Exploring physical activity preferences and motivation in long-term cardiac prevention: An Austrian cross-sectional survey. by Hannah McGowan, Johanna Gutenberg, Veronika Leitner, Kathrin Mühlhauser, Aliz Breda, Michael Fischer, Sebastian Globits, Vincent Grote, David Kiesl, Karl Mayr, Michael Muntean, Andrea Podolsky, Josef Niebauer, Rik Crutzen, Stefan Tino Kulnik

“…Patients were generally physically active, but the majority (75.3%) did not fulfil the World Health Organisation's recommendations for aerobic PA and muscle strengthening. …”
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The Origin, Applications, and Breeding Goals of Jujube in China by Menghan Wu, Yaoxi Liu, Tingjian Jiang, Yiteng Liu, Zhuo Chen, Xiaofei Wang, Huafeng Yue, Fangdong Li, Gaopu Zhu, Mengmeng Zhang

“…Jujube is considered one of the oldest cultivated fruit trees species in the world, as its utilization can be traced back to more than 7000 years ago. …”
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Analysis of the Concentration of Heavy Metals in Khat Grown in Meru County and the Assessment of Their Associated Health Risks by Albert M. Oyugi, Joshua K. Kibet, John O. Adongo

“…Therefore, the motivation behind this contribution is to determine the levels of six heavy metals, namely, cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), lead (Pb), iron (Fe), and nickel (Ni) in consumable Meru khat samples, compare these levels with the permissible limits of World Health Organization (WHO) in order to predict associated health risks, and to estimate the noncarcinogenic risks of these metals by total health quotient (THQ) and health index (HI) on khat consumers. 1.0 g of dry ground khat samples was digested in 0.05 M HCl and allowed to stand for 5 hours before being analyzed for heavy metals using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES). …”
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Analysis of Air Quality and Health Co-Benefits under Low Carbon Pathway in Taiwan by Hsin-Chih Lai, Shih-Ming Chung, Li-Ling Li, Wen-Yinn Lin, Min-Chuan Hsiao

“…Abstract Climate change has been proven to have adverse effects on human health and ecosystems, especially, the continuous increase in greenhouse gas emissions that are able to drive extreme weather events around the world. Besides greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution also have a mutual relationship. …”
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Identification of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Senecio Plants by Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry by An-Jing Lu, Yan-Liu Lu, Dao-Peng Tan, Lin Qin, Hua Ling, Chang-Hong Wang, Yu-Qi He

“…PAs can be found in about 3%–5% of the world’s flowering plants. Nowadays, the identification method of PAs by separation and preparation was too slow and lacked effective power. …”
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Exploring geothermal energy as a sustainable source of energy: A systemic review by Charity M. Nkinyam, Chika Oliver Ujah, Christian O. Asadu, Daramy V.V. Kallon

“…Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source with potential to facilitate the world's transition to clean and sustainable energy. …”
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Diversification of innovation strategies of Polish industrial processing enterprises depending on their size after the global financial crisis by Aleksander Jakimowicz, Daniel Rzeczkowski

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The Antibacterial Property of Nigella sativa (Black seed) Oil Against Gram-positive and Gramnegative Bacteria by Sakar Ahmed Abdullah, Tara Faeq M. Salih, Abdullah Ahmed Hama, Salar Ibrahim Ali, Hassan Hussein Hamaamin

“…Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most challenges ? that face the world today, and it is heading toward the post-antibiotic era. …”
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TDCN: A novel temporal depthwise convolutional network for short-term load forecasting by Mingping Liu, Chenxu Xia, Yuxin Xia, Suhui Deng, Yuhao Wang

“…To evaluate the effectiveness and generalization of the proposed model, experiments are conducted using two real-world datasets. Comparative experiments with other state-of-the-art methods are also performed. …”
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A community-based study to estimate the internet usage and its associated factors among elderly residing in an urban slum area in North India by Garima Sangwan, Nitika Sharma, Rajesh Garg

“… Background There has been tremendous growth in internet usage globally, with an estimated 5 billion users around the world in 2022 (1). In India , there were 840 million internet users in 2022 (2). …”
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Lithuanian Scientific Medical Periodicals in the Third-Fifth Decade of the 20th Century (till 1944) by Silvija Stakulienė

“…These works were like the first beacons, which built a path into the future, directed to the new development trends in medicine and created preconditions for the establishment and development of famous Lithuanian medical institutions in Lithuania after the World War 11. …”
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Lipofundin-Induced Hyperlipidemia Promotes Oxidative Stress and Atherosclerotic Lesions in New Zealand White Rabbits by Livan Delgado Roche, Emilio Acosta Medina, Ángela Fraga Pérez, María A. Bécquer Viart, Yosdel Soto López, Viviana Falcón Cama, Ana M. Vázquez López, Gregorio Martínez-Sánchez, Eduardo Fernández-Sánchez

“…Atherosclerosis represents a major cause of death in the world. It is known that Lipofundin 20% induces atherosclerotic lesions in rabbits, but its effects on serum lipids behaviour and redox environment have not been addressed. …”
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Lactoferrin: a secret weapon in the war against pathogenic bacteria by Lucero Ruiz-Mazón, Gerardo Ramírez-Rico, Mireya de la Garza

“…The excessive use of antibiotics to treat bacterial infectious diseases in all living beings has caused a global epidemic of bacterial resistance to antibiotics, leading to the emergence of multidrug-resistant and pandrug-resistant strains. In 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that antimicrobial resistance causes at least 700,000 deaths per year worldwide. …”
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The role of CGIAR Germplasm Health Units in averting endemic crop diseases: the example of rice blast in Bangladesh by Yuji Enriquez, Melinda Smale, Nelissa Jamora, Mohammod Hossain, Lava Kumar

“…The Germplasm Health Units (GHUs) of the CGIAR are phytosanitary mechanisms put in place to help ensure safe (from pests and diseases) and efficient international transfer of germplasm among genebanks and breeding programs around the world. To date, there is no systematic documentation of the pathways and extent to which GHUs contribute to economic impact in recipient countries. …”
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Innovative Grouting Process Monitoring: Design and Implementation of a Measurement Device With Datalogger Function by Gabriel Gaspar, Roman Budjac, Stefan Sedivy, Maximilian Stremy, Denis Benka, Eduard Nemlaha, Rastislav Elias

“…In addition to the controlled testing, the device prototype was subjected to real-world testing during a major grouting project at the Bratislava-Lamač railway tunnel in the Slovak republic. …”
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Toward 6G: An Overview of the Next Generation of Intelligent Network Connectivity by Sivarama Prasad Tera, Ravikumar Chinthaginjala, Giovanni Pau, Tae Hoon Kim

“…Through the exploration of spectrum advancements, antenna technologies, network intelligence, and AI/ML integration, this work establishes a clear vision for how 6G can reshape global communication infrastructure and drive innovation in a hyper-connected world.…”
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Optimal Solar‐Biomass‐Diesel‐Generator Hybrid Energy for Water Pumping System Considering Demand Response by Olumuyiwa Taiwo Amusan, Nnamdi Ikechi Nwulu, Saheed Lekan Gbadamosi

“…The demand for this essential commodity is progressively growing around the world. Incorporating renewable energy sources (RES) into its operation mitigates adverse environmental effects stemming from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and reduces associated costs linked to fossil fuel energy sources. …”
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Prevalence and correlates of facemask usage during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda. by Nelson Onira Alema, Christopher Okot, Emmanuel Olal, Eric Nzirakaindi Ikoona, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater Oyat, Steven Baguma, Denish Omoya Ochula, Patrick Odong Olwedo, Johnson Nyeko Oloya, Francis Pebalo Pebolo, Pamela Okot Atim, Godfrey Smart Okot, Ritah Nantale, Judith Aloyo, David Lagoro Kitara

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) documented wearing facemasks in public as one of the most important prevention measures to limit COVID-19 spread. …”
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Improving Critical Care Teamwork: Simulation-Based Interprofessional Training for Enhanced Communication and Safety by Sung TC, Hsu HC

“…Two high-fidelity clinical scenarios—multiple trauma and respiratory distress with shock—were designed to simulate real-world emergencies. Participants’ teamwork performance was evaluated using the Team Emergency Assessment Measure (TEAM), while qualitative feedback was collected via structured questionnaires and thematically analyzed.Results: Quantitative analysis revealed significant improvement in leadership communication (p = 0.0328) and positive trends in teamwork dimensions such as completion and effective communication. …”
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Does Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Provide Better Treatment Outcomes in HIV-Infected Individuals in Northern Ethiopia? A Retrospective Cohort Study by Tesfay Mehari Atey, Helen Bitew, Solomon Weldegebreal Asgedom, Asrat Endrias, Derbew Fikadu Berhe

“…The follow-up CD4+ T cells for the exposed and nonexposed groups were 405.74 and 366.95 cells/mm (World Health Organization (WHO), 2017), respectively, a statistically significant finding (t1861 = −3.770, p<0.0001; Cohen’s d = 0.186). …”
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