bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
The causes and impacts of flood risks in South Africa
Authors: Raphela Tlou D. , Matsididi Mollin 
Published: January 2025

IntroductionFloods are classified as one of the hydrological hazards affecting many countries worldwide. With most weather-related disasters occurring in developing countries, demographics and socioeconomic pattern changes have contributed to many losses relating to water-related disasters such as floods. South Africa is among the developing countries most frequently affected by natural disasters, particularly floods. Thus, this study assessed the causes and impact of floods on the communities of Bronville and Hani-park in Welkom in the Free State Province in South Africa.MethodsThe study adopted a quantitative approach, using a structured questionnaire to collect the data. The study used an R statistical package to analyze the data and applied descriptive statistics and a series of Generalized linear models to examine the impacts of floods in the community.ResultsThe findings reveal a community-wide concern about flooding impacts. There was a statistically significant difference between whether floods affected your physical structure as an outcome variable and how the flooding affected participants (Wald χ62 = 30.364; p = 0.001). Also, a significant difference was found regarding how floods affect the water quality in your community (Wald χ2 = 1.496; p = 0.030). The subjective perception of flood impacts on households has been reported to be aligned with observed damage to physical structures, underscoring the direct influence of floods on various household elements. The study also emphasises the costly nature of flood recovery and the potential strain on household resources due to flooding. Respondents indicated floods adversely affect vegetation, soil stability, and ecological dynamics. he study also, reveals that while some residents affected by flooding reach out to their municipalities for support, many do not seek or receive financial assistance.DiscussionThe study concludes that floods have a considerable socioeconomic impact on households and communities, particularly regarding repair costs for flood-related damages. In addition, the study concludes that floods have significant implications for drinking water quality in the community, with statistical evidence supporting the claim that floods contribute to water quality degradation. The findings of flood preparedness suggest a clear gap in early warning dissemination and evacuation planning tailored to the study community’s needs. The findings of this study underscore the urgent need for comprehensive and sustainable flood mitigation strategies in vulnerable communities like Bronville and Hani-park.
Effects of an exercise program with augmented reality on functional fitness and physical activity of community-dwelling older adults
Authors: Ferreira Soraia , Marmeleira José , Del Pozo Cruz Jesus , Leite Nilton , Bernardino Alexandre , Moradell Ana , Raimundo Armando 
Published: January 2025

BackgroundThis study aims to investigate the effects of a multimodal program using augmented reality on the functional fitness and physical activity of older adults living in the community.MethodSeventy-eight older adults living in the community participated in this study. Participants were divided into three groups: a control group that maintained their usual activities, and two experimental groups, one with multimodal training (EG1) and the other with multimodal training combined with augmented reality (EG2). Participants were assessed at baseline and post-intervention, after 12 weeks. Functional fitness was assessed using the Rikli and Jones Senior Fitness Test, handgrip strength, the functional reach test, and the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. Physical activity was measured using accelerometry.ResultsIn EG1, lower limb flexibility, agility, cardiorespiratory fitness, and balance improved significantly between baseline and the 12-week outcome (p ≤ 0.001 for all). In EG2, improvements were observed in upper and lower limb strength, lower limb flexibility, agility, cardiorespiratory fitness, handgrip strength, and balance (p &lt; 0.05 for all). Sedentary behavior increased in EG1 after the intervention. The clinical effect sizes of the interventions were large for balance (ES = 1.19) in EG1 and for upper limb strength (ES = 1.24) in EG2, and medium for cardiorespiratory fitness (ES = 0.74), agility (ES = 0.50), and lower limb flexibility (ES = 0.65) in EG1, and lower limb strength (ES = 0.61) and cardiorespiratory fitness (ES = 0.79) in EG2.ConclusionBoth intervention programs led to improvements in several functional domains. However, the multimodal training combined with augmented reality program showed improvements across more domains, resulting in greater changes. Physical activity did not show significant improvements.
Pre-service teachers' perceptions of physical, socioemotional and cognitive traits in gifted students: unveiling bias?
Authors: Ferrándiz Carmen , Ferrando-Prieto Mercedes , Infantes-Paniagua Álvaro , Fernández Vidal Maria Carmen , Pons Rosa María 
Published: January 2025

IntroductionAttitudes and beliefs guide our decision-making. In the educational context, prior research has noted the existence of prejudices and stereotypes among teachers that make it difficult to identify and care for gifted students. Stereotypes towards gifted students can hinder the identification and development of potential and the development of personality. This study examines Spanish pre-service teachers' stereotypical conceptions of gifted and non-gifted students focusing on physical appearance and athletic ability.MethodsFollowing a mixed methods research with between subjects design and using a convenience sampling, 455 last-year pre-service teachers enrolled during 2023–2024 in one of three university degrees or one Master's degree related to teacher training at University of Murcia were randomly assigned a vignette in order to rate the intellectual ability, motivation, prosociality, and physical characteristics of a fictitious 12-year-old student whose ability level (gifted/non-gifted) and gender (girl/boy), varied. Additionally, participants were asked to describe how they imagined the fictitious student's physical appearance. After exploring measurement invariance (SPSS AMOS 29), a MANCOVA was performed to compare the results across vignettes (SPSS 28). The study delves specifically into the physical characteristics attributed to gifted students through qualitative analysis addressing co-occurrence coefficients (Atlas.ti 9).ResultsThe results suggest that pre-service teachers described gifted students as more intelligent and with better physical attributes, especially gifted females. Furthermore, gifted students of both genders were defined as more intelligent, creative, and tall. They considered gifted girls to be attractive and gifted boys to be good at sports, highly fit, formally dressed, and wearing glasses.DiscussionThe results are relevant as they allow a greater understanding of the perception of these students. As pointed out by pioneering studies in the field, implicit theories relate intelligence to physical appearance. This evidence could improve the training of future teachers, and therefore, the identification and assessment of gifted students from different areas.
From disease management to prevention, hip prosthesis joint infections in the past 20 years: a global research trends and top 10 cited articles analysis
Authors: Li Fei-Long , Qi Xing-Yu , Chen Jin-Lun , Zeng Yi-Rong 
Published: January 2025

BackgroundThere are few literatures comprehensively analyzed the global research in hip prosthesis joint infections (HPJI). We aim to clarify the global research trends and analysis the top 10 cited articles in the HPJI field.MethodsWe identified the core collection of articles/reviews in the HPJI field from 2001 to 2021 through the Web of Science Core Collection (WOSCC). VOSviewer and online bibliometric tool were used to conduct the visualized and knowledge maps. Annual trends of publications, research hotspots and the top 10 cited articles were analyzed.ResultsA total of 5,477 publications were finally included. Generally, an increasing trend was observed in the number of publications from 2001 to 2021. The authors, journals and institutions with largest number of publications all belong to the USA. Co-occurrence analysis of keywords showed that surgical techniques, risk factors, revision surgery strategy, epidemiology, diagnoses and prevention were the 6 major research directions. Total hip arthroplasty, replacement, outcomes, risk factors and diagnosis were the keywords that occurred most frequently. The top 10 cited articles were all published in Journal Citation Reports (JCR) Q1 journals, providing valuable reference value from the perspectives of clinical guidelines, perioperative management, causes and diagnostic methods of infection, epidemiological investigation, risk factors and prognostic analysis.ConclusionsThe number of publications in HPJI field had been on the rise over the past 20 years, from disease management to prevention. An intensive reading of the top 10 cited articles is beneficial to understand the focus of HPJI research comprehensively.
Surgical options for Evans-Jensen type IV intertrochanteric femur fractures in the elderly over 65: a comparison between total hip arthroplasty and proximal femoral nail antirotation
Authors: Sun Ming , Liang Hai-Rui , Zhang He , Bai Tong , Xu Rong-Da , Duan Si-Yu , Cai Zhen-Cun 
Published: January 2025

BackgroundCurrently, there is no clear standard for the surgical options for Evans-Jensen Type IV intertrochanteric femur fractures in elderly patients over 65 years old. This study aims to retrospectively analyze and compare the early postoperative limb function and quality of life of patients treated with total hip arthroplasty (THA) and proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) for this type of fracture. We hypothesize that there is no significant difference in complications and postoperative recovery between the two surgical methods.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on patients over 65 years old with Evans-Jensen Type IV intertrochanteric femur fractures who were treated between 2020 and 2023. The patients were divided into two groups based on the treatment method: the PFNA group (20 cases) and the THA group (20 cases). General patient information, operative time, intraoperative blood loss, time to postoperative mobilization, time to weight-bearing on the affected limb, Harris hip scores at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively, excellent and good rates, SF-36 scores, and postoperative complications were recorded.ResultsCompared to the PFNA group, the THA group had a longer operative time (86.7 ± 9.6 vs. 51.5 ± 5.3 min, p &lt; 0.001) and more intraoperative blood loss (212.0 ± 35.5 vs. 76.5 ± 16.1 ml, p &lt; 0.001). However, the THA group had an earlier time to first postoperative mobilization (3.1 ± 1.4 vs. 43.3 ± 13.09 days, p &lt; 0.001) and earlier time to full weight-bearing on the affected limb (33.5 ± 3.1 vs. 77.9 ± 12.0 days, p &lt; 0.001). The Harris hip scores and SF-36 scores at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively were higher in the THA group (p &lt; 0.05 for all). There was no significant difference in the overall incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups (p = 0.41).ConclusionFor elderly patients over 65 years old with Evans-Jensen Type IV intertrochanteric femur fractures, especially those with underlying diseases who cannot tolerate prolonged bed rest, hip replacement surgery (THA) may be preferred. Postoperative patients can begin rehabilitation exercises earlier, preventing the exacerbation of internal medical conditions. Early recovery of hip function on the affected side is faster, and the quality of life of patients is higher.
Assessment of the magnitude, economic impact, and factors associated with expired veterinary pharmaceuticals in animal health facilities in South Wollo, Ethiopia
Authors: Mekasha Yesuneh Tefera , Belay Mekonnen Ermias , Gessese Abebe Tesfaye , Berrie Kassahun , Melaku Beyene Achenef , Dessalegn Bereket 
Published: January 2025

BackgroundThe issue of veterinary pharmaceutical expiration is a significant concern in animal health facilities globally. The existence of veterinary pharmaceutical expiration can be mainly associated with inadequate inventory control, store management, and a lack of effective pharmaceutical regulatory policies and guidelines. Hence, the study aimed to evaluate expired veterinary pharmaceuticals’ scope, economic impact, and contributing factors.MethodsA cross-sectional, explanatory sequential study design involving a mixed quantitative and qualitative approach was employed among 13 animal health facilities from March 2022 to December 2023 in and around Dessie town, South Wollo, Ethiopia. A key informant interview guide was used to retrieve the qualitative data that were analyzed through thematic content analysis. Then, the collected data were coded and analyzed using SPSS version 25. A mean score was used to determine the critical factors associated with veterinary pharmaceutical expiration.ResultsThe study found that the magnitude of expired veterinary pharmaceuticals in the fourth fiscal year was 7%. This wastage rate of veterinary pharmaceuticals led to a loss of approximately 69,564.54 USD. From expired veterinary pharmaceutical unit pack perspectives, approximately 403-unit packs (66%) expired in veterinary clinics, resulting in a loss of approximately 38,229.33 USD, and 209-unit packs (34%) expired in private veterinary pharmacies, incurring a loss of approximately 31,335.22 USD. From Anatomical Therapeutic Classification (ATC), antibiotics accounted for 14.8% of the total financial loss. Additionally, approximately 53% of liquid dosage forms were expired. The quantitative study identifies the lack of an information system and necessary software, poor store management, and lack of strict accountability as critical contributors to veterinary pharmaceutical expiration. Additionally, inadequate inventory management systems and a lack of adherence to established policies and guidelines for managing veterinary pharmaceutical expiration were the most vital contributors as key informants cited.ConclusionThe financial burden associated with expired veterinary pharmaceuticals exceeded the permissible threshold of 2%, indicating a significant concern for animal health budgets and the aquatic environment. This study underlines that the issue of veterinary pharmaceutical expiration is a critical problem that necessitates policy implications. To mitigate the expiration rate of veterinary pharmaceuticals, collaboration among multidisciplinary veterinary professionals, the Ethiopian Agricultural Authority, pharmaceutical supply chain agency, and researchers is essential.
Chronic enteropathy in dogs affects the quality of life in both dogs and their owners—are veterinarians proficient in handling the caregiver burden?
Authors: Lyngby Janne Graarup-Hansen , Nielsen Lise Nikolic , Ankerkilde Stine , Bentzen Amanda Wissendorf , Bjørnvad Charlotte , Lund Thomas Bøker , Sandøe Peter 
Published: January 2025

IntroductionChronic disease is generally known to affect dogs’ quality of life (QoL) as well as being associated with increased strain on their owners. Gastrointestinal (GI) disease is a common problem in companion animal practice, yet little is known about the QoL of dogs with chronic enteropathy (CE) and how their owners and veterinarians assess it.MethodsThe aim of this study was to explore: (i) how dog owners and veterinarians observed and evaluated QoL for dogs with chronic GI disease, (ii) how having a dog with CE affected the owner’s QoL, and (iii) characteristics of the communication and relationship between the dog owner and veterinarian. Twenty owners of dogs with CE and 20 companion animal veterinarians were included in this qualitative, interview-based, exploratory study.ResultsOwners evaluated QoL based on their dog’s apparent emotional state, the presence of clinical signs, or restrictions in their daily life. In their assessments, veterinarians looked at the presence or absence of normal behavior, but also at disease severity and the emotional state of the dog. The majority of owners experienced many concerns and burdens that impacted their own QoL, including daily logistical challenges, implementing therapeutic regimens such as diet restriction, administering multiple daily medications, and the strain of nursing responsibilities on the owner-dog relationship. Dog owners generally felt that communication with their veterinarians was good, while veterinarians found the communication laborious and time-consuming.DiscussionIn general, owners and veterinarians were aligned in their QoL assessments, and the majority of veterinarians relied heavily on the owners’ input and observations. However, assessments were not done in a standardized fashion among either group. Logistical challenges of having a dog with a chronic GI disease often lead to lifestyle changes for the owners, including altering working hours and cancelling holidays or other social arrangements. Having a dog with CE therefore affected the owners’ QoL even when the dogs were clinically stable. Providing owners with written material about the condition in addition to medical and feeding regimen instructions may help the owner, improve compliance, and decrease the non-billable hours the veterinarian must spend communicating with the owner about their dog’s CE.
Impact of Organ Donor Pretreatment With Anti-Thymocyte Globulin in a Murine Model of Allogenic Kidney Transplantation
Authors: He An , Yang Yiren , Kotsch Katja , Sattler Arne 
Published: January 2025

Kidney transplantation is the treatment of choice for end-stage organ failure. To improve transplantation outcomes, particularly of “marginal” organs from extended criteria donors (ECD), attempts have been made to therapeutically modulate donor or graft pre-transplantation. Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) has a history as lymphocyte-depleting, immunosuppressive drug for treating rejection episodes post transplantation. In this study, however, we aimed to comprehensively analyze the effects of ATG donor pre-conditioning in a mouse model of kidney transplantation. ATG pre-treatment of potential donors led to a broad depletion of T- and NK cells in peripheral blood, non-lymphoid (including kidney) and lymphoid organs within 48 h, whereas myeloid cells were spared. ATG was also effectively depleting renal innate lymphoid type 1 and 2 cells. Importantly, transplantation of kidneys from ATG pre-treated donors into fully mismatched recipients showed only mild effects on leukocyte re-composition post transplantation. In line with this, serum creatinine and urea levels were similar in animals receiving kidneys from ATG treated donors or controls, demonstrating that donor treatment had no effect on allograft function in the early post-transplantation phase. In summary, our findings are suggestive of a more cell-type-specific depletion strategy in concert with an experimental model better reflecting aspects of clinical transplantation.
Perbaikan Proses Pengemasan Sekunder Untuk Mengurangi Aktivitas Waste Dengan Metode Lean Manufacturing Di PT. XYZ
Authors: Prasetyo Muhamad Aji , Prasetio Dian Eko Adi , Lombardo Doddy 
Published: January 2025

Penelitian ini dilatar belakangi dengan adanya penurunan waktu proses pengemasan sekunder pada produk IRNTB di PT. XYZ yang dimana target sebelumya adalah 15-16 jam/BN, sementara rata-rata waktu produksi proses pengemasan sekunder belakangan ini adalah 27 jam/BN. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah mengembangkan strategi perbaikan dengan menggunakan metode Lean Manufacturing untuk mengurangi pemborosan serta aktivitas yang tidak memiliki nilai tambah. Value Stream Mapping digunakan dalam penelitian ini untuk memetakan aktivitas value added dan non value added dan berusaha memberikan rekomendasi perbaikan dalam rangka mengurangi aktivitas pemborosan (waste). Penelitian ini menggunakan metode kuantitatif evaluatif. Data diperoleh dari pengamatan atau observasi langsung, lalu dalam pengamatan tersebut dilakukan pencatatan waktu aktivitas. Aktivitas tersebut dibagi menjadi beberapa bagian, yaitu Value Added (VA), Non Value Added (NVA) dan Necessary Non Value Added (NNVA). Analisis potensi terjadinya aktivitas waste apakah dari aktivitas Value Added (VA), Non Value Added (NVA) atau Necessary Non Value Added (NNVA). Hasil penelitian menunjukan pada current value stream map, jumlah waktu proses aktivitas bernilai 204,9 menit. Setelah saran perbaikan diusulkan pada future value stream map jumlah waktu aktivitas berkurang sebanyak 41,9% menjadi 85,9 menit.
TINGKAT RISIKO ERGONOMI PADA PRODUCT SUPPORT PEMBUATAN PALLET MENGGUNAKAN METODE RAPID UPPER LIMB ASSESSMENT DI PT XYZ
Authors: Sundana Sambas , Wahyu Utomo Setio Bagus 
Published: January 2025

ABSTRAK
Sistem Kerja yang jauh dari kata ergonomis, seringkali disebabkan karena kurangnya perhatian dari manajemen dalam melakukan pengawasan pada beberapa aspek yaitu pekerja dan fasilitas di area kerja. Salah satu elemen penting dalam sistem ini adalah para pekerja. Di pabrik, pekerja sering kali harus melakukan postur dan posisi kerja yang tidak ergonomis. Hal ini, baik disadari maupun tidak, dapat mempengaruhi produktivitas, efisiensi, dan efektivitas pekerja dalam menyelesaikan tugas mereka. Posisi kerja yang dimaksud melibatkan postur kerja yang terlibat dalam aktivitas Manual Material Handling (MMH). Cedera atau kecelakaan kerja yang disebabkan oleh aktivitas MMH ini tidak hanya merugikan pekerja secara langsung melalui rasa sakit yang dialami, tetapi juga berdampak negatif pada kinerja perusahaan dengan menurunkan produktivitas. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), yang merupakan metode dalam bidang ergonomi yang menginvestigasi dan menilai posisi kerja tubuh bagian atas. PT. XYZ. Merupakan Perusahaan yang bergerak pada pembuatan flexible packaging. Dimana produk dari Perusahaan tersebut juga didistribusikan sampai dengan keluar negeri. Dalam setiap kegiatan usahanya banyak sekali risiko-risiko yang muncul dan dapat membahayakan pekerjanya, begitu juga pada proses pembuatan pallet sebagai alat bantu penopang pengiriman produk finish goods. Bedasarkan pengamatan yang saya lakukan pada proses pembuatan produk support berupa pallet, terdapat 3 pekerja dimana masing-masing pekerja memiliki pekerjaan yang berbeda yaitu memotong papan kayu, menghaluskan papan kayu, dan merangkai papan kayu menjadi pallet. Dimana dari ketiga pekerjaan tersebut ditemukan rutinitas pekerjaan yang menurut penulis dapat menimbulkan risiko ergonomi, yaitu postur dari pekerja yang bertugas merangkai papan kayu menjadi pallet. Hal ini juga di validasi dari pengisisan quisioner yang di bagikan pada pekerja tersebut, dimana terjadi keluhan pada hampir seluruh anggota tubuh pekerja. Diantaranya terletak pada bagian punggung, bahu, pergelangan tangan dan leher. Berdasarkan grand skor dari tabel RULA maka analisis dari postur pekerjaan pada aktivitas pembuatan pallet mendapatkan nilai tujuh. Dimana pekerjaan tersebut beresiko tinggi dan perlu dilakukan perubahan cara kerja sesegera mungkin.