Clinical Research of Scalp Acupuncture Combined with Rehabilitation Training Treating Patients with Cerebral Infarction in Recovery Period Based on¹H-MRS by Yingping JIANG, Yifan ZHOU, Bo WANG, Shuting TANG, Yunfeng SUN

“…Objective:To explore the effect of different methods of scalp acupuncture for hemiplegia patients in cerebral infarction recovery period by using the magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS).Methods:Forty patients with cerebral infarction were randomly divided into four groups, 10 patients in each group, group A was treated by Yu's bilateral scalp acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training, group B, C and D were treated by the conventional Jiao's single ipsilateral scalp acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training, Yu's single ipsilateral scalp acupuncture combined with rehabilitation training and rehabilitation training respectively. …”
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Comparison of the effects of exergaming and balance training on dynamic postural stability during jump-landing in recreational athletes with chronic ankle instability. by Sadaf Sepasgozar Sarkhosh, Roya Khanmohammadi, Zeinab Shiravi

“…Additionally, the study aimed to compare the effectiveness of these interventions on clinical and psychological outcomes. This study was a randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial in which participants were assigned to either an exergaming group or a balance training group. …”
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ANGPTL4 Attenuates Ang II-Induced Atrial Fibrillation and Fibrosis in Mice via PPAR Pathway by Xi Zhu, Xiaogang Zhang, Xinpeng Cong, Luoning Zhu, Zhongping Ning

“…C57BL/6J mice were randomized and divided into three groups: the control group, the Ang II group, and the ANGPTL4 group (Ang II with ANGPTL4 treatment). …”
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Efficacy and Safety of Bicyclol Treatment for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Results of a Cohort Study by I. Yu. Pirogova, S. V. Yakovleva, T. V. Neuymina, S. P. Sinitsyn, V. S. Chulkov, T. N. Shamaeva

“…The study included 93 patients with NAFLD with the average age of 44 (38–49) years, having the stage of liver fibrosis and steatosis greater than the 1st according to FibroScan (FibroScan 502 TOUCH with CAP software). Patients were randomized into 2 groups: 1) the main group comprised 67 patients receiving 75 mg/day of Bicyclol for 24 weeks in combination with aerobic exercise and Mediterranean diet; 2) the comparison group (26 patients) prescribed of only aerobic exercise and Mediterranean diet for 24 weeks.Results.  …”
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Protective Effect of Exercise Preconditioning on Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Rats Based on Autophagy by Qiang TANG, Jiyao ZHANG, Hongyu LI, Xue WANG, Xia YIN, Xuedong WANG, Zichen MU, Luwen ZHU

“…Objective:To explore the protective effect of exercise preconditioning on myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) in rats and its mechanism based on autophagy.Methods:A total of 45 adult male Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats were randomly divided into model group (MIRI group), sham group (Sham group) and model+exercise preconditioning group (EP group), with 15 rats in each group. …”
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Investigating the Effectiveness of Technology-Enhanced Language Learning Tools in Supporting Second Language Acquisition by Christiana Darkoah, Levina Nyameye Abunya, Edward Owusu, Victoria Ogunnike Faleke

“…Twenty-five participants were randomly selected from KNUST Primary School in Kumasi, Ghana. …”
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Effect of Electroacupuncture at Shenting and Baihui Acupoints on Ability of Learning and Memory and Expression of Autophagy Related Genes and Proteins in Cerebral Ischemia-reperfus... by Lingli GAO, Xiaodong FENG

“…Objective:To explore the mechanism of cognitive impairment treated by electroacupuncture (EA), and the expression of autophagy related genes and proteins in hippocampus of cerebral ischemia-reperfusion rats after EA at the shengting (DU24) and baihui (DU20) acupoints treament would be observed.Methods:A total of 48 SD male rats of clean grade were randomly divided into the EA group (<italic>n</italic>=18), the model group (<italic>n</italic>=18) and the sham operation group (<italic>n</italic>=12). …”
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Promoting quality education through blended learning during and post COVID-19 pandemic by De-Graft Johnson Dei

“…Twenty-five (25) tertiary institutions accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) were randomly selected to participate in this study. The registrars of the institutions were purposively selected and served as the participants for the study. …”
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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Educational Perfectionism Schema Based Strategies Training with Cognitive Behavior Training on Test Anxiety and Academic Burnout among Female Stu... by Nasrin Bahreini Moghim Jiroft, Mohsen Golparvar, Asghar Aghaei

“…Among them 48 students, who have the entrance criteria, has been selected and then randomly assigned in two experimental groups and one control group (with 16 people in each group). …”
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Impact of nutrient density diet with emulsifier supplementation on apparent total tract digestibility and ileal amino acid digestibility in broilers by Shanmugam Suresh Kumar, Jae Hong Park, In Ho Kim

“…A total of 60 14-days- old Ross broiler chickens were randomly allocated into 4 group with 5 replicates and 3 chicks per cage for 14 days (phase 1 days 1 to 7 and phase 2 days 8 to 14). …”
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Study on Productive Performances, Constraints, and Opportunities of Improved Chicken under Village Production System in West Shewa Zone, Ethiopia by Amanuel Bekuma, Abdissa Tadesse

“…The study was conducted to determine productive performances, constraints, and opportunities of Bovans Brown (BB), Sasso, and crossbred chickens under village production system in Gindeberet district of West Shewa, Ethiopia. A total of 139 randomly selected smallholder chicken producers were involved in the study from six purposefully selected peasant associations (PAs) from the district. …”
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Hemodynamic Effects of Methamphetamine and General Anesthesia by Keyvan M. Safdari, Curtis Converse, Fanglong Dong, Nickolas Alan MacDougall, Kevin Hyer, Alec Runyon, Haley Ahlering, Mark E. Comunale

“…Patients were divided into three groups: those acutely positive for methamphetamine within 48 hours of surgery (n = 137), those positive for methamphetamine between 48 hours and 7 days of surgery (n = 69), and randomly selected controls who were negative for methamphetamine within 7 days of surgery (n = 159). …”
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New-insight UVB Treatment for Psoriasis Vulgaris in Vietnamese Patients by Phuong Pham Thi Minh, Trang Trinh Minh, Phuong Hoang Thi, Giang Quach Thi Ha, Tra Bui Thi, Michael Tirant, Doanh Le Huu

“…Materials and Methods: One hundred and twenty-two patients with psoriasis vulgaris were included. They were randomly allocated to two groups: the percentage dose (group 1, 62 patients) and the fixed dose (group 2, 60 patients). …”
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Efficacy of Second Forward-View Colonoscopy to Improve Adenoma Detection of Right-Side Colon: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Hyun Jung Kim, Hyuk Yoon, Jung Won Lee

“…This result was statistically significant in three non-randomized trials (RR 1.19, 95% CI 1.06–1.34, I2=0.0%) with low heterogeneity. …”
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In vitro assessment of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with short fiber reinforced resin based composite and ceramic overlays by Mona Elshirbini Hafez, Ahmed Ata Abd El-ghany, Ahmed Ismail Taha, Ashraf Amin

“…Standardized MOD cavities were prepared in 30 teeth of them, then they were randomly divided into three groups: Group 2: teeth received no coronal restorations; Group 3: MOD cavities restored with packable short fiber reinforced composite (EverX Posterior), followed by 2 mm nanocomposite; and Group 4: MOD cavities restored with flowable short fiber reinforced composite (EverX Flow), followed by 2 mm nanocomposite. …”
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The effects of gluteal stretching vs. Lightback® on hip rotation range of motion and posterior chain flexibility in healthy subjects: a cross-over clinical trial by Charles Cotteret, Jaime Almazán-Polo, Fabien Guérineau, Ángel González de-la-Flor

“…This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Lightback system in improving hip ROM and posterior chain flexibility compared to conventional static stretching. Methods A randomized cross-over trial was carried out in 31 physically active participants (62 lower limbs; n = 31 Lightback group (LBG) and n = 31 stretching group (SG)). …”
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The effect of stroboscopic vision training on the performance of elite curling athletes by Tianhe Li, Xiaoyao Wang, Zhiqiang Wu, Yapu Liang

“…Thirty national-level curling athletes were selected as participants and randomly assigned to either the SVT group (wearing stroboscopic glasses: the strobe frequencies increased weekly from Level 1 to Level 4.), the TFT group (using a timing system to provide feedback on stone delivery time), or a control group. …”
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Pengaruh ekstrak kulit umbi bawang putih (Allium sativum L.) Terhadap kadar kolesterol total darah tikus jantan galur wistar diabetes mellitus by Rina Wijayanti, Abdur Rosyid, Iffa Kholishotul Izza

“…Penelitian ini adalah penelitian eksperimen dengan menggunakan rancangan penelitian posttest only randomized control group design. Penelitian ini menggunakan tikus putih jantan galur wistar 25 ekor terdiri dari lima kelompok yaitu kelompok I adalah normal, kelompok II adalah induksi aloksan 160 mg/kg BB, kelompok III adalah induksi aloksan dan ekstrak dosis 1000 mg/kg BB, Kelompok IV adalah induksi aloksan dan ekstrak dosis 2000 mg/kg BB, Kelompok V adalah induksi aloksan dan ekstrak dosis 4000 mg/kg BB, pemberian ekstrak dilakukan selama 14 hari. …”
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Co-Optimization Operation of Distribution Network-Containing Shared Energy Storage Multi-Microgrids Based on Multi-Body Game by Hao Wu, Ge Cao, Rong Jia, Yan Liang

“…In the first stage, a multi-objective optimization configuration model for shared energy storage among multi-microgrids is established, with optimization objectives balancing the randomness of renewable energy fluctuations and the economics of each microgrid undertaking shared energy storage. …”
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Geospatial clustering and correlates of deaths during the Ebola outbreak in Liberia: a Bayesian geoadditive semiparametric analysis of nationally representative cross-sectional sur... by Fiifi Amoako Johnson, Barbara Sakyi

“…The results show that death clustering during outbreaks was constrained to poor settings and impacts areas of moderate and high socioeconomic development.Conclusion Reported deaths during the Ebola outbreak in Liberia were not randomly distributed at the district level but clustered. …”
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