery and the results were presented using crude odds ratio (cOR) and adjusted odds ratio (aOR), with their respective 95% confidence interval (CI).

Results
More than half (67.64%) of the women delivered in a health facility. Women who had their first birth after 34 years (aOR = 0.52; 95% CI = 0.46–0.59), those with short birth interval (aOR = 0.91; 95% CI = 0.87–0.96), and those with high parity (aOR = 0.58; 95% CI = 0.55–0.60) were less likely to deliver in a health compared to those whose age at first delivery was 18-34 years, those without short birth interval, and those with no history of high parity, respectively. The odds of health facility delivery was higher among women whose first birth occurred at an age less than 18 years compared to those whose age at first birth was 18-34 years (aOR = 1.17; 95% CI = 1.07–1.28).

Conclusion
HRFB significantly predicts women's likelihood of delivering in a health facility in West Africa. Older age at first birth, shorter birth interval, and high parity lowered women’s likelihood of delivering in a health facility. To promote health facility delivery among women in West Africa, it is imperative for policies and interventions on health facility delivery to target at risk sub-populations (i.e., multiparous women, those with shorter birth intervals and women whose first birth occurs at older maternal age). Contraceptive use and awareness creation on the importance of birth spacing should be encouraged among women of reproductive age in West Africa.
Full-round impossible differential attack on shadow block cipher
Authors: Liu Yuting , Li Yongqiang , Chen Huiqin , Wang Mingsheng 
Published: December 2023

AbstractLightweight block ciphers are the essential encryption algorithm for devices with limited resources. Its goal is to ensure the security of data transmission through resource-constrained devices. Impossible differential cryptanalysis is one of the most effective cryptanalysis on block ciphers, and assessing the ability of resisting this attack is a basic design criterion. Shadow is a lightweight block cipher proposed by Guo et al. (IEEE Internet Things J 8(16):13014–13023, 2021). It utilizes a combination of ARX operations and generalized Feistel structure to overcome the weakness of the traditional Feistel structure that only diffuses half in one round. In this paper, we focus on the differential property of Shadow and its security against impossible differential cryptanalysis. First, we use the SAT method to automatically search for a full-round impossible differential distinguisher of Shadow-32. Then, based on the experimental results, we prove that Shadow has a differential property with probability 1 based on the propagation of the state. Further, we can obtain an impossible differential distinguisher for an arbitrary number of rounds of Shadow. Finally, we perform a full key recovery attack on the full-round Shadow-32 and Shadow-64. Both experimentally and theoretically, our results indicate that Shadow is critically flawed, and regardless of the security strength of the internal components and the number of rounds applied, the overall cipher remains vulnerable to impossible differential cryptanalysis.
FEATURES OF STAFF TRAINING IN 2023
Authors: Dorogovtseva Anna , Staricyna M. 
Published: December 2023

The article discusses the meaning and essence of personnel training, its main types. Based on the research results, the features of the organization of training in 2023 were identified. The priority directions of companies’ development and their strategies are analyzed. The article discusses training both from the employer and employees, which is reflected in the opinion of employees about possible changes after training. The economic part is also important, so the article considers the opinion of respondents (companies) about the change in the budget for training in 2023. The article also discusses two examples of employee development programs in large companies in order to reduce the cost of staff training, in formats such as distance learning and corporate university.
Chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy for acute neck pain: A 4-arm clinical placebo randomized controlled trial. A prospective study protocol
Authors: Chaibi Aleksander , Allen-Unhammer Anna , Køpke Vøllestad Nina , Russell Michael Bjørn 
Published: December 2023

Introduction
Neck pain poses enormous individual and societal costs worldwide. Spinal manipulative therapy and Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug treatment are frequently used despite a lack of compelling efficacy data. This protocol describes a multicentre 4-arm, clinical placebo randomized controlled trial (RCT), investigating the efficacy of chiropractic spinal manipulative therapy (CSMT) versus sham CSMT, ibuprofen, and placebo medicine for acute neck pain. This superiority study will employ parallel groups, featuring a 1:1:1:1 allocation ratio.

Material and methods
We will randomize 320 participants equally into four groups: CSMT, sham CSMT, ibuprofen, or placebo medicine. CSMT groups are single-blinded, while the medicine groups are double-blinded. Data will be collected at baseline (Day 0), during treatment and post-treatment. The primary endpoint will assess the difference in mean pain intensity from Day 0 to Day 14 on a numeric rating scale 0–10; the CSMT group is compared to sham CSMT, ibuprofen, and placebo medicine groups, respectively. Secondary endpoints will assess mean pain intensity and mean duration at different time points, and adverse events, blinding success, and treatment satisfaction, including comparison between ibuprofen and placebo medicine. Power calculation is based on a mean neck pain rating of 5 at Day 0, with standard deviation of 1 in all groups. Mean pain reduction at Day 14 is expected to be 60% in the CSMT group, 40% in sham CSMT and ibuprofen groups, and 20% in the placebo medicine group. A linear mixed model will compare the mean values for groups with corresponding 95% confidence intervals. P values below 0.017 will be considered statistically significant. All analyses will be conducted blinded from group allocation.

Discussion
This RCT aims towards the highest research standards possible for manual-therapy RCTs owing to its two placebo arms. If CSMT and/or ibuprofen proves to be effective, it will provide evidence-based support for CSMT and/or ibuprofen for acute neck pain.

Trial registration
ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT05374057. EU Clinical Trials Register: EudraCT number: 2021-005483-21.