Chain-mediated effect of physical activity between Chinese language-based L2 motivational self-system and intended effort by Zixia Bu, Yu Liu, Yi Ba, Shan Jiang, Huijuan Liu, Jiyuan Li, Fuqiang Dong, Haohan Yu, Xindi Zhao

“…According to the SEM test, in addition to the direct effect of L2MSS on intended effort, the following paths existed: (1) ILS→PA→IE (effect=-0.265, ratio = 31.28%, 95%CI=[0.124, 0.527]), (2) OLS→PA→IE (effect = 0.179, ratio = 17.94%, 95%CI=[0.074, 0.256]), (3) ILS→PA→LE→IE (effect = 0.116, ratio = 10.69%, 95%CI=[0.042, 0.248]), (4) OLS→PA→LE→IE (effect = 0.108, ratio = 4.15%, 95%CI=[0.039, 0.126]). total indirect effect为0.304 (ratio = 59.61%, 95%CI=[0.069, 0.289]). (1) PA had an ameliorative effect on L2MSS, learning experience, and intended effort, and increasing PA level increased the significance of this effect. (2) PA level positively predicts L2MSS, learning experience, and intended effort. (3) PA is an important mediator in the process of L2MSS that influences the learning experience and intended effort, so MPA at least 3 days a week can increase the efficiency of second language learning. …”
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Effects of Tributyrin Supplementation on Growth Performance, Intestinal Digestive Enzyme Activity, Antioxidant Capacity, and Inflammation-Related Gene Expression of Large Yellow Cr... by Xiuneng Wang, Min Wan, Zhen Wang, Haitao Zhang, Si Zhu, Xiufei Cao, Ning Xu, Jichang Zheng, Xianyong Bu, Wei Xu, Kangsen Mai, Qinghui Ai

“…An 8-week growth experiment was conducted to investigate effects of tributyrin (TB) supplementation on growth performance, intestinal digestive enzyme activity, antioxidant capacity, and inflammation-related gene expression of juvenile large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) (initial weight of 12.90±0.02 g) fed diets with high level of Clostridium autoethanogenum protein (CAP). …”
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Optimal radiation dose to induce an abscopal effect by combining carbon-ion radiotherapy and anti-CTLA4 antibody by Liqiu Ma, Yang Li, Yoshimitsu Sakamoto, Lin Xie, Saaya Suzuki, Yukari Yoshida, Li Sui, Gang Guo, Jialing Wen, Wangcai Ren, Kazuhiro Kakimi, Kensuke Osada, Akihisa Takahashi, Takashi Shimokawa

“…The diameter of the tumours in both legs was measured 3 times per week after irradiation. The number of pulmonary metastases was evaluated within 3 weeks after irradiation. …”
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Iterative delivery of an implementation support package to increase and sustain the routine provision of antenatal care addressing alcohol consumption during pregnancy: study proto... by John Attia, Luke Wolfenden, Nicole Nathan, Melanie Kingsland, Olivia Wynne, Penny Reeves, Alix Hall, John Wiggers, Elizabeth J Elliott, Tameka McFadyen, Tracey W Tsang, Emma Doherty, Belinda Tully, Adrian John Dunlop, Ian Symonds

“…Measurement of outcomes will occur via surveys with women who attend antenatal appointments each week. Primary outcomes will be the proportion of women who report being asked about alcohol consumption at subsequent antenatal appointments; and receiving complete care (advice and referral) relative to alcohol risk at initial and subsequent antenatal appointments. …”
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Interaction of dietary replacements of fishmeal by protein blend and feeding frequency on growth performance and protein utilization of gibel carp (Carassius gibelio var. CAS V) by Yongning Yu, Yu Wang, Junyan Jin, Dong Han, Xiaoming Zhu, Haokun Liu, Zhimin Zhang, Yunxia Yang, Shouqi Xie

“…The dietary fishmeal was totally substituted with three protein blends consisting of Tenebrio molitor meal, Chlorella meal, Clostridium autoethanogenum protein, cottonseed protein concentrate, at ratios of 1:1:8:2, 1:1:6:4, and 1:1:4:6, respectively. During an 8-week feeding trial, a total of 960 healthy fish (18.10 g) were randomly assigned to eight groups, each with three replicates. …”
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Is there a difference in bony stability at three months postoperatively between opening-wedge high tibial osteotomy and opening-wedge distal tuberosity osteotomy? by Suguru Koyama, Keiji Tensho, Kazushige Yoshida, Hiroki Shimodaira, Daiki Kumaki, Yusuke Maezumi, Hiroshi Horiuchi, Jun Takahashi

“…Demographic and preoperative radiographic data (weight-bearing line percentage [%WBL], femoral-tibial angle [FTA], medial proximal tibial angle [MPTA], posterior tibial slope and correction angle), and postoperative computed tomography (CT) scan data (initial postoperative stability [12 weeks postoperative], and hinge fracture [1 and 12 weeks postoperatively], and hinge length, flange thickness, flange length, axial flange osteotomy angle, sagittal flange osteotomy angle [1 week postoperatively]) were statistically analyzed. …”
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Assessment of Lower Limb Muscle Volume Using 3D Ultrasonography: Validity and Reliability Compared to MRI by Paul Ritsche, Romina Ledergerber, Michele Pansini, Francesco Santini, Oliver Faude

“…The protocol included two 3DUS sessions and one MRI session spaced one week apart. The 3DUS scans were acquired by one experienced operator, while two operators analyzed the captured volumes from the second scanning timepoint. …”
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Discovery of the microbiota-gut-brain axis mechanisms of acupuncture for amnestic mild cognitive impairment based on multi-omics analyses: A pilot study by Zi-Han Yin, Qiong-Nan Bao, Ya-Qin Li, Yi-Wei Liu, Zi-Qi Wang, Fang Ye, Xia He, Xin-Yue Zhang, Wan-Qi Zhong, Ke-Xin Wu, Jin Yao, Zi-Wen Chen, Ling Zhao, Fan-Rong Liang

“…Results: Compared to a mean baseline to week 12 change of –3.94 in the acupuncture group, the mean change in the waitlist group was 1.72 (net difference, –5.66 [95 % CI, –6.98 to –4.35]). …”
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The impact of different gastrointestinal reconstruction techniques on gut microbiota after gastric cancer surgery by Yu Yang, Yu Yang, Hang-Yu Zhou, Guo-Min Zhou, Guo-Min Zhou, Jin Chen, Rui Ming, Dong Zhang, Huai-Wu Jiang, Huai-Wu Jiang

“…Fecal samples were collected from patients before surgery (before bowel preparation) and around one week after surgery for 16S rRNA sequencing analysis, through which differential biomarkers and related functional genes were sought.ResultsThe study results indicated that there was no significant difference in the diversity of the gut microbiota between the two groups. …”
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Treatment of chronic hepatitis C by cepeginterferon alpha-2b in combination to ribavirin by M. V. Mayevskaya, O. O. Znoyko, Ye. A. Klimova, S. L. Maximov, S. N. Kizhlo, N. A. Petrochenkova, F. I. Nagimova, Yu. N. Linkova

“…The comparative analysis has demonstrated, that EVR at the 12-th week in group of Algeron 1,5 mkg/kg was observed in 100 % of patients with genotypes 2/3 and in 88,5% of patients with genotype 1. …”
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A Phase I/II Study of Ultra-Hypofractionated Carbon-ion Radiation therapy for Low- and Intermediate-Risk Localized Prostate Cancer by Noriyuki Okonogi, MD, PhD, Hiroshi Tsuji, MD, PhD, Kana Kobayashi, MD, PhD, Mio Nakajima, MD, PhD, Shuri Aoki, MD, PhD, Takanobu Utsumi, MD, PhD, Hiroyoshi Suzuki, MD, PhD, Koichiro Akakura, MD, PhD, Tomohiko Ichikawa, MD, PhD, Hitoshi Ishikawa, MD, PhD

“…Eligible patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to a 1- or 2-week schedule. Dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) were defined as any genitourinary (GU) or gastrointestinal (GI) toxicity grade 3 or higher within 90 days of beginning CIRT. …”
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Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and its association with adverse obstetric outcomes among pregnant women in Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Cristina Reverzani, Daniel Zaake, Faridah Nansubuga, Herman Ssempewo, Leonard Manirakiza, Anthony Kayiira, Gilbert Tumwine

“…Objective There is a dearth of published data on the vitamin D status of the Ugandan population; the objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among pregnant women in Uganda and its associations with maternal characteristics and adverse foetal-maternal outcomes.Study design and setting We conducted a cross-sectional study on pregnant women admitted to a tertiary referral hospital in Kampala, Uganda for delivery during the study period from July to December 2023.Participants The study was conducted on 351 pregnant women aged ≥18 years who consented to participate in the study, who had a single intrauterine pregnancy and a gestational age greater than 26 weeks, and who delivered at St. Francis Hospital, Nsambya. …”
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Cognition and objective sleep quality in post-COVID-19 patients by Anna Carnes-Vendrell, Gerard Piñol-Ripoll, Adriano Targa, Nuria Tahan, Mar Ariza, Neus Cano, Neus Cano, Barbara Segura, Barbara Segura, Barbara Segura, Barbara Segura, Carme Junque, Carme Junque, Carme Junque, Carme Junque, Javier Béjar, Cristian Barrue, Nautilus Project Collaborative Group, Maite Garolera, Maite Garolera, Linh Viet Nguyen, Vanesa Arauzo, Jose A. Bernia, Marta Balague-Marmaña, Berta Valles-Pauls, Jesús Caballero, Ester Gonzalez-Aguado, Carme Tayó-Juli, Eva Forcadell-Ferreres, Silvia Reverte-Vilarroya, Susanna Forné, Anna Bartes-Plans, Jordina Muñoz-Padros, Jose A, Anna Prats-Paris Muñoz-Moreno, Inmaculada Rico, Nuria Sabé, Marta Almeria, Laura Casas, Maria José Ciudad, Anna Ferré, Tamar Garzon, Manuela Lozano, Marta Cullell, Sonia Vega, Sílvia Alsina, Maria J. Maldonado-Belmonte, Susana Vazquez-Rivera, Eva Baillès, Sandra Navarro, Ayoze González Hernández, Yaiza Molina, Victoria Olive, Silvia Cañizares

“…We included 49 individuals with PCC from the NAUTILUS Project (NCT05307549 and NCT05307575) who were monitored for 1 week via actigraphy and who were also assessed with a comprehensive neuropsychological battery and the PSQI. …”
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Evaluating the radiosensitivity of the oral microbiome to predict radiation-induced mucositis in head and neck cancer patients: A prospective trial by Andreas R. Thomsen, Elsa Beatriz Monroy Ordonez, Michael Henke, Benedikt Luka, Jörg Sahlmann, Henning Schäfer, Vivek Verma, Nadine Schlueter, Anca-Ligia Grosu, Tanja Sprave

“…Systematic clinical recording of OM was conducted twice a week by a specially trained examiner. Results: Most patients had node-positive disease and cancer of the oropharynx or oral cavity. …”
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Unveiling the Mechanisms of a Remission in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)-like Syndrome: The Role of Hippocampal Palmitoyltransferase Expression and Stress Susceptibility by Careen A. Schroeter, Anna Gorlova, Michael Sicker, Aleksei Umriukhin, Alisa Burova, Boris Shulgin, Sergey Morozov, Joao P. Costa-Nunes, Tatyana Strekalova

“…At the 1st after-stress week, sucrose preference, forced swim, novel cage, and fear-conditioning tests were carried out; the sucrose test and 5-day Morris water maze test followed by a sacrifice of mice on post-stress day 31 for all mice were performed. …”
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The prevalence of hand pathology in regional orthopaedic hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal: A cross-sectional study by S Thabit, M O'Connor, W Parker, T Mashishi, K Moodley, A Peer, K Matanzima, A J de Villiers, O Adewusi, R Aboobaker, A Rocher

“…A cross-sectional investigation of hospital records and charts of patients presenting for orthopaedic care across all 10 regional hospitals in KZN that offer orthopaedic services was undertaken for 1 week’s duration (June 2022). Patients were categorised into hand pathology (HP) and general orthopaedic pathology (OP) groups, which were each subdivided into trauma and non-trauma subgroups. …”
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Interpretation of indoor air surveillance for respiratory infections: a prospective longitudinal observational study in a childcare settingResearch in context by Caspar Geenen, Steven Traets, Sarah Gorissen, Michiel Happaerts, Kurt Beuselinck, Lies Laenen, Jens Swinnen, Sien Ombelet, Joren Raymenants, Els Keyaerts, Emmanuel André

“…Methods: In this prospective observational study, we compared the presence and concentration of several respiratory pathogens in the air with the number of attendees with infections and the pathogen load in their nasal mucus. Weekly for 22 consecutive weeks, we sampled the air in a single childcare setting in Belgium. …”
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Ovulation time and ovulated eggs count of sneakehead Channa striata induced by prostaglandin 2α with different doses by Frits Jamlaay, Maheno Sri Widodo, Abd. Rahem Faqih

“…Fishes were acclimated for one week in a container and then injected with different doses of PGF2α, namely: control without PGF2α (P1), 0.5 mL/kg (P2); 0.7mL/kg (P3); and 0.9 mL/kg (P4). …”
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Pilot study of a ketogenic diet in bipolar disorder: a process evaluation by Benjamin P. Rigby, Nicole Needham, Helen Grossi, Ivana Kamenska, Iain H. Campbell, Ben Meadowcroft, Frances Creasy, Cheryl Fisher, Pankaj Bahuguna, John Norrie, Gerard Thompson, Melissa C. Gibbs, Maja Mitchell-Grigorjeva, Ailsa McLellan, Tessa Moses, Karl Burgess, Rachel Brown, Michael J. Thrippleton, Harry Campbell, Daniel J. Smith, Sharon A. Simpson

“…Semi-structured telephone interviews were carried out with 15 participants 1–2 months after completing a 6–8 week modified ketogenic diet intervention, and 4 research clinicians from the study team following the completion of data collection. …”
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Effect of oodev and turmeric powder dietary supplementations on the reproductive performance of sunset platy fish Xiphophorus maculatus by Harton Arfah, Odang Carman, Muhamad Fathurrizki Darmawan, Fajar Maulana, Lina Mulyani

“…The results showed that the addition of oodev, turmeric flour, and a combination of both into the feed every one week increased the average production of larvae. …”
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