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Acute fatigue in indoor court-based team sports: A systematic review
Fatigue in team sports has been widely researched, with a number of systematic reviews summarising the acute (i.e., within 48-hours) response in outdoor sports. However, the fatigue response to indoor...
Validation of ICD-10 codes used to identify the main reason for hospitalization due to hyponatremia in Sweden
Purpose Hyponatremia is the most common electrolyte disorder, with potentially serious consequences. Studies validating hyponatremia used as a principal diagnosis are lacking. Studying principal diagn...
4D trajectory prediction and conflict detection in terminal areas based on an improved convolutional network
At present, the passenger traffic volume of civil aviation is gradually increasing, and the scale of the airline network is gradually expanding. In order to optimize the air traffic service mode more...
Integrated metagenomic and metabolomic analyses of the effects of total flavonoids of Rhizoma Drynariae on reducing ovariectomized-induced osteoporosis by regulating gut microbiota and related metabolites
TFRD has been widely used in China to treat osteoporosis (OP). However, the specific molecular mechanism of TFRD against OP has not been fully clarified. Our previous studies have also proved that TFR...
Specialised palliative care in nursing homes – Retrospective analysis on the basis of claims data
Background The aim of palliative care is to improve the quality of life of patients with a life limiting illness. In Germany, nursing homes are increasingly the last residence and a common place of de...
Evaluation of four regimens of methyl aminolevulinate mediated by red light to treat actinic keratoses: A randomized controlled clinical protocol
The multifocality of actinic keratosis (AK), the unpredictability of lesion evolution with potential progression to squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and the consequent risk of local extension and metast...
Process evaluation of Tuberculosis infection control and prevention practice at public health facilities in Tegede district, Northwest Ethiopia: Facility-based cross-sectional design
Background Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control practice (TB-IPC) is crucial to prevent nosocomial transmission of Tuberculosis (TB), especially in high-burden settings like Ethiopia. However...
A novel trajectory learning method for robotic arms based on Gaussian Mixture Model and k-value selection algorithm
In the field of robotic arm trajectory imitation learning, Gaussian Mixture Models are widely used for their ability to capture the characteristics of complex trajectories. However, one major challeng...
Retrospective and statistical analysis of hand and forearm injuries in the Silesian pediatric population – study of post-traumatic X-rays in 2022
Background and objectives Upper limb injuries are a common occurrence in the pediatric demographic, particularly wrist injuries, which constitute a noteworthy subset. Fractures involving the forearm,...
Geriatrics as a specialty: Insights from Mexican medical students’ decision-making process
Main objective To identify the elements associated with the decision to select or reject geriatrics as a medical specialty in Mexico. Methods Qualitative, with the focus group technique to obtain da...
NOTCH1 promotes the elevation of GM-CSF and IL-6 through the EZH2/STAT3 pathway to facilitate the fibrotic state of the myocardium in DLBCL
Objective Investigate the role of the Neurogenic locus notch homolog protein 1 (NOTCH1) signaling pathway in Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL)-related heart pathogenesis. Methods Utilize R (vers...
The political economy of reshoring: Evidence from the semiconductor industry
States have increasingly taken steps to reshore manufacturing by shifting production back home from abroad. Although the literature on responses to globalization is increasingly robust, scholars tend...
Trends in incidence and mortality of laryngeal cancer in china from 2004 to 2018: Projections to 2033 and decomposition analysis
This study analyzed trends in the incidence and mortality of laryngeal cancer (LC) in China from 2004 to 2018, provided projections up to 2033, and identified contributing factors influencing these tr...
SignFormer-GCN: Continuous sign language translation using spatio-temporal graph convolutional networks
Sign language is a complex visual language system that uses hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements to convey meaning. It is the primary means of communication for millions of deaf and h...
The bone phenotype associated with cherubism is independent of Caspase-1-dependent inflammasome activation in the mouse
Cherubism is a rare genetic disorder caused by SH3BP2 mutations. This sterile autoinflammatory disease is characterized by jaw osteolysis, in which bone tissue is replaced by multinucleated giant cell...
Loss of ING4 enhances hematopoietic regeneration in multipotent progenitor cells
Despite its critical role in survival, many aspects of hematopoiesis remain unresolved. In the classical model of the hematopoietic program, quiescent hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) sit at the top of...
Landscape conservation and orchard management influence carob tree yield through changes in pollinator communities
Worldwide pollinator declines are a major problem for agricultural production. However, understanding how landscape characteristics and local management influence crop production through its pollinato...
Effect of prenatal alcohol consumption on dental enamel formation in offspring—An animal study protocol
Background The etiology of developmental defects of enamel (DDE) remains incompletely understood. Prenatal alcohol exposure has been proposed as a potential risk factor for DDE. Animal studies suggest...
Whole metagenome sequencing and 16S rRNA gene amplicon analyses reveal the complex microbiome responsible for the success of enhanced in-situ reductive dechlorination (ERD) of a tetrachloroethene-contaminated Superfund site
The North Railroad Avenue Plume (NRAP) Superfund site in New Mexico, USA exemplifies successful chlorinated solvent bioremediation. NRAP was the result of leakage from a dry-cleaning that operated for...
A subnational socioeconomic assessment of family planning levels, projections, and disparities among married women of reproductive age in Cameroon
Background Local-level socioeconomic gradients significantly influence access to reproductive health services in developing countries. This study examines disparities in family planning use among marr...
Scoping review protocol: The chrononutrition factors in association with glycemic outcomes in adult population
Chrononutrition, which examines the relationship between circadian rhythms and nutrition, has been associated with glycemic outcomes in adults. However, published data on delayed meal timing, increase...
Energy-environmental evaluation of conventional and variable rate technology sprayer; application of Life Cycle Assessment
The objective of this research was to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the energy and environmental efficiency of a smart sprayer with a variable rate in orange production. The smart sprayer was...
Global burden of thyroid cancer in adolescents and young adults (aged 15–39 years) from 1990 to 2021: A systematic analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021
Background Thyroid cancer (TC) is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system and head-and-neck region, yet data on its burden in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) is lacking. This study aime...
Combining 3D printing technology with customized metal plates for the treatment of complex acetabular fractures: A retrospective study
Purposes The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of combining 3D printing technology with customized metal plates in the treatment of complex acetabular fractures. Methods A r...
Does corporate governance mechanism deter earnings management and enhance readability of annual reports?
This study aims to know the impact of earnings management (accrual, real and total) and corporate governance mechanisms on the readability of annual reports. Additionally, the study also seeks to know...