bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Effects of kinesio taping therapy on gait and surface electromyography in stroke patients with hemiplegia
Authors: Chen Ze , Li Min , Cui Hongxing , Wu Xipeng , Chen Fangmin , Li Wei 
Published: November 2022

Background: The application of Kinesio Taping (KT) on the lower extremity of stroke patients can improve the quality of somatosensory information by activating lower extremity muscles involved in postural control. Gait analysis and surface electromyography (SEMG) are valuable in assessing the motor ability of the lower extremities.Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of KT therapy on gait and SEMG in stroke patients with hemiplegia.Methods: Twenty-one stroke patients were included in the study. KT was applied to the lower extremities of the hemiplegic side. Quantitative gait parameters were measured by a gait analysis system (IDEEA, by MiniSun, United States) and activation of the lower extremity muscles were evaluated by the SEMG (Trigno™ Wireless Systems, Delsys Inc., United States) before and after taping. Step length, stride length, pulling acceleration, swing power, ground impact, and energy expenditure were used to evaluate when patients walk as usual. SEMG signals were collected from the anterior bilateral tibialis (TA) and the lateral gastrocnemius (LG). The root mean square (RMS) value was used to assess muscle activity. SEMG signals were examined before and after KT treatment in three different locomotor conditions of the patients: walking at a natural speed, walking with a weight of 5 kg, dual-tasking walking (walking + calculation task) while carrying a weight of 5 kg. The calculation task was to ask the patients to calculate the result of subtracting 7 from 100 and continuing to subtract 7 from the resulting numbers. Comparisons between two normally distributed samples (before and after KT treatment) were evaluated using the two-tailed, paired Student’s t-test.Results: Stride length (0.89 ± 0.19 vs. 0.96 ± 0.23; p = 0.029), pulling acceleration (0.40 ± 0.21 vs. 1.11 ± 0.74; p = 0.005), and swing power (0.42 ± 0.24 vs. 1.14 ± 0.72; p = 0.004) improved in the hemiplegia side after KT treatment. The RMS value of TA SEMG signals in the limbs on the hemiplegia side decreased after KT treatment during dual-tasking walking carrying a weight of 5 kg (3.65 ± 1.31 vs. 2.93 ± 0.95; p = 0.030).Conclusion: KT treatment is effective in altering gait and SEMG characteristics in stroke patients with hemiplegia.
The abortion divide: Exploring the role of exclusion, loss of significance and identity in the radicalization process
Authors: Knapton Holly , Renström Emma , Lindén Magnus 
Published: November 2022

IntroductionRecently, the abortion issue has entered the spotlight in the USA, leading to potential radical actions. As the majority opinion on the abortion issue vary with state, some individuals will be in the numerical minority within their state, possibly evoking feelings of exclusion. Social exclusion can motivate a radicalization process. The aim of this paper is to explore how individuals in a numerical minority experience feelings of exclusion and significance loss and how this may drive radicalization in the context of the abortion issue.MethodsA quasi-experimental design was used and 534 respondents from naturally occurring numerical minority and majority groups based on state abortion opinion participated in an online survey.ResultsResults showed that those in the numerical minority experienced exclusion and were more willing to engage in and endorse radical actions compared to those in the majority, regardless of position on the abortion issue. Serial mediation analysis revealed that the pathway between minority group status and engagement and endorsement of extreme actions was fully mediated by need-threat and ingroup identity.DiscussionBeing in the numerical minority is associated with feelings of social exclusion, which may trigger a radicalization process. The results advance our understanding of when and who is vulnerable to radicalization and that social structures that perpetuate marginalization and inequality may contribute to radicalization. Results highlight the need to continue to explore radicalization from a group-based perspective and emphasize exploring mediating factors as a pathway from social experiences to willingness to engage with radical groups.
English-learning stress and performance in Chinese college students: A serial mediation model of academic anxiety and academic burnout and the protective effect of grit
Authors: Xu Liling , Wang Zhenhai , Tao Zhiyuan , Yu Chengfu 
Published: November 2022

IntroductionHaving to adapt to a new environment with various other challenges while completing their studies, Chinese college students experience intense stress related to the study of the English language. However, there has been little research on the serial mediating mechanism of English-learning stress on English academic performance.MethodsPresent study recruited 1130 undergraduate students to finish self-report online questionnaire to collect the information about their English-learning stress, academic anxiety and burnout, English academic performance and grit. We constructed a moderated serial mediation model to test the effect of academic anxiety and academic burnout and explored whether grit can restrict the decrease in academic performance caused by English-learning stress.Results Results show that: (1) both academic anxiety and academic burnout mediate the relationship between English-learning stress and performance; (2) academic anxiety and academic burnout show a significant serial mediating role between academic pressure and English academic performance; and (3) grit significantly moderates the relationship between academic burnout and English academic performance.DiscussionThese results lead us to believe that cultivating the grit of Chinese college students may be an effective way to improve the academic performance of those experiencing high English-learning stress.
Impact of internet plus health education on urinary stoma caregivers in coping with care burden and stress in the era of COVID-19
Authors: Fan XuFei , Li HaiYan , Lai LiYa , Zhou XiaoFeng , Ye XiangXiang , Xiao HaiNiao 
Published: November 2022

ObjectiveTo explore the impact of “Internet Plus Health Education” on coping with care burden and pressure in urinary stoma caregivers in the era of COVID-19.Materials and methodsEighty caregivers of patients with urinary ostomy were equally randomized to experimental and control groups. Caregivers in the experimental group received digital nursing education intervention, which involved nursing intervention of Internet Plus Health Education (IPHE), and those in the control group received conventional care instructions. Six months later, care burden and emotional pressure were assessed in all caregivers using the Zarit Caregiver Burden Interview (ZBI) and the Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire (SCSQ).ResultsBefore the intervention, the ZBI and SCSQ scores were comparable between both groups (p &gt; 0.05). After the intervention, the ZBI scores in the experimental group were significantly higher than in the control group and vice versa for SCSQ scores (p &lt; 0.01). Furthermore, after the intervention, the family care satisfaction scale (FCSS) of the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group.ConclusionProviding “Internet Plus Health Education” to urinary stoma caregivers can reduce their care burden and enhance their pressure-coping ability in the COVID-19 era.
Mental health-related stigma discrimination and prejudices among Greek healthcare professionals
Authors: Porfyri Georgia-Nektaria , Athanasiadou Maria , Siokas Vasileios , Giannoglou Sofia , Skarpari Sofia , Kikis Michail , Myroforidou Artemis , Anoixa Maria , Zerakis Nikolaos , Bonti Eleni , Konsta Anastasia , Diakogiannis Ioannis , Rudolf Jobst , Deretzi Georgia 
Published: November 2022

IntroductionResearch shows that mental health-related stigma, stereotypes, and prejudices have a negative impact on the patients themselves as well as on their families and social entourage. Healthcare professionals, whose expertise and professional ethos are historically acknowledged by public opinion, are expected to play a major role in combating discrimination against psychiatric patients. In this study, we aimed to assess the attitudes of Greek healthcare professionals toward mental illness and people suffering from it.Materials and methodsIt is a non-interventional, analytic study, in which 479 health workers from a tertiary hospital in Thessaloniki, Greece, participated. Every single hospital service –except the personnel of the Psychiatric Clinic– was included in our study: from the cleaning service to the administrative staff and the auxiliary staff such as stretcher carriers, food and nutrition services’ staff, and social workers, the nursing staff, and finally the attending physicians, taking into consideration that the psychiatric patient, from the moment he/she enters the hospital, consecutively gets in contact with every work grade of the healthcare establishment. Participants’ attitudes concerning mental illness have been evaluated using the Opinions about Mental Illness Scale (OMI), the Social Distance Scale (SDS), and the Level of Contact Report (LCR-12).ResultsDespite the high level of familiarity [as evaluated with LCR-12; mean score (μ): 8.82 ± 1.73], the employees displayed a rather poor willingness to interact with psychiatric patients (as measured with SDS; μ:11.68 ± 4.28), and endorsed significant prejudice toward individuals with mental disorders (assessed using OMI subscales; Social Discrimination μ: 22.99 ± 12.08, Social Restriction μ: 17.45 ± 9.07, Social Care μ: 21.04 ± 4.12, Social Integration μ: 16.38 ± 4.68, Etiology μ: 9.80 ± 4.95). Age and education stood out as the main determinants of participants’ attitudes, with younger and highly educated participants to have shown a relatively refined profile.ConclusionThese results are not significantly improved compared to those of previous decades in Greek healthcare professionals and call for critical reflection and targeted stigma-reduction efforts.
Parental pre-pregnancy body mass index and risk of low birth weight in offspring: A prospective cohort study in central China
Authors: Wei Jianhui , Wang Tingting , Shu Jing , Liu Yiping , Song Xinli , Sun Mengting , Zhong Taowei , Chen Qian , Luo Manjun , Zhang Senmao , Huang Peng , Zhu Ping , Xie Donghua , Qin Jiabi 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundLow birth weight (LBW) is one of the most common adverse pregnancy outcomes. Previous studies have consistently shown that maternal body mass index (BMI) status before and during pregnancy is associated with LBW. However, previous studies lacked an association between paternal BMI and the conjunction effect of a couple's BMI and LBW in the offspring. Therefore, we established a cohort of pre-pregnancy couples to prospectively assess the relationship between maternal and paternal pre-pregnancy BMI and offspring LBW, very low birth weight (VLBW), and extremely low birth weight (ELBW).MethodsA prospective cohort study was established in Central China. A total of 34,104 pregnant women with singleton pregnancies at 8–14 gestational weeks and their husbands were finally enrolled and followed to 3 months postpartum. The multivariate logistic regression and restrictive cubic spline model were used to explore the relationship between parental pre-pregnancy BMI and the risk of LBW, VLBW, and ELBW in offspring.ResultsOf the 34,104 participants, maternal pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity were associated with a higher risk of LBW (overweight: OR = 1.720, 95% CI = 1.533 ~ 1.930; obesity: OR = 1.710, 95% CI = 1.360 ~ 2.151), VLBW (overweight: OR = 2.283, 95% CI = 1.839 ~ 2.834; obesity: OR = 4.023, 95% CI = 2.855 ~ 5.670), and ELBW (overweight: OR = 3.292, 95% CI = 2.151 ~ 5.036; obesity: OR = 3.467, 95% CI = 1.481 ~ 8.115), while underweight was associated with a higher risk of LBW (OR = 1.438, 95% CI = 1.294 ~ 1.599) and a lower risk of ELBW (OR = 0.473, 95% CI = 0.236 ~ 0.946). Paternal pre-pregnancy overweight and obesity were associated with a higher risk of LBW (overweight: OR = 1.637, 95% CI = 1.501 ~ 1.784; obesity: OR = 1.454, 95% CI = 1.289 ~ 1.641) and VLBW (overweight: OR = 1.310, 95% CI = 1.097 ~ 1.564; obesity: OR = 1.320, 95% CI = 1.037 ~ 1.681), while underweight was associated with a lower risk of LBW (OR = 0.660, 95% CI = 0.519 ~ 0.839). Parents who were both excessive-weights in pre-pregnancy BMI, as well as overweight mothers and normal-weight fathers before pre-pregnancy, were more likely to have offspring with LBW, VLBW, and ELBW. Dose-response relationship existed between parental pre-pregnancy and LBW, VLBW, and ELBW, except for paternal BMI and ELBW.ConclusionsParental pre-pregnancy BMI was associated with the risk of LBW in offspring. Management of weight before pregnancy for couples might help reduce their adverse pregnancy outcomes in future intervention studies.
Sex difference in the associations among risk factors with hepatitis B and C infections in a large Taiwanese population study
Authors: Wang Angela Chiunhsien , Geng Jiun-Hung , Wang Chih-Wen , Wu Da-Wei , Chen Szu-Chia 
Published: November 2022

BackgroundThe prevalence rates of hepatitis B and C virus (HBV/HCV) infection are high in Taiwan, and both are common causes of chronic liver disease and its related complications. Therefore, the early detection of factors associated with HBV/HCV infection is important. The aim of this study was to explore these factors in a large cohort of Taiwanese participants in the Taiwan Biobank, and also to identify sex differences in these risk factors.MethodsIt was an observational cohort study. The study enrolled 121,421 participants, and divided into four groups according to the presence or absence of HBV or HCV infection. Associations between risk factors with HBV or HCV infection were examined using multivariate logistic regression analysis.ResultsThe mean age of the 121,421 enrolled participants (43,636 men and 77,785 women) was 49.9 ± 11.0 years. The participants were stratified into four groups according to those with (n = 13,804; 11.4%) and without HBV infection (n = 107,617; 88.6%), and those with (n = 2,750; 2.3%) and without HCV infection (n = 118,671; 97.7%). Multivariable analysis revealed that male sex [vs. female sex; odds ratio [OR] = 1.346; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.282–1.414; p &lt; 0.001] was significantly associated with HBV infection, whereas female sex (vs. male sex; OR = 0.642; 95% CI = 0.575–0.716; p &lt; 0.001) was significantly associated with HCV infection. Furthermore, there were significant interactions between sex and age (p &lt; 0.001), body mass index (p &lt; 0.001), total cholesterol (p = 0.002), aspartate aminotransferase (p = 0.024), and estimated glomerular filtration rate (p = 0.012) on HBV infection. There were also significant interactions between sex and age (p &lt; 0.001), hypertension (p = 0.010), fasting glucose (p = 0.031), and uric acid (p = 0.001) on HCV infection.ConclusionIn conclusion, sex differences were found among the risk factors for HBV and HCV infections in a large cohort of Taiwanese volunteers. When dealing with hepatitis B and hepatitis C, the physicians may need to pay attention to the differences between men and women to do different treatments.
Opportunistic Community Screening of Chronic Chagas Disease Using a Rapid Diagnosis Test in Pharmacies in Barcelona (Catalonia, Spain): Study Protocol and Pilot Phase Results
Authors: Silgado Aroa , Bosch-Nicolau Pau , Sánchez-Montalvá Adrián , Cervià Ariadna , Gomez-i-Prat Jordi , Bagaria Guillermo , Rodriguez Cristina , Goterris Lidia , Serre-Delcor Núria , Oliveira-Souto Inés , Salvador Fernando , Molina Israel , Sulleiro Elena 
Published: November 2022

Objectives: This study aimed to report the protocol and results from the pilot phase of an opportunistic CP-based CD screening program in Barcelona, Spain.Methods: Three strategies according to recruitment approach were designed: passive, active and active-community. The study process consisted of signing the informed consent form, recording the patient’s data in a web-based database system, and performing the rapid test and blood collection on dry paper.Results: Nineteen pharmacies participated and 64 patients were included during the pilot phase of the study. The rapid diagnostic test (RDT) was positive in 2/64 (3.13%) cases. Of the 49 DBS samples that arrived at the laboratory, 22 (45%) were collected incorrectly. After quantitative and qualitative assessment of the program, the dry paper sample and passive strategy were ruled out.Conclusion: DBS sampling and the passive strategy are not suitable for CD screening in community pharmacies. There is a need to expand the number of participating pharmacies and individuals to determine whether conducting a RDT in community pharmacies is an effective screening method to increase access to CD diagnosis in a non-endemic area.
Description of the Current Da Vinci® Training Pathway for Robotic Abdominal Wall Surgery by the European Hernia Society
Authors: Vierstraete Maaike , Simons Maarten , Borch Knut , de Beaux Andrew , East Barbora , Reinpold Wolfgang , Stabilini Cesare , Muysoms Filip 
Published: November 2022

Background: Robot assisted laparoscopic abdominal wall surgery (RAWS) has seen a rapid adoption in recent years. The safe introduction of the robot platform in the treatment of abdominal wall hernias is important to safeguard the patient from harm during the learning curve. The scope of this paper is to describe the current European training curriculum in RAWS.Methods and Analysis: The pathway to competence in RAWS will depend on the robot platform, experience in other abdominal procedures (novice to expert) and experience in the abdominal wall repair techniques. An overview of the learning curve effect in the initial case series of several early adopters in RAWS was reviewed. In European centres, current training for surgeons wanting to adopt RAWS is managed by the specific technology-based training organized by the company providing the robot. It consists of four phases where phases I and II are preclinical, while phases III and IV focus on the introduction of the robotic platform into surgical practice.Conclusion: On behalf of the Robotic Surgery Task Force of the European Hernia Society (EHS) we believe that the EHS should play an important role in the clinical phases III and IV training. Courses organized in collaboration with the robot provider on relevant surgical anatomy of the abdominal wall and procedural steps in complex abdominal wall reconstruction like transversus abdominis release are essential. Whereas the robot provider should be responsible for the preclinical phases I and II to gain familiarity in the specific robot platform.
Fine Mapping of BoVl Conferring the Variegated Leaf in Ornamental Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)
Authors: Ren Jie , Zou Jiaqi , Zou Xiao , Song Gengxing , Gong Zhichao , Liu Zhiyong , Ji Ruiqin , Feng Hui 
Published: November 2022

Ornamental kale, as a burgeoning landscaping plant, is gaining popularity for its rich color patterns in leaf and cold tolerance. Leaf variegation endows ornamental kale with unique ornamental characters, and the mutants are ideal materials for exploring the formation mechanisms of variegated phenotype. Herein, we identified a novel variegated leaf kale mutant ‘JC007-2B’ with green margins and white centers. Morphological observations and physiological determinations of the green leaf stage (S1), albino stage (S2) and variegated leaf stage (S3) demonstrated that the chloroplast structure and photosynthetic pigment content in the white sectors (S3_C) of variegated leaves were abnormal. Genetic analysis revealed that a single dominant nuclear gene (BoVl) controlled the variegated leaf trait of ‘JC007-2B’, and three candidate genes for BoVl were fine-mapped to a 6.74 Kb interval on chromosome C03. Multiple sequence alignment among the green-leaf mapping parent ‘BS’, recombinant individuals, mutant parent ‘JC007-2B’ and its same originated DH line population established that the mutation sites in Bo3g002080 exhibited a complete consensus. Bo3g002080, homologous to Arabidopsis MED4, was identified as the candidate gene for BoVl. Expression analysis showed that Bo3g002080 displayed a 2158.85-fold higher expression at albino stage than that in green leaf stage. Transcriptome analysis showed that related pathways of photosynthesis and chloroplast development were significantly enriched in the white sectors, and relevant DEGs involved in these pathways were almost down-regulated. Overall, our study provides a new gene resource for cultivar breeding in ornamental kale and contributes to uncovering the molecular genetic mechanism underlying the variegated leaf formation.
Peran Polri Dalam Menanggulangi Tindak Pidana Penghinaan Dan/Atau Pencemaran Nama Baik Melalui Media Elektronik (Studi di Polda Sumatera Utara)
Authors: Raja Lubis Mhd , Eddy Triono , Sahari Alpi 
Published: November 2022

The role of the National Police in tackling criminal acts of humiliation and/or defamation through electronic media is in accordance with the normative role that is in accordance with Police Law Number 2 of 2002. Technological advances show a correlation of increasing crime rates, especially in the field of cyber crime. The data collection techniques used are interviews and literature study, the type of data used in this study is primary data consisting of laws and secondary data consisting of various kinds of reading materials related to research titles such as books on cyber crimes. crime, articles, journals and literature. Based on legal research, it can be concluded as follows: Criminal policies in cyber crimes according to the context of Indonesian criminal law have been regulated in Article 27 Paragraph (3) Junto Article 45 Paragraph (3) Law no. 8 of 2011 as amended by law no. 19 of 2016 concerning Information and Electronic Transactions specifically for perpetrators of criminal acts of humiliation and or defamation through social media. The role of the National Police in tackling criminal acts of humiliation and/or defamation through electronic media, especially in the North Sumatra Regional Police, has been in accordance with its normative role, namely in accordance with Police Law Number 2 of 2002.
Analisis Psychology Capital dan Kinerja Pegawai Puskesmas Rasana’e Timur Kota Bima
Authors: Nurhidayati Restu , Ramadhani Aulia 
Published: November 2022

The research to describe psychological capital and employee performance in east Puskemas Rasana’e. The focus of this study is on psychological capital and employee performance. The method of this research is descriptive. Populations in this research are PNS 49 employees. The sampling used in this research is total sampling. Data on this research was collected by a questioner and shared with all employees, as many as 49 respondents. The result is that employees had good psychological capital with a score of 4.70. This above-value average has a minimum of 1 maximal 6. And employee performance had a good score of 3.30. This above-value average has a minimum of 1 maximal 5. Psychology capital has four dimensions: (self-efficacy, hope, resilience, and optimism). Each dimension has a contribution to every person's ability to do the job optimally. Employee performance means the employee is capable of a good task.