Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Steffen Hackbarth, Rayhanul Islam, Vladimir Subr, Tomas Etrych, Jun Fang
Summary: This study investigates the impact of illumination intensity on singlet oxygen generation in tumor tissue. The results reveal that excessive illumination hinders singlet oxygen production, while lower intensity illumination can generate singlet oxygen in areas beyond blood vessels and walls. This finding has significant implications for tumor diagnosis using photosensitizers.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Shiran Liu, Zhaoqiang Guo, Yanhui Li, Hongmin Lu, Lin Chen, Lei Xu, Yuming Zhou, Baowen Xu
Summary: This study introduces an unsupervised approach based on improved PageRank to prioritize documentation effort by identifying module dependencies in a project. Experimental results show that the PageRank approach outperforms existing supervised artificial neural network methods.
INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Josef Knott, Christoffer Nagel, Juergen Geist
Summary: Anthropogenic alterations, such as dam construction, have led to a loss of habitat for riverine fish species. Restoration efforts, such as creating engineered spawning grounds, have shown potential for fish conservation, but successful reproduction on these grounds may not guarantee further population development.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Steffen Hackbarth, Shanghui Gao, Vladimir Subr, Lisheng Lin, Jakob Pohl, Tomas Etrych, Jun Fang
Summary: Recently, we discovered induced anoxia as a limiting factor for photodynamic tumor therapy. The amount of generated singlet oxygen depends on photosensitizer accumulation, efficiency, and illumination intensity. Our experimental results provide proof for the described model and demonstrate characteristic changes in signal kinetics of singlet oxygen and photosensitizer phosphorescence in vivo, allowing for better optimization and coordination of PDT drugs and treatment.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Business
Cedric Gutierrez, Tomasz Obloj, Douglas H. Frank
Summary: In this research, a behavioral theory of lost leadership was developed and tested, showing that former leaders exert more effort following the loss of leadership. The study found evidence that former leaders provide more effort overall, and also shift attention away from other tasks. The results suggest that setbacks can be motivational and have implications for the optimal design of dynamic competitions.
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Henning Krug, S. Alexander Haslam, Kathleen Otto, Gahis Safi, Niklas K. Steffens
Summary: The research found a positive relationship between coaches' identity leadership and team effort, as well as individual and team performance, while also being associated with lower turnover intentions. Additionally, the relationships between identity leadership and the investigated outcomes were mediated by team identification.
PSYCHOLOGY OF SPORT AND EXERCISE
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Bunga C. Pratiwi, Elise Dusseldorp, Julian D. Karch, Mark de Rooij
Summary: Using psychological tests to predict outcomes involves generating a prediction rule from these tests. Recently, studies have used separate items as predictors and used statistical learning methods to improve the predictive performance of these tests. However, it is unclear whether this approach is always beneficial. Different statistical methods were used to derive prediction rules, and results showed that item rules are not always better than subscale rules, with subscale rules from elastic net often performing best.
COMPUTATIONAL STATISTICS & DATA ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Management
Hyeri Choi, Min Jae Park
Summary: This study aims to understand the process of expected outcomes from the adoption of information technology resources. It integrates a value chain perspective to examine how each business activity's characteristics lead to distinct results, providing specific evidence for IT resource management. The study also explores the moderating role of organisational restructuring in the relationship between IT resources and firm performance. It takes a third approach to this relationship, assuming that both impacts can be observed depending on the usage level and may provide insights into the mechanisms behind technology assimilation into organisations.
TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fengkai Sun, Huimin Wang, Qian Peng, Jian Zhang, Shuang Liang, Xia Wang
Summary: This study investigates the effect of aeration intensity on the performance and mechanisms of a long-term self-forming dynamic membrane bioreactor (SFDMBR). The results show that the SFDMBR operated at medium aeration intensity achieves the best chemical oxygen demand (COD) removal performance, and SFDM formation time increases with increasing aeration intensity. Additionally, the study reveals that the fouling mechanism transitions from biomass accumulation to an increase in specific resistance as aeration intensity increases.
Article
Psychology, Social
Benjamin J. Schellenberg, Patrick Gaudreau, Daniel S. Bailis
Summary: These studies suggest that in workplaces characterized by bottom-line mentalities and a focus on bottom-line outcomes, there is a widespread belief that obsessive passion is necessary for success.
PERSONALITY AND INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES
(2022)
Article
Industrial Relations & Labor
Argyro Avgoustaki, Hans T. W. Frankort
Summary: This article explores the relationship between the well-being of employees engaged in intensive work and their job discretion as well as their individual motives. The findings suggest that intensive work driven by intrinsic motives is more positively associated with job satisfaction.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
(2023)
Article
Business
Kathrin Wenke, Florian B. Zapkau, Christian Schwens
Summary: The study tailored theories on the relative performance implications of exploration, exploitation, and ambidexterity to small and medium-sized enterprises, investigating the effects of these strategies on SME performance and the moderating role of property rights protection (PRP). Meta-analytical evidence suggests that ambidexterity has a weaker relationship with SME performance compared to exploration and exploitation, and PRP decreases the positive relationship between exploration and SME performance. Unexpectedly, PRP also decreases the positive relationship between exploitation and SME performance.
JOURNAL OF BUSINESS RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Katherine M. Crawford, Yiwen Zhu, Kathryn A. Davis, Samantha Ernst, Kristina Jacobsson, Kristen Nishimi, Andrew D. A. C. Smith, Erin C. Dunn
Summary: This study found that the death of a pet can have an impact on children's mental health, with experiencing loss after having loved leading to an increase in psychopathology symptoms, particularly more pronounced in males.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Naiara Demnitz, Anne T. Gates, Erik L. Mortensen, Ellen Garde, Cathrine L. Wimmelmann, Hartwig R. Siebner, Michael Kjaer, Carl-Johan Boraxbekk
Summary: Understanding individual variability in response to physical activity is crucial for developing more effective and personalized interventions for healthy aging. This study used longitudinal data from a randomized-controlled trial to investigate individual differences in a 12-month muscle strengthening intervention for older adults. Results showed significant differences in baseline physical function, sex, and depressive symptoms between trajectory groups. Improvers and decliners also exhibited significant grey matter differences in specific brain regions.
HUMAN BRAIN MAPPING
(2023)
Article
Ergonomics
Haoran Wu, Chaozhong Wu, Nengchao Lyu, Jiannan Li
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different urgency scenarios and takeover-request lead times on takeover performance and safety during conditionally automated driving. The results showed that the TORlt significantly influenced takeover performance and safety. A longer TORlt led to safer takeovers, but higher workloads caused by TORlt resulted in shorter reaction times and decreased safety. Therefore, reaction time should not be the preferred indicator to evaluate takeover performance and safety, and other indicators such as workload and minimum TTC can better measure and evaluate takeover performance and safety.
ACCIDENT ANALYSIS AND PREVENTION
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis, Paulo Gentil, James P. Fisher, James Steele
Summary: This study compared isolated lumbar extension strength in competitive and noncompetitive powerlifters, and recreationally trained men, and found that powerlifting training likely has little impact on conditioning of the lumbar extensors.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Jonathan J. Cooper, Matt Johnson, Jon Radcliffe, James Fisher
Summary: The study found that optimal performance in strength and conditioning is associated with high intensity of positive functional emotions and low intensity of negative dysfunctional emotions. To help athletes achieve perceived peak performance in strength and conditioning, psychological skills and strategies should be developed to achieve an optimal emotional profile.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Joshua Farrow, James Steele, David G. Behm, Martin Skivington, James P. Fisher
Summary: The study found that compared to heavier-load resistance exercise, lighter-load resistance exercise results in greater fatigue during and after the exercise. Additionally, the leg exercised under the lighter-load condition had not fully recovered by 48 hours, while the leg exercised under the heavier-load condition had recovered to pre-exercise strength within 24 hours.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2021)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Elio Martino, James P. Fisher, Brian Wink, Dave Smith, James Steele
Summary: This study examined the influence of media on males' beliefs regarding resistance training (RT). The results showed a pervasive belief in the necessity of heavy loads and free weights, as well as significant effects of different conditions on the importance of free weights and heavy loads for strength and hypertrophy. The lift big-get big culture may have reinforced existing beliefs in most conditions.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
James Steele, Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis, Luke Carlson, David Williams, Stuart Phillips, Dave Smith, Brad J. Schoenfeld, Jeremy P. Loenneke, Richard Winett, Takashi Abe, Stephane Dufour, Martino V. Franchi, Fabio Sarto, Tommy R. Lundberg, Paulo Gentil, Thue Kvorning, Juergen Giessing, Milan Sedliak, Antonio Paoli, Fiona Spotswood, Alex Lucas, James P. Fisher
Summary: The majority of individuals continued to participate in resistance training during lockdown, with slight adjustments in location and types of training performed. People exerted less effort, had lower motivation, and perceived training as less effective and enjoyable during lockdown. Likelihood of continuing current training was similar or lower than pre-lockdown.
Review
Sport Sciences
David G. Behm, Shahab Alizadeh, Saman Hadjizedah Anvar, Courtney Hanlon, Emma Ramsay, Mohamed Mamdouh Ibrahim Mahmoud, Joseph Whitten, James P. Fisher, Olaf Prieske, Helmi Chaabene, Urs Granacher, James Steele
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the occurrence of non-local muscle fatigue (NLMF) following the performance of fatiguing exercises of different muscles. The results did not support the existence of a general NLMF effect, but suggested a potential impact on endurance-based outcomes. Further research should focus on exploring endurance effects and mechanisms, as well as considering the effects of prior training history and including a more diverse participant sample.
Review
Sport Sciences
Israel Halperin, Tomer Malleron, Itai Har-Nir, Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis, Milo Wolf, James Fisher, James Steele
Summary: Participants tend to underpredict the number of repetitions to task failure in resistance exercises, but prediction accuracy can be improved by making predictions closer to task failure, using heavier loads, or in later sets.
Article
Sport Sciences
Itamar P. Vieira, Patricia C. B. Lobo, James Fisher, Rodrigo Ramirez-Campilo, Gustavo D. Pimentel, Paulo Gentil
Summary: The study showed that both traditional resistance training and high-speed training can improve functional performance in the elderly, with traditional resistance training resulting in greater gains in muscle strength.
SPORTS HEALTH-A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Marcelo Henrique Silva, Claudio Andre Barbosa De Lira, James Steele, James P. Fisher, Joao Felipe Mota, Aline Corado Gomes, Paulo Gentil
Summary: The study aimed to compare two different maximal intensity exercise modalities on muscle strength, cardiorespiratory fitness, and lower limb composition in recreationally trained men. The results showed that both cycle ergometer training and leg press training for 5 weeks produced similar strength adaptations, with minimal changes in lower limb composition. Additionally, only the cycle ergometer group increased peak oxygen consumption compared to the leg press group.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Biological
Luke Carlson, David Gschneidner, James Steele, James P. Fisher
Summary: Virtual personal training may be a convenient and time-efficient approach to supervised strength training, especially during lockdown or closure of fitness facilities. Research suggests that short-term supervised virtual resistance training is as effective as traditional supervised studio-based resistance training, with similar changes in strength and body composition, as well as similar perceptions of effort and enjoyment.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Letter
Sport Sciences
Luke Carlson, Dave Smith, James P. Fisher
Article
Psychology, Biological
Juergen Giessing, Bjoern Eichmann, Wolfgang Kemmler, Wayne L. Westcott, Richard Winett, Kevin Busuttil, James Steele, James P. Fisher
Summary: This study suggests that the addition of high intensity resistance training alongside routine care can have a positive impact on a range of outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients. Positive changes in body composition, blood markers, and subjective wellbeing were sustained over a 12-month period compared to those receiving routine care only.
PHYSIOLOGY & BEHAVIOR
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
James Steele, James P. Fisher, Jurgen Giessing, Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis, Milo Wolf, Bram Kroeske, Rob Reuters
Summary: This study examined the time-course of strength development from minimal-dose resistance training. The results showed that strength gradually reached a plateau after approximately 1-2 years, but significant strength gains were still observed during this time period.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2022)
Article
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Luke Carlson, David Gschneidner, James Steele, James P. Fisher
Summary: This study compared the effects of heavy-load and light-load resistance training strategies on fat loss. The results showed that both strategies produce similar, yet small, changes in body composition, including fat mass, body fat percentage, and lean mass, during a 4-week intervention combined with dietary intervention. Strength increases were also small but highlighted the importance of resistance training in maintaining lean mass and strength during dietary intervention.
RESEARCH QUARTERLY FOR EXERCISE AND SPORT
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Christopher Latella, Daniel van den Hoek, Milo Wolf, Patroklos Androulakis-Korakakis, James P. Fisher, James Steele
Summary: This study explored strength adaptations in powerlifting athletes and found that the greatest strength gains occurred in the early phase of participation. Females tended to progress faster, while females with lower baseline strength and older males may experience some strength decline. These findings suggest that consistent strength training can improve strength across different age groups and mitigate age-related declines in strength.
