Detecting Freezing of Gait in Parkinson Disease Using Multiple Wearable Sensors Sets During Various Walking Tasks Relative to Medication Conditions (DetectFoG): Protocol for a Pros... by Sébastien Cordillet, Sophie Drapier, Frédérique Leh, Audeline Dumont, Florian Bidet, Isabelle Bonan, Karim Jamal

“…Furthermore, it would enable reliable and objective monitoring of the progression of this symptom based on treatments and the natural course of the disease. This could serve as an objective tool for monitoring patients and assessing the severity and frequency of FoG. …”
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Aim high, hit ×10: psychological strategies driving the success of South Korean archers by Joonyoung Lee, Suyoung Hwang

“…In the aiming and release phase, wind management strategies (48.4%), natural posture and kinesthetic balance (35.7%), and confidence and positive outcome expectation (15.9%) were prominent. …”
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Correlation between atherogenic index of plasma and cardiovascular disease risk across Cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic syndrome stages 0–3: a nationwide prospective cohort study... by Yaohua Hu, Yu Liang, Jian Li, Xinyang Li, Mengyuan Yu, Wenpeng Cui

“…The primary exposure variable was AIP—a natural logarithm of the ratio of Triglycerides (TGs) to High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol (HDL-C). …”
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Three-Dimensional Inversion of Borehole-Surface Resistivity Method Based on the Unstructured Finite Element by Zhi Wang, Sinan Fang

“…The time and spatial distribution rules of the artificial or the natural electromagnetic fields are obtained for the exploration of mineral resources of the subsurface and determining the geological structure of the subsurface to solve the geological problems. …”
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Environmental vulnerability characteristics in an active swarm region by A.V.H. Simanjuntak, U Muksin, A. Arifullah, K. Lythgoe, Y. Asnawi, M. Sinambela, S. Rizal, S. Wei

“…From the combination values of natural site frequencies and the horizontal-to-vertical ratios, the Toba environment can be classified into five clusters: I) Samosir–Hasinggaan, II) Samosir–Parapat, III) Silimapuluh, IV) Balige–Paropo, and V) Panjaitan. …”
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The current state of knowledge on the role of NKG2D ligands in multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases by Aleksandra Pogoda-Wesołowska, Nina Sługocka, Agnieszka Synowiec, Klaudia Brodaczewska, Marcin Mejer-Zahorowski, Maciej Ziękiewicz, Wojciech Szypowski, Piotr Szymański, Adam Stępień

“…In recent years, researchers have focused on the fact that the number of natural killer cell group 2 member D (NKG2D) family of C-type lectin-like receptor + (NKG2D+) T cells in the peripheral blood, CSF, and brain tissue has been shown to be higher in patients with MS than in controls. …”
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Can the botanical azadirachtin replace phased-out soil insecticides in suppressing the soil insect pest Diabrotica virgifera virgifera? by Stefan Toepfer, Szabolcs Toth, Mark Szalai

“…Then, potted-plant experiments were implemented in greenhouse to assess feasibility and efficacy of a novel granular formulation of azadirachtin under more natural conditions and in relation to standard insecticides. …”
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Genomic signatures of selection in Brangus cattle revealing the genetic foundations of adaptability and production traits using a breed of origin approach by Gabriel A. Zayas, Raluca G. Mateescu

“…From a research perspective, this makes Brangus an ideal model for identifying genomic signatures that reveal the effects of both artificial selection and natural adaptation. The aim of this study was to detect genomic signatures of selection by analyzing changes in breed origin of allele (BOA) frequencies across the genome.MethodsUsing a multi-breed Angus and Brahman herd (n = 4,516) as a reference, population structure was measured via principal component analysis and admixture analysis in two commercial Brangus herds (n = 4,720). …”
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Evaluation of the Bonding Shear Strength between Enamel and Dentin Feldspathic Porcelain and Two Different Monolithic Zirconia with Low and High Translucency by Amirhossein Fathi, Yeganeh Natanzian, Mahsa Ghorbani, Ramin Mosharraf

“…In parallel, feldspathic porcelain, chosen for its remarkable resemblance to natural tooth enamel, represents another significant ceramic type. …”
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Actividad electromiográfica, dolor, discapacidad y percepción de mejoría en dolor cervical crónico en fisioterapia multimodal by Marco Jardim, Diogo Moço, João Sabido, Mariana Correia, Lúcia Domingues

“…Conclusiones: Los resultados del presente estudio pueden ser útiles para diseñar ensayos clínicos que determinen si las mejoras se deben al tratamiento o a la recuperación natural del estado. …”
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The Millenium of Lithuania: Two Eliminated Alternatives by Alfredas Bumblauskas

“…The conclusion can be drawn that both events are treated as optics of the great national narrative that formed during the epoch of the national rebirth, which, on the basis of the "falling asleep" metaphor, refused the late history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, and in part regarded the integration of Vilnius into Lithuanian culture (Tumas Vaižgantas' conception of "natural Lithuanianism") with skepticism. Nonetheless, the great national narrative was influenced by a realistically triumphant political alternative, that is, the Russian factor. …”
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Physicochemical Properties, Antioxidant Activity, and Flavor Profile of Strawberry Fruit-Based Novel Drinking Jelly Made with <i>Gracilaria fisheri</i> Seaweed as a Gelling Agent a... by Narin Charoenphun, Paramee Noonim, Somwang Lekjing, Chawakwan Nitikornwarakul, Nam Hoang Pham, Karthikeyan Venkatachalam

“…This study explored the potential of GF as a natural gelling agent in the development of sustainable strawberry-based drinking jelly. …”
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Phenolic Content and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Malva sylvestris L., Malva oxyloba Boiss., Malva parviflora L., and Malva aegyptia L. Leaves Extract by Khalid A. Shadid, Ashok K. Shakya, Rajashri R. Naik, Nidal Jaradat, Husni S. Farah, Naeem Shalan, Nooman A. Khalaf, Ghaleb A. Oriquat

“…The methanolic extract of M. oxyloba has a pharmacological potential as a valuable natural product that can be utilized as a main ingredient in the design and development of new therapeutic formulations. …”
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Assessment of the impact of the great cormorant (Phalaсrocorax carbo sinensis Shaw et Nodder, 1801) on fish resources of the Obytichna Spit the Sea of Azov by A. Sydorenko

“…Additionally, the results of the study are successfully applied in the work of higher education institutions in Ukraine during the teaching of natural sciences for specialties 014.05 Secondary Education (Biology and Human Health), 091 Biology and Biochemistry and 101 Ecology.…”
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The United States and the Challenges of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Internal Stability: A Historical Retrospective by L. R. Khlebnikova

“…Thus, it seems quite natural that the Arab Awakening of 2011 did affect Jordan creating the most serious political challenge to the royal family’s rule since the late 1980s.…”
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Creep enhancement and sliding in a temperate, hard-bedded alpine glacier by J.-P. Roldán-Blasco, A. Gilbert, L. Piard, F. Gimbert, C. Vincent, O. Gagliardini, A. Togaibekov, A. Togaibekov, A. Walpersdorf, N. Maier

“…However, the values of these parameters and their spatial and temporal variability are rather uncertain due to the difficulty in quantifying internal strain and stress fields at natural scales. In this study, we combine 1-year-long continuous measurements of borehole inclinometry and surface velocity with three-dimensional full-Stokes ice flow modeling to infer ice rheologies and sliding velocities for the ablation zone of the Argentière Glacier, a temperate glacier in the French Alps. …”
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LA GEOPEDOLOGIA COMO BASE PARA ZONIFICAR LA APTITUD FORESTAL EN UNA CUENCA DEL NOROESTE DE LA PATAGONIA ARGENTINA by Maria Cristina Frugoni, Romina González Musso, Gabriel Falbo, Dolores Zapiola

“…Nothofagus antarctica (ñire) shrubs cover part of the suitable areas; because of conservation criteria of these natural communities, these lands were considered not suitable. …”
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Multilateral Use of Dandelion in Folk Medicine of Central-Eastern Europe by Robert Gruszecki, Magdalena Walasek-Janusz, Gianluca Caruso, Robert Pokluda, Alessio Vincenzo Tallarita, Nadezhda Golubkina, Agnieszka Sękara

“…Results: The research showed that dandelion provided many medicinal raw materials, but the available literature did not mention the use of the herb’s root, a raw material popular in contemporary natural medicine. During the period analysed, an increase in the types of raw materials was observed, and the order in which they appeared in the sources was as follows: latex > root = leaf = inflorescence > herb > herb with flowers. …”
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Climate-smart livestock nutrition in semi-arid Southern African agricultural systems by Felix Fushai, Teedzai Chitura, Oyegunle Emmanuel Oke

“…Additives for thermo-functionally enhanced diets include synthetic and natural anti-oxidants, phytogenics, biotic agents (prebiotics, probiotics, synbiotics, postbiotics), and electrolytes. …”
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Impact of muscle fatigue on anticipatory postural adjustments during gait initiation by Jorge L. Storniolo, Jorge L. Storniolo, Veronica Farinelli, Roberto Esposti, Paolo Cavallari, Paolo Cavallari

“…Participants stood on a force plate for about 10 s and then started walking at their natural speed. APAs were evaluated before and after a 1 min exhausting sequence of countermovement jumps. …”
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