bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Rates, patterns, and predictors of complementary medicine use among patients with musculoskeletal diseases
Authors: Alnaimat Fatima , Alduraidi Hamza , Alhafez Laila , Abu Raddad Lujain , Haddad Bassem I. , Hamdan Mohammad , Alajlouni Jihad , Afifi Fatma U. 
Published: June 2023

Aim
To investigate the extent of complementary medicine (CM) use and the most common therapies utilized by Jordanian patients with musculoskeletal (MSK) diseases.

Methods
A semi-structured questionnaire was used to conduct a cross-sectional survey of outpatient orthopedic and rheumatology patients at an academic medical center in Amman, Jordan between January and September 2020.

Results
A convenience sample of 1001 patients was interviewed (82% females). Pearson’s chi-square comparisons showed that nutritional CM was used by 43.4% of patients, while 29.8% used physical CM, and 16% used both. Almost all used the nutritional or physical CM in addition to their prescribed treatment. Nutritional form use was significantly higher among females, older age groups, married people, and those who worked (p < .05). Physical form use was statistically more prevalent in older age groups and those with a higher level of education (p < .05). Family income and urban residence were not significantly associated with the use of either form of CM therapy. Olive oil was the most frequently reported nutritional type (22.9%), and cupping was the most reported physical type (41.6%). Recommendations to use CM came primarily from family members or friends (64% of nutritional CM users and 59% of physical CM users). A physician or pharmacist was cited more frequently with physical CM (24% versus 8% for the nutritional form). In contrast, media sources were cited more for nutritional than physical form (28% versus 7%). Over half of the patients believed they received the desired effect from CM. Surprisingly, only 9.5% of the patients admitted to discussing their CM use with their physician.

Conclusion
CM use is prevalent among Jordanian patients with MSK disorders. Most patients rely on family and friends for recommendations, and they rarely inform their physician of the CM use. Physicians should routinely inquire about CM to provide patients with information regarding their benefits and risks.
Carpal tunnel syndrome in dentists compared to other populations: A nationwide population-based study in Taiwan
Authors: Huang Wei-Ta , Wang Chia-Ti , Ho Chung-Han , Chen Yi-Chen , Ho Yu-Chieh , Hsu Chien-Chin , Lin Hung-Jung , Wang Jhi-Joung , Mau Lian-Ping , Huang Chien-Cheng 
Published: June 2023

Background
Dentists may be at a higher risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) because of their use of frequent wrist and vibratory instruments at work; however, this issue remains unclear. Therefore, we conducted this study to clarify it.

Methods
Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database was used for this nationwide population-based study. We identified 11,084 dentists, 74,901 non-dentist healthcare professionals (HCPs), and identical number of age- and sex-matched participants from the general population. Participants who had the diagnosis of CTS before 2007 were excluded. Between 2007 and 2011, the risk of developing CTS among dentists, non-dentist HCPs, and the general population was compared by following their medical histories.

Results
The cumulative incidence rate of CTS among dentists was 0.5% during the 5-year follow-up period. In dentists, the risk was higher in women (women: 0.7%; men: 0.4%) and older individuals (≥60 years: 1.0%; <60 years: 0.4%). After adjusting for age, sex, and underlying comorbidities, dentists had a lower risk of CTS than the general population (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 0.65, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.45–0.92). Dentists had a higher risk for CTS compared with non-dentist HCPs, although the difference was not statistically significant (AOR: 1.21; 95% CI: 0.90−1.64).

Conclusions
In CTS, dentists had a lower risk than the general population and a trend of higher risk than non-dentist HCPs. The difference between dentists and non-dentist HCPs suggests that we should pay attention to dentists for potential occupational risk of this disease. However, further studies are warranted to better clarify it.
Baseline preferences for oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) or dapivirine intravaginal ring for HIV prevention among adolescent girls and young women in South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe (MTN-034/IPM-045 study)
Authors: Ngure Kenneth , Friedland Barbara A. , Szydlo Daniel W. , Roberts Sarah T. , Garcia Morgan , Levy Lisa , Akello Carolyne A. , Reddy Krishnaveni , Palanee-Phillips Thesla , Macdonald Pippa , Siziba Bekezela , Soto-Torres Lydia , Hosek Sybil , Hillier Sharon L. , Nair Gonasagrie , Celum Connie , van der Straten Ariane 
Published: June 2023

Introduction
Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by the HIV epidemic and face an array of challenges using proven behavioral and biomedical prevention methods. To address the urgent need for expanding prevention options, we evaluated the baseline preferences of HIV prevention methods among participants enrolled in the MTN-034/REACH crossover trial along with their stated product preference prior to product initiation.

Methods
AGYW aged 16–21 years were enrolled at 4 study sites: Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa; Kampala, Uganda; and Harare, Zimbabwe and randomly assigned to the sequence of using oral PrEP and the dapivirine ring for 6 months each, followed by a choice period in which they could choose either product (or neither) for an additional six months. Eligible AGYW were HIV-negative, not pregnant and using effective contraception for at least two months prior to enrollment. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize demographic and behavioral data while multinomial analysis was used to determine predictors of stated product preference (ring or oral PrEP).

Results
Of the 247 AGYW enrolled in REACH, 34% were aged 16–17 and 89% had a primary partner.The median age of sexual debut was 16 years and 40% had ever been pregnant. At screening, 35% of participants were diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection (STI), 39% had an AUDIT-C score associated with harmful drinking and 11% reported intimate partner violence in the past 6 months. Overall, 28% of participants, had CESD-10 scores suggestive of depressive symptoms (≥12) in the past week. At baseline, similar proportions stated a preference for the ring and oral PrEP (38.1% and 40.5% respectively), with 19% of participants stating they preferred both products equally. Only study site was significantly associated with product preference (P<0.05) with AGYW from Johannesburg having higher odds of preferring the ring and those from Kampala having higher odds of preferring both options equally.

Conclusions
We successfully enrolled African AGYW with a clear unmet need for HIV prevention. The balanced preference between the two products suggests that multiple biomedical prevention options may be appealing to this age group and could address their prevention needs.
Development of a discrete choice experiment questionnaire to elicit preferences by pregnant women and policymakers for the expansion of non-invasive prenatal screening
Authors: Nguyen Hung Manh , Lindsay Carmen , Baradaran Mohammad , Guertin Jason Robert , Nshimyumukiza Leon , Soukkhaphone Bounhome , Reinharz Daniel 
Published: June 2023

Objective
An instrument for measuring intervention preferences applicable to both patients and policymakers would make it possible to better confront the needs of the supply and demand sides of the health care system. This study aimed to develop a discrete choice experiments (DCE) questionnaire to elicit the preferences of patients and policymakers. The instrument was specifically developed to estimate preferences for new conditions to be added to a screening program for fetal chromosomal anomalies.

Methods
A DCE development study was conducted. The methods employed included a literature review, a qualitative study (based on individual semi-structured interviews, consultations, and a focus group discussion) with pregnant women and policymakers, and a pilot project with 33 pregnant women to validate the first version of the instrument and test the feasibility of its administration.

Results
An initial list of 10 attributes was built based on a literature review and the qualitative research components of the study. Five attributes were built based on the responses provided by the participants from both groups. Eight attributes were consensually retained. A pilot project performed on 33 pregnant women led to a final instrument containing seven attributes: ‘conditions to be screened’, ‘test performance’, ‘moment at gestational age to obtain the test result’, ‘degree of test result certainty to the severity of the disability’, ‘test sufficiency’, ‘information provided from test result’, and ‘cost related to the test’.

Conclusion
It is possible to reach a consensus on the construction of a DCE instrument intended to be administered to pregnant women and policymakers. However, complete validation of the consensual instrument is limited because there are too few voting members of health technology assessment agencies committees to statistically ascertain the relevance of the attributes and their levels.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound therapy for refractory angina pectoris
Authors: Shindo Tomohiko , Ito Kenta , Ogata Tsuyoshi , Kurosawa Ryo , Eguchi Kumiko , Kagaya Yuta , Hanawa Kenichiro , Hasebe Yuhi , Nishimiya Kensuke , Shiroto Takashi , Takahashi Jun , Okumura Yasuo , Noguchi Teruo , Ozaki Yukio , Daida Hiroyuki , Hagiwara Nobuhisa , Masuyama Tohru , Chikamori Taishiro , Fukumoto Yoshihiro , Tsujita Kenichi , Kanai Hiroshi , Yasuda Satoshi , Shimokawa Hiroaki 
Published: June 2023

Background
Despite the advances in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases, effective treatment remains to be established to improve the quality of life and prognosis of patients with chronic coronary syndromes. This study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) therapy, which we have developed as a novel non-invasive angiogenic therapy through upregulation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase (eNOS).

Methods and findings
We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled (RCT) pilot trial of the LIPUS therapy for patients with refractory angina pectoris. The patients who received optimal medical therapy without indication of PCI or CABG due to the lack of graftability or complexity of coronary lesions were enrolled. They were randomly divided into the LIPUS treatment group (N = 31) and the placebo group (N = 25) in a 1:1 fashion. The LIPUS therapy was performed in a transthoracic manner for 20 min for 3 sections each (mitral, papillary muscle, and apex levels) under the conditions that we identified; frequency 1.875 MHz, intensity 0.25 MPa, and 32 cycles. The primary endpoint was weekly use of nitroglycerin. Secondary endpoints included stress myocardial perfusion imaging and others. The average weekly nitroglycerin use (times/week) was decreased from 5.50 to 2.44 in the LIPUS group and from 5.94 to 2.83 in the placebo group. The changes in the average weekly nitroglycerin use were comparable; -3.06 (95% CI: -4.481 to -1.648) in the LIPUS group (P<0.01) and -3.10 (95% CI: -4.848 to -1.356) in the placebo group (P<0.01). No adverse effects were noted.

Conclusions
In the present study, the LIPUS therapy did not further ameliorate chest pain as compared with optimal medications alone in patients with refractory angina pectoris. The present findings need to be confirmed in another trial with a large number of patients. (Registration ID: UMIN000012369).
Grain boundary-free graphene sheets for better electrical transport properties prepared by an electrochemical method
Authors: Alam Injamul , Yadav Sandeep Kumar , Das Sonali , Subramanyam B. V. R. S. , Mandal Manoranjan , Subudhi Subhasri , Patra Santosini , Mahapatra Somnath , Mahanandia Pitamber 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Though good qualities of graphene have been prepared by the electrochemical method, the quality in terms of grain boundaries which has a consequential impact on its electrical properties has not yet been investigated in detail. In this work, grain boundaries and their electrical properties in graphene prepared by the electrochemical method have been investigated. The grain boundary in graphene has been examined from images obtained by a high-resolution transmission electron microscope. The finding reveals no grain boundaries in the graphene sheet prepared by the electrochemical method. As a result, a high current value has been obtained which may be attributed to the smooth passage of charge careers due to the absence of grain boundaries in graphene. The finding suggests that the prepared graphene sheets using the above-mentioned method are excellent in qualities that can be potentially used in various electronic devices, such as field-effect transistors, solar cells, transparent electrodes, interconnects, etc.
Repetition Performance, Rating of Perceived Discomfort, and Blood Lactate Responses to Different Rest Interval Lengths in Single-Joint and Multijoint Lower-Body Exercise
Authors: Rosa Avery , Coleman Max , Haun Cody , Grgic Jozo , Schoenfeld Brad J. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
Rosa, A, Coleman, M, Haun, C, Grgic, J, and Schoenfeld, BJ. Repetition performance, rating of perceived discomfort, and blood lactate responses to different rest interval lengths in single-joint and multijoint lower-body exercise. J Strength Cond Res 37(7): 1350–1357, 2023—The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of different rest interval lengths (RILs) on repetition performance, rating of discomfort, and blood lactate responses during lower-body single-joint and multijoint exercises. This study used a counterbalanced design where each subject performed the Smith machine back squat (BS) and leg extension (LE) using 3 different RIL configurations (1, 2, and 3 minutes) in a randomized fashion. Data collection occurred over the span of 3 separate days. Volunteers were randomly allocated to perform the independent variables (RILs and exercises) in 1 of 12 potential configurations. The initial session was allotted for familiarization with the rating of discomfort scale and 10 repetition maximum testing. The other 2 sessions involved training with the different configurations of RIL length using both the BS and LE. Randomization ensured that the BS was performed first in one of the training sessions and the LE was performed first in the other session. Results indicated that longer RILs had a small positive effect on repetition performance, with longer rest durations allowing for more repetitions compared with shorter durations. The largest difference in repetition performance between RILs was observed between 1 minute and 2–3 minutes rest; there were trivial differences in repetition performance between 2 and 3 minutes rest for both the BS and LE. Blood lactate levels were slightly higher with longer RILs. Overall, BS showed greater increases in blood lactate compared with LE, and these differences were magnified over time. Exercise selection and RIL both influenced rating of discomfort, with LE producing less discomfort than BS and longer RILs reducing perceived discomfort. Our findings suggest that RIL influences the repetition performance, blood lactate, and rating of discomfort responses between single-joint and multijoint exercises.
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Authors: Flores Melo Marli Alves 
Published: June 2023

Este artigo aborda relatos de brasileiros que imigraram para o Estado de Israel em fluxos migratórios. Sob o ponto de vista da educação profissional, científica e tecnológica, objetiva analisar as oportunidades de trabalho em Israel. Especificamente, identificar os desafios enfrentados nas ofertas de empregos. Como método, utiliza a Análise de Conteúdo na abordagem qualitativa. Coletam-se dados por meio de ficha de registro, relatos entre integrantes do grupo Brasileiros em Israel na rede social Facebook. Os resultados verificam polos de ecossistemas de alto conhecimento de empresas tecnológicas. Conclui que os interesses se conectam aos modelos de inovação e às possibilidades de investir em startups. This article addresses reports of Brazilians who immigrated to Israel in migratory flows. From the perspective of professional, scientific and technological education, it aims to analyze job opportunities for Brazilian immigrants in Israel. Specifically, on identifying the challenges faced by Brazilian immigrants in jobs. Methodologically, it uses Content Analysis in its qualitative approach. An adapted registration form, reports between members of a Brazilians group in Israel from the social network Facebook were used in this research, so the data were collected from this group. The results verify that there are poles of highly knowledgeable ecosystems in of technological companies. concluded that interests are connected to models and to the possibilities of investing in startups.
A prática do tripé ensino, pesquisa e extensão para a formação dos docentes dos Institutos Federais
Authors: Abreu Tatiana Losano de , Cavalcante Ilane Ferreira , Henrique Ana Lúcia Sarmento 
Published: June 2023

Este estudo, de caráter qualitativo, objetivou compreender como a temática “ensino, pesquisa e extensão”, vista de forma indissociável, e “formação docente” dos professores dos Institutos Federais – IFs vem sendo tratada na produção acadêmico-científica. Especificamente, buscou-se observar o avanço acadêmico sobre a influência da prática do tripé ensino, pesquisa e extensão sobre a formação dos docentes dos Institutos Federais, na perspectiva da garantia de uma formação docente capaz de fomentar uma educação emancipadora. Foi realizado um estudo de revisão de literatura no Repositório da CAPES, encontrando-se dez publicações que trazem a temática por meio de abordagens diferenciadas. A Revista Holos se destacou como meio de socialização do conhecimento produzido sobre essa temática. Por meio da revisão de literatura empreendida, foi possível compreender um recorte do cenário de debates sobre formação docente e IFs. Os autores abordaram a inexistência de formação inicial e continuada para os docentes da Educação Profissional Tecnológica (EPT) e enfatizam a importância de se consolidar a identidade do docente da EPT. Dois estudos se destacaram por abordarem a importância da práxis do tripé ensino, pesquisa e extensão para a formação docente. No geral, percebe-se que essa temática ainda pode ser aprofundada em estudos acadêmicos.
Association of Arachidonic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid and Serum Amyloid A Levels in Women with PCOS
Authors: Mazloomi Sahar , Khodadadi Iraj , Farimani Marzieh , Ghorbani Marzieh , Shafiee Gholamreza 
Published: June 2023

Background & Objective: PCOS is a multifactorial disorder characterized by inflammation caused by unknown reasons. This study aimed to investigate the Arachidonic acid (AA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) levels and Serum amyloid A (SAA) protein and gene expression of follicular fluid in women with PCOS.Materials & Methods: The study included 30 PCOS and 30 healthy women. The individuals were selected after clinical examination and the inclusion criteria. During the puncture and after removing oocytes, follicular fluids were collected from individuals. The SAA protein concentration was determined by the ELISA method. Arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid levels were determined using GC method and the statistical software SPSS 16, and the p value less than 0.05 was considered as significant.Results: There was a significant difference in metaphase II oocytes (M2) (p =0.001), number of Embryo (p =0.014), Estradiol (p =0.025), FSH (0.040), LH (p =0.035) and Prolactin (p =0.023) levels between two groups. The concentration of SAA protein level and gene expression shows a significant increase in the patient group compared to the control group (p <0.05). The results showed that AA level was significantly increased in the patient group (284.12 ng/mL) compared to the control group (176.23 ng/mL) (p =0.001) while, there was a significant decrease (p =0.001) in EPA level in the patient group (24.56 ng/mL) compared to the control group (33.48 ng/mL).Conclusion: It appears that higher EPA levels and lower follicular fluid AA concentrations reduce SAA levels and thus may increase follicular maturation in women with PCOS.
Proposing a Method for Performance Evaluation of a Designed Two-Phase Vertical Separator and a Piston Pump Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Authors: Dastyar Zahra , Rabieh Milad M. , Hajidavalloo Ebrahim 
Published: June 2023

Summary
Designing and testing effective separators is a time-consuming task that requires sophisticated laboratory equipment or expensive field tests. Computer-aided simulation could be a fast and affordable alternative if the method demonstrates effectiveness and reliability. This work implements a method to simulate a hybrid separator by considering variable outlet boundary conditions caused by a piston pump. This method consists of a novel mesh generation method and a two-phase unsteady-state computational fluid dynamics model that enables full-scale simulations and shows acceptable results that comply with experimental data. Furthermore, the simulation is repeated in several gas/liquid ratios and piston speeds, leading to a correlation to predict the separation efficiency of similar designs. As expected, the results revealed that the pressure drop would increase and separator efficiency would decrease by increasing the piston speed. The influence of the gas/liquid ratio on the pressure drop and separation efficiency was negligible.
Maximization of Gas-Oil Separation Plant Oil Recovery by Operation Parameter Optimization
Authors: AL-Dogail Ala , Gajbhiye Rahul , Al-Shammari Hulail , Alnaser Mustafa , Kamerkar Tushar 
Published: June 2023

Summary
Maximizing oil recovery of the gas-oil separation plant (GOSP) is intended to increase revenue in the oil and gas industry. The GOSP is an integral part of the petroleum industry, and it consists of multistage separators, a heater-treater, desalination, a stabilization column, and a stock tank of oil. It is conventional practice to operate the GOSP at fixed operating conditions without considering the effects of variation for different parameters such as ambient temperature, chemical composition, reboiler (60°C, 65°C, and 70°C), and stabilization (temperature and pressure). Optimizing the GOSP parameters can help to maximize the GOSP oil recovery and, as a result, increase the revenue and profit.
This study aims to optimize operation parameters to maximize the oil recovery of the GOSP at which the maximum oil recovery can be obtained from the GOSP. To achieve the objective of this study, first, a GOSP model was built using Petro-SIM process simulator software for a typical Saudi Aramco GOSP. The input data for the process simulator were the data from the initial pressure/volume/temperature (PVT) analysis. Optimizer tools in Petro-SIM were used to estimate the optimal conditions of the GOSP for achieving maximum oil recovery.
The results showed that the optimization of the GOSP parameters such as ambient temperature, high-pressure separator (HPS), low-pressure separator (LPS), reboiler temperature, and stabilization pressure and temperature have a significant effect on the GOSP oil recovery and lead to increased revenues. Adjusting the HPS and LPS pressures to the optimal values at each ambient temperature significantly improves the GOSP oil recovery and can generate extra revenue of more than USD 500 million for 3 months considering the typical climate condition and GOSP (50,000 B/D capacity) in Saudi Arabia.