CONCOMITANT FACTORS AFFECTING GESTATION LENGTH AND PERINATAL MORTALITY IN HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN COWS by N. M. Bogas, A. V. Sherasiya, J. C. Simões

“…The objective of this study was to identify and quantify factors presenting simultaneous moderate or strong influence on gestation length and perinatal mortality (until 4 days postpartum) in Holstein-Frisian dams. …”
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Acute Abdomen due to Mutual Tangle of Two Small Paratubal Cysts by Hiroharu Kobayashi, Shinichi Shibuya, Kentaro Iga, Keiichiro Kato, Airi Kato, Shuhei Terada, Hiroshi Adachi

“…Pelvic examination revealed moderate pain. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a 44-mm cystic mass containing fat and calcified material in the right pelvis. …”
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A cross-sectional survey on the effects of ambient temperature and humidity on health outcomes in individuals with chronic respiratory disease by Samantha Mekhuri, Shirley Quach, Caroline Barakat, Winnie Sun, Mika L Nonoyama

“… # Methods A cross-sectional self-reported survey collected the effects on health status (COPD Assessment Test \[CAT\]), PA, and health outcomes in 1) moderate/ideal (14 to 21°C, 30 to 50% relative humidity \[RH\]), 2) hot and humid (≥ 25°C, \> 50% RH) and 3) cold and dry (≤ 5°C, \< 30% RH) weather conditions. …”
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Perceptual-Cognitive Tasks Affect Landing Performance of Soccer Players at Different Levels of Fatigue by Yuanyuan Ren, Guodong Wang, Lei Zhang, Aming Lu, Cenyi Wang

“…Perceptual-cognitive tasks during games were simulated using classic multiple object tracking (MOT) paradigms, and 15 male soccer players completed MOT tasks under nonfatigue (NF), moderate fatigue (MF), and severe fatigue (SF). Landing-associated indicators were collected and calculated using a Vicon and force measuring platform. …”
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Association between balance ability and cardiovascular disease onsets among middle-aged and older adults: an observational cohort study from the China Health and Retirement Longitu... by Yinghe Lin, Shanshan Zhong, Zhihua Sun

“…Compared to those with good balance ability, individuals with moderate balance ability had a higher risk of incident CVD [HR (95% CI): 1.15 (1.03–1.28)], and the risk was more pronounced in female (20.0%), rural residence (21.0%), never smoking (22.0%), never drinking (23.0%), hypertension (16.0%), without dyslipidemia (17.0%), and without kidney disease (13.0%) participants. …”
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Responsiveness, Minimal Clinically Important Difference, and Validity of the MoCA in Stroke Rehabilitation by Ching-Yi Wu, Shuan-Ju Hung, Keh-chung Lin, Kai-Hua Chen, Poyu Chen, Pei-Kwei Tsay

“…The responsiveness of the MoCA was moderate (SRM=0.67). Participants exceeding the MCID according to the anchor- and distribution-based approaches were 33 (50.77%) and 20 (30.77%), respectively. …”
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Structure and Composition of Mangrove Vegetation on Kelasa Island: Dominance of Rhizophora apiculata and Its Implications for Coastal Ecosystem Sustainability by Akhrianti Irma, Oka Arizona Mohammad, Harapan Putera Batubara Geothani

“…These findings underscore the critical role of R. apiculata in maintaining ecological balance within the Kelasa Island mangrove ecosystem under moderate environmental pressures. The study highlights the importance of conserving these mangrove communities for their resilience, coastal protection, and biodiversity contributions.…”
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FREQUENCY OF IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA IN PREGNANCY, AND ITSASSOCIATED MATERNAL AND PERINATAL OUTCOMES by Naila Qamar, Farukh Naheed, Nazish Ali, Nikhat Ahsan, Farah Liaquat, Sadia

“…Out of 104, the frequency of mild, moderate, and severe anemia was 52.9% (n=55), 38.4% (n=40), and 8.7% (n=9) respectively. …”
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Lateral Ventricular Volume Asymmetry and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Predict Intracranial Pressure in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients by Yang Wang, Ziming Yuan, Zuoyan Zhang, Jiawei Shang, Mingna Li, Wei Wang

“…A prospective observational study was conducted in the patients admitted to our department between October 2018 and October 2020. 20 patients with moderate-severe TBI with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3–12 were enrolled. …”
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A novel lidocaine-chitosan-barium titanate microemulsion gel for prolonged local anesthesia: An in vitro study by Qiao Xiaoru, Li Ling

“…At the concentrations used, the lidocaine-loaded chitosan and lidocaine-loaded chitosan with BaTiO3 showed a moderate effect on cellular viability. In conclusion, a new formulation of lidocaine microemulsions containing chitosan and BaTiO3 was developed and utilized to deliver lidocaine through the skin to achieve topical anesthesia.…”
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Evaluation of feasibility accuracy and safety after 79 O-ARM based stereotactic brain biopsies by Inès Bouscatel, Benoit Marlier, Claude-Fabien Litré, Valéry Batchinsky-Parrou, Maxime Rivollier, Stanislas Loniewski, Jean-Charles Kleiber

“…The rate of non-contributory biopsies is moderate given that this new procedure is conducted in the operating room from beginning to end. …”
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Inter-Agency Analysis of EU Specialised Administrative Services: Insights from the Republic of Cyprus by Andreas Kirlappos, Stefanos Iacovides

“…Academic contribution to the field: This study offers a theoretical contribution by providing a comprehensive understanding of moderate Europeanisation effects on EU specialised structures within the Cypriot administrative framework. …”
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Effects of Supplemental Exogenous Emulsifier on Performance, Nutrient Metabolism, and Serum Lipid Profile in Broiler Chickens by Amitava Roy, Sudipto Haldar, Souvik Mondal, Tapan Kumar Ghosh

“…The study revealed that supplementation of exogenous emulsifiers in diets containing moderate quantities of added vegetable fats may substantially improve broiler performance.…”
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Investigation of the Effect of Aerosolized TiO2 Nanoparticles on the NO2 Concentrations under UVA Exposure by Ali Mohamadi Nasrabadi, Ana Maria Todea, Carmen Wolf, Tolga Demirel, David Habryka, Christof Asbach

“…Additionally, we evaluated the effects of low (5%), moderate (35%), and high (70%) relative humidity. Our results demonstrated that the decrease in NO2 depended on both the TiO2 concentration and the UVA intensity. …”
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The Child Evaluation Checklist (CHECK): A Screening Questionnaire for Detecting Daily Functional “Red Flags” of Underrecognized Neurodevelopmental Disorders among Preschool Childre... by Sara Rosenblum, Irit Ezra Zandani, Tsofia Deutsch-Castel, Sonya Meyer

“…The CHECK’s construct validity indicated high internal consistency for each part (Part A: α=.94; Part B: α=.90) and moderate-to-high consistency for each of Part A’s four factors. …”
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Spatial Soil Erosion Modeling for Improved Land Management in Gumara Watershed, Ethiopia by Gizachew Ayalew Tiruneh, Mersha Ayalew, Mamaru Ayalew, T. D. Mequanent, Chandrakala M., Dessie Tibebe, José Miguel Reichert

“…And, 24.21% and 53.11% of the catchment had a moderate and slight class, respectively. The spatial distribution of soil erosion in the Gumara watershed could be used to better use soil resources, increase agricultural production, and ensure environmental sustainability. …”
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Socio-educational intervention program for the smoking prevention in dentistry students by Miguel Ángel Toledo Méndez, Midiala Veloz Fariñas, Tania Quesada Rabelo, Yanexis Valdés Gárciga, José Carlos Toledo Quirós

“…<br /><strong>Results:</strong> there was a predominance of young smokers with an extended practice between three and five years, in whom moderate dependence was confirmed. The proposed socio-educational intervention program contains the objectives to be achieved, the strategies to be put into practice, the resources to be used and the planned timing. …”
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Anxiety among cancer patients: A cross-sectional study at The University of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. by Hailu Aragie, Dagnew Getnet Adugna, Nega Dagnew Baye, Habtu Kifle Negash

“…<h4>Results</h4>The prevalence of anxiety was 88.3%, with 34.4% of patients experiencing severe anxiety, 29.2% moderate anxiety, and 24.7% mild anxiety. Significant predictors of anxiety included participants age>= 61years (AOR =  2.99, 95% CI =  1.31-6.79), participants age 30-60 years (AOR =  4.13, 95% CI =  1.53-11.07), female sex (AOR =  2.04, 95% CI =  1.02-4.07), advanced cancer stage (AOR =  3.08, 95% CI =  1.11-8.53), and ongoing treatment (AOR =  2.40, 95% CI =  1.14-5.10).…”
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Status and associations of transition shock among nursing students during clinical practice: A cross-sectional study. by Yinying Tang, Xiuwen Chen, Yuying Liao, Tingyu Zheng, Yao Xiao, Yunhui You

“…<h4>Conclusion and implications for nursing policy</h4>Nursing students experience moderate transition shock, with attitude towards nursing as a key influencing factor. …”
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Raising active children: how family and school shape health-promoting physical activity—findings from the FAMIPASS study by Michal Vorlíček, Jan Dygrýn, David Janda, Jaroslava Voráčová, Scott Duncan, Erik Sigmund, Dagmar Sigmundová

“…Regression analysis revealed that parental physical activity, BMI, and education level significantly influenced children's moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, with educated parents more likely to raise active children. …”
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