bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Investigation of the effect of acute badminton training on selected biomotoric parameters
Authors: Yılmaz Nurkan 
Published: February 2022

Background and Study Aim. One of the fastest racquet sports in the world, badminton is defined as a versatile, explosive sprint sport that requires players to perform intense rhythmic movements with its highly competitive and dynamic feature. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of 4-week badminton training on some selected biomotoric features in young individuals engaged in recreational sports.
Material and Methods. Twenty seven students of sports sciences voluntarily participated in the study (age = 18,85 ± 0,98 years). A total of 4 weeks of training was given for 2 hours a day specific to badminton sport. We examined the effects of pre-post training development of biomotoric properties, flexibility, reaction, vertical jump, balance and agility parameters on performance. Statistical analyzes of the data obtained as a result of the research were obtained using the IBM SPSS 23.0 package program.
Results. The differences before and after badminton training, a statistically significant difference was found between pretest and posttest measurements of flexibility (5.53%), reaction (24.66%), vertical jump (8.93%), and agility (2.54%) tests (p<0.05). In the balance test, although there was a mathematical difference of 17.84%, this difference was not statistically significant (p>0.05). Finally, 4-week training improves flexibility, reaction, vertical jump and agility performances in a positive and meaningful way (p<0.05).
Conclusions. The findings showed that the training method specific to badminton sport improved the flexibility, reaction, vertical jump and agility performances of individuals compared to pre-training. Specifically, these results revealed that the training-performance relationship clearly affects each other positively. In future studies, it can be predicted that more multidisciplinary training methods will be directed to research by making macro plans.
The effect of plyometric training on competition period muscle damage in amateur footballers
Authors: Şirin Tayfun 
Published: February 2022

Background and Study Aim. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of plyometric training on the damage muscle in amateur footballers.
Material and Methods. The research group consists of 19 footballers with an average age of 23.41 ± 3.2. In addition to football training, the research group received a plyometric training program from the third week of the preparation period (two days a week) to the sixth week of the competition period (one day a week). Blood samples were taken in the sixth week of the competition period, before and after the training and on the day of the competition. CK activity was determined in sera obtained from centrifuged blood. It was analyzed with the Roche Diagnostic kit on an Integra (800-Roche) biochemistry device. Tests used: Vertical Jump Test; 30 m. Sprint Test; Illinois Agility Test; Flexibility Test. Statistical analysis were performed by t-test, according to normality test in SPSS 10.0 package program.
Results. The blood samples taken before and after the training were compared with creatine kinasevalues. It was seen that there was an increase and this increase returned to normal on the match day. In 30 meters sprint tests and Iliniois tests, significant reductions were found (p<0.05). While a significant difference was detected in the pre- and post-tests, pre-training and match day, no significant difference was found in CK values (p>0.05).
Conclusions. Based on the results of this study, it can be recommended to reduce the intensity of the training to be done after the plyometric training due to the high CK value in the blood. It can be said that plyometric studies can play an important role in improving the performance of footballers.
Acute effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching, massage and combine protocols on flexibility, vertical jump and hand grip strength performance in kickboxers
Authors: Eken Özgür , Bayer Ramazan 
Published: February 2022

Background and Study Aim. Strength, power and flexibility are among the features that provide advantage against the opponent in kick boxers. There are many factors that can affect the development of these parameters in a positive and negative way before the competition. These factors may differ according to the type and intensity of warm-up and stretching exercises, depending on psychological and physiological conditions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, massage, PNF+massage on flexibility, vertical jump and hand grip strength performance in kickboxers.
Materials and Methods. The sample group of the study consisted of 12 men (age: 18.50 ± 0.97 years, height: 161.60 ± 4.47 cm, body weight: 62.20 ± 9.07 kg, BMI: 23.77 ± 2.63), who did kick-box regularly for at least 3 years. This group performed 4 different stretching and warm up protocols on non-consecutive days. Warm up and stretching protocols were determined as follows: light jogging for only 5 minutes (NSM), PNF stretching (PNF), massage (M), PNF stretching+massage (PNF+M). After warm up and stretching protocols, participants completed vertical jump, flexibility and hand grip strength
Results. There was a significant improvement on flexibility performance in order from low to high respectively NSM, PNF, PNF+M, M. Moreover, there was a significant difference between NSM and PNF, NSM and M, NSM and PNF+M in flexibility (p<.05). There was a significant difference between PNF and PNF+M, M and PNF+M in favour of PNF+M in vertical jump (p<.05). There was a significant decrease in right- and left-hand grip strength for all protocols.
Conclusion. As a result of the study, PNF and massage can be recommended to kickboxers before flexibility performance. However, PNF and massage are not recommended before activities that affect the lower extremity, such as strength and vertical jump.
The effect of TRX suspension trainer and BOSU platform after reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint
Authors: Andrejeva Julija , Grisanina Anastasija , Sniepienė Grazina , Mockiene Asta , Strazdauskaite Dainora 
Published: February 2022

Background and Study Aim. The tear of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint is experienced by people of all ages for a variety of reasons. The physiotherapy procedures with different equipment help recover lost functions. The aim of this research was to determine the effect of ‘TRX’ (Total body Resistance eXercise) suspension trainer and platform ‘BOSU’ (Both Sides Utilized) after anterior cruciate ligament of knee joint reconstruction.
Material and Methods. The study included 20 patients after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery, 13 women, age (31.7 ± 3.4) and 7 men, age (31.7 ± 3.5) participated in the assessment. The strength of the calf flexors and extensors muscles was assessed by Lovett scale. The range of motion of the knee joint was assessed by goniometer. The static and dynamic body balance was assessed by Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale. The stability of the knee joint was assessed by Lachman test. The statistical data reliability was evaluated using Student's T criterion.
Results. The data obtained showed that stabilization exercises with ‘TRX’ suspension trainer ant platform ‘BOSU’ have positive effect on knee joint after reconstruction. In the first and second group strength of the calf flexors and extensors muscles, amplitude of knee joint, static and dynamic balance significantly increased (p<0.05). Knee joint stability increased. Comparing both groups’ results, there are no statistically significant difference (p>0.05).
Conclusions. Physiotherapy exercises with TRX suspension trainer and platform ‘BOSU’ can help patients to return lost muscles strength, knee joint amplitude, static and dynamic balance and knee joint stability.
Studi Tentang Hasil Tangkapan Pukat Cincin (Purse Seine) Ditinjau dari Daerah Penangkapan Ikan pada KM. Anugrah di Wilayah Laut Banda – WPP 714
Authors: Yusrizal Yusrizal , Kusumo Toni , Rachmalio Muhammad Fajar 
Published: February 2022

Pelabuhan Perikanan Samudera Kendari sebagai basis utama perikanan laut pada umumnya di kawasan Indonesia Timur khususnya Sulawesi Tenggara dengan daerah penangkapan (Fishing Ground) meliputi WPP 714 dan WPP 715 yang kaya akan sumberdaya ikan pelagis maupun demersal. Potensi perikanan Sulawesi Tenggara saat ini sangat besar dengan potensi mencapai 1,5 juta ton per tahun. Faktor fisik yang sering berkaitan dengan pola persebaran sumberdaya perikanan adalah suhu permukaan laut (SPL) yang memiliki hubungan dengan produktivitas perairan, oleh sebab itu maka, pentingnya pengetahuan tentang daerah penangkapan ikan terhadap hasil tangkapan sebagai salah satu faktor penentu keberhasilan kegiatan operasi penangkapan. Pelaksanaan penelitian ini dilaksanakan di atas kapal Purse Seine yang beroperasi di Wilayah Laut Banda. Pengoperasian Purse Seine terdiri dari kegiatan persiapan setting, purshing, hauling, brailling sampai dengan penanganan ikan hasil tangkapan. Tetapi daerah penangkapan hanya berdasarkan kebiasaan menangkap ikan di tempat tersebut jadi hasil tangkapan tergantung pada kondisi saat itu. Maka dari itu diperlukan analisis fishing ground dengan menganalisis komposisi hasil tangkapan pada setiap daerah penangkapan dan suhu permukaan laut (SPL). Hasil dari penelitian ini mendapatkan persentase hasil tangkapan dominan tertangkap ikan layang sebanyak 57,28% (45.476 kg), perairan pulau Wawonii merupakan daerah penangkapan ikan tertinggi yaitu 2.407 kg dan variabel independen spl (X) berpengaruh nyata terhadap hasil tangkapan (Y).
Analisis Kelimpahan Mikroplastik pada Ikan Sapu-Sapu Pterygoplichthys Pardalis (Castelnau, 1855), Air, dan Sedimen di Dua Daerah Ciliwung, Jakarta Selatan
Authors: Deriano Audithiya , Nurdin Erwin , Patria Mufti Petala 
Published: February 2022

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kelimpahan dan bentuk mikroplastik pada insang dan saluran pencernaan ikan sapu-sapu Pterygoplichthys pardalis (Castelnau, 1855) air, dan sedimen di stasiun penelitian Tanjung Barat dan stasiun penelitian MT Haryono, Ciliwung, Jakarta Selatan. Pengambilan sampel ikan dilakukan sebanyak 10 ekor dari kedua lokasi. Pengambilan sampel air dan sedimen dilakukan pada 3 titik dari kedua lokasi. Insang dan saluran pencernaan dari setiap ikan sapu-sapu diisolasi dan dihancurkan menggunakan asam nitrat kuat (HNO3 65%). Sampel air diambil 20 liter yang disaring dengan plankton net. Sampel sedimen diambil 200 gram dan dikeringkan di oven. Larutan NaCl jenuh digunakan untuk mengapungkan mikroplastik. Sampel diletakan pada Sedgwick Rafter Chamber dan mikroplastik diamati menggunakan mikroskop. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelimpahan mikroplastik pada stasiun penelitian Tanjung Barat, Ciliwung yaitu 5.888 ± 611,7 partikel ind-1 pada insang ikan sapu-sapu, 5.344 ± 694,8 partikel ind-1 pada saluran pencernaan ikan sapu-sapu, 341,9 ± 25,9 partikel L-1 pada air, 297.600 ± 16.185 kg-1 pada sedimen. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan kelimpahan mikroplastik pada stasiun penelitian MT Haryono yaitu 5.835 ± 421,0 partikel ind-1 pada insang ikan sapu-sapu, 5.581 ± 472,7 partikel ind-1 pada saluran pencernaan ikan sapu-sapu, 346 ± 28,4 partikel L-1 pada air, dan 316.089 ± 6883,6 kg-1 pada sedimen. Hasil Uji T Dua Sampel menunjukkan bahwa tidak ada perbedaan yang signifikan antara kelimpahan mikroplastik pada sampel insang, saluran pencernaan, air, dan sedimen dari kedua stasiun penelitian di Ciliwung. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah tidak terdapat perbedaan kandungan mikroplastik di kedua stasiun tersebut.
Criminalistic Implementation of Counteraction to the Use of Biotechnologies in the event of Commission of Criminal Oﬀences
Authors: Kruchinina N. V. 
Published: February 2022

Achievements in the field of biotechnology raise the standard of human life and improve its quality, open up new opportunities for social activity, including for business, and are also used when combating crime. The paper analyzes the problems associated with the study of trace substances of human biological origin, the collection and storage of genomic information, the formation of such a direction as DNA forensics. The author examines the issue of criminal threats associated with the use of biotechnologies, including crimes committed with the use of biological weapons, bioterrorism, and analyzes the criminal use of biotechnologies, including the sphere of assisted human reproduction. The paper defines the possibilities of criminalistics in the process of countering the use of biotechnologies in the commission of criminal offences. First, we are talking about the development of measures to prevent crimes in this area, creation of methods for investigating crimes committed in this area, development of effective technical, tactical and methodological recommendations for verifying information that is significant from a forensic standpoint.The author proves that further development of biotechnologies is impossible without proper legal regulation, without protection from criminal risks. The high level of abuse, including of a criminal nature, in the field of genomic research determines the need to form a scientific basis for developing measures to respond to criminal risks in the field of artificial human reproduction, as well as measures to counter criminal activity in this area. In view of this, according to the author, there is a need to adopt a separate federal law on assisted reproductive technologies.
Privacy in the realm of Artiﬁcial Intelligence Systems Application for Remote Biometric Identiﬁcation
Authors: Kuteynikov D. L. , Izhaev O. A. , Lebedev V. A. , Zenin S. S. 
Published: February 2022

The paper analyzes legal approaches to solving key problems of human rights implementation in the conditions of mass exploitation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems in the public space. Within the framework of the study, the emphasis is placed on the features of the legal regulation of the use of artificial intelligence systems for remote biometric identification. The use of these systems is currently only beginning to acquire a regulatory legal framework and law enforcement practice in most countries. The study analyzes several different models of legal regulation that are typical of individual countries and regions, such as the United Kingdom, the United States, China, the EU and Russia.In the UK, the use of real-time facial recognition systems in public spaces is allowed, but the set of scenarios and situations of their use is significantly limited by legislation and law enforcement practice. In the United States, both at the federal and state levels, there are no general rules that form a unified legal approach to regulating the area in question. The EC has developed a draft Regulation on Harmonized AI Rules (Artificial Intelligence Act), which is supposed to prohibit the use of AI systems for remote biometric identification of individuals in real time in public places. There is no special regulatory regulation of this sphere of public relations in the PRC. The development of these systems in China is controlled by the state, which, due to the high centralization of power, leads to the risk of human rights violations and the creation of an atmosphere of total surveillance of citizens without any legally established framework and restrictions. In Russia, the state is actively deploying these systems at the federal and regional levels in the absence of a specialized regulatory framework. Human rights are protected only by the general norms of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and legislation, law enforcement practice is mainly aimed at ensuring the interests of the state.
Perceptions of users and providers on barriers to utilizing skilled birth care in Surkhet district of Nepal: a qualitative study
Authors: Shah Sunil 
Published: February 2022

Background: Although skilled birth care contributes significantly to the prevention of maternal and newborn morbidity and mortality, utilization of such care is poor in mid- and far-western Nepal. This study explored the perceptions of service users and providers regarding barriers to skilled birth care. Method: We conducted 24 focus group discussions, 12 each with service users and service providers from different health institutions in mid- and far-western Nepal. All discussions examined the perceptions and experiences of service users and providers regarding barriers to skilled birth care and explored possible solutions to overcoming such barriers.Results: Our results determined that major barriers to skilled birth care include inadequate knowledge of the importance of services offered by skilled birth attendants (SBAs), distance to health facilities, unavailability of transport services, and poor availability of SBAs. Other barriers included poor infrastructure, meager services, inadequate information about services/facilities, cultural practices and beliefs, and low prioritization of birth care. Moreover, the tradition of isolating women during and after childbirth decreased the likelihood that women would utilize delivery care services at health facilities.Conclusions: Service users and providers perceived inadequate availability and accessibility of skilled birth care in remote areas of Nepal, and overall utilization of these services was poor. Therefore, training and recruiting locally available health workers, helping community groups establish transport mechanisms, upgrading physical facilities and services at health institutions, and increasing community awareness of the importance of skilled birth care will help bridge these gaps.
Assessment of knowledge and practice regarding menstrual hygiene among adolescent girls in government school of Kanpur Nagar: a descriptive cross-sectional study
Authors: Singh Sapna , Tyagi Preeti , Anand Deepak , Gupta Rashmi 
Published: February 2022

Background: Adolescent population makes one fifth of world population and in India 21% of the population falls in this group. Social prohibitions and traditional beliefs prevalent in our society lead to inadequate hygiene practices.Methods: Study was done in 304 adolescent girls in a government girls school of Kanpur Nagar by pretested printed questioners in a awareness program on menstrual hygiene. It was a descriptive cross sectional study among 304 school going adolescent girls of 13-19 year age.Results: The mean age of menarche was 13.23 years while mean age of study participants was 15.69 years. Nearly 96.68% used sanitary pads during menses whereas 3.31% use house hold materials. The most common symptom during menstruation was dysmenorrhoea which was recorded in 22.85% study participants. In 79.47% cases first informant was mother about menstruation knowledge while 79.47% girl did not report any social discrimination during menstruation.Conclusions: In this study menstrual hygiene practices among adolescent girls in a government girls school of UP was satisfactory probably because of various government scheme like menstrual hygiene management (MHM), provision of clean water and sanitation facility and distribution of free sanitary pads at monthly interval to all menstruating adolescent girls. Mother was the first informant on menstruation in most cases. Here school teacher can play a pivotal role in educating all adolescent girls and their mother about menstrual hygiene practices.
A comparative study of the role of cytopathology, staining for acid-fast bacilli and genexpert MTB/RIF assay in the diagnosis of tubercular lymphadenopathy
Authors: Ahmed Saqib , Ansari Hena A , Fatima Nazish 
Published: February 2022

The diagnosis of tubercular lymphadenopathy can be made by FNAC combined with staining for AFB along with newer methods like GeneXpert assay. India carries one of the largest burdens of TB accounting for twenty-seven per cent of worldwide cases. To evaluate the role of cytopathology, AFB staining and GeneXpert assay in the rapid diagnosis of tubercular lymphadenopathy along with the usefulness of GeneXpert assay in the diagnosis of indeterminate aspirates. A total of 372 patients presenting with lymphadenopathy and clinical suspicion of a tubercular aetiology were included in the analysis.183 patients (56%) were adults (20-59 years) followed by 66 patients (20%)in the paediatric age group. 189 were females(57.3%) and 141 were males (42.7%). The cervical group of lymph nodes were most commonly involved (66%).69.1% were AFB positive in 201 smears with features favouring tubercular infection (positive cytology) which increased to 183 (91%) when GeneXpert Analysis was done, while 72 cases (55.8%) were AFB positive on cases with indeterminate cytology which showed an increment to 108 cases (83.7%) on the application of GeneXpert. FNAC combined with ZN staining and GeneXpert has a much higher diagnostic accuracy, GeneXpert further prevents underdiagnosis and enables rapid and accurate diagnosis in cases with indeterminate/inconclusive FNAC and ZN staining.
Primary testicular T cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma with unusual histomorphology: A rare case
Authors: Rani R Nisarga , K Madan , Biswas Siddhartha , Rao Anuradha C K 
Published: February 2022

Primary testicular non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is an uncommon extra nodal lymphoma presentation, constituting 1-2% of all lymphomas. Majority are of B-Cell type, with very few cases being primary T-Cell phenotype. A 28 years male presented with painless, unilateral testicular swelling with elevated serum LDH levels, beta HCG and AFP serum levels were within normal limits. Gross evaluation of high inguinal orchidectomy specimen showed an enlarged homogenous, grey white lobulated mass with adjacent entrapped testicular parenchyma. Microscopy showed diffuse sheets of medium sized, monomorphic atypical lymphoid cells with sparing of adjacent seminiferous tubules. A panel of Immunohistochemistry markers done were suggestive of T-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Testicular T cell NHL are extremely rare amongst the testicular lymphomas, constituting for 5% of all testicular tumours. This case is being presented for its rarity in literature, especially in young age group and the unusual histomorphology.