A Systematic Review of Center of Mass as a Measure of Dynamic Postural Control Following Concussion by Sarah Patejak, Joshua Forrest, Emily Harting, Mable Sisk, Eric Schussler

“…Purpose: To identify and review the current literature on the use of center of mass (COM) during gait as a potential indicator variable after concussive injury. Study Design: Systematic Review # Methods A Pubmed search was undertaken utilizing search terms involving gait performance and concussion. …”
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Concurrent Validity of The Expanded Cutting Alignment Scoring Tool (E-CAST) by Lauren Butler, Alexa Martinez, Ashley Erdman, Dai Sugimoto, Alex Loewen, Eryn Milian, Charles Wyatt, Kristin Hayden, Amie DeVerna, Kirsten Tulchin-Francis, Sophia Ulman

“…The purpose of this study was to assess the concurrent validity of the E-CAST by comparing visually identified movement errors from two-dimensional (2D) video with three-dimensional (3D) biomechanical variables collected using motion capture. # Study Design Cross Sectional # Methods Sixty female athletes (age 14.1 ± 1.5 years) who regularly participated in cutting/pivoting sports performed a sidestep cut with 2D video and 3D motion capture simultaneously recording. …”
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Faktor-faktor yang Berhubungan dengan Kecanduan Internet pada Siswa SMAN “X” Padang by Feri Fernandes, Aprini Yulian Sari, Mahathir

“…The purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between academic stres, family attachment, peer attachment andinternet addiction at SMAN “X” Padang. The study design used correlation with cross sectional approach. …”
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Malnutrition in Surgical Wards: A Plea for Concern by Offir Ben-Ishay, Haya Gertsenzon, Tanya Mashiach, Yoram Kluger, Irit Chermesh

“…The objective of this study was to investigate the nutritional status of patients in a general surgery ward and to define the correlation between the risk of malnutrition and the hospital course and clinical outcome. Study design. The study group included 100 consecutive patients admitted to a general surgery ward who were ambulant and could undergo the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). …”
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The Dynamic Innovative Balance System Improves Balance Ability: A Single Blind, Randomized Controlled Study by Bunyamin Haksever, Irem Duzgun, Gul Baltaci

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the DIBA and standard balance training tools on dynamic and static balance. # Study Design Randomized controlled trial # Methods Thirty-six healthy males (18 to 32 years) were randomly assigned to group DIBA (n=18) or to the control group (n=18) who performed balance training using a balance board, a wobble board, the BOSU, or a soft cushion block for eight weeks. …”
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IS SUSTAINABLE RUNNING POSSIBLE? EXPLORING INITIATIVES IN URBAN MARATHONS IN EUROPE by Liwia Delińska

“…This study aims to identify the communicated sustainability strategies used in organizing marathon running events in Europe and highlight the best practices associated with their implementation. Study Design/Materials and Methods: This research employs a literature review, coupled with case studies of sustainable initiatives from major European urban marathons. …”
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Physical Therapy Interventions for the Management of Biceps Tendinopathy: An International Delphi Study by Amy W. McDevitt, Joshua A. Cleland, Simone Addison, Leah Calderon, Suzanne Snodgrass

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose of this study was to establish consensus on conservative, non-surgical physical therapy interventions for individuals with LHBT tendinopathy using the Delphi method approach. # Study Design Delphi Study # Methods Through an iterative process, experts in the PT field rated their agreement with a list of proposed treatment interventions and suggested additional interventions during each round. …”
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Ketamine for the Treatment of Chronic Pain: A Comprehensive Review by Jacob E. Israel, Samantha St Pierre, Emily Ellis, Josephine S. Hanukaai, Nazir Noor, Giustino Varrassi, Markus Wells, Alan D. Kaye

“… # Objectives This manuscript intends to provide a comprehensive review of the use of ketamine as a treatment option for specific chronic pain conditions. # Study Design A review article. # Setting A review of the literature…”
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Inertial Flywheel Resistance Training in Tendinopathy Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review by Ian Burton, Aisling McCormack

“…Following screening, data were extracted and charted, and presented as figures and tables alongside a narrative synthesis. Any study design conducted on adults, investigating the effects of IFRT for tendinopathy were included. …”
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Can a Modified Y-Balance Test Predict Running Overuse Injuries over the Course of a Division I Collegiate Cross-Country Season? by Hanz Tao, Creighton Thompson, Steven Weber

“… # Purpose To investigate whether a preseason clinical assessment of dynamic balance, through a modified version of the YBT (mYBT), can predict risk of ROIs during one NCAA Division I cross-country (XC) season. # Study Design Prospective case-control study # Methods Participants from a Division I XC team were screened for mYBT performance in four directions: anterior (AN), posteromedial (PM), posterolateral (PL), and posterior (PO). …”
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The Determinants of Survival Time of Premature Neonates at Shambu General Hospital by Olani Debelo

“…Methods. A retrospective study design was used. Data were collected from medical records of premature neonates from January 2018 to March 2021. …”
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Leuprolide Acetate Treatment for Ovarian Cysts in Breast Cancer Patients Under Tamoxifen Therapy by Şafak Yılmaz Baran, Gulsen Dogan Durdag, Songul Alemdaroglu, Sirin Aydin, Husnu Celik

“… OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist treatment for ovarian cysts, which are developed during tamoxifen use due to breast cancer. STUDY DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort study including the patients who were under tamoxifen treatment due to stage I-III breast cancer and who were administered leuprolide acetate for ovarian cysts with low malignancy risk between 2012-2020. …”
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Approach or Avoidance? The Mechanisms Underlying the Impact of Community Goal Orientation on Residents’ Waste Separation Recycling Behaviors by Zhihao Wang, Lingchao Huang, Wei Li, Duo Xu

“…Utilizing a longitudinal study design combined with self-report methods, data comprising 871 paired observations from 166 residents were collected and analyzed via multilevel structural equation modeling to test the proposed hypotheses. …”
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Placental Maspin Gene Expression Pattern May Be Used to Distinguish Between Preeclampsia and Intrauterine Growth Restriction by Gogsen Onalan, Yunus Kasim Terzi, Yusuf Aytac Tohma, Erkan Yurtcu, Esra Kuscu, Feride Iffet Sahin, Hulusi Bulent Zeyneloglu

“…Here we report maspin expression in placental tissues of preeclampsia or intrauterine growth retardation pregnancies. Study Design: Maspin expression level was analyzed by semi-quantitative RT-PCR method. …”
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Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes in Women ≥40 Years of Age: A Retrospective Study About 421 Cases in Mahdia by Soumaya Kraiem, Leila Souilem, Dhekra Toumi, Haifa Bouchahda

“… OBJECTIVES: All this study is aimed to evaluate obstetrical and neonatal outcomes among women age 40 years and older. STUDY DESIGN: Among 9962 women who delivered in Mahdia’s hospital between January 2015 and December 2016, 421 women (4.22%) were 40 years old or older at the time of delivery. …”
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Sociodemographic Determinants of Nonattendance in a Population-Based Mammography Screening Program in the City of Manisa, Turkey by Pınar Erbay Dundar, Beyhan Cengiz Ozyurt, Koray Erdurak

“…This study examined the predictors of nonattendence for invitational breast cancer screening in relation to socioeconomic status in the city of Manisa, in western Turkey. Study Design. For the evaluation of the reasons for refusing to participate in the study, two districts were selected. 446 women aged between 50 and 69 years were selected from the program database by systematic random sampling. …”
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The Effect of Culture on Girl Students Academic Performance in Secondary School of Kabale Municipality Kabale District. by Akasansibwa, Linit C.

“…This study had the following specific objectives: to investigate the perception of teachers, students, parents and religious leaders on the issues of early marriage to girls, to assess the perceptions of the teachers, students, parents and religious leaders on cultural values of smart girls, to find the general perception of community s expectations of girls.A case study design was adopted. A sum of 80 individuals was used in this study from which 16 were individual teachers, 40 individual students, I6 individual parents, 4 religious leaders, and 4 elders were taken as sample size. …”
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Financial Literacy, Cash Management and Business Growth in Kampala City Council Authority, Uganda by Eton, Marus, Miria Nyangoma, Fabian, Mwosi, Benard, Patrick Ogwel, Barige Godfrey

“…The study sought to establish the relationship between financial literacy, cash management and business growth in Kampala city council authority. The study design used was descriptive and correlation in nature. …”
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Globalization and Its Implications on the Growth of Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Western Uganda: A Case of Selected Districts in Western Uganda by Eton, Marus, Ayiga, Natal, Constant, Okello Obura, Fabian, Mwosi, Gilbert, Uwonda

“…The researcher adopted a cross sectional study design. The Data was collected by the use of structured and closed ended questionnaire. …”
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The Role of Public Libraries in Promoting Digital Literacy for Community Empowerment in Western Uganda. by Rwotolonya, Sarah Kakuru

“…The study was guided by the specific objectives which include; establishing the strategies undertaken by public libraries; and the challenges they encounter in promoting digital literacy for community empowerment in western Uganda. A case study design was used to gather qualitative data on the availability of library facilities, the strategies undertaken by public libraries; and assessing the challenges encountered by public libraries in promoting digital literacy for community empowerment in western Uganda. …”
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