Evidence of slow millennial cliff retreat rates using cosmogenic nuclides in coastal colluvium by R. Bossis, R. Bossis, V. Regard, S. Carretier, S. Choy

“…The integration periods of the two slowest Mediterranean coast erosion rates may encompass pre-Holocene times, during which the sea level and thus the retreat rate were much lower. We explore here this bias and conclude that the associated bias on the inferred retreat rate is less than 80 <span class="inline-formula"><i>%</i></span>. …”
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Reference values for the 1-minute sit-to-stand test to assess functional capacity and short-term mortality in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and fibrotic connective tiss... by Meng-Yun Tsai, Kuo-Tung Huang, Chiann-Yi Hsu, Yi-Hsuan Yu, Pin-Kuei Fu

“…This study aims to establish reference values for the 1MSTS in assessing functional capacity, evaluate its correlation with the 6MWT, and explore its utility in predicting 18-month mortality in F-ILD patients. …”
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Effect of Electroacupuncture on Chondrocyte Apoptosis and Cartilage Matrix of Experimental Rats with Knee Osteoarthritis by Guangwen WU, Chunsong ZHENG, Xihai LI, Qiuying LIN, Yichen DAI, Qiuxiang LIN, Yuanyuan ZHANG, Mingxia WU

“…Objective:To observe the effect of electroacupuncture on chondrocyte apoptosis and cartilage matrix of rats with knee osteoarthritis (KOA), so as to explore its treatment mechanism on knee osteoarthritis.Methods:After one week of acclimation, 40 clean, two-month-old male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into blank group (<italic>n</italic>=10) and model group (<italic>n</italic>=30). …”
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Determinants maintaining healthcare personnel’s motivation during COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda by Makiko Komasawa, Myo Nyein Aung, Christopher Nsereko, Kiyoko Saito, Robert Ssekitoleko, Mitsuo Isono, Motoyuki Yuasa

“…This study investigated challenges faced by HCWs at a designated COVID-19 hospital (‘the Hospital’) and explored determinants of maintaining healthcare personnel’s motivation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. …”
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Relationships between structural stigma, societal stigma, and minority stress among gender minority people by Kristen D. Clark, Mitchell R. Lunn, Jae M. Sevelius, Carol Dawson-Rose, Sandra J. Weiss, Torsten B. Neilands, Micah E. Lubensky, Juno Obedin-Maliver, Annesa Flentje

“…The application of this variable should be investigated further to explore its association with health outcomes and to inform efforts to reduce health equity barriers experienced by GM people through addressing structural stigma in a manner inclusive of societal stigma.…”
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Evaluation of Machine Learning Algorithms for Classification of Visual Stimulation-Induced EEG Signals in 2D and 3D VR Videos by Mingliang Zuo, Xiaoyu Chen, Li Sui

“…By analyzing EEG signals, researchers can explore the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive and emotional responses to VR stimuli. …”
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MOBILITAS SPASIAL LANSIA DI RUANG LUAR PERMUKIMAN PADAT KOTA by Diananta Pramitasari, Mutiara Anggi

“…Therefore, this study seeks to explore the elderlies’ mobility activities when walking in outdoor spaces and understand the needs that support these activities. …”
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Investigating the preventive effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields on glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis in rats by Shuai Ding, Guangquan Zhang, Yanzheng Gao, Zhiqiang Hou, Fuqiang Shao

“…The aim of this investigation was to explore the effectiveness of PEMF stimulation in averting GIOP in rats and uncover the potential fundamental mechanisms involved. …”
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Protective Effects of Thalidomide on High-Glucose-Induced Podocyte Injury through In Vitro Modulation of Macrophage M1/M2 Differentiation by Hui Liao, Yuanping Li, Xilan Zhang, Xiaoyun Zhao, Dan Zheng, Dayue Shen, Rongshan Li

“…Our previous study on diabetic nephropathy rats indicated that thalidomide (Tha) has renoprotective properties. The present study explored the effects of Tha on mRNA and protein expressions of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), tumor necrosis factor- (TNF-) α, mannose receptor (CD206), and arginase- (Arg-) 1 in HG-activated macrophages. iNOS and TNF-α are established as markers of classically activated macrophage (M1). …”
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Electroacupuncture at Quchi and Zusanli Enhances the Proliferation of Cortex and SVZ-derived Neural Stem Cell in Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Injured Rats Via Activation of Notch1... by Jing TAO, Weilin LIU, Jia HUANG, Xiehua XUE, Shanli YANG, Yi ZHENG, Yunjiao LIN, Xiaoqian YE, Meiqin LIN, Lidian CHEN

“…Objective:To explore the effects and possible mechanisms of electroacupuncture (EA) at the Quchi (LI11) and Zusanli (ST36) acupints on the proliferation of endogenous neural stem cells in ischemic surrounding cortex and subventricular zone (SVZ) in ischemia-reperfusion injury rats, and then provide experimental basis for clinical application.Methods:Cerebral ischemia and reperfusion injury model was established by modified Zea Longa suture embolism. …”
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Efficacy of Intraoperative Paracetamol and Nefopam Infusions in Addition to Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Kidney Transplant Recipients by Jaesik Park, Sun Cheol Park, Min Suk Chae, Sang Hyun Hong, Jung-Woo Shim

“…This retrospective study explored the additional analgesic efficacy of paracetamol and nefopam infusions in living-donor KT recipients who received a transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. …”
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Risk factors for low resilience among Grade 10 adolescents in the Gampaha district, Sri Lanka: a case-control study by Pavithra Godamunne, Shamila Manori, Pushpa Lalani Jayawardana

“…The aim of this study was to explore risk factors for low resilience among Grade 10 adolescents in Gampaha district, Sri Lanka.Methods Resilience levels and data related to putative risk factors were obtained by using a validated 14-Item Sinhala Resilience Scale and a questionnaire on putative risk factors (both of which were self-administered) from Grade 10 adolescents by conducting a descriptive cross-sectional study. …”
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Rehabilitation Impact of Vivifrail Exercise Program Type C on the Cognitive Function of Pre-Frail Elderly People in the Community by Sri Soenarti, Dwi Indriani Lestari, Muhammad Barlian Nugroho, Harien Lestari, Tita Hariyanti

“…This study establishes a foundation for future research to explore the relationship between physical exercise, particularly the Vivifrail Type C Protocol, and cognitive function in pre-frail elderly individuals.   …”
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Influence of High-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Neurobehavioral and Electrophysiology in Patients with Disorders of Consciousness by Jian-Min Chen, Qing-Fa Chen, Zhi-Yong Wang, Yang-Jia Chen, Nan-Nan Zhang, Jian-Wen Xu, Jun Ni

“…The primary aim of this study was to explore the alterations in neural connectivity and neurobehavioral reactivity during rTMS modulation in patients with DOC. …”
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An approach to boost adherence to self-data reporting in mHealth applications for users without specific health conditions by Maria Aguiar, Ander Cejudo, Gorka Epelde, Deisy Chaves, Maria Trujillo, Garazi Artola, Unai Ayala, Roberto Bilbao, Itziar Tueros

“…As a secondary objective, this work aims to explore the differences in the adherence when considering a longer study duration and make a comparative analysis of the gamification effect. …”
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Safety and feasibility evaluation of a novel robotic surgical system in gynecological surgery application by Yuanbo Tao, Jun Wang, ShiChao Han, Jing Na, Ya Li

“…Objective: The study explores the safety, feasibility, and clinical application value of a novel robotic surgical system which is the Endoscopic Surgical Robot MT1000 (Shanghai MicroPort Medbot Co., Ltd., Shanghai, China) in gynecological surgeries. …”
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The Application of Machine Learning Algorithms to Predict HIV Testing in Repeated Adult Population–Based Surveys in South Africa: Protocol for a Multiwave Cross-Sectional Analysis... by Musa Jaiteh, Edith Phalane, Yegnanew A Shiferaw, Refilwe Nancy Phaswana-Mafuya

“…The authors were given access to all five SABSSM datasets by the HSRC on August 20, 2024. The datasets were explored to identify the independent variables likely influencing HIV testing uptake. …”
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Association between various blood glucose variability-related indicators during early ICU admission and 28-day mortality in non-diabetic patients with sepsis by Jingyan Zhou, Zhiheng Chen, Hao-Neng Huang, Chun-Quan Ou, Xin Li

“…The dose-response relationship between BG variability-related indexes and mortality was explored using multivariate logistic regression with restricted cubic spline (RCS) function. …”
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Effects of Yanghe Decoction on IL-1 and TNF-α of Papain in Rabbit Knee Osteoarthritis by Zhenqiang HONG, Hongjian GAO, Junjun HE, Zeling HUANG

“…Objective:To observe the effect of Yanghe decoction on interleukin 1 (IL-1) and tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) in rabbit knee osteoarthritis model, and to explore the mechanism of Yanghe decoction in the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis.Methods:The 32 healthy New Zealand rabbits aged 4-6 months, half male and female, body weight (2.25±0.25) kg, were randomly divided into the control group, the model group, the Yanghe decoction group and the Jingu Tongxiao pill group according to the method of random number table, with 8 cases in each group. …”
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Effects of Source on the Nitrogen Uptake, Allocation Patterns, and Performance of Strawberry (<i>Fragaria × ananassa</i> Duch.): A ¹⁵N-Tracer Study by Sirajo Salisu Jibia, Kanokwan Panjama, Chaiartid Inkham, Takashi Sato, Norikuni Ohtake, Soraya Ruamrungsri

“…Future research should focus on refining mixed N application ratios and timings, exploring molecular mechanisms of N metabolism, and evaluating long-term impacts on strawberry production sustainability.…”
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