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Development of flipped classroom module fcm for music theory instruction: An innovative approach to music education
Conventional lecture-based instruction in music theory often falls short in fostering deep engagement, critical thinking, and applied musicianship—particularly in educational contexts shaped by teache...
Bilateral valvular involvement in infective endocarditis: A clinically distinct entity? A multicenter retrospective study
Background Infective endocarditis (IE), an infection of the cardiac endothelium, is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. IE cases vary substantially based on their...
Comparative outcomes of swing segment revisions of radiocephalic arteriovenous fistula between endovascular and surgical approaches
Objective Regarding revision of vascular access (VA), endovascular methods are commonly employed owing to their procedural simplicity, yet their durability remains uncertain. This...
Effects of varying exercise intensities on muscle strength and depressive symptoms in Chinese adolescents: A 12-week randomized controlled trial
The present study investigates the effects of physical education programs with varying exercise intensities on muscle strength and depressive symptoms in adolescents, while also evaluates the role of...
Longitudinal modeling of health-related quality of life trajectories over 12 months following road trauma
Introduction This study identified the potential phases of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) change over a year following road trauma (RT) injury, as well as its predictors....
Evaluation of hospital-acquired conditions reduction program in surgical procedures
Hospital-Acquired Conditions Reduction Program (HACRP) by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) penalizes hospitals in the worst quartile of performance for targeted hospital-acquired conditio...
Research on the impact of User-Generated Content (UGC) in shaping the purchase behavior of environmentally friendly products and the moderatings role of brand reputation
This paper aims to explore the effect of User-Generated Content (UGC) on the purchasing behavior of environmentally friendly products at Hospitality and Food Service Industry in Vietnam, particularly...
Axial separation simulation analysis and experiment of maize seed cylinder grading: A study on axial analysis
This study conducted a simulation analysis of the seed grading process to address the challenges of excessive dependence on empirical parameter adjustments, low grading efficiency, and operational ins...
Characteristics of soil organic carbon and its components under long-term different crop rotation patterns
To clarify the effects of different crop rotation patterns on soil organic carbon content and its components, four treatments were set up: corn continuous cropping, soybean continuous cropping, corn-s...
Research on energy-saving algorithm of HVAC multi-agent system consensus based on event-triggered mechanism
This paper designs an energy-saving algorithm for HVAC multi-agent systems based on event-triggered mechanism. In this algorithm, the incremental cost of the generator set and the incremental benefit...
Education as a predictor of liver testing behaviour: Insights from a large-scale MASLD awareness survey in India
Introduction Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a growing public health concern, yet awareness remains low. This study aimed to assess MASLD awaren...
UV-degraded polyethylene exhibits variable charge and enhanced cation adsorption
The widespread use of plastics has led to an omnipresence in soils. We aim to understand whether transformation of polyethylene (PE) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in the atmosphere alters their...
Effects of students’ mathematics learning strategy and perceived task difficulty on their achievement of mathematics
This study examined effects of Mathematics learning strategy and perceived-task-difficulty on their achievement. Post-positivism paradigm, quantitative approach and correlations design were employed....
Knowledge mobilization with and for equity-deserving communities invested in research: A scoping review protocol
The practice of putting research into action is known by various names, depending on disciplinary norms. Knowledge mobilization, translation, and transfer (collectively referred to as K*) are three co...
Cultural stress, family functioning, hazardous alcohol use, and mental health among Latin American parents in the United States: A latent profile analysis
There is a limited understanding of how different subgroups of Latin American immigrant parents experience cultural stressors, as well as its impact on family dynamics, health behaviors, and mental he...
Association between dietary intake of protein and amino acids and sarcopenia: a cross-sectional study
Objective To research the effects of diet on sarcopenia, and to examine the association of protein and amino acid sources with the risk of sarcopenia in older adults....
Strategic integration of marketing and supply chain functions for superior customer experience: Insights from logistics startups under Saudi Vision 2030
In the rapidly transforming logistics sector of Saudi Arabia the integration of marketing and supply chain functions is becoming ever more essential to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Though...
Structural optimization of the excavator boom under extreme working conditions using EDEM–ADAMS coupled simulation
Aiming at the extreme loading conditions of an backhoe loader under dynamic and uncertain environments, this paper proposes a structural optimization method based on EDEM-ADAMS for a compact multi-fun...
Anethole inhibits human U87 Glioma cell proliferation by inducing apoptosis via the PI3K/AKT pathway
Glioma is characterized by rapid progression, resistance to conventional therapies, and poor prognosis. Current treatments are often limited by their inability to selectively target tumor cells. Natur...
Veillonella dispar and V. atypica increased the growth of Listeria monocytogenes in liquid culture and biofilm conditions
Listeria monocytogenes ( L. monocytogenes ) is a foodborne pathogen that causes severe illness in high-risk groups who face a mortality rate...
Using citizen science data to estimate trait and climate drivers of daily activity patterns in temperate butterflies
Characterizing temporal niche is integral to understanding eco-evolutionary interactions of species, but research into the timing of species’ daily activity patterns (diel activity) has remained chall...
Predicting the risk of postoperative constipation in middle-aged and elderly patients with lower limb fractures using machine learning algorithms
Objective To construct and validate a predictive model for the risk of postoperative constipation in middle-aged and elderly patients with lower limb fractures based on machine lea...
Socioeconomic status, depression, and incident arthritis in adults aged 50 years and over: Prospective evidence from six longitudinal aging studies
Objectives To examine the independent and joint effects of socioeconomic status (SES) and depression with the risk of developing arthritis in adults aged 50 + ....
Multi-omics analysis indicates an association between TAPBP and prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common malignant tumors among men worldwide, and surgery remains its mainstay of treatment. It is unclear how prostate cancer develops and what the most effective dr...
Home birth and associated factors in Nigeria: A comparative study of rural and urban settings—Analysis of national population-based data
Introduction Nigeria currently has the highest maternal mortality ratio and one of the highest neonatal mortality rates worldwide. Home birth—childbirth outside health facilities,...