Whole-Body Electromyostimulation to Fight Osteopenia in Elderly Females: The Randomized Controlled Training and Electrostimulation Trial (TEST-III) by Simon von Stengel, Michael Bebenek, Klaus Engelke, Wolfgang Kemmler

“…Because of the interaction of muscles and bones, these adaptions might be related to changes in bone parameters. 76 community-living osteopenic women 70 years and older were randomly assigned to either a WB-EMS group (n=38) or a control group (CG: n=38). …”
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Exploring barriers to accessing health care services by young women in rural settings: a qualitative study in Australia, Canada, and Sweden by Reyhaneh Golestani, Farideh Khalajabadi Farahani, Paul Peters

“…Results Self-perceived barriers for access to healthcare services among young women living in rural and remote areas encompass various challenges across individual, institutional, and structural levels. …”
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Influence of nutritional status on rehabilitation efficacy of patients after stroke—a scoping review by Huan Chen, Caihong Fu, Weihao Fang, Zhenyao Wang, Dawei Zhang, Hu Zhang

“…The findings indicate that supplementation with nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, essential amino acids, and antioxidants can enhance activities of daily living, improve balance function, and reduce neurological deficits in post-stroke patients. …”
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Smart home technology to support engagement in everyday activities while ageing: A focus group study with current and future generations of older adults. by William Son Galanza, Jens Offerman, Sofi Fristedt, Susanne Iwarsson, Nebojsa Malesevic, Steven M Schmidt

“…Some participants experienced a positive impact on quality of life, related to comfortable living with the implementation of SHT. Adults across age groups perceive that SHT can enhance engagement in everyday activity and the sense of safety and security. …”
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Genetic Advancement and Variability of Released Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Varieties from 1974–2009 GC in Ethiopia by Nigussie Kefelegn, Frew Mekibib, Yigzaw Dessalegn

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A New Video-Based Crash Detection Method: Balancing Speed and Accuracy Using a Feature Fusion Deep Learning Framework by Zhenbo Lu, Wei Zhou, Shixiang Zhang, Chen Wang

“…Quick and accurate crash detection is important for saving lives and improved traffic incident management. In this paper, a feature fusion-based deep learning framework was developed for video-based urban traffic crash detection task, aiming at achieving a balance between detection speed and accuracy with limited computing resource. …”
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Bacterial Diversity Associated with Terrestrial and Aquatic Snails by Konstantinos Apostolou, Canella Radea, Alexandra Meziti, Konstantinos Ar. Kormas

“…Snails are evolutionary old animals, with complex ecophysiological roles, living in rich microbial habitats such as soil and sediments or water. …”
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A brief essay on the administrative system of astrakhan kalmyks by Ivan Cherkasov: problem of authorship, reflection of the main stages of kalmyk history and features of public adm... by Evgeniy A. Gunaev

“…The problem of authorship lies in the fact that in the catalogues of the state libraries of the Russian Federation, the author indicates Baron I. A. Cherkasov, who lived in the 18th century. However, an analysis of the text of the essay and references to sources and literature indicated in it suggest that the author was a contemporary of the 19th century. …”
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“When you provide abortion services, you are looked upon as a bad guy”: experiences of abortion stigma by health providers in Nigeria by Friday Okonofua, Lorretta Ntoimo, Louise Bury, Suzanna Bright, Lesley Hoggart

“…Despite the negative impacts, many respondents reported a sense of satisfaction stemming from their views that they were saving lives. Conclusion Systematic efforts to address these adverse factors could reduce the level of stigma experienced by providers, with a potential follow-through effect of improving women’s access to safe abortion care in Nigeria.…”
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Performance evaluation of brain state discrimination using near-infrared spectroscopy for brain-computer interface: an exploratory case study by Akira Masuo, Takuto Sakuma, Shohei Kato

“…A new method of environmental control that does not depend on motor functions is eagerly awaited to support independent living for people with severe quadriplegia. In this study, we conducted an exploratory case study of brain state discrimination in a quadriplegic subject to develop a brain-computer interface controlled by a mental task execution. …”
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Submarine Disposal Method of Mine Tailings (Slurry Sludge) by Naim Sezgin

“…According to the results of these experimental studies, the mine tailings (or mine waste sludge) which is discharged to Black Sea are defined as a negative buoyancy waste because of it moved to bottom of the sea and could not to reach the strata where living organisms from the anoxic zone.…”
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Barriers to uptake of harm reduction techniques for GBMSM who use drugs in night-clubs and sex-on-premises venues in London and the Southeast: a mixed-methods, qualitative study by Stephen Naulls, K. Oniti, J. Eccles, J. M. Stone

“…Participants included GBMSM with lived experience of substance use in night-time venues, as well as those providing support to this population. …”
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Child Abandonment in 19th Century Lisbon: The Provenance and Distribution of Foundlings Through a GIS Lens by Joana Vieira Paulino

“…We conclude that most foundlings came from Lisbon and, in later years, from those Lisbon parishes hosting the popular and working classes, and later preferably distributed to wet nurses living in the countryside, thereby achieving the institution’s goals. …”
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The co-occurrence of the SAVA syndemic, depression and anxiety as barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence among sub-Saharan Africa population groups: A scoping review protocol... by Anton Delport, Hanani Tabana, Lucia Knight, Edwin Wouters

“…This protocol proposes a scoping review to explore literature reporting on the antiretroviral therapy adherence levels among people who experience substance abuse and violence (SAVA) syndemics, as well as mood disorders such as anxiety and depression among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.<h4>Methods and analysis</h4>This proposed scoping review will follow Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework for conducting scoping reviews as refined by Levac et al. …”
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Elements of forensic description of threats or violence against a law enforcement officer by I. P. Fedorishchev

“…Proper legal regulation of the protection of law enforcement officers from unlawful attacks should be one of the most important tasks of a developed state governed by the rule of law, especially in the context of active hostilities, because even in peacetime law enforcement officers put their health and lives at risk. At the same time, state institutions must provide adequate guarantees to ensure the normal functioning of the law enforcement system. …”
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Establishment of Regional Regulations For Coastal Area Rehabilitation As An Environmental Restoration Effort In Buru District by Popy Tuhulele, Arman Anwar, Armelia Febriyanti Waas

“…Kayeli Bay is an important area for fishing, to support the daily lives of around 50,000 village communities. coast. …”
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The Current Discussion on Austrian Family Benefits – Indicating a Major Dissensus on the Interpretation of EU Law by Alexander Balthasar

“… In early 2018, Austria amended its family benefits law by introducing ‘indexation’ according to the average living costs of the country where the child actually resides. …”
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The new technologies of high-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing by E. A. Vodiasova, E. S. Chelebieva, O. N. Kuleshova

“…Since the cell is the basis for the living of all unicellular and multicellular organisms, it is necessary to study the biological processes at its level. …”
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Diagnostic Challenges of Helicobacter pylori Infection in Ethiopia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study by Esayas Kebede Gudina, Hiwot Amare, Solomon Ali, Melkamu Berhane Arefayine, Dagmawi Tewolde, Million Tesfaye Eshete, Mulusew Gerbaba Jebena, Andreas Wieser, Guenter Froeschl, Markos Tesfaye, Hailemichael Desalegn, Mulatu Gashaw

“…A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted with apparently healthy adults and children living in southwest Ethiopia. Participants were interviewed for dyspepsia symptoms and related clinical conditions. …”
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A Model Study of Building Seismic Damage Information Extraction and Analysis on Ground-Based LiDAR Data by Fan Yang, Xintao Wen, Xiaoshan Wang, Xiaoli Li, Zhiqiang Li

“…Earthquake disasters can have a serious impact on people’s lives and property, with damage to buildings being one of the main causes of death and injury. …”
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