Effect of a home-based physical rehabilitation program via virtual reality on the functional outcomes of frail older adults: a quasi-experimental study by Doaa Mohamed Zein El-AbdeenMohamed, Heba Noshy Abd EL-Aziz Mohamed, Soad Hassan Abd Elhameed

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Growth, physical, and cognitive function in children who are born HIV-free: School-age follow-up of a cluster-randomised trial in rural Zimbabwe. by Joe D Piper, Clever Mazhanga, Marian Mwapaura, Gloria Mapako, Idah Mapurisa, Tsitsi Mashedze, Eunice Munyama, Maria Kuona, Thombizodwa Mashiri, Kundai Sibanda, Dzidzai Matemavi, Monica Tichagwa, Soneni Nyoni, Asinje Saidi, Manasa Mangwende, Dzivaidzo Chidhanguro, Eddington Mpofu, Joice Tome, Gabriel Mbewe, Batsirai Mutasa, Bernard Chasekwa, Handrea Njovo, Chandiwana Nyachowe, Mary Muchekeza, Kuda Mutasa, Virginia Sauramba, Ceri Evans, Melissa J Gladstone, Jonathan C Wells, Elizabeth Allen, Melanie Smuk, Jean H Humphrey, Lisa F Langhaug, Naume V Tavengwa, Robert Ntozini, Andrew J Prendergast

“…We characterised school-age growth, cognitive and physical function in CBHF and CHU previously enrolled in the Sanitation Hygiene Infant Nutrition Efficacy (SHINE) trial in rural Zimbabwe.…”
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Physical Simulation of the Water-Conducting Fracture Zone of Weak Roofs in Shallow Seam Mining Based on a Self-Designed Hydromechanical Coupling Experiment System by Hao Zha, Weiqun Liu, Qinghong Liu

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Effectiveness of Mobile Health–Based Gamification Interventions for Improving Physical Activity in Individuals With Cardiovascular Diseases: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Tianzhuo Yu, Monica Parry, Tianyue Yu, Linqi Xu, Yuejin Wu, Ting Zeng, Xin Leng, Qian Tong, Feng Li

“… BackgroundGamification refers to using game design elements in nongame contexts. Promoting physical activity (PA) through gamification is a novel and promising avenue for improving lifestyles and mitigating the advancement of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). …”
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Effect of Health Education on Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity among Female Teachers Aged 40–60 Years in Asmara, Eritrea: A Quasiexperimental Study by Helen Gebretatyos, Soliana Amanuel, Lidia Ghirmai, Ghidey Gebreyohannes, Eyasu H. Tesfamariam

“…Healthy nutrition and physical activity are effective factors to reduce the problems of menopause faced during middle age. …”
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An mHealth Intervention With Financial Incentives to Promote Smoking Cessation and Physical Activity Among Black Adults: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial by Adam Alexander, Michael Businelle, Marshall Cheney, Amy Cohn, Lorna McNeill, Kevin Short, Summer Frank-Pearce, David Bradley, Kimberly Estrada, Iván Flores, Jack Fronheiser, Darla Kendzor

“…Expected increases in physical activity include a net gain of 500 to 1500 steps per day compared to baseline. …”
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The Effect of Preoperative Type 2 Diabetes and Physical Fitness on Mental Health and Health-Related Quality of Life after Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass by Cathrine L. Wimmelmann, Michael T. Lund, Merethe Hansen, Flemming Dela, Erik L. Mortensen

“…To investigate the predictive value of type 2 diabetes and lack of physical activity for mental health and health-related quality of life after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. …”
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Effects of photobiomodulation combined with rehabilitation exercise on pain, physical function, and radiographic changes in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial protocol. by Yan Ling Tay, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

“…While H-PBMT has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing pain and improving physical function, most evidence to date focuses on short-term symptomatic relief. …”
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Propagation Mechanism of Deep-Water Impulse Waves Generated by Landslides in V-Shaped River Channels of Mountain Valleys: Physical Model of Regular Rigid Block by Rubin Wang, Yunzi Wang, Jianxin Wan, Weiya Xu, Yue Yang, Huanling Wang

“…In this study, a 1 : 200-scale physical model of landslide-induced impulse waves in a V-shaped river channel was established, and 18 groups of tests were conducted to evaluate the influence of different parameters, such as the volume and shape of the landslide body, water entry velocity, and water depth of the reservoir. …”
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Cloud/VPN-Based Remote Control of a Modular Production System Assisted by a Mobile Cyber–Physical Robotic System—Digital Twin Approach by Georgian Simion, Adrian Filipescu, Dan Ionescu, Adriana Filipescu

“…This paper deals with a “digital twin” (DT) approach for processing, reprocessing, and scrapping (P/R/S) technology running on a modular production system (MPS) assisted by a mobile cyber–physical robotic system (MCPRS). The main hardware architecture consists of four line-shaped workstations (WSs), a wheeled mobile robot (WMR) equipped with a robotic manipulator (RM) and a mobile visual servoing system (MVSS) mounted on the end effector. …”
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Foundation phase teachers’ experiences in teaching physical education at a primary school in the COVID-19 era in the Motheo district, Free State, South Africa by Patrick Mweli, Lerato Mohale

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High-Intensity Interval Training Improves Physical Function, Prevents Muscle Loss, and Modulates Macrophage-Mediated Inflammation in Skeletal Muscle of Cerebral Ischemic Mice by Lu Luo, Meixi Liu, Hongyu Xie, Yunhui Fan, Jingjun Zhang, Li Liu, Yun Li, Qiqi Zhang, Junfa Wu, Congyu Jiang, Yi Wu

“…Here, we evaluated the effects of high-intensity interval (HIIT) versus moderate-intensity aerobic training (MOD) on physical function, muscle mass, and stroke-related gene expression profile of skeletal muscle. …”
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Improving serum redox balance, inflammatory status, physical function, and cognitive ability through dual-task resistance training and detraining in nursing home residents by Erivaldo Machado Araújo, Hélio José Coelho-Júnior, Caio Victor Sousa, Thiago dos Santos Rosa, Ivo Vieira Sousa Neto, Emanuele Marzetti, Octávio Luiz Franco, Samuel da Silva Aguiar

Subjects: “…Physical exercise…”
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Effects of physical activity on depressive and anxiety symptoms of women in the menopausal transition and menopause: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Hongyu Yue, Yijiao Yang, Fangfang Xie, Jiahe Cui, Yang Li, Mengran Si, Shanshan Li, Fei Yao

Subjects: “…Physical activity…”
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Nutritional, Functional, Physical, and Microstructural Properties of Ethiopian Emmer Wheat (Triticum dicoccum L.)... by Bethlehem Melese, Neela Satheesh, Solomon Workneh Fanta, Zewdie Bishaw

“…This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the growing seasons, grain types, and varieties on physical, proximate, functional, mineral, vitamins, amino acids, and microstructural properties of Ethiopian emmer wheat. …”
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Acute and chronic effects of physical exercise on atherosclerosis, kynurenine pathway, endothelial function and inflammation in patients with coronary artery disease: a clinical trial protocol by Eliete Bouskela, Gabriela Andrade Paz, Marcus VDS Rangel, Caio Luan Farias, André Luiz Conveniente Soares, Erica Langner, Tatiana Teixeira, Patrícia M L Dutra, Paulo Farinatti, Maria das Graças C Souza, Juliana P Borges

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Effects of a social participation-focused virtual reality intervention for community-dwelling stroke survivors with physical disabilities: a randomised controlled trial protocol by Janita Pak Chun Chau, Suzanne Hoi Shan Lo, Vivian Wing Yan Lee, Kai Chow Choi, Alexander Yuk Lun Lau, David R Thompson, Eddie Chi Fai Kwok

“…Introduction Studies show that stroke survivors encounter physical and psychological limitations that restrict their participation in social and community activities. …”
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A quality control method based on physical constraints and data-driven collaborative artificial intelligence for wind observations along high-speed railway lines by X. Xiong, J. Chen, Y. Zhang, X. Chen, Y. Zhang, X. Ye

“…On the one hand, based on the special structure in railway assembly, the physical constraint model of the railway electrical catenary supports and anemometers was experimentally established. …”
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Effects of photobiomodulation combined with rehabilitation exercise on pain, physical function, and radiographic changes in mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial protocol by Yan Ling Tay, Mohd Azzuan Ahmad, Nor Hamdan Mohamad Yahaya, Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh

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An action research study on the needs and perspectives of medical students and junior residents on peer physical examination guidelines to respect medical students’ autonomy and privacy in Japan by Emily Suzuki, Nobutoshi Nawa, Eriko Okada, Yu Akaishi, Ayako Kashimada, Mitsuyuki Numasawa, Kumiko Yamaguchi, Kazuki Takada, Masanaga Yamawaki

Subjects: “…Peer physical examination…”
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