The effect of a combined long‐duration static stretching and resistance training regimen on a competitive bodybuilder: A case study by Kai A. Homer, Eric R. Helms, Alyssa‐Joy Spence

“…From baseline to post 1, RoM, strength, and MT increased 25.9%, 11.4%, and 7.4%–23.4%, respectively, while four MT and two PA sites exceeded the threshold for meaningful change. …”
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正常中晚孕期胎盘磁共振影像的初步研究

“…【目的】 探讨磁共振(MRI)对正常中晚孕期胎盘成熟度的诊断分级及其与胎龄的关系65377;【方法】 收集中山大学附属第一医院2003年11月至2006年7月间行MRI检查的69例孕妇中B超检查未提示胎盘病变者56例65377;根据T2WI显示的胎盘三层结构即绒毛膜板变化65380;胎盘实质信号65380;基底膜形态等,将其成熟度分为Ⅰ65380;Ⅱ65380;Ⅲ三等级,并分析胎盘成熟度及其与胎龄的关系65377;【结果】 胎盘的三层结构在T2WI上显示较好65377;56例不同胎龄组与胎盘成熟度分级的MRI分级为:孕24 ～ 27周胎盘全部属于Ⅰ级(7例);孕28～31周85.0%属于Ⅰ级(17/20例),15.0%为Ⅱ级(3/20例);32 ～ 35周成熟度Ⅱ级占50.0%(9/18例);36周以后大部分为Ⅱ级,占81.8%(9/11例),亦可见到更高成熟度者65377;【结论】 MRI不仅可以对正常胎盘成熟度做出分级,而且对其胎盘成熟度及其与胎龄的关系有较好的相关性65377;…”
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Performance of the WHO 2011 TB Symptom Screening Algorithm for Pulmonary TB Diagnosis among HIV-Infected Patients in Gondar University Referral Hospital, Ethiopia by Martha Alemayehu Menberu

“…A total of 11 (4.4%) TB cases were identified. Of these, 82% (9/11) TB patients reported cough, so that the negative predictive value was 98%. …”
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Efficacy of Philosophy Training for Children on the Social Responsibility and Ethical Intelligence of 9-12-Year-Old Children by Zeinab Ghdiri Bidhendi, Seyyed Mahmoud Mirzamani Bafghi

“…The statistical population of the current survey consisted of 9-11-year-old children residing in Tehran during the academic year 2021-2022. …”
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Promoting Internal Armed Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding: The Case of the US–Colombia Relations (Part I) by A. A. Manukhin

“…The beginning of the 2000s was yet another pivotal point in the development of bilateral interaction aimed at cessation of hostilities, marked by the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the failure of negotiations between the Colombian government and the opposition, and the implementation of a ‘democratic security’ policy. …”
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Prevalence of Sarcopenic Obesity in Adults with Class II/III Obesity Using Different Diagnostic Criteria by Carlene A. Johnson Stoklossa, Arya M. Sharma, Mary Forhan, Mario Siervo, Raj S. Padwal, Carla M. Prado

“…Demographics, anthropometrics, and body composition (by DXA) were measured in n=120, 86% female (46.9 ± 11.1 years). Results. LST was extremely variable in individuals, even with similar body sizes, and observed across the age spectrum. …”
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Prone versus prone-flexed position in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A randomized controlled trial by Diaa-Eldin Taha, Ali Ibrahim, Ahmed Zeid, Eslam Shokry, Tarek Abdelbaky, Hossam Nabeeh

“…The mean body mass indexes of 24.2 ± 13.4 and 29.9 ± 11.9, respectively (P = 0.03). The pyelocaliceal perforation occurred in 15 (8%) and 11 (6.4%) participants, respectively. …”
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A holistic and sustainable approach to public health staffing and workforce development by Paulani Mui, Ruth Maiorana, Beth Resnick

“…Public health in the United States faces a continuous cycle of “neglect, panic, repeat.” As seen with 9/11, H1N1, and COVID-19, public health emergencies create a flurry of attention and resources, but once the crisis passes, focus quickly shifts to other matters until the next emergency, when the cycle repeats. …”
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Geomorphology of the northeast Sardinian continental shelf between Olbia and Posada (Italy) by M. De Luca, L. Casini, G. Cossu, G. De Falco, F. Gamberi, P. Marras, A. Santonastaso, M. Stelletti, V. Pascucci

“…These fit pretty well with the cold phases that punctuated the post LGM warming phase; that is, the Older Dryas (17-15 ka), Younger Dryas (12.9-11.6 ka) and the 8.2-kiloyear event (8.7-8.2 ka).…”
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Reinforcement and Maintenance of Human Resources for Health Systems during Long-Term Crises: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews by Amir Mohammad Salehi, Salman Khazaei, Motahareh Masumi, Farnaz Shavandi, Mostafa Kavand, Ensiyeh Jenabi, Mahnaz Khatiban

“…Twelve items and four items were classified with moderate quality (AMSTER score 5–8) and high quality (AMSTER score 9–11), respectively. Half of the studies (n = 8) dealt with mental and psychological problems resulting from crises as the most important factor in the decline of health system staff’s durability in organizations. …”
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Long COVID-19 “A Metabolic Sequela,” the New-Onset Diabetes among Cohorts Admitted at Tertiary Care Hospital, Hyderabad by Sudha Bala, Surendra B Darivemula, Shrikanth Muralidharan, Rajiv K Bandaru, Sushma N Katkuri, Anesha Singireddy

“…Significant risk factors were the presence of comorbidities OR = 15.23 (4.42–22.46), sedentary lifestyle 6.14 (1.39–9.11), tobacco usage 6.80 (2.63–14.55), symptomatic COVID-19 presentation 2.43 (1.11–5.41), alcohol usage 2.11 (0.99–4.49) and extra physical activity 1.72 (0.66–2.32). …”
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Impact of paralympic sports on the resilience of people with disabilities: evaluation and key analysis by Karollyni Bastos Andrade Dantas, Gabriel Gastélum-Cuadras, David Arnoldo García-Fernández, Francisco Prado Reis, Estélio Henrique Martin Dantas

“…Methodology: This cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 351 para-athletes (PDAP - X̄ = 30.9 ± 11.7 years) and 90 non-practicing individuals with motor disabilities (PDNP - X̄ = 31.6 ± 9.3 years). …”
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Sports participation & childhood neurocognitive development by Fu-Miao Tan, Junhong Yu, Alicia M. Goodwill

“…We investigated the impact of different organised sports on neurocognitive development in children (N = 11,878; aged 9–11) from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study. …”
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Fretting behavior of piston ring-cylinder liner components of a diesel engine running on TiO2 nanolubricant by Ali Can Yılmaz

“…In parallel with reduced friction, TiO2 incorporation in engine oil yielded an average reduction of 9.11% in smoke opacity. The experiments suggest promising results in terms of utilization of low friction, fuel efficient and environmental friendly internal combustion engines fulfilling strict emission regulations.…”
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Long-Term Effect of Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (Anti-VEGF) Injections in Choroidal Neovascularization Secondary to Angioid Streaks by Sónia Torres-Costa, João Bernardes, Sofia Sousa Mano, Joana Medeiros-Pinto, Ana Carolina Abreu, Maria João Furtado, Rufino Silva, Carlos Marques-Neves, Fernando Falcão-Reis, Ângela Carneiro, Luísa Colaço, Manuel Falcão

“…At 3 months, BCVA improved 6.9 ± 11.7 letters (P=0.003). Then, BCVA remained stable. …”
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УЛЬТРАЗВУКОВОЙ ПРЕОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬ С РАДИАЛЬНО РАСПОЛОЖЕННЫМИ ПЬЕЗОКЕРАМИЧЕСКИМИ ПАКЕТАМИ by Андрей Викторович Шалунов, Владимир Николаевич Хмелев, Виктор Александрович Нестеров, Александр Сергеевич Боченков

“…Определено, что установка 9-11 радиально расположенных пьезокерамических пакетов обеспечивает минимальную неравномерность колебаний в области присоединения пьезоколец при этом преобразователь рассчитанный на 30 кГц обеспечивает акустическую мощность не менее 1450 Вт с КПД 78%.…”
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Prevalence of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma vivax in Lira District, Uganda by Aziz, Katabazi, Adamu, Almustapha Aliero, Simon Peter, Musinguzi

“…Trypanosoma congolense was the most dominant trypanosome species with a proportion of 9/11 (81.8%), followed by T. vivax 1/11 (9.1%) and mixed infection of T. congolense/T. vivax1/11 (9.1%). …”
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Familial Aggregation and Risk Factors for Prostate Cancer in Affected Individuals by Julio Armando Sánchez Delgado, Nailé Edita Sánchez Lara

“…Family aggregation for the disease was demonstrated (X2=31.66 OR=5.84 95 % CI [2.9; 11.6]). Risk factors showed an association for the disease (X2=24.59 p≤0.05). …”
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Spatiotemporal Distribution Characteristics of Mesoscale Convective Systems Producing Short-Duration Heavy Rainfall over the Tianshan Mountain Area by Jiangang Li, Lianmei Yang, Wen Liu, Cailian Jiang

“…MCSs in general lasted 6∼9 h between June and July and 9∼11 h in August. The MαCSs lasted approximately 14 h, and the MβCSs lasted from 7 h to 12 h. …”
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Analysis of Calcaneal Bone Mineral Density (cBMD) in Healthy College Students by Jason E. Bennett, Tricia M. Austin, Ann M. Hayes, Mark F. Reinking

“…The composite score for work, leisure, and sport activity ranged from 5.6 to 11.1 (7.9 ± 1.1) for HCS subjects. There was no significant correlation between cBMD and physical activity in HCS, however, a significant correlation was found between reported age of onset of menstruation and left and right cBMD (r = -0.22 and r = -0.23; p \< 0.05) and history of secondary amenorrhea and history of BSI (r = 0.32; p \< 0.05). …”
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