Effect of silane coupling agent on flexural properties of fiber-reinforced geopolymer-cemented aeolian sand by Shuai Pang, Jiaze Li, Mengjie Li, Changzhi Zhao, Henghui Fan, Xiangdong Zhang

“…To enhance the flexural properties of polypropylene fiber (PPF)-reinforced geopolymer-bonded aeolian sand and increase the service life of trench backfill materials, this study improves the flexural performance by two methods: soaking fibers in a diluted silane coupling agent (KH570) solution of varying concentrations and directly adding KH570 during specimen preparation. The flexural behavior of the specimens under different conditions was tested using three-point bending tests. …”
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Effect of healthy lifestyle score trajectory on all-cause mortality in the late middle-aged and older population: Finding from 17-year retrospective cohort study by Jeong Min Yang, Jieun Hwang

“…To evaluate this, the Healthy Lifestyle Score (HLS), which focuses on health protecting behaviors (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity, body mass index), is widely used. …”
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Digital modeling of soil-borne fusarium’s nutritional: Investigating microbiological and microecological dynamics in Moroccan agroecosystems by El Hilali Alaoui Youssef, Bouda Said, Chabaa Samira, Elouali Alami Mohammed, Khoudi Zakaria, Essarioui Adil

“…These results highlight the potential of machine learning approaches in understanding the nutritional behavior of Fusarium communities. Our research provides a foundation for modeling efforts aimed at generating forecasts to mitigate the damages caused by Bayoud on Morocco’s vital date palm ecosystems.…”
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Investigating the relationship between prenatal androgen exposure and sleep quality: a comprehensive study using anthropometric measurements, questionnaires, actigraphy, and polyso... by Adrian Bartoszek, Magdalena Sawic, Karol Pierzchała, Aleksandra Kudrycka, Piotr Białasiewicz, Wojciech Kuczyński

“…This parameter is linked to prenatal androgen exposure (PAE), which influences sexual differentiation of the brain and behavior. This study aimed to investigate the correlation between PAE and sleep among young adults.MethodsAnthropometric measurements were used to assess PAE, while sleep was evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ), actigraphy, and polysomnography (PSG). …”
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Effects of corn straw-based fermented total mixed rations supplemented with exogenous cellulase on growth performance, digestibility, and rumen fermentation in growing beef cattle by Junzhao Xu, Xiaoni Wang, Huaxin Niu

“…Objective This study aimed to assess the impact of corn straw-based unfermented and fermented total mixed rations (TMR) supplemented with exogenous cellulase on the in vitro fermentation characteristics, growth performance, feeding behavior, apparent digestibility, rumen fermentation and digestive enzyme activities of Chinese Simmental bulls. …”
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The Effect Of Different Types Of Warming On Technical Action In Small-Sided Games by Adem Civan, Veysel Böge

“…It has been observed that the desired behaviors and skills have developed with the regulations and limitations made in small sided games (SSG). …”
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Genetic methods in honey bee breeding by M. D. Kaskinova, A. M. Salikhova, L. R. Gaifullina, E. S. Saltykova

“…Breeding activities in beekeeping are aimed at obtaining bee colonies with high rates of economically useful traits, such as productivity, resistance to low temperatures and diseases, hygienic behavior, oviposition of the queen, etc. With two apiaries specializing in the breeding of A. m. mellifera and A. m. carnica as examples, the application of genetic methods in the selection of honey bees is considered. …”
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Thermal enhancement using variable characteristics and tripartite diffusion features of solar aircraft wings in context of Reiner-Philippoff hybrid nanofluid passing through a para... by Esraa N. Thabet, A.M. Abd-Alla, S.M.M. El-Kabeir

“…To verify the thermophysical behavior of the suggested model, unique hybrid nanoparticles copper along with zirconium dioxide with engine oil as base fluid (Cu + ZrO2/EO) has been added to the solar aircraft wings to improve the heat transfer performance. …”
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Effect of Dalmavital and Ovulik Plus on conception rate in Ovsynch synchronized Nili-Ravi buf- faloes by Muhammad Tayyab Khan, Muhammad Muzammal Niaz, Ghulam Shabbir Khan

“…Silent estrus and shy behavior are among the main causes of poor reproductive efficiency in buffalo, leading to prolonged calving intervals. …”
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Structural mechanisms of formation of adiabatic shear bands by Mikhail Sokovikov, Dmitry Bilalov, Vladimir Oborin, Vasiliy Chudinov, Sergey Uvarov, Yuriy Bayandin, Oleg Naimark

“…The paper focuses on the experimental and theoretical study of plastic deformation instability and localization in materials subjected to dynamic loading and high-velocity perforation. We investigate the behavior of samples dynamically loaded during Hopkinson-Kolsky pressure bar tests in a regime close to simple shear conditions. …”
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Risk factors of gallbladder cancer in Nepal: A case control study. by Chanda Thakur, Roshan Kumar Mahato, Sabina Marasini, Dinesh Timalsena, Krishna Sagar Sharma, Biraj Man Karmacharya

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To find the association between socio-demographic, behavioral and environmental factors associated with the development of GBC.…”
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Differences in central dopamine, but not serotonin, activity and welfare associated with age but not with preening cup use in commercial grow-out Pekin duck barns by M.M. Bergman, J.M. Schober, R. Novak, A. Grief, C. Plue, D. Frey, H. Parnin, G.S. Fraley

“…DA is an important neurotransmitter and activity increases as an animal grows allowing for behavioral development. Our data shows that commercial preening cups do not negatively impact ducks’ welfare or affective state.…”
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Experimental analysis, simulation, and evaluation of process parameters of GFRP composites produced through resin transfer molding by Khang Wen Goh, Kiran Kumar Algot, G. Laxmaiah, P. Ramesh Babu, Veda Prakash Vodnala, Rahadian Zainul

“…Simulation studies were undertaken utilizing a control volume-based finite element method, employing commercially available RTM-Worx software to model resin flow behavior and determine Mold filling time. Mold filling times obtained from simulation studies at five selected injection pressures for the three composite types were compared with experimental results. …”
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fNIRS neurofeedback facilitates emotion regulation: Exploring individual differences over the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex by Yiwei Li, Sijin Li, Hua Li, Yuyao Tang, Dandan Zhang

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People with symptoms of depression and those at significant risk of suicide show differences in their personality profile and sense of meaning in life by Kacper Deska, Grzegorz Mirocha, Bartłomiej Bąk, Anna Mirgos-Wierzchowska, Marcin Kosmalski, Monika Różycka-Kosmalska, Tadeusz Pietras

“…The set of surveys included a sociodemographic survey, Beck’s Depression Inventory version II (BDI-II), the NEO Five Factory Inventory (NEO-FFI), Reker’s Life Attitude Profile - Revised questionnaire (LAP-R), Osman’s Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ-R).ResultsThe study cohort comprised of 276 students (mean age 21.7 years). …”
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Mechanism of Electroacupuncture Quchi (LI 11) -Yanglingquan (GB 34) in Rats with Spasticity of Cerebral Apoplexy by Bin GUO, Penghan WANG, Linxing HUANG, Zhiqiang XIE, Lina XIE, Weiai LIU, Lizhen YI, Xin LIU, Zenghui YUE

“…A rat model of stroke and limb paralysis was prepared by modified Zea-Longa suture method and internal capsule injection of NMDA receptor method. The behavioral scoring confirmation model was followed by electroacupuncture treatment for five days. …”
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Sex and gender differentials in the prevalence of obesity and its association with multimorbidity among reproductive-aged individuals in India by Jogesh Murmu, Abhinav Sinha, Ritik Agrawal, Bhagyashree Rout, Srikanta Kanungo, Sanghamitra Pati

“…The study analyzed sex differences in the prevalence of obesity among reproductive-aged persons and its association with multimorbidity, as well as investigated their health-seeking behaviors.MethodsData from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) involving 751,831 females and 100,656 males were analyzed. …”
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Dose-response risks of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular disease mortality according to sex-specific cigarette smoking pack-year quantiles by Jieun Hwang, Suyoung Jo, Heewon Kang, Eunsil Cheon, Sung-il Cho

“…Introduction This study investigated the risks for all-cause death and death from cancer or cardiovascular diseases due to smoking status and behavior, focusing on differences in smoking duration and amount stratified by sex. …”
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Effectiveness of mental health interventions for older adults in South Asia: A scoping review. by Hoimonty Mazumder, Farah Faizah, Easter Protiva Gain, Irfath Sharmin Eva, Kaniz Ferdouse Mou, Nobonita Saha, Farzana Rahman, Jyoti Das, A M Khairul Islam, Fazilatun Nesa, M Mahbub Hossain

“…Across studies, mental health interventions can be broadly categorized into the following types- 1) traditional Yoga, Tai chi, or other meditative movements; 2) behavioral, occupational, or learning-based interventions; 3) tech-based interventions; 4) music therapy; and 5) new healthcare model. …”
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A comparative evaluation of commercially available short fiber-reinforced composites by Sufyan Garoushi, Eija Säilynoja, Mark Frater, Filip Keulemans, Pekka K. Vallittu, Lippo Lassila

“…It is noteworthy that certain SFRCs exhibited behavior comparable to that of conventional PFC, while others demonstrated superior performance.…”
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