Study on the crack propagation morphology and initiation law of coal rock under the action of underwater electric pulse by XianKai Bao, Bin Jiang, GuangQin Cui, XiaoFan Zhang, Tong Zhang, Wu Zhang

“…ABAQUS is used to verify the physical test and extend the test conditions, the geometric parameter change, morphological expansion rule and crack initiation mechanism of double-wing crack in coal rock mass under different discharge conditions and ground stress conditions are studied. …”
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Comparison of the Disposable Streamlined Liner of the Pharynx Airway and the Disposable I-gel in Anaesthetized, Paralyzed Adults: A Randomized Prospective Study by Khaled EL-Radaideh, Ala"a Alhowary, Diab Bani Hani

“…Methods. Eighty adults (ASA physical statuses I–III) who were undergoing elective procedures under general anesthesia with an SAD were enrolled in this prospective, randomized, single-blind study. …”
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The evolution process between the earthquake swarm beneath the Noto Peninsula, central Japan and the 2024 M 7.6 Noto Hanto earthquake sequence by Zhigang Peng, Xinglin Lei, Qing-Yu Wang, Dun Wang, Phuc Mach, Dongdong Yao, Aitaro Kato, Kazushige Obara, Michel Campillo

“…Several physical mechanisms of earthquake nucleation, such as pre-slip, cascade triggering, aseismic slip, and fluid-driven models, have been proposed. …”
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Myxedema Psychosis: Neuropsychiatric Manifestations and Rhabdomyolysis Unmasking Hypothyroidism by Sundus Sardar, Mhd-Baraa Habib, Aseel Sukik, Bashar Tanous, Sara Mohamed, Raad Tahtouh, Abdelrahman Hamad, Mouhand F. H. Mohamed

“…There were no signs of myxedema, and the physical exam was unremarkable. The initial workup showed a mild elevation in serum creatinine. …”
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Effects of Land Uses on Soil Quality Indicators: The Case of Geshy Subcatchment, Gojeb River Catchment, Ethiopia by Melku Dagnachew, Awdenegest Moges, Asfaw Kebede Kassa

“…Soil degradation, which involves physical, chemical, and biological degradation, is the key component of land degradation. …”
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Effectiveness of Anti-Gravity Treadmill Exercise After Total Knee Arthroplasty: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial by Elina Jääskeläinen, Mikko Manninen, Heikki Hurri, Mikko Rantasalo, Yun Zhou, Hannu Kautiainen, Leena Ristolainen

“…We hypothesized that AlterG training would lead to faster rehabilitation, better walking quality, improved quality of life, improved physical activity, and improved overall functioning. …”
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Assessing Microbial Diversity in Páramo Soils (Multistrategy Analysis): Effects of Potato Farming and Livestock Grazing in Nevados National Natural Park, Colombia by Lizeth Manuela Avellaneda-Torres, Tomás León Sicard, Edlin Guerra Castro, Esperanza Torres-Rojas

“…Changes associated with potato farming and livestock grazing on microorganisms of Páramo soil of the Nevados National Natural Park (Nevados NNP) were assessed by (1) determination of physical and chemical properties (physicochemical matrix) and enzymatic activities associated (enzymatic activity matrix) with different biogeochemical cycles (C, N, and P); (2) microbial community functional diversity via evaluation of functional groups associated with carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles using cultivation-dependent techniques (arable functional group matrix and most probable number matrix); and (3) microbial diversity using cultivation-independent techniques that employ the hypervariable V5–V6 region of the 16S rRNA gene and pyrosequencing (16S-454 genus matrix and 16S-454 OTU matrix). …”
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Analysis of the Stockholm Public Health Cohort: Exploring How Ultraviolet Radiation and Other Factors Associate with Skin Cancer by Lina U. Ivert, Henrik Dal, Ylva Rodvall, Bernt Lindelöf

“…None of the examined lifestyle factors, except physical activity, had any significant associations with UVR indicators or skin cancer. …”
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Effects of an 8-week pre-season targeted training on sprinting performance, agility and lower limb muscular asymmetries in elite soccer players by Artur Gołaś, Przemysław Pietraszewski, Robert Roczniok, Artur Terbalyan, Adam Maszczyk, Rafał Opaliński, Adam Zając

“…A comprehensive training approach including speed, agility, and resistance training based on specific movement patterns should be applied by strength and conditioning practitioners in soccer teams to achieve peak physical performance and reduce injury risk due to the partial elimination of muscular asymmetries.…”
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Conservation of wild western honey bees Apis Mellifera in the Polissia natural zone of Ukraine: history, sources of nectar and pollen by Sichenko O., Kryvyi M., Horchanok A., Kuzmenko O., Tytariova O.

“…Wild honey bees are a valuable genetic resource for biodiversity conservation, as they are an important reservoir of local adaptations that determine their survival in the wild. The results of the physical and chemical analysis of honey obtained from the apiaries of local beekeepers of the Polissia Nature Reserve: diastase – 29.73DN, pH – 4.9, F/G – 1.41, HMF – 6.33mg/kg, proline – 608.87mg/kg, and melissopalynological analysis of pollen in honey, % (Callúna vulgáris – 35, Potentilla erecta – 19, Frangula alnus – 10, Lamium purpureum – 8, Vaccinium myrtillus L – 5, Sisymbrium officinale L – 5, Quercus robur L – 4, etc.) confirmed its botanical origin and value as a source of nutrients for bees. …”
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Multi-scale hydraulic graph neural networks for flood modelling by R. Bentivoglio, E. Isufi, S. N. Jonkman, R. Taormina

“…In particular, solutions based on hydraulic-based graph neural networks (SWE-GNNs) enable transferability to domains not used for training and allow the inclusion of physical constraints. However, these models are limited due to four main aspects. …”
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Accelerated pseudo-transient method for elastic, viscoelastic, and coupled hydromechanical problems with applications by Y. Alkhimenkov, Y. Y. Podladchikov

“…We systematically investigate the optimal numerical parameters required to achieve rapid convergence, offering valuable insights into the method's applicability and efficiency for a range of physical models. Our findings are validated against analytical solutions, underscoring the robustness and accuracy of the APT method in both homogeneous and heterogeneous media. …”
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Determinants of Exclusive Breastfeeding of Infants under Six Months among Cambodian Mothers by Sopheak Um, Ying Zhen Charissa Chan, Bunkea Tol, Heng Sopheab

“…Practicing exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in an infant’s first six months of life is recommended by the World Health Organization because of its proven effectiveness as a method to support the infant’s short- and long-term physical and cognitive development. However, many countries, including Cambodia, face contextually driven challenges in meeting this optimum standard of breastfeeding. …”
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Analgesic Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Anterior Quadratus Lumborum Block at the L2 Level in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A Single-Center, Randomized Control... by Ying He, Mingying Huang, Qiangui Zhong, Huijuan Ni, Zenggui Yu, Xinjian Zhang

“…Patients who were 18–70 years old with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of 1-2 and were scheduled for elective laparoscopic partial nephrectomy were recruited into the cluster randomized controlled trial. …”
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Osteoarthritis of the knee joint and its association with metabolic syndrome: A case control study by Rohini Motwani, Arvind Kumar Bodla, Shravan Kumar Peddamadyam, Mrudula Chandrupatla, Nagesh Cherukuri, Maheshwar Lakkireddy, Gunvanti Rathod, Sai Ram Challa, Chowdavarapu Raghavendra Rao, Abhishek Arora, Srikanth Eppakayala, Arcot Reddy Vamsi Krishna

“…Data collection was done including demographic details, medical history, physical examinations, and laboratory tests. OAK (≥grade 2 Kellgren-Lawrence) and severe OAK (≥grade 3 Kellgren-Lawrence) were evaluated based on radiological findings. …”
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Interaction of the gastroenterologist and psychiatrist at management of patient with functional disorder of gastro-intestinal tract by V. T. Ivashkin, Ye. A. Poluektova, A. G. Beniashvili

“…More and more doctors recognize pathogenic relation between psychological disorders and physical symptoms without obvious organic substrate and, therefore — necessity of creation of interdisciplinary alliances to provide qualified aid to considerable number of such patients.…”
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Diabetes self-management education interventions in the WHO African Region: A scoping review. by Emmanuel Kumah, Godfred Otchere, Samuel Egyakwa Ankomah, Adam Fusheini, Collins Kokuro, Kofi Aduo-Adjei, Joseph A Amankwah

“…While the majority yielded significant positive results on HbA1c, diabetes knowledge, blood pressure, blood sugar and foot care practices; few demonstrated positive outcomes on self-efficacy, BMI, physical activity; self-monitoring of blood glucose, medication adherence, smoking and alcohol consumption.…”
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Quality of Life as Medicine: A Pilot Studyof Patients with Chronic Illness and Pain by Soren Ventegodt, Joav Merrick, JØrgen Anderson

“…The study showed an 11.2% improvement in QoL (p < 0.05), a 6.3% improvement in QWL (p < 0.05), and a 12.0% improvement in self-perceived physical health (p = 0.08). There was a 17.3% improvement in self-perceived psychological health (p < 0.05) and satisfaction with health in general improved by 21.4% (p < 0.05). …”
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Predictors of county-level diabetes-related mortality risks in Florida, USA: a retrospective ecological study by Nirmalendu Deb Nath, Agricola Odoi

“…Significantly high county-level DRMR were observed in counties with high percentages of the population that were: 65 year and older (p < 0.001), current smokers (p = 0.032), and insufficiently physically active (p = 0.036). Additionally, percentage of households without vehicles (p = 0.022) and percentage of population with diabetes (p < 0.001) were significant predictors of DRMR. …”
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Peer support and social networking interventions in diabetes self-management in Kenya and Uganda: A scoping review. by Habil Otanga, Brian Semujju, Lynn Mwaniki, Justus Aungo

“…Most interventions were effective and led to improvements in HbA1c and blood pressure, eating behaviors and physical activity and social support.<h4>Conclusions</h4>The limited studies available show that peer support and social networking interventions have mixed results on health and other outcomes. …”
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