bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Spasticity evaluation with the Amadeo Tyromotion device in patients with hemispheric stroke
Authors: Urrutia Rocío , Miren Gutiérrez-Muto Ane , Sanz-Morère Clara B. , Gómez Arantxa , Politi Angela M. , Lunardini Francesca , Baccini Marco , Cecchi Francesca , León Natacha , Oliviero Antonio , Tornero Jesús 
Published: July 2023

ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to verify the reliability and the concurrent and discriminant validity of the measurements of spasticity offered by the robotic device, quantifying the (1) test–retest reliability, (2) correlation with the clinical evaluation using the Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), (3) inter-rater reliability between the two physiotherapists, and (4) ability to discriminate between healthy and stroke patients.MethodsA total of 20 stroke patients and 20 healthy volunteers participated in the study. Two physical therapists (PT1 and PT2) independently evaluated the hand spasticity of stroke subjects using the MAS. Spasticity was assessed, both in healthy and stroke patients, with the Amadeo device at three increasing velocities of passive movement for three consecutive repeated assessments, while raw data of force and position were collected through an external program.Data analysisThe intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and the weighted kappa were computed to estimate the reliability of the Amadeo device measurements, the inter-rater reliability of MAS, and the correlation between the MAS and Amadeo device measurements. The discriminant ability of the Amadeo device was assessed by comparing the stroke and healthy subjects' spasticity measurements with the percentage of agreements with 0 in MAS for healthy subjects.ResultsThe test–retest reliability of the Amadeo device was high with ICC at all three velocities (ICC = 0.908, 0.958, and 0.964, respectively) but lower if analyzed with weighted kappa correlation (0.584, 0.748, and 0.749, respectively) as mean values for each velocity. The correlation between Amadeo and the clinical scale for stroke patients with weighted kappa correlation was poor (0.280 ± 0.212 for PT1 and 0.290 ± 0.155 for PT2). The inter-rater reliability of the clinical MAS was high (ICC = 0.911).ConclusionBoth MAS and Amadeo spasticity scores showed good reliability. The Amadeo scores did not show a strong clinical correlation with the MAS in stroke patients. Hitherto, Amadeo evaluation shows trends that are consistent with the characteristics of spasticity, such as an increase in spasticity as the speed of muscle stretching increases. The ability of the device to discriminate between stroke patients and healthy controls is low. Future studies adopting an instrumental gold standard for spasticity may provide further insight into the validity of these measurements.
OCT3/4 is a potential immunohistochemical biomarker for diagnosis and prognosis of primary intracranial germ cell tumors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors: Zhang Yi , Li Mucong , Liu Jifang , Deng Kan , Zhu Huijuan , Lu Lin , Pan Hui , Wang Renzhi , Yao Yong 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionIntracranial germ cell tumors (iGCTs), comprising of germinoma (GE) and non-germinomatous GCT (NGGCT), are a group of heterogenous brain tumors. Immunohistochemical markers, such as placental-like alkaline phosphatase (PLAP), are commonly used in diagnosis but show moderate sensitivity. Organic cation transporter 3/4 (OCT3/4) has been proposed as a novel biomarker for diagnosis and prognosis of iGCTs. This paper aimed to compare OCT3/4 with PLAP as potential immunohistochemical biomarkers in iGCTs diagnosis and clarify the relationship between OCT3/4 and prognosis of patients with iGCTs.MethodsMeta-analyses were performed to estimate pooled percentage point differences in positive rates between OCT3/4 and PLAP, their sensitivities, and correlation between OCT3/4 and prognosis in iGCTs.ResultsNine articles were included representing of 241 patients. A fixed-effects model meta-analysis revealed that OCT3/4s positive rate was 8.6% higher (95% CI, 0.7% lower to 17.9% higher) than that of PLAP. Using fixed-effects models, sensitivities of OCT3/4 as a potential immunohistochemical biomarker in CNS GE and NGGCT were 85% (95% CI, 79% to 89%) and 56% (95% CI, 39% to 71%), respectively. In comparison, PLAP had lower sensitivities in both GE (73%; 95% CI, 64% to 91%) and NGGCT (43%; 95% CI, 27% to 61%). Moreover, OCT3/4 was significantly negatively correlated with 5-year progression free survival in patients with CNS GE (HR = 2.56, 95 % CI 1.47 to 4.44; p = 0.0008). Sensitivity analyses showed similar results.DiscussionThis study provides the first comprehensive assessment of the efficacies of OCT3/4 and PLAP in iGCTs detection and prognosis prediction, indicating OCT3/4 seems to be a more sensitive and reliable immunohistochemical marker in iGCT diagnosis.
Effect of hot water immersion on acute physiological responses following resistance exercise
Authors: Jackman Joshua S. , Bell Phillip G. , Van Someren Ken , Gondek Marcela B. , Hills Frank A. , Wilson Laura J. , Cockburn Emma 
Published: July 2023

Purpose: Hot water immersion (HWI) is a strategy theorised to enhance exercise recovery. However, the acute physiological responses to HWI following resistance exercise are yet to be determined.Methods: The effect of HWI on intramuscular temperature (IMT), muscle function, muscle soreness and blood markers of muscle cell disruption and inflammatory processes after resistance exercise was assessed. Sixteen resistance trained males performed resistance exercise, followed by either 10 min HWI at 40°C or 10 min passive recovery (PAS).Results: Post-intervention, the increase in IMT at all depths was greater for HWI compared to PAS, however this difference had disappeared by 1 h post at depths of 1 and 2 cm, and by 2 h post at a depth of 3 cm. There were no differences between groups for muscle function, muscle soreness or any blood markers.Conclusion: These results suggest that HWI is a viable means of heat therapy to support a greater IMT following resistance exercise. Recovery of muscle function and muscle soreness is independent of acute changes in IMT associated with HWI.
The Suicidal Intrusions Attributes Scale (SINAS): a new tool measuring suicidal intrusions
Authors: van Bentum Jaël S. , Kerkhof Ad J. F. M. , Huibers Marcus J. H. , Holmes Emily A. , de Geus Stephan , Sijbrandij Marit 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionSuicidal intrusions are uncontrollable, intrusive mental images (e. g., visualizing a future suicidal act). They may also be called suicidal “flash-forwards.” Despite the importance of integrating the assessment of suicidal intrusions into a clinical routine assessment, quick self-report screening instruments are lacking. This study describes the development of a new instrument—Suicidal Intrusions Attributes Scale (SINAS)—to assess the severity and characteristics of suicidal intrusions and examines its psychometric properties.MethodThe sample included currently suicidal outpatients with elevated levels of depression recruited across mental health institutions in the Netherlands (N = 168). Instruments administered were 10-item SINAS, the Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS), the Prospective Imagery Task (PIT), four-item Suicidal Cognitions Interview (SCI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II).ResultsAn exploratory factor analysis identified a one-factor structure. The resulting SINAS demonstrated good internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.91) and convergent validity, as expected.DiscussionOverall, this study demonstrated acceptable levels of reliability and validity of the measure in a depressed clinical population with suicidal ideation. The SINAS may be a useful screening tool for suicidal intrusions in both research and clinical settings.
Anatomical variations in the insular cortex in individuals at a clinical high-risk state for psychosis and patients with schizophrenia
Authors: Takahashi Tsutomu , Sasabayashi Daiki , Takayanagi Yoichiro , Higuchi Yuko , Mizukami Yuko , Akasaki Yukiko , Nishiyama Shimako , Furuichi Atsushi , Kobayashi Haruko , Yuasa Yusuke , Tsujii Noa , Noguchi Kyo , Suzuki Michio 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionSince the number of insular gyri is higher in schizophrenia patients, it has potential as a marker of early neurodevelopmental deviations. However, it currently remains unknown whether the features of the insular gross anatomy are similar between schizophrenia patients and individuals at risk of psychosis. Furthermore, the relationship between anatomical variations in the insular cortex and cognitive function has not yet been clarified.MethodsThe gross anatomical features (i.e., the number of gyri and development pattern of each gyrus) of the insular cortex were examined using magnetic resonance imaging, and their relationships with clinical characteristics were investigated in 57 subjects with an at-risk mental state (ARMS) and 63 schizophrenia patients in comparison with 61 healthy controls.ResultsThe number of insular gyri bilaterally in the anterior subdivision was higher in the ARMS and schizophrenia groups than in the control group. The schizophrenia group was also characterized by a higher number of insular gyri in the left posterior subdivision. A well-developed right middle short insular gyrus was associated with symptom severity in first-episode schizophrenia patients, whereas chronic schizophrenia patients with a well-developed left accessory gyrus were characterized by less severe cognitive impairments in motor and executive functions. The features of the insular gross anatomy were not associated with clinical characteristics in the ARMS group.DiscussionThe features of the insular gross anatomy that were shared in the ARMS and schizophrenia groups may reflect a vulnerability to psychosis that may be attributed to anomalies in the early stages of neurodevelopment. However, the contribution of the insular gross anatomy to the clinical characteristics of schizophrenia may differ according to illness stages.
Socioeconomic determinants of stay-at-home policies during the first COVID-19 wave
Authors: Valgañón Pablo , Lería Unai , Soriano-Paños David , Gómez-Gardeñes Jesús 
Published: July 2023

IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on public health and social systems worldwide. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of various policies and restrictions implemented by different countries to control the spread of the virus.MethodsTo achieve this objective, a compartmental model is used to quantify the “social permeability” of a population, which reflects the inability of individuals to remain in confinement and continue social mixing allowing the spread of the virus. The model is calibrated to fit and recreate the dynamics of the epidemic spreading of 42 countries, mainly taking into account reported deaths and mobility across the populations.ResultsThe results indicate that low-income countries have a harder time slowing the advance of the pandemic, even if the virus did not initially propagate as fast as in wealthier countries, showing the disparities between countries in their ability to mitigate the spread of the disease and its impact on vulnerable populations.DiscussionThis research contributes to a better understanding of the socioeconomic and environmental factors that affect the spread of the virus and the need for equitable policy measures to address the disparities in the global response to the pandemic.
Programa "Fomentamos el aula invertida" para el desarrollo de competencias de ciencia y tecnología
Authors: Tataje Lovera de Garayar Flor Cecilia 
Published: July 2023

El aula invertida es una modalidad de estudio que ha tenido gran impacto en el desarrollo de competencias en las áreas de ciencia y tecnología. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el desarrollo de las competencias en las áreas de ciencia y tecnología por el Programa “Fomentando el Aula Invertida” en un centro educativo de la provincia Ica de Perú. Se realizó con un diseño cuasi experimental y una muestra de 75 estudiantes. Se aplicaron 2 cuestionarios, el Pre Test, con 30 ítems divididos en tres dimensiones: Indaga, Explica y Diseña y el Post Test, con la misma cantidad de 30 ítems. Se obtuvo como resultado que, en el programa de Aula Invertida, se experimentó una mejora de al menos 2.95 puntos en las competencias relacionadas con el aprendizaje de la CYT. Se concluyó, la diversificación de los programas y estrategias educativa contribuyen a la mejora del proceso de aprendizaje.
Educación científica en educación infantil mediada por las tecnologías: una revisión sistemática
Authors: Pino-Perdomo Felipe 
Published: July 2023

Introducción: El desarrollo de las competencias científicas en educación infantil permite la comprensión el mundo que rodea al infante, históricamente se ha realizado desde la exploración del medio, sin embargo, el uso de las de las tecnologías es una necesidad actual en los procesos de aprendizaje, mejora continua y contextualización de la práctica pedagógica en educación infantil. Objetivo: identificar las tendencias de formación en competencias científicas en educación infantil enfocándose en las estrategias de enseñanza y los recursos didácticos mediados por la tecnología educativa. Metodología: la revisión tuvo como base el enfoque cualitativo, se realizó una búsqueda en la base de datos SCOPUS caracterizándose título del artículo, resumen y palabras claves con los siguientes criterios de búsqueda: early AND childhood AND science AND education AND educational AND technology, aplicando el filtro Source type: Journal en el periodo comprendido entre 2007 y 2022 para un posterior análisis hermenéutico teniendo en cuenta las categorías de estrategias de enseñanza y los recursos didácticos. Resultados: se encontró que existe una fuerte tendencia a utilizar los modelos Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics -STEM-, en el caso de los recursos didácticos se destaca el uso de robots, aplicaciones educativas en línea e interactivas, sitios web, uso de dispositivos móviles y software de uso táctil y equipos de cómputo en la literatura revisada. Conclusiones: el presente estudio permite resaltar que Es importante tener en cuenta las limitaciones tecnológicas, pedagógicas y de contenido al implementar estrategias de enseñanza en educación infantil, ya que estas limitaciones pueden afectar el éxito de las prácticas educativas y la capacidad de los docentes para enseñar las competencias científicas de manera efectiva.
PENDAMPINGAN PEMBUATAN PUISI PADA GURU BAHASA INDONESIA DI MIS KECAMATAN SOSA KABUPATEN PADANG LAWAS
Authors: Siregar Nurhayati , Sari Nasution Derpina , Salamah Hasibuan Emma , Cahaya Hasibuan Misra , Melani Rina , Hasibuan Netti , Mardiah Rodiatam 
Published: July 2023

Permasalahan yang dihadapi adalah kurangnya pemahaman guru terkait tema, rasa, nada, amanat dalam puisi. Oleh karena itu, penulis memberikan solusi berupa sharing pengetahuan dan pengalaman, pelatihan, dan pendampingan meliputi tema, rasa, nada, amanat. Tujuan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat ini pendampingan pembuatan puisi pada guru bahasa Indonesia di MIS Kecamatan Sosa Kabupaten Padanglawas.. Kegiatan yang digunakan ada dua kegiatan, yaitu Traditional Scouting. Pada kegiatan Traditional Scouting dilaksanakan melalui 3 (tiga) metode, yaitu orientasi, workshop, dan pendampingan. Berdasarkan hasil pendampingan para guru mendapatkan tambahan referensi dalam menguasai puisi, Guru lebih paham cara menentukan tema, rasa, nada, dan amanat dengan mudah. Secara umum, hasil kegiatan ini menunjukkan adanya peningkatan pemahaman guru tentang puisi. Ini terlihat dari jumlah guru keseluruhan yang hadir. Jumlah gurunya yang hadir 11 orang. Sedangkan 1 orang lagi tidak hadir beralasan sakit.
The concept of al-Ujrah and how its adjustments during the Covid-19 period: An Islamic perspective
Authors: Fatira AK Marlya , Nasution Muhammad Yasir , Sugianto Sugianto , Binti Abd.Warif Suraya 
Published: July 2023

The purpose of this paper is to provide accurate and correct references to become a reference for creating policies that are fair for employees and safe for companies or employers—data collection techniques with literature studies and documentation. The study revealed that al Ujrah (wages) are payments or rewards, which can be goods, money, or other types of assets. Wages are given as an achievement for the results of a business or service provided by individuals. Payments (al-ujrah) are based on a work contract (contract), so adjustments to the mechanism and its implementation must also be carried out by deliberation and agreement between the workers and the employer, reflecting fairness and mutual understanding.
Public interest statements
This article describes the concept of al Ujrah in Islam, which is appropriate as a reference for problems faced by companies or entrepreneurs when experiencing economic difficulties, especially learning from the experience of financial difficulties when faced with the issue of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Article historyReceived: 1/14/2023 | Revised: 5/14/2023 | Accepted: 5/20/2023 | Online First: 5/21/2023
Response of cowpea plants submitted to acid conditions: Aluminum and hydrogen stress
Authors: Silva Francisco Weliton Rocha , Santos José Zilton Lopes 
Published: July 2023

ABSTRACT

Aluminum (Al) is an important abiotic stress factor constricting the production of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in acid soil conditions. This study investigated the effect of Al and pH levels on the photosynthesis, proline accumulation, and nutritional status of two cowpea cultivars. Two pot experiments under greenhouse conditions were performed concurrently. Each experiment was carried out using a completely randomized design, in a factorial scheme 2 × 3 +1, in which each cultivar was exposed to two levels of Al (0.0 and 1.0 mmol L
-1
) and three levels of pH (3.3; 4.0, and 4.7), plus a control. There was an interaction effect of the factors Al and pH reducing significantly the internal CO
2
concentration (Ci) for BRS Caldeirão, and transpiration (E) and stomatal conductance (gs) for BRS Tracuateua, notably under growth conditions with Al (1 mmol L
-1
) and pH value of 4.7. For BRS Caldeirão, proline content was significantly reduced by the isolated effect of the factors Al and pH on shoot tissue. For BRS Tracuateua, proline content was significant only in roots, indicating a metabolic response to water stress damage. Under growth conditions with Al and pH value of 3.3, there was an improvement in nutrient uptake and accumulation according to nutritional status of both cultivars. In summary, cowpea response pointed that physiological, biochemical, and nutritional aspects of both cultivars improved at the lowest pH of 3.3 under Al-stress, and also that cv. BRS Tracuteua was less tolerant than BRS Caldeirão.
Pengaruh Penggunaan Metode Belajar Daring Terhadap Hasil Belajar Siswa Pada Materi Relasi dan Fungsi di Kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Muara Tahun Ajaran 2020/2021
Authors: Sibarani Sariayu 
Published: July 2023

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui bagaimana hasil belajar matematika siswa kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Muara pada materi relasi dan fungsi dengan mengunakan metode belajar daring. Jenis penelitian yang digunakan peneliti adalah quasi eksperimen atau eksperimen semu. Populasi penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII Negeri 1 Muara yang berjumlah 224 orang. Sampel penelitian ini adalah siswa kelas VIII -1 yang berjumlah 32 orang dan kelas VIII-2 yang berjumlah 32 orang. Teknik pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan tes yaitu pretes dan postes sebanyak 5 soal essay tes. Teknik analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan uji normalitas, uji homogenitas, uji regresi linear dan uji hipotesis. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa: Penggunaan metode belajar daring ber pengaruh negative terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa. Hal ini terlihat dari nilai 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔 = -4,827 dan 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙= 1,693 sehingga 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑔< 𝑡𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑒𝑙. Dengan demikian Ho diterima dan Ha ditolak, yang berarti bahwa penggunaan metode belajar daring berpengaruh negatif terhadap hasil belajar matematika siswa pada materi relasi dan fungsi di kelas VIII SMP Negeri 1 Muara.
Pengaruh Usia dan Tingkat Pendapatan Terhadap Potensi Kecelakaan Lalu Lintas dengan Menggunakan Stuctural Equation Modeling (SEM)
Authors: Laloma Adinda , Lefrandt Lucia Ingrid Regina , Rompis Semuel Yacob Recky 
Published: July 2023

Cause traffic accidents include human factors, vehicle factors, road factors and the environment. This study aims to analyze the effect of age, income level, and road geometry on the potential for traffic accidents. The research location is in the Talaud Archipelago Regency, North Sulawesi Province. This research uses a quantitative approach by collecting data using a questionnaire distributed to 200 respondents who use two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles. The Likert scale measurement method analysis uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) on the Amos 22.00 program The results showed that age does not directly have a significant effect on the potential for accidents of 0.917 but indirectly age has a significant effect on the potential for accidents through the condition of the vehicle with a statistical value of 3.779, the level of income directly has a significant effect on the potential for accidents with a probability value <0.001 and indirectly has a significant effect through vehicle condition Z statistics value of 2.925, road geometry does not directly influence the potential for accidents with a probability value of 0.184, driving behavior does not directly influence the potential for accidents 0.820 and vehicle conditions directly have a significant effect on potential accidents probability value <0.001.
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES MARKETING COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
Authors: Ilham Yanuar , Sugiarta Nugraha , Sudradjat Oky Mauludya 
Published: July 2023

This research is titled Marketing Communication Strategy Photography services (case study of Personal Selling communication Model in maintaining the Wedding photography product line in Pixto Creative Studio in Bandung). This research explains the personal selling communication strategy and the competing strategy of photography services at Pixto Creative as part of the Integrated marketing communication mix and the service marketing mix that will be used as a reference for Pixto Creative to enhance communication tools to promote potential customers. The purpose of this research is to know the steps of personal selling communication, to know the advantages and disadvantages of personal selling communication, to know the steps to develop a competitive strategy of services, to know the marketing mix of services, and to know the main factors in maintaining the wedding photography product line of Pixto Creative.
The research uses qualitative research methods with a case study approach, paradigm Research is constructivism where the personal selling communication done by Pixto Creative is the result of construction built by Pixto Creative so consumers will naturally receive such communications as part of reality. The data collection techniques in this study are documentation, interviews, and observations. The results of this research are the personal selling Pixto Creative steps include finding potential customers (prospecting) and qualifying, Pre-approach, presentations and demonstrations,