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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marcin Maciejczyk, Tomasz Palka, Magdalena Wiecek, Jadwiga Szymura, Justyna Kusmierczyk, Marek Bawelski, Sebastian Masel, Zbigniew Szygula
Summary: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of interval training performed in hypoxia on aerobic capacity and second ventilatory threshold in young, untrained men. The results showed that compared to training in normoxia, interval training in hypoxia significantly improved maximum oxygen uptake and power output at the second ventilatory threshold.
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Dana J. Rashid, Joseph R. Sheheen, Tori Huey, Kevin Surya, Jackson B. Sanders, John R. Horner, Jovanka Voyich, Susan C. Chapman
Summary: The development of modern birds provides insights into the biology of their dinosaur ancestors. This study investigates avian postnatal development and reveals that sterile inflammation plays a role in the formation of the pygostyle, a compound structure in the tail resulting from bone fusion. Transcriptome profiling and immuno/histochemistry indicate an inflammatory response resembling bone fracture healing. Necroptosis and heterophils, the avian equivalent of neutrophils, are found to be involved. The presence of nucleus pulposus structures and the inhibition of vertebral fusion by anti-inflammatory corticosteroid treatment further emphasize the importance of inflammation in developmental skeletogenesis.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Qi Song, Zheng Sun, Yong Chang, Weifeng Zhang, Yingzhi Lv, Jiayi Wang, Fenghao Sun, Yanxue Ma, Yuling Li, Fengbo Wang, Xiaoguang Chen
Summary: The study demonstrated a novel biological method to treat wastewater from the textile industry, proving its feasibility. By combining different types of bioreactors, efficient removal of COD and NH4+-N from PCW was achieved, providing a new alternative to traditional chemical methods.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Sport Sciences
Daniel Boullosa, Boris Dragutinovic, Joshua F. Feuerbacher, Stefano Benitez-Flores, Edward F. Coyle, Moritz Schumann
Summary: The study suggests that short sprint interval training (sSIT) is highly effective in improving maximal oxygen consumption (V?O(2)max), aerobic, and anaerobic performances in physically active young healthy adults and athletes. Various exercise modes, such as cycling, running, paddling, and punching, can benefit from sSIT protocols.
SCANDINAVIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Ying Liu, Ying Zhang, Minghuan Wang, Lisheng Wang, Wanting Zheng, Qiannuo Zeng, Kui Wang
Summary: This study evaluated the potential of aerobic composting, anaerobic digestion, and aerobic-anaerobic coupling composting for the treatment of Chinese medicinal herbal residues. The results showed that the CMHRs treated with aerobic-anaerobic coupling composting and aerobic composting were fully degraded, with the latter having the lowest C/N ratio and highest germination index. Higher enzyme activities were observed during the aerobic-anaerobic coupling composting and aerobic composting treatments. This study provides new insights into biomass resource utilization.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Pascal Otto, Mozhdeh Alipoursarbani, Daniel Torrent, Adriel Latorre-Perez, Thomas Paust, Alfred Albert, Christian Abendroth
Summary: A demonstrator plant for an improved sludge degradation process has been implemented on a municipal scale. By introducing an aerobic sewage sludge reactivation stage, the biogas yield increased by 55% and the remaining fermentation residue volume reduced by 25%. NH4-N removal of over 90% was achieved, and the reactivated digestate showed a reduced number of methane-forming archaea and presence of ammonium-oxidizing bacteria.
FERMENTATION-BASEL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pundarika Sughosh, Periyaswami Lakshmikanthan, G. L. Sivakumar Babui
Summary: The study investigated the application and performance of AN, AER and SA bioreactors in stabilizing MBT waste from Bangalore city. The results showed that AER bioreactor landfills can be used for remediating existing municipal solid waste dumpsites in Bangalore city.
WASTE MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ching-Hsin Lin, Chih-Wei Lee, Chien-Hui Huang
Summary: This study investigated the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on exercise performance in children and found that high-intensity IMT improved maximal and submaximal exercise capacity. No significant improvement was observed in the low-intensity group or the control group. The results suggest that appropriately applying inspiratory muscle strength training can enhance aerobic fitness in healthy children.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Joseph K. Pellegrino, Tracy G. Anthony, Peter Gillies, Shawn M. Arent
Summary: The study compared the effects of aerobic and anaerobic exercise on the serum metabolome and found similar changes in the metabolomic profiles of both exercise modalities in a healthy cohort. However, aerobic cycling resulted in greater metabolic perturbations and faster recovery rates, which may be explained by increased lipid metabolism.
JOURNAL OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SPORTS NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Saurabh Mishra, Anurag Kumar Singh, Liu Cheng, Abid Hussain, Abhijit Maiti
Summary: This study discusses the occurrence of antibiotics in wastewater and their potential ecological risk, and critically reviews anaerobic-aerobic processes for antibiotics removal. It explores microbial dynamics responsible for antibiotic biodegradation and its economic feasibility, and discusses key research directions for future improvement. The appropriate selection of treatment processes, sources control, understanding of antibiotic fate, and adopting precise monitoring strategies could eliminate the potential ecological risks of antibiotics.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amane Hori, Ryuji Saito, Kenichi Suijo, Michael R. Kushnick, Daisuke Hasegawa, Koji Ishida, Norio Hotta
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether blood flow restriction (BFR) during moderate-intensity aerobic training can accelerate the adaptation of the time constant (tau) of phase II oxygen uptake (<(V) over dot>O-2) kinetics in the moderate-intensity exercise domain. The results showed that tau significantly decreased in the BFR group at the mid-point of training, while the CON group showed a decrease at the end of training. The BFR group had significantly lower tau than the CON group at the mid-point, but there was no significant difference between the two groups at the end of training.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cheng Cheng, Jinju Geng, Haidong Hu, Yihan Shi, Rongwei Gao, Xu Wang, Hongqiang Ren
Summary: The study explored the enhanced effects of alternative aerobic and anaerobic conditions in side-stream reactors on sludge reduction and pollutants removal performance. The results showed improved sludge reduction and carbon reuse in the modified reactors, providing an efficient and cost-saving technology for application in wastewater treatment plants. The cooperation interaction of different microbial populations played a key role in enhancing the overall performance of the treatment system.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Dagmar Samesova, Juraj Ponist, Helena Hybska, Adam Pochyba, Marian Schwarz, Jozef Salva
Summary: Environmental contamination from waste tyres poses a risk to the environment. This study aimed to evaluate the biodegradability and ecotoxicity of waste tyres in aquatic environments. The research used different tests and pH adjustment to simulate the degradation of tyres in natural conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Xiaodong Chu, Qiushuang Cheng, Yonghua Xu, Lina Luo, Ming Wang, Guoxiang Zheng, Hongqiong Zhang, Weiming Yi, Xiaofeng Liu, Yongming Sun, Yong Sun
Summary: The ultrasonic-aerobic hydrolysis pretreatment of corn straw can significantly increase methane production, which is of great significance to biogas engineering.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Rachel Moran, Leslie Morrison Gutman
Summary: The study aimed to characterize the intervention components, mechanisms of change, and barriers to implementation of a communication intervention for hospital staff regarding mental health with children and adolescents. Findings highlighted the importance of improving healthcare professionals' knowledge, cognitive and interpersonal skills, and beliefs about their capabilities in facilitating communication about mental health. The study contributes to bridging the research-practice gap in mental health care and improving clinical outcomes for children and adolescents.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2021)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Rachel L. Knight, Aina Chalabaev, Melitta A. McNarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Joanne Hudson
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of age stereotype-based interventions on health outcomes in adults aged 50 and over, with most studies showing improvements in physical function and self-perceptions. However, more rigorous research is needed to confirm these effects.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Zoe A. Marshall, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Melitta A. McNarry
Summary: This study explored the influence of movement composition on arterial health in children using compositional analysis. The study found that individual movement behaviors and the overall movement composition did not significantly predict arterial stiffness. Furthermore, reallocating time to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity did not predict improvements in arterial stiffness.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Joe Antoun, Daniel J. Brown, Daniel J. W. Jones, Beth G. Clarkson, Anthony I. Shepherd, Nicholas C. Sangala, Robert J. Lewis, Melitta A. McNarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Laura Mason, Jo Corbett, Zoe L. Saynor
Summary: The study found that home haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis can improve the quality of life and well-being of patients with chronic kidney disease. Compared to in-centre haemodialysis, these modalities are associated with a greater desire and ability to engage in physical activity.
JOURNAL OF RENAL CARE
(2023)
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mayara S. Bianchim, Melitta A. McNarry, Rachel Evans, Lena Thia, Alan R. Barker, Craig A. Williams, Sarah Denford, Kelly A. Mackintosh
Summary: This study aimed to develop and cross-validate condition-specific cut-points for physical activity in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis. The study found that cystic fibrosis patients generally had lower cut-points for physical activity compared to controls, highlighting the importance of disease-specific cut-points.
MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Respiratory System
Narelle S. Cox, Beverley Eldridge, Sarah Rawlings, Julianna Dreger, Jennifer Corda, Jennifer Hauser, Brenda M. Button, Jennifer R. Bishop, Amanda Nichols, Anna Middleton, Nathan Ward, Tiffany Dwyer, Ruth Dentice, Raynuka Lazarus, Paul O'Halloran, Joanna Y. T. Lee, Christie Mellerick, Kelly Mackintosh, Melitta McNarry, Craig Anthony Williams, Anne E. Holland
Summary: The study found that a web-based application with individualized goal setting and real-time feedback was no more effective than usual care in promoting physical activity in young individuals with cystic fibrosis following hospital discharge. Both groups had high baseline physical activity levels, and engagement with the intervention was limited.
Article
Nursing
Joe Antoun, Daniel J. Brown, Beth G. Clarkson, Anthony Shepherd, Nicholas C. Sangala, Robert J. Lewis, Melitta A. McNarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Jo Corbett, Zoe L. Saynor
Summary: Kidney transplantation can facilitate a return to pre-disease levels of physical activity, physical function, and quality of life. However, transplant recipients still experience anxiety about the health of their transplant and the possibility of failure.
JOURNAL OF RENAL CARE
(2023)
Review
Physiology
Ronan Astin, Amitava Banerjee, Mark R. Baker, Melanie Dani, Elizabeth Ford, James H. Hull, Phang Boon Lim, Melitta McNarry, Karl Morten, Oliver O'Sullivan, Etheresia Pretorius, Betty Raman, Demetris S. Soteropoulos, Maxime Taquet, Catherine N. Hall
Summary: This review discusses the emerging condition of long COVID, including its impact on patients of different backgrounds, potential physiological mechanisms, and ongoing treatment strategies.
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Melitta A. McNarry, Rachel L. Knight, Sam G. M. Crossley, Paula Foscarini-Craggs, Zoe R. Knowles, Parisa Eslambolchilar, Kelly A. Mackintosh
Summary: The study explored the effects of 3D-printed models of physical activity on youths' sense of identity. After participating in a seven-week intervention, participants' views were collected through focus groups. The study found that investing meaning in material representations facilitated social activation and self-reflection, important elements of identity formation.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Adam Runacres, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Melitta A. McNarry
Summary: Repeated sprint ability (RSA) is more closely related to match performance outcomes than single-sprint performance, but the kinetic determinants in youth athletes remain poorly understood. The mechanical efficiency of force application (D-RF) was found to be the primary predictor of both single and repeated sprint performance in adolescents. Training programs targeting RSA should include technique and skill acquisition components.
JOURNAL OF SPORTS SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Kimberly A. Clevenger, Melitta A. McNarry, Kelly A. Mackintosh, David Berrigan
Summary: This study investigates the associations between school recess provision and children's physical activity, weight status, adiposity, fitness, and endurance. The results suggest that a higher provision of recess is associated with a greater likelihood of children meeting recommended physical activity levels. However, there were no significant associations with weight status, adiposity, or fitness.
PEDIATRIC EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rachel L. Knight, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Joanne Hudson, James Shelley, Zoe L. Saynor, Melitta A. McNarry
Summary: Understanding the lived experiences of COVID-19 patients is crucial for learning and better addressing the psychological, social, and healthcare implications of the disease. This study used composite vignettes to explore and present descriptive portrayals of the recovery journeys of 47 individuals. The vignettes highlight the non-linear nature of symptom development and the wide-ranging impacts of COVID-19 on daily living.
Article
Physiology
Natalie Brown, Olga Roldan-Reoyo, Genevieve K. R. Williams, Anna Stodter, Izzy S. Moore, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Melitta A. McNarry, Elisabeth M. P. Williams
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of hormonal contraceptive use in women's rugby and found that certain practices may negatively affect performance, health, and well-being.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
T. Alexander Swain, Melitta A. McNarry, Adam W. H. Runacres, Kelly A. Mackintosh
Summary: This study systematically examines the advantages of using multi-sensor wearable devices compared to unimodal applications in assessing movement quality. It explores the additional variables and features that can be obtained through multi-sensor devices and highlights the differences in applications and processing methods. The use of multi-sensor devices increases the feasibility of effectively assessing holistic movements and obtaining more output metrics.
Article
Education & Educational Research
Mayara S. Bianchim, Melitta A. McNarry, Alan R. Barker, Craig A. Williams, Sarah Denford, Lena Thia, Rachel Evans, Kelly A. Mackintosh, ActiveYouth SRC Group
Summary: This study developed and validated machine learning models to predict activity intensities in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, regardless of accelerometer brand, placement or health condition. The models achieved high accuracy, sensitivity and specificity for activity type and intensities, with the exception of predicting vigorous intensity activities using specific accelerometers.
MEASUREMENT IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Adam Runacres, Kelly A. Mackintosh, Melitta A. Mcnarry
Summary: The development of sprint running in youth is influenced by sex, with boys generally having higher absolute power and force. However, there are greater sex differences in relative power and peak velocity in adolescents near peak height velocity. Consideration of these sex differences is important in designing long-term training plans for youth sprint development.
PEDIATRIC EXERCISE SCIENCE
(2023)
