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The Effects of High-Intensity Functional Training Compared with Traditional Strength or Endurance Training on Physical Performance in Adolescents: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Gavanda Simon , Isenmann Eduard , Geisler Stephan , Faigenbaum Avery , Zinner Christoph 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
Gavanda, S, Isenmann, E, Geisler, S, Faigenbaum, A, and Zinner, C. The effects of high-intensity functional training compared with traditional strength or endurance training on physical performance in adolescents: a randomized controlled trial. J Strength Cond Res 36(3): 624–632, 2022—High-intensity functional training (HIFT) integrates different modes of exercise into training sessions performed at a relatively high intensity. Although HIFT is becoming more popular in youth strength and conditioning programs, research comparing the effects of HIFT with traditional forms of training, such as strength training (ST) or endurance training (ET) in younger populations are limited. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the effects of HIFT with those of ST and ET on strength and endurance performance in adolescents. Fifty-two untrained adolescents (

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= 26; 17.3 ± 1.0 years) were randomly assigned to a HIFT, ST, ET, or control group. The intervention groups trained twice a week for 6 weeks with a training duration of 60–75 minutes per session. Performance was assessed before and after the intervention with the countermovement jump (CMJ), 20-m sprint (20 m), 3-repetition maximum back squat (3RM), and Yo-Yo test. The HIFT group made significant improvements in all performance tests (CMJ, +28.5 ± 27.6%; p > 0.001; 20-m time, −3.9 ± 5.0%; p = 0.002; 3RM, +34.3 ± 23.3%; p > 0.001; Yo-Yo, +14.5 ± 15.2%; p = 0.003), whereas the ST group improved in CMJ (+38.3 ± 27.7%; p > 0.001), 3RM (+22.2 ± 11.2%; p > 0.001), and Yo-Yo (+12.2 ± 21.4%; p = 0.013) and the ET group improved in CMJ (+23.4 ± 29.9%; p = 0.001), 20-m time (−5.2 ± 4.6%; p > 0.001), and Yo-Yo (+30.7 ± 37.3%; p > 0.001). No significant differences between the groups were evident when the results were compared for sex. These results indicate that HIFT is an effective training method for eliciting multifaceted improvements in strength, power, and endurance measures as compared with ET or ST alone in untrained adolescents.
Online only: Future outlooks of post-pandemic education based on student experiences of the virtual university
Authors: Horváth Dóra , Ásványi Katalin , Cosovan Attila , Csordás Tamás , Faludi Julianna , Galla Daniella , Komár Zita , Markos-Kujbus Éva , Simay Attila Endre 
Published: January 2022

Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a widespread shift to online education around the world and in Hungary, too. Educational institutions from kindergartens to universities were forced to adapt rapidly to this new situation, when the space of education moved from classrooms to online video meetings; the regular methods and tools needed to be changed or modified. Nonetheless, we should keep in mind that online education itself was an already existing concept before the pandemic as part of digitalization as a current societal megatrend, however it was not widely used in educational institutions across different programs. By 2021, there are university students who have mostly or exclusively participated in higher education online. Online classes could be a new normal situation to these students instead of the pre-pandemic personal activities in physical classrooms, leading to altering the norms of participation. In our research, we collected answers to open-ended sentences from such students. As we wish to understand how students perceive the differences between online and offline education, we investigated the perceived advantages and disadvantages of online-only education, how this influenced their social networks, study efficiency and their whole experience in university education.
Recommender systems: Past, present, future
Authors: Jannach Dietmar , Pu Pearl , Ricci Francesco , Zanker Markus 
Published: January 2022

AbstractThe origins of modern recommender systems date back to the early 1990s when they were mainly applied experimentally to personal email and information filtering. Today, 30 years later, personalized recommendations are ubiquitous and research in this highly successful application area of AI is flourishing more than ever. Much of the research in the last decades was fueled by advances in machine learning technology. However, building a successful recommender system requires more than a clever general‐purpose algorithm. It requires an in‐depth understanding of the specifics of the application environment and the expected effects of the system on its users. Ultimately, making recommendations is a human‐computer interaction problem, where a computerized system supports users in information search or decision‐making contexts. This special issue contains a selection of papers reflecting this multi‐faceted nature of the problem and puts open research challenges in recommender systems to the forefront. It features articles on the latest learning technology, reflects on the human‐computer interaction aspects, reports on the use of recommender systems in practice, and it finally critically discusses our research methodology.
Progress in recommender systems research: Crisis? What crisis?
Authors: Cremonesi Paolo , Jannach Dietmar 
Published: January 2022

AbstractScholars in algorithmic recommender systems research have developed a largely standardized scientific method, where progress is claimed by showing that a new algorithm outperforms existing ones on or more accuracy measures. In theory, reproducing and thereby verifying such improvements is easy, as it merely involves the execution of the experiment code on the same data. However, as recent work shows, the reported progress is often only virtual, because of a number of issues related to (i) a lack of reproducibility, (ii) technical and theoretical flaws, and (iii) scholarship practices that are strongly prone to researcher biases. As a result, several recent works could show that the latest published algorithms actually do not outperform existing methods when evaluated independently. Despite these issues, we currently see no signs of a crisis, where researchers re‐think their scientific method, but rather a situation of stagnation, where researchers continue to focus on the same topics. In this paper, we discuss these issues, analyze their potential underlying reasons, and outline a set of guidelines to ensure progress in recommender systems research.
THE RELATION BETWEEN MRI CHANGES, CALCITONIN GENE-RELATED PEPTIDE AND BLOOD LIPID IN MIGRAINE PATIENTS
Authors: Ali Anmar , Omer Nazaneen , Mohammed Zana , Al-Bajalan Sarwer 
Published: January 2022

Background
Vascular-neuronal systems are highly affected by lipid levels, and migraine, associated with calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) changes. Therefore, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has recently been employed to evaluate headaches in patients with migraines.
Objectives
This study investigates the relationship between MRI changes and blood lipid and CGRP levels in migraineurs
Materials and Methods
This case-control study was carried out on 93 patients with migraines and 30 healthy individuals in Shar Teaching Hospital from Oct. 2018 to Oct. 2019. Detailed history and clinical examination were conducted for all of the participants. Data including weight, height, body mass index (BMI), fasting blood glucose (FBG), lipid profile, and CGRP levels were collected. In addition, MRI was performed for all of the participants.
Results
The mean age of the patients was 33 years; 86% of them were females. Brain MRI lesions were detected in 22 (23.7%) of the patients vs 2 (6.7%) of the controls with significant differences (p=0.04). The lesions were observed on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) in 21 (22.6%) or T2 in 6(6.5%). No lesions were detected on T1 or diffusion-weighted images (DWI). There were no significant relationships between the MRI findings and the CGRP, lipid profile, FBG, or vitamin-D3 levels of the patients (p>0.05). Moreover, the patients and controls were comparable in their lipid profile, FBG, vitamin-D3, or CGRP levels (p>0.05).
Conclusion
Although MRI lesions were detected in a significant proportion of migraine patients, these findings were not significantly related to changes in CGRP and lipid profile levels.
FACTORS AFFECTING EARLY WEIGHT GAIN OF PRETERM BABIES ADMITTED IN SULAIMANI NEONATAL CARE UNIT
Authors: Ali Hevin , Hasan Adnan , Hussein Jamal 
Published: January 2022

Background
Prematurity is a term used for neonates born before 37 weeks of gestation; it is a leading cause of neonatal mortality. Preterm birth deprives the fetus of nutrient transfer in the third trimester, particularly amino acids, fats, and minerals. Preterm birth is therefore associated with significant nutritional deficits.
Objective
To assess the weight change of neonates delivered prematurely and admitted to the neonatal care unit (NCU).
Patients and Methods
In a prospective study, 99 neonates who were delivered prematurely and admitted to NCU were included; antenatal and intrapartum history was taken, APGAR score, weight at the time of admission was taken. Then, at the 3rd, 7th, 10th, and 14th days of admission, weight was measured again. Finally, the amount of feeding was calculated based on the type of feeding, including breast milk, formula, and mixed.
Results
Weight loss can be seen with all types of feeding, but is more with breastfeeding (p< 0.05), the survival rate was highest among breastfed and mixed, however, more than 90% of formula milk neonates survived (p < 0.05). The correlation between gestational week and survival and discharge was significant. (P < 0.05).
Conclusion
Weight loss is more in babies receiving breast milk but least in neonates on formula feeding. Another factor, such as gestational age, might affect these findings. We need further research with a larger sample size and longer duration to estimate weight change in preterm neonates, including multiple centers.
ADEQUACY OF HEMODIALYSIS IN PATIENTS WITH END-STAGE RENAL FAILURE IN SULAIMANI GOVERNORATE
Authors: Sharif Dana , Marif Nahida 
Published: January 2022

Background
Hemodialysis is one form of renal replacement therapy in patients with end-stage renal failure. The adequacy of dialysis is an essential factor in reducing the various complications experienced by these patients.
Objectives
To evaluate hemodialysis adequacy in seven dialysis centres of Sulaimani governorate investigate whether changing the dialysis shift to the morning session with nutritional support can improve the dialysis adequacy or not.
Patients and Methods
A prospective case-control interventional study on 135 patients on Hemodialysis during their regular schedules in seven centres in Sulaimani governorate from November 2018 to May 2019.
We divided into groups A and B. Group A consisted of 109 patients named the control group. Group B consisted of 26 patients called the intervention group, where we changed their time of the dialysis session from the evening to the morning shift along with particular diet advice.
Results
The age of the patients ranged from 12 to 71 years. Sixty-one participants were males, and 74 were females. The mean clearance of urea per time over the volume of distribution KT/V in group A was 1.20 compared to 1.54 in group B. Similarly, in group A, the mean urea reduction ratio URR was 59.96, compared to 71.21 in group B. These were all statistically significant.
Conclusion
Dialysis adequacy is sufficient in all dialysis centres in Sulaimani centres. The study showed that shifting the dialysis session to the morning with diet advice may further improve dialysis adequacy.
A Retrospective CBCT Survey on Severity and Pattern of Alveolar Bone Loss Among a Selected Sample in the City of Sulaimani,Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Authors: Mohammed Ayob , Zardawi Faraedon , Gul Sarhang 
Published: January 2022

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence, distribution, and pattern of bone loss by using Cone beam Computed Tomography in relation to age and sex.
Methods: The severity and pattern of bone loss were evaluated on four sites of teeth. The severity and pattern were measured on proximal aspects, estimated by measuring the distance from the cementoenamel junction to the remaining alveolar bone crest subtract 2mm. Furcation defect was determined and recorded as presence and absence, and the sample was divided into seven age groups from (18 –70 years).
Results: 212 well-defined CBCT for 76 males, 136 females with a mean population age of 40.4 ±13.3. Height of bone inspected on 20620 sites; the study sample included 781 missing teeth with a mean of 3.68 ±4.53. The total population bone loss prevalence was 7.6 %,with a mean amount of 1.54 ± 1.48 mm. The highest frequency of bone loss was at distal surfaces and mesial surfaces for lower-mid sextant with higher frequency for horizontal rather than vertical patterns. A highly significant difference in the severity of bone loss was recorded between younger and older age groups. The highest amount of bone loss was for the buccal aspects of mandibular left sextant followed by mid and right sextant, 4.27± mm, 3.92± mm and 3.75± mm respectively, with no significant differences between male and female (P>0.05) (1.65±1.57 mm and1.48±1.44 mm).
Conclusions: CBCT can be utilized as a helpful radiographic tool to interpret the amount, pattern, and distribution of periodontal bone loss and detection of furcation defects.
Bracket Removal and Enamel Polishing Procedures After Completion of Orthodontic Treatment; A Survey Among Iraqi Orthodontists
Authors: Mahmood Rawand , Mohsin Mahmoud 
Published: January 2022

Objective: To survey the orthodontic debonding techniques in Iraq and describe the most commonly used methods to remove the brackets and adhesive remnants from the enamel surfaces.
Methods: A questionnaire survey consisting of 9 questions about general information of the participants (gender, work location, duration of practicing orthodontics), bracket debonding methods, and instruments used was electronically sent to Iraqi orthodontists.
Results: Overall, 91 orthodontists responded. 67% of participants found enamel damage after bracket removal. The most commonly used pliers for bracket debonding were bracket removal pliers (73.6%) and ligature cutters (23.1%). For adhesive removal, high-speed tungsten carbide burs were the most widely used technique for adhesive removal, followed by low-speed carbide burs and low-speed abrasive discs, respectively. The most frequently used instruments for polishing after debonding were rubber cups with pumice (40.65%).
Conclusions: In the present survey, it is shown that bracket debonding pliers are the most commonly used pliers for bracket removal. High-speed tungsten carbide bur is the most utilized method for adhesive removal, rubber cup together with pumice is the most commonly used technique for tooth polishing.
Prevalence of Oral and Maxillofacial Cases Attended in Shar Hospital along Two Years
Authors: Majeed Teshw , Gafor Shanaz 
Published: January 2022

Objective: The Prevalence of oral and maxillofacial diseases is highly variable depending on the region, country, and data source. The study was designed to assess the Prevalence of all oral and maxillofacial cases in a reported sample from outpatients who attended the teaching clinics, Shar Hospital, in Sulaymaniyah city.
Methods: A retrospective study was carried out in the Shar Teaching Hospital in Sulaymaniyah city from Jan 2018 to Jan 2020 for multidisciplinary dental and maxillofacial disease treatment. The data retrieved from the hospital files out of 817 patients, 554 met with the required information. Statistical analysis was performed using a statistical package for social science (SPSS version 16). In addition, chi-square tests were used for comparative analysis.
Results: Out of 554 patients, more than half were females, 58.7 %, while males accounted for the remaining 41.3 %. The majority of patients were aged 20-39 years 42.2%. Dental and gingival pain were the patients' most frequent chief complaints, 24.9%, with the highest percentage in 20-39 age groups (11.6%). The most common diagnosis was dental and periodontal diseases (29.8%), followed by temporomandibular joint disorders (25.8%).
Conclusions: Dental and gingival pain was the most common chief complaints, followed by temporomandibular joint pain and intraoral ulceration, and more common in the 20-39 age groups population. The most frequent diagnosis reported cases were dental and periodontal diseases followed by temporomandibular disorders and ulcerative /immunological lesions. Females were more frequently diagnosed with gender.
Clinical variants of chronic gastritis in childhood
Authors: Spivak E. M. , Manyakina O. M. , Akkuratova-Maksimova I. S. , Shkolina O. V. 
Published: January 2022

Objective. To establish the features of various clinical variants of chronic gastritis in childhood.
Material and methods. 415 children aged 617 years with chronic Hp-associated gastritis were examined. The clinical and anamnestic data, the results of laboratory, endoscopic and morphological studies of gastrobioptates were analyzed. Genetic typing of Hp was carried out with the determination of 16 pathogenicity factors. The persistence of human herpes viruses of types 6 and 8 and Epstein Barr viruses in the gastric mucosa was determined.
Results. The clinical heterogeneity of chronic gastritis in children with the allocation of four topical variants was established: isolated duodenitis, duodenogastritis, antrum gastritis, pangastritis. It was found that with the first two, a high frequency of giardiasis is registered, with antrumgastritis and especially pangastritis, a significant contamination of the gastric mucosa with Hp is detected, mainly of CagA and VacA-positive strains. It is proved that the persistence of the type 6 human herpes virus does not affect the severity of inflammation, while the presence of the Epstein-Barr virus increases it. Colonization of the gastric mucosa by highly pathogenic Hp strains significantly increases the severity and activity of inflammation. It is shown that atrophy of the gastric mucosa in children is uncertain, and true atrophic gastritis occurs only in 0.61 % of cases.
Conclusions. Chronic gastritis in children is a heterogeneous pathology, and its individual variants differ significantly in etiological factors including infectious, pathogenetic mechanisms and features of the morphology of gastric mucosa. This should be taken into account when carrying out medical support for patients.
Evaluation of effectiveness of complex treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis using original splinting design
Authors: Astashina N. B. , Rogozhnikova E. P. , Arutyunov A. S. , Malginov N. N. , Kazakov S. V. 
Published: January 2022

Relevance. The relevance of the study is dictated by the high prevalence of periodontal disease among young people and by the need to search for new approaches to periodontitis treatment in order to increase the effectiveness of treatment at early stages of pathological process.
Objective. To evaluate the effectiveness of complex treatment of chronic generalized periodontitis (CGP) of mild severity using a removable splinting construction made according to the author's technique.
Materials and methods. At the orthopedic stage of the complex treatment of mild CGP, splinting constructions were used for 47 young patients: in the main group (n = 16) the authors treatment and preventive splint, in the first comparison group (n = 15) a removable metal splint, in the second comparison group (n = 16) a fixed adhesive fiber splint. Periodontal hemodynamics was assessed using ultrasound Doppler analysis 1, 6 and 12 months after the therapeutic measures and tooth immobilization. To identify the possible negative impact of the treatment on the quality of life (QOL) in patients with splint constructions, we used the OHIP-14-Ru questionnaire; the follow-up period was 1.3, 6, and 12 months.
Results. Dental immobilization contributed to the improvement of blood flow in the periodontal tissues in the short and long term follow-up, so after 12 months: Vam in the main group increased by 39,8 % and amounted to 0,397 0,004 cm / s, in patients of the comparison groups Vam was 0,329 0,006 cm / s and 0,335 0,003 cm / s, respectively, that is 15,4 % and 18,4 % higher compared with the figures before treatment. The quality of life index for patients using splinting constructions made according to the author's technique, by the OHIP-14-Ru questionnaire was assessed as good 1 year after (3.46 0.59).
Conclusions. The use of the proposed original orthopedic design in a complex plan for mild periodontitis treatment helps to improve regional blood circulation and stabilize the pathological process.
Reclaiming the Classics for a Diverse and Global World Through OER
Authors: Bird Jessalynn , Osborne Marirose , Blagburn Brittany 
Published: January 2022

In the 2019–20 academic year, I redesigned a course on the classics to make both the texts and the context in which they were taught more accessible for and relevant to the predominantly female students of Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. The course was re-centered on the dialogue between the ever-evolving and diverse cultures within Greece and the Roman empire and surrounding regions such as Egypt, Ethiopia, and Persia; issues caused by slavery and economic inequality; conceptions of gender roles and sexuality, race and ethnicity, and migration and citizenship; the troubling appropriation of classical motifs and texts by fascist groups in the twentieth century and some alt-right groups and sexual predators in the twenty-first century; and on recent initiatives meant to demonstrate the diversity of both Greek and Roman cultures through documentary, artistic, and archaeological evidence (particularly in the digital humanities and in museums and libraries). I also wanted to make the course close to zero cost for students and to shift to digital texts which lent themselves to interactivity and social scholarship. Our librarian, Catherine Pellegrino, obtained multi-user e-books for modern reinterpretations of classical works still in copyright. A LibreTexts grant enabled the co-authors of this article—the course instructor (and lead author) and two paid student researchers—and a team of summer-employed student collaborators to edit, footnote, and create critical introductions and student activities for various key texts for the course. Many of these texts are now hosted on the LibreTexts OER platform. Beta versions of enriched OER texts and activities were user tested in a synchronous hybrid virtual/physical classroom of twenty-five students, who were taking the course (HUST 292) in the fall semester of 2020.