Balance Error Scoring System Performance Differences in Figure Skaters Based on Discipline by L. Colby Mangum, Andrew Skibski, Luk Devorski, Lindsay Slater

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The aim of this study was to compare balance error scoring system (BESS) performance in figure skaters between disciplines and determine if age was related to BESS performance. # Study Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Three hundred and fifty-eight figure skaters (age: 15.4±3.3 years, 213 females, 145 males) of multiple disciplines completed the BESS during the United States Figure Skating's Standardized Testing of Athleticism to Recognize Skaters (S.T.A.R.S.) combine. …”
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Design and simulation of a simple greenhouse solar dryer and peltier thermoelectric module under independent and combined operating conditions by A GokulRaj, S Padma, R Mohan

“…A simple solar greenhouse dryer and Peltier thermoelectric cooling was designed and studied using COMSOL and EJS tool. The performance study integrating both systems was analysed and reported. …”
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Does the Direction of Kinesiology Tape Application Influence Muscle Activation in Asymptomatic Individuals? by Michelle Dolphin, Gary Brooks, Blair Calancie, Adam Rufa

“…The outcome measures included EMG, isokinetic strength, and functional hop and jump performance. # Study Design Double-blind Crossover study # Methods A total of fifteen asymptomatic participants (10 females and 5 males) completed the study. …”
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The effects of vibration frequency variation on volleyball players’ drop jump ability and postural control performance by Deniz Sımsek, Hayri Ertan, Izzet Kırkaya

“…The aim of the performed study is to present the acute effect of the whole body vibration (WBV) stimuli on drop jump (DJ) and postural control performance. 13 athletes who play in Turkish Women Volleyball Second League voluntarily attended to the study (22.3±2.6 age; 60.72kg ±1.74kg; 1.79cm±6.4cm). …”
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Probiotics for the prevention of antibiotic-associated adverse events in children-A scoping review to inform development of a core outcome set. by Jan Łukasik, Qin Guo, Leah Boulos, Hania Szajewska, Bradley C Johnston

“…<h4>Methods</h4>A scoping literature search covering three major databases was performed. Studies that evaluated oral probiotics' use concomitant with antibiotic therapy in children were included. …”
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Real-Time Fluorescence Imaging for Thoracic Duct Identification during Oesophagectomy: A Systematic Review of the Literature by Dimitra V. Peristeri, Minas Baltatzis

“…A systematic search of PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library for studies published until July 2024 evaluating ICG for TD identification during oesophagectomy was performed. Studies were included in the review if they assessed intraoperative TD identification with ICG to prevent chyle leakage in patients undergoing oesophagectomy. …”

Formation of Orthogonal Components of Input Currents in Microprocessor Protections of Electrical Equipment by F. A. Romaniuk, Yu. V. Rumiantsev, V. Yu. Rumiantsev, I. V. Novash

“…As a result of the performed studies, it was found that in the absence of saturation of the magnetic core of current transformers, as well as in the presence of a small and medium degree of saturation, the proposed method for forming equivalent orthogonal components of input currents has dynamic properties close to the ones of those that had been previously proposed. …”
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Sport Specialization, Physical Performance and Injury History in Canadian Junior High School Students by Chris Whatman, Carla van den Berg, Luz Palacios-Derflingher, Carolyn Emery

“… # Purpose To describe sport specialization in Canadian youth and investigate associations with previous injury and physical performance. # Study design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Junior high school students (grades 7-9, ages 11-16) were invited to participate. …”
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Psychological Intervention in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients by Lizzette Gómez-de-Regil, Damaris F. Estrella-Castillo, Julio Vega-Cauich

“…Future research should be aimed at performing studies on more diverse populations (e.g., nonmilitary communities and paediatric and Latin American populations) and at controlling designs to examine the therapeutic efficacy of psychotherapeutic and neurocognitive rehabilitation interventions and compare amelioration by injury severity, age of patients, and clinical profile, in the hopes of creating better guidelines for practitioners.…”
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Efficacy and safety of high-voltage versus standard-voltage pulsed radiofrequency ablation for patients with neuropathic pain: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis by Zheng Wang, Yitong Jia, Yanhui Ma, Tengteng Wang, Kunpeng Feng, Guang Feng, Tianlong Wang

“…Two reviewers (YJ and GF) will independently perform study screening and selection, data extraction, risk-of-bias assessment and quality-of-evidence assessment. …”
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Crop wild relatives conservation in the Chechen Republic by L. V. Bagmet, M. A. Taisumov

“…The results of the performed study can serve as an additional reason for the establishment of a Chechen State Natural Complex Reserve in the republic.…”
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APPLICATION OF SPHEROIDIZING «CHIPS»-MASTER ALLOY ON COPPER BASE CONTAINING NANOSCALE PARTICLES OF YTTRIUM OXIDE FOR HIGH-STRENGTH CAST IRON by A. S. Kalinichenko, A. G. Slutsky, V. A. Sheinert, S. A. Lenkevich, A. N. Bely

“…Secondary graphitization inoculation was not performed. Studies have shown that when the spheroidizing treatment of ductile iron was performed with inoculants developed, the process of interaction of magnesium with the liquid melt runs steadily without significant pyroeffect and emissions of metal outside of the ladle.This generates a structure of spheroidal graphite of regular shape (SGf5). …”
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Associations between sleep traits and colorectal cancer: a mendelian randomization analysis by Xiangyue Meng, Enshuo Fan, Dan Lv, Yongjing Yang, Shixin Liu

“…Hence, this study used Mendelian randomization (MR) to robustly assess whether five primary sleep characteristics are directly linked with the risk of CRC occurrence.MethodsIn the performed study, the main Mendelian randomization analysis was conducted using approaches such as Inverse Variance Weighting (IVW), MR Egger, and weighted median method. …”
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Carotenoids and carotenes in the fruits of <i>Cucurbita maxima</i>, <i>C. moschata</i> and <i>C. pepo</i> under the conditions of Northwestern Russia by T. M. Piskunova, T. V. Shelenga, P. V. Ozersky, A. E. Solovyeva

“…., C. pepo L. and C. moschata Duch. ex Poir. grown in Northwestern Russia, which is characterized by a short growing season and a low sum of active temperatures. The performed study revealed significant differences between the Cucurbita species and cultivars in terms of the content of carotenoids, total carotenes and β-carotene. …”
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Normative Reference Values and Validity for the 30-Second Chair-Stand Test in Healthy Young Adults by Donald H. Lein Jr., Mansour Alotaibi, Marzouq Almutairi, Harshvardhan Singh

“…Future investigators should perform studies to determine if 30CST predicts sport performance…”
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Internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBT-i): a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials by Jia Chen, Juan Liu, Yuan-yuan Ye, Ni-ka Chen, Ling Lin, Ya-zhen Liu, Ying Lang, Xun-jun Li, Xin-ju Yang, Xiao-jiang Jiang

“…Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of internet-based cognitive–behavioural therapy for insomnia (ICBT-i) in adults.Design A meta-analysis of ICBT-i.Data sources Systematic searches of randomised controlled trials of ICBT-i were performed in the PubMed, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Cochrane Library databases up to 19 June 2016.Review method 2 reviewers independently performed study selection, quality assessment and data extraction. …”
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Antipsychotic prescribing practices and patient, family member and healthcare professional perceptions of antipsychotic prescribing in acute care settings: a scoping review protoco... by Zahinoor Ismail, Daniel Niven, Kirsten Fiest, Lisa Burry, Karla D Krewulak, Natalia Jaworska, Stephana Julia Moss, Zara Stelfox

“…Two reviewers will calibrate and perform study screening and data abstraction for quantitative and qualitative outcomes of eligible studies. …”
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Profiles of Killer Systems and Volatile Organic Compounds of Rowanberry and Rosehip-Inhabiting Yeasts Substantiate Implications for Biocontrol by Iglė Vepštaitė-Monstavičė, Juliana Lukša-Žebelovič, Violeta Apšegaitė, Raimondas Mozūraitis, Robertas Lisicinas, Ramunė Stanevičienė, Laima Blažytė-Čereškienė, Saulius Serva, Elena Servienė

“…Statistically significant differences between the individual VOCs were observed among killing phenotype-possessing vs. non-killer <i>S. paradoxus</i> yeasts, thus revealing the involvement of killer systems in multi-level biocontrol enablement. The performed studies deepen our understanding of potential yeast biocontrol mechanisms, highlight the importance of produced antimicrobials and volatiles in ensuring antagonistic efficacy, and prove the relevance of isolated biocontrol yeasts for improving food safety.…”
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Transcription factor RUNX1 regulates coagulation factor XIII-A (F13A1): decreased platelet-megakaryocyte F13A1 expression and clot contraction in RUNX1 haplodeficiency by Fabiola Del Carpio-Cano, Natthapol Songdej, Liying Guan, Guangfen Mao, Lawrence E. Goldfinger, Jeremy G.T. Wurtzel, Kiwon Lee, Michele P. Lambert, Mortimer Poncz, A. Koneti Rao

“…Objectives: To understand RUNX1 regulation of F13A1 expression in platelets/megakaryocytes and the mechanisms and consequences of decreased F13A1 in RHD. Methods: We performed studies in platelets, human erythroleukemia (HEL) cells, and human CD34+ cell-derived megakaryocytes including on clot contraction in cells following small inhibitor RNA knockdown (KD) of RUNX1 or F13A1. …”
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Long-Term Results of Medical and Surgical Methods for Elimination of the Internal Anal Sphincter Spasm in Chronic Anal Fissure (NCT03855046) by S. I. Achkasov, R. Yu. Khryukin, E. E. Zharkov, A. A. Ponomarenko, O. Yu. Fomenko, N. I. Klopkov, Z. Z. Kamaeva, E. Yu. Lebedeva, K. I. Sagidova

“…In the framework of the performed study, in some patients from the compared groups, spasm of the internal anal sphincter persisted throughout the observation period, and in some patients it occurred again, while no signs of relapse fissure were detected. …”
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