bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Validation of the Slovenian Version of the Movement Imagery Questionnaire for Children (MIQ-C): A Measurement Tool to Assess the Imagery Ability of Motor Tasks in Children
Authors: Šlosar Luka , Puš Katarina , Marušič Uroš 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Purpose
The ability to perform motor imagery has been shown to influence individual athletic performance and rehabilitation. Recent evidence supports its potential as a training tool to improve motor skills in children. Although there is a standardized assessment of the imagery abilities in Slovenian-speaking adults, there is currently no validated instrument for use with Slovenian children. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to conduct a linguistic validation study of the movement imagery questionnaire for children (MIQ-C).

Methods
A total of 100 healthy children (mean age 10.3±1.3 years; 50 female) were assessed with a Slovenian version of the MIQ-C at Day 1 and Day 8. Inter-day agreement was examined using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Construct validity and internal consistency were assessed using a Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and exploratory – confirmatory factor analysis, respectively.

Results
The test-retest ICC were very high for all three scales examined (ICCKI=0.90; ICCIVI=0.92; ICCEVI=0.90). Excellent internal consistency (up to 0.90) was found for kinaesthetic and both visual imageries. Confirmatory analysis confirmed a three-factorial structure of the MIQ-C.

Conclusions
The Slovenian version of the MIQ-C proved to be highly reliable and valid in assessing children’s motor imagery abilities, and as such for use with Slovene-speaking children. Moreover, this standardized instrument can be a helpful tool in training and rehabilitation practice with children aged 7–12 years.
Is Trust in Information Sources Associated with Drug Use? A Population-Based Study
Authors: Gabrovec Branko , Crnkovič Nuša , Vrdelja Mitja , Cesar Katarina , Selak Špela 
Published: June 2023

Abstract

Aim
Communication and information sources can play an important role when addressing drug use. The aim of this study is to assess the association of different levels of trust in information sources regarding drug use within different population groups.

Methods
Data was gathered using a mixed methods approach, with an online survey and interviews. A structured questionnaire was designed for data collection using the methodology of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, with additional items measuring trust in the information sources.

Results
In total 9,161 inhabitants of Slovenia aged 15–64 years and living in the private households completed the survey as part of this non-experimental quantitative study (response rate: 57%). A total of 20.7% of the participants reported having used cannabis or hashish at least once in their lives, 2.5% cocaine/crack cocaine and 0.4% heroin. Mean age of the first cannabis/hashish use was 19.59 years, cocaine/crack cocaine 22.73 years and heroin 20.63 years. The participants most value and trust the information sources regarding tobacco, alcohol and illicit drugs if it comes from healthcare workers or immediate family and other relatives, and put the least trust in the internet and television.

Conclusions
The data show that drug users have less trust in the given information sources compared to the whole sample. The present research serves as evidence for development and implementation of targeted interventions, including communication activities and tools.
The northern hawk owl Surnia ulula invasions in Europe
Authors: Mikkola Heimo , Rajala Esko , Väli Ülo , Keišs Oskars , Jusys Vytautas , Kwieciński Zbigniew , Dombrovski Valery , Krüger Thorsten , Hušek Jan , Pačenovský Samuel , Kuzmenko Yuriy , Kuzmenko Tatiana 
Published: June 2023

Abstract
The northern hawk owl is a real irruptive species that respond to irregular changes in the food supply. When prey levels are adequate, it breeds and winters within northern forests. Decreased prey availability can start winter invasions, the timing and magnitude of which are the subject of this study. Mainly the citizen data were extracted from the national bird websites to obtain data on the number of northern hawk owls observed in 2010–22. This paper demonstrates that through citizen data large amounts of information can be collected over wide areas, entire Europe in this case.
From Finland to Poland and Czechia the invasions years were very similar, 2013–14, 2017–18 and 2021–22 but in Sweden and Norway three clear irruption years were a year or two before. In Denmark, the clear invasions years were 2013–14, 2016–17 and 2019–20 but Poland, peak years were not at all as clear as in the other countries. The invasions started earliest in Finland in September and peaked in November. In Estonia and Latvia peaks occurred from November to January. In Poland, irruption peaked a month later in December but continued until April like in Finland, Estonia and Latvia.
The origin of the irrupting owls in the region has been debated. In Norway, authors are convinced that owls originate from Fennoscandia but this paper indicates that mass invasions have to originate from northern Russia. However, only in Denmark there was one Russian northern hawk owl ring recovery.
Further ring recoveries and preferably GPS tagging and satellite tracking of the northern hawk owls are awaited to have a better picture of invasion movements and future conservation needs.
Analisa Pengaruh Temperatur Sealing terhadap Kuat Tarik dan Gugus Fungsi pada Material Komposit LDPE-NILON-AL sebagai Fleksibel Packaging
Authors: Budianto Budianto , Dwi Adhi H Yohanes , Max Yuda Sesmaro 
Published: June 2023

ABTRAK Kemasan plastik fleksibel merupakan salah satu kemasan yang dibutuhkan dalam mengemas suatu produk makanan dan produk lainnya dalam bentuk, solid, powder, dan liquid. Pada kemasan plastik fleksibel dengan campuran material komposit ( LDPE-Nilon-Al ) menunjukan bahwa variasi suhu sealing 160 °C adalah suhu yang paling baik karena pada suhu tersebut hasil permukaan sealing pada kemasan plastik fleksibel terlihat lebih sedikit mengalami kerusakan akibat perlakuan panas. Berdasarkan karakteristik pengujian Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) terlihat morfologi permukaan material komposit ( LDPE-Nilon-AL ) memiliki hasil permukaan yang baik dan memiliki hasil terbesar pada komposisi unsur rata – rata carbon 68,89 wt%. Hasil pengujian kuat tarik hasil sealing dengan standard ASTM F88 yang didapatkan adalah 106 N. Sementara itu, hasil karakteristik spectra FTIR menunjukan gugus fungsi N-H secondary amide stretching, O-Al-OH, dan C-H alkil pada bilangan gelombang 3297,66 cm-1, 1199,50 cm-1, dan 2933,18 cm-1. Kata kunci : Kemasan Fleksibel, Fourier Transform Infared Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscope, Sealing Strength. ABSTRACT Flexible packaging is one of the packages needed to package a food product and other products in solid, powder, and liquid forms. In flexible plastic packaging with a mixture of composite materials (LDPE-Nylon-Al) shows that the variation of the sealing temperature of 160 °C is the best temperature because at that temperature the sealing surface on flexible plastic packaging looks less damaged due to heat treatment. Based on the SEM test, it can be seen that the surface morphology of the composite material (LDPE-Nylon-AL) has a good surface yield and has the largest yield at an average composition of 68.89 wt% carbon. The results of the tensile strength test for sealing with the ASTM F88 standard obtained are 106 N. Meanwhile, the results of the FTIR characteristics show the NH secondary amide stretching, O-Al-OH, and CH alkyl functional groups at wave numbers 3297.66 cm-1, 1199 .50 cm-1, and 2933.18 cm-1 Keywords : Flexible packaging, Fourier Transform Infared Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscope, Sealing Strength.
Laboratory Markers of Allergic and Toxico- Allergic Reactions to Medications in Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Authors:   SO “National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine”, Panasiukova O. R. , Matviienko Yu. O. , Rekalova O. M. , Zhadan V. M. , Yasir S. G. , Taranenko A. V. , Budyonna M. P. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract. The purpose of the study was to determine the laboratory markers of allergic reactions (AR) and toxic-allergic adverse reactions (TAR) to medications in patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) to predict their development. Methods and materials. There are the results of examination of 68 patients with TB, average age (38.2 ± 1.8) years, who were divided into 4 groups depending on the presence of adverse reactions to medications. 1A group included 12 patients with clinical signs of allergy (A) and nonelevated indicators of liver function in the blood; 2nd group included 16 people with signs of allergy with the increased liver function indicators that developed during treatment (TAR); 3T group included 25 people with the only elevated liver function indicators (toxic (T) reactions); 4BP group included 15 patients without adverse reactions to medications. All patients were examined with standard clinical, radiological, laboratory, biochemical, microbiological, and immunological methods with subsequent computer statistical processing using ranked data series. Conclusions. There were determined the laboratory markers (lymphocyte coefficient — LC and lymphocyte-hepatic coefficient — LHC) of AR and TAR in patients with TB. Decrease in LC (calculated for CD3+, CD8+) below 1 unit and in LC (for CD4+ or CD19+) below 0.5 unit confirmed an allergic reaction in patients with clinical manifestations of allergy. The absence of LC decrease made it possible to diagnose TAR at the presence of allergy clinical signs in patient. The growth of LC for CD 16+56+ above 1.0 unit was the evidence of toxic reactions. Decrease in LHK (calculated for CD3+, CD4+, CD8+ or CD19+) below 2.5 units is possible to use as a TAR marker.
Features of the Exacerbations of the Bronchial Asthma During Post-COVID-19 Period
Authors:   SO “National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology named after F. G. Yanovsky NAMS of Ukraine”, Feshchenko Yu. I. , Lynnyk M. I. , Ignatieva V. I. , Polianska M. O. , Gumeniuk G. L. , Opimakh S. G. , Zvol I. V. , Moskalenko S. M. , Chumak I. V. , Halai L. A. , Vlasova N. A. 
Published: June 2023

Abstract. COVID-19 proceeds in waves and is unpredictable, the disease can take a severe course after a temporary improvement, so the period of recovery of patients after COVID-19 is of particular importance. Some patients with bronchial asthma (BA) have worsening of symptoms and exacerbation of asthma after COVID-19. The aim: to investigate the features and frequency of the exacerbations of asthma during post-COVID-19 period among hospitalized to pulmonology department patients with post-COVID-19 syndrome. Materials and methods. Clinical and functional parameters, laboratory results, the data of the chest computed tomography (CT) and fibrobronchoscopy in the dynamics in 114 patients with post-COVID syndrome who were treated in the clinical departments of the Yanovskyi National institute of phthisiology and pulmonology NAMS of Ukraine were analyzed. Patients underwent microbiological examination of sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage for the presence of bacterial and fungal infection. The presence of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection was determined by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of saliva and nasopharyngeal samples. Results. Among 114 patients (aged 18 to 85 years) with post-COVID syndrome who were in hospital treatment, 17 (14.9 %) patients had exacerbation of BA. All examined asthma patients in the post-COVID period had an uncontrolled course of asthma. In 4 (23.5 %) of 17 patients BA was combined with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and 3 (17.6 %) patients had bronchiectasis, 8 (47.1 %) patients were observed for cardiovascular diseases, 2 (11.8 %) — due to diseases of the digestive and endocrine systems. Seasonal allergic rhinitis was diagnosed in 4 (23.5 %) patients, annual allergic rhinosinusitis in 6 (35.3 %), and polypous ethmoiditis in 1 (5.9 %) patient. 7 (41.2 %) patients had chronic tonsillitis. According to the spirometry data, more than half of the patients had fixed bronchial obstruction and small airways obstruction. A positive test for EBV was determined in 12 (70.6 %) of 17 patients using the PCR test of saliva and nasopharyngeal material. Conclusions. The features of the exacerbations of BA in the post-COVID period are the lack of effect from the step up of the maintenance therapy, the use of systemic steroid therapy and antibacterial therapy, the absence of the development of additional emphysematous changes in the lungs according to the chest CT data, reactivation of chronic EBV infection.
Reliability control and calculation for agri-equipments based on an intelligent algorithm
Authors: Luo Zhengmao , Dong Dachong , Cai Ziran , Wan Yi 
Published: June 2023

In the research, an agricultural machinery reliability analysis method based on fusion algorithm is proposed, a optimal radial basis function neural network and M-C statistical test method are mixed to obtain an agricultural machinery reliability. This mixed model is used to reliability design and calculation of a cotton picker, the simulation model of reliability control and calculation for a cotton picker based on the mixed algorithm is set up, and reliability of the level spindle of a cotton picker is computed through the mixed method, and the effect of important factors on the cotton picker is predicted. The level spindle is critical force-bearing parts of a cotton picker and breakdown occurs frequently, their reliability control and optimization are key problems that need to be solved urgently, this study builds an innovative approach for the reliability optimization and design of agricultural equipments.
Characterizing Camptocormia in Parkinson’s Disease Using Muscle Ultrasonography
Authors: Yilmaz Rezzak , Wolke Robin , Puls Nina , Sorgun Mine Hayriye , Deuschl Günther , Berg Daniela , Margraf Nils G. 
Published: June 2023

Background: Camptocormia (CC) is the forward-bending of the spine of more than 30 degrees that can be found in Parkinson’s disease (PD) as a disabling complication. Detection of changes in paraspinal lumbar musculature in CC is of value for choosing treatment strategies. Objective: To investigate whether these changes can be detected using muscle ultrasonography (mUSG). Methods: Age and sex-matched groups comprised 17 PD patients with CC (seven acute, PD-aCC; 10 chronic PD-cCC), 19 PD patients with no CC, and 18 healthy controls (HC). Lumbar paravertebral muscles (LPM) on both sides were assessed using mUSG by two different raters blinded to the group assignment. Groups were compared with regard to the linear measurements of the muscle thickness as well as semi-quantitative and quantitative (grayscale) analyses of muscle echogenicity using a univariate general linear model. Results: All assessments showed substantial interrater reliability. The PD-cCC group had significantly thinner LPM compared to groups with no CC (PD and HC). Groups of PD-aCC and PD-cCC differed from the groups of no CC in quantitative and semi-quantitative analyses of LPM echogenicity, respectively. Conclusion: Assessment of LPM in PD patients with CC can be reliably performed using mUSG. Also, mUSG may be used as a screening tool to detect CC-related changes in thickness and echogenicity of the LPM in patients with PD.
Synthesis methods, characterizations and usage areas of medicinal compounds from THP, and their Ag(I)-NHC complexes, and their antimicrobial efficiencies
Authors: Turkyilmaz Murat , Donmez Murat 
Published: June 2023

Natural or synthetic substances can be used to create smart medications, which can enhance cognitive performance in healthy individuals. They are frequently used to boost memory, concentration, creativity, intelligence, and motivation in the fiercely competitive world of today.To achieve optimum results, the drug should be applied to the target site at the appropriate concentration, with as few or no adverse effects as possible due to off-target actions. Recent studies have shown that such drugs, which are often used in chemotherapy, can reduce the level of discomfort cancer patients endure. In this study, metal complexes that can carry silver nanoparticles with electrical and optical properties were formed. This article examines the potential of man-made silver N-heterocyclic complexes as smart drugs. Following the synthesis of new carbene species from the Xthantine compound, metal complexes were produced for this use. The chemical structures of these carbenes and metal complexes were investigated using a variety of methods, including melting point studies, conductivity, 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR, LC-Mass, FT-IR, TGA, and UV-vis spectrophotometry. These metal complexes differ mostly due to their solubility in water. Using the disk diffusion method, the antimicrobial and antibacterial properties of silver(I)-NHC complexes were examined against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria as well as fungi. It has been observed that the antimicrobial activity of 7,9-bis(2-cyanoethyl)-1,3-dimethyl-2,6-dioxo-2,3,6,7-tetrahydro-1H-purine-9-ium silver(I)bromide compound is high. These data suggest that this compound has strong antibacterial properties.
SOLUSI TERHADAP PROBLEMATIKA DISINTEGRASI PENDIDIKAN AGAMA ISLAM DI TRI PUSAT PENDIDIKAN
Authors: Mahmudi Ali , Saiban Kasuwi , Hazin Mufarrihul 
Published: June 2023

Abstraksi: Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi adanya berbagai macam problematika disintegrasi pendidikan agama Islam (PAI) di tri pusat pendidikan yang berorientasi pada mutu pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu tulisan ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan mengenai problematika dan solusi adanya disintegrasi Pendidikan Agama Islam pada tri pusat pendidikan. Hubungan yang terjalin baik dalam tri pusat pendidikan, yakni lingkungan pendidikan keluarga (orang tua, wali siswa), sekolah (siswa, guru, karyawan, staf sekolah, pengurus yayasan) dan masyarakat (komite sekolah, LSM, pengusaha, berbagai kumpulan sosial) dapat menciptakan iklim pembelajaran yang kondusif, aman dan menyenangkan. Sebaliknya jika komunitas tri pusat pendidikan berjalan tidak, harmonis maka dipastikan proses pendidikan agama Islam akan menemui banyak problemtika. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode library research, yaitu menggunakan sumber data berupa jurnal-jurnal ilmiah, buku-buku referensi dan sumber bacaan lain, baik cetak maupun online (model e-research). Keyword: Solusi, Disintegrasi, Problematika, Pendidikan Agama Islam, Tri Pusat Pendidikan
PENDIDIKAN ISLAM SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCENAGAHAN KENAKALAN ANAK USIA DASAR
Authors: Prabowo Eko 
Published: June 2023

Sekolah merupakan sumber pengalaman pendidikan, oleh karena itu sekolah menjadi tempat strategisÂ dalam mengemban dan menjabarkan fungsi pendidikan secara luas dan berkesinambungan. Pola pergaulan anak dapat menjadi alasan anak usia sekolah sering kali melakukan kenakalan kepada teman-temannya. Kenakalan sering kali dilakukan dengan sengaja maupun tidak disengaja. Keadaan ini yang perlu menjadi perhatian guru, khususnya guru pendidikan agama Islam, agar kenakalan dapat diatasi dan tidak menjadi kebiasaan bagi anak. Dari hal tersebut, dirumuskan permasalahan sebagai berikut: Bagaimana bentuk kenakalan siswa SDN Baluk; Bagaimana upaya guru pendidikan agama Islam dalam menangani kenakalan siswa SDN Baluk. Penelitian ini menggunakan penelitian lapangan pada SDN Baluk. Pengumpulan data lapangan dengan observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi. Analisis datanya deskriptif kualitatif. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan, bentuk kenakalan siswa antara lain: kenakalan disengaja, membuang sampah semabaranga; tidak patuh pada aturan; sering membuat kaget siswa perempuan; mengejek dengan kata-kata kotor atau kasar; menyembunyikan barang milik siswa lain; membuat gaduh dikelas; main sendiri ketika pelajaran berlangsung; berbohong; mencontek krtika ulangan; mengganggu siswa lain saat berjalan sampai jatuh; kecenderungan membuat kelompok. Sedangkan tidak disengaja seperti: tidak sengaja menabrak siswa lain saat bermain; tidak sengaja menarik baju siswa lain hingga sobek; tidak sengaja menabrak bangku saat bermain di kelas. Adapun upaya yang dilakukan guru pendidikan agama Islam melalui: membaca istigfar; menyikapi penyebab dan jenis kenakalan; menasehati; menghilangkan gejala-gejala; memberikan peringatan dan pemahaman; menceritakan tokoh idola; isyarat nonverbal; memberikan pujian kepada siswa yang tidak melakukan kenakalan; memberikan konsekuensi sesuai prosedur; konsultasi dengan orang tua.
Loss of TDP-43 causes ectopic endothelial sprouting and migration defects through increased fibronectin, vcam 1 and integrin α4/β1
Authors: Hipke Katrin , Pitter Bettina , Hruscha Alexander , van Bebber Frauke , Modic Miha , Bansal Vikas , Lewandowski Sebastian A. , Orozco Denise , Edbauer Dieter , Bonn Stefan , Haass Christian , Pohl Ulrich , Montanez Eloi , Schmid Bettina 
Published: June 2023

Aggregation of the Tar DNA-binding protein of 43 kDa (TDP-43) is a pathological hallmark of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia and likely contributes to disease by loss of nuclear function. Analysis of TDP-43 function in knockout zebrafish identified an endothelial directional migration and hypersprouting phenotype during development prior lethality. In human umbilical vein cells (HUVEC) the loss of TDP-43 leads to hyperbranching. We identified elevated expression of FIBRONECTIN 1 (FN1), the VASCULAR CELL ADHESION MOLECULE 1 (VCAM1), as well as their receptor INTEGRIN α4β1 (ITGA4B1) in HUVEC cells. Importantly, reducing the levels of ITGA4, FN1, and VCAM1 homologues in the TDP-43 loss-of-function zebrafish rescues the angiogenic defects indicating the conservation of human and zebrafish TDP-43 function during angiogenesis. Our study identifies a novel pathway regulated by TDP-43 important for angiogenesis during development.
Long-term CMV monitoring and chronic rejection in renal transplant recipients
Authors: Ishikawa Shoko , Tasaki Masayuki , Saito Kazuhide , Nakagawa Yuki , Ikeda Masahiro , Takahashi Kota , Tomita Yoshihiko 
Published: June 2023

IntroductionCytomegalovirus (CMV) is well established to be an independent risk factor for graft loss after kidney transplantation (KTx). Monitoring for CMV in the chronic phase is not defined in the current guideline. The effects of CMV infection, including asymptomatic CMV viremia, in the chronic phase are unclear.MethodsWe performed a single-center retrospective study to investigate incidence of CMV infection in the chronic phase, defined as more than 1 year after KTx. We included 205 patients who received KTx between April 2004 and December 2017. The CMV pp65 antigenemia assays to detect CMV viremia were continuously performed every 1–3 months.ResultsThe median duration of the follow-up was 80.6 (13.1–172.1) months. Asymptomatic CMV infection and CMV disease were observed in 30.7% and 2.9% in the chronic phase, respectively. We found that 10–20% of patients had CMV infections in each year after KTx which did not change over 10 years. The history of CMV infection in the early phase (within 1 year after KTx) and chronic rejection were significantly associated with CMV viremia in the chronic phase. CMV viremia in the chronic phase was significantly associated with graft loss.DiscussionThis is the first study to examine the incidence of CMV viremia for 10 years post KTx. Preventing latent CMV infection may decrease chronic rejection and graft loss after KTx.