The Validity and Reliability of a Smartphone Application for Break-Point Angle Measurement during Nordic Hamstring Exercise by Toshiaki Soga, Shota Yamaguchi, Takayuki Inami, Hiromi Saito, Nadaka Hakariya, Naoto Nakaichi, Sho Shinohara, Kei Akiyama, Norikazu Hirose

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Nordic Angle by comparing the BPA values of the Nordic Angle with those of two-dimensional motion analysis software that can calculate the angles and angular velocities of various joints. # Study Design Cohort assessing Validity and Reliability # Methods The validity of the Nordic Angle BPA data was verified by Spearman's correlation test for consistency with the movement analysis data, and the magnitude of the correlation was indicated by rs. …”
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Optimization of pyrite cinder strengthening continuous acid decomposition of ilmenite by response surface methodology by Congxue Tian

“…Using pyrite cinder as strengthening activator, the continuous acid decomposition conditions for ilmenite were optimized by using response surface methodology based on Box-Behnken design method. The acid decomposition conditions such as acid ilmenite ratio, acid concentration and pyrite cinder dosage mainly affected the reaction temperature, reaction equilibrium, reaction velocity, volatilization degree of water and sulfuric acid, ultimately affecting the solidification degree of the products and reaction yields. …”
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A Real-Time Embedded Control System for Electro-Fused Magnesia Furnace by Fang Zheng, Yang Jie, Tao Shifei, Wu Zhiwei, Chai Tianyou

“…In this paper, a real-time embedded control system is proposed for the process control of electro-fused magnesia furnace based on intelligent control strategy and model-based design technology. As for hardware, an embedded controller based on an industrial Single Board Computer (SBC) is developed to meet industrial field environment demands. …”
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Historical simulations of temperature and precipitation from the CORDEX Africa model in the Wabi Shebele Basin by Sisay Guta Alemu, Chala Hailu Sime, Tamene Adugna Demissie

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Effectiveness of Spinal Stabilization Exercises on Dynamic Balance in Adults with Chronic Low Back Pain by Yousef M. Alshehre, Khalid Alkhathami, Kelli Brizzolara, Mark Weber, Sharon Wang-Price

“… # Purpose To determine the effectiveness of SSEs on dynamic balance in adults with CLBP. # Study Design A double-blind randomized clinical trial. # Methods Forty participants with CLBP were assigned randomly into either an SSE group or a general exercise (GE) group, which consisted of flexibility and range-of-motion exercises. …”
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CORRELATION BETWEEN MATERNAL EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT STATUS WITH EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING HISTORY by Anggraini Dyah Setiyarini, Dwi Margareta Andini

“…Method: The study employed a cross-sectional strategy and a quantitative, analytical observational design. Purposive sampling was used to choose 111 participants for the study, who were all mothers with infants between the ages of 6 and 12 months. …”
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The impact of Playdough games on the development of oral motor skills in preschool children with childhood apraxia of speech by K. Tychyna, N. Babych, Y. Lyndinа, O. Revutska

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an author-developed therapy using Playdough games for preschool children with childhood apraxia of speech. A controlled design with repeated measures was employed. The primary diagnosis of CAS was established based on clinical assessment. …”
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Prevalence and socioeconomic determinants of awareness and visitation of community clinic among ever married women: evidence from Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey, 2017–201... by Md Akib Al-Zubayer, Hasibul Hasan Shanto, Rabeya Kumkum, Sk Tasnuva Alam, Benojir Ahammed

“…This study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of awareness and visitation of community clinics (CCs) in Bangladesh.Design A population-based cross-sectional study.Setting The data were collected from the most recent Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey conducted in 2017–2018.Participants This study’s participants are 18 893 women aged 15–49 years throughout all administrative regions.Primary and secondary outcome measures The outcomes are awareness and visitation of CCs, defined as if women are aware and visit of CCs.Materials and methods Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariate binary logistics analysis were used to determine the prevalence and associated factors of awareness and visitation of CCs.Results The prevalence of awareness and visitation to CCs were 60.26% and 15.92%, respectively. …”
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Investigation of rs1746661 Polymorphism in FNDC5 Gene in Obese Patients by Elham Hadi, Hashem Nayeri, Ali Mohammad Ahadi, Ziba Rezvani Sichani

“…Specific primers for G/A/T alleles were designed for the amplification refractory mutation system-polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method, and PCR was performed. …”
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Structural Modifications Reveal Dual Functions of the C-4 Carbonyl Group in the Fatty Acid Chain of Ipomoeassin F by Arman Khosravi, Precious Nnamdi, Alexa May, Kelsey Slattery, Robert E. Sammelson, Wei Q. Shi

“…To resolve this discrepancy, we designed and synthesized two new open-chain analogues (<b>10</b> and <b>11</b>); <b>10</b> without the C-4 carbonyl had a dramatic activity loss, whereas <b>11</b> with an amide functional group was even more potent than Ipom-F. …”
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Functional Performance and Tendon Morphology After Operative or Nonoperative Treatment of Achilles Tendon Ruptures by Sophie Zhu, Josh Garofalo, Monther Abuhantash, Sheila McRae, Peter MacDonald, Rob Longstaffe, Dan Ogborn

“…The secondary objective was to assess the degree of association between AT morphology and performance outcomes. # Study Design Retrospective cohort with a single prospective evaluation…”
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The Effectiveness of Self-Care in Diabetics on Self-Insulin Administration and Behavioral Markers Among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes by Ochappan Selvarajan, Kannan Rajendran, A. Helen Mary Perdita

“…Methods: This study adopted quantitative research methodology, utilizing a true experimental research design with pretest and post-test phases. Power analysis was used to calculate the study sample of 105 per group. …”
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Agro-Morphological Characterization and Estimation of Genetic Parameters of Spring Maize Hybrids in the Inner Plains of Far-West Nepal by Prachi Bista, Sandesh Thapa, Sara Rawal, Deependra Dhakal, Darbin Joshi

“…The research was conducted in the Dhangadhi district from April 2020 to August 2020 in an alpha-lattice design with 26 genotypes and two replications. Analysis of variance suggests that genotypes were significantly different for all traits except plant height and plant population. …”
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Modified Technique for Scleral-Sutured Fixation with the Double Knots Technique for Posterior Chamber Intraocular Lens: Short-Term Observation by Zhizhong Wu, Caijuan Liu, Yanhui Xu, Wei Dong, Zhimin Chen

“…To evaluate the short-term safety and efficacy of a novel approach of utilizing the 9-0 looped polypropylene suture with double knots buried into the scleral groove and the scleral tunnel to minimize the risk of the suture erosion and suture knot exposure. Design. Clinical-based retrospective study. Methods. …”
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Prevalence and Pattern of Morbidity Triads among the Elderly Population: A Cross-sectional Study in Bankura District, West Bengal by Ujjwal Das, Nishamani Kar

“…The multi-stage random sampling designed was developed to select the requisite number of elderly. …”
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Retrieve the Optimal Parameters and Structures of Adaptive Network-Based Fuzzy Inference System for Typhoon Precipitation Forecast Modeling by Chien-Lin Huang, Nien-Sheng Hsu, Chih-Chiang Wei, Chun-Wen Lo

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Injury, Training, Biomechanical, and Physiological Profiles of Professional Breakdancers by Amelia J.H. Arundale, Roisin McNulty, Cory Snyder, James O'Brien, Thomas Stöggl

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to describe injury and training profiles, along with the results of a short performance test battery, in a group of elite breakers. # Study Design Cross-sectional study (retrospective). # Methods Fourteen breakdancers (breakers) (4 Bgirls, 10 Bboys) participated in an interview regarding their injury and training history, endurance test (cycle VO~2max~ testing), counter movement jump, squat jump, drop jump, isometric hip abduction, adduction, shoulder external and internal rotation strength testing on a fixed-frame dynamometer. …”
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Shielding our angels: Tackling workplace bullying against nurses working in community environments by Mohammed Ghalib Qutishat

“…Methods & Materials: This study utilized a descriptive cross-sectional design with convenience sampling, involving 197 community nurses who completed the questionnaires. …”
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From temporary bike lanes to a cycling oriented mobility paradigm. The case of Lyon during and after the pandemic of COVID-19 by Nathalie Ortar, Patricia Lejoux, Nicolas Ovtracht

“…Despite initial political consensus, challenges emerged, including limited public recognition of these measures as policy and criticism of safety and navigation in certain designs. Efforts to institutionalize cycling policy have reduced car dominance and expanded public transport, but socio-spatial inequalities and low engagement from working-class communities persist. …”
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FastContext: A tool for identification of adapters and other sequence patterns in next generation sequencing (NGS) data by E. Viesná, V. Fishman

“…Here we introduce FastContext, a tool designed to analyze NGS read structure, based on sequence features found in reads, and their relative position in the read. …”
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