Relative age effect, morphological status and physical performance of U-15 Croatian football players. by Ante Rađa, Jakov Marasović, Marko Erceg, Peter Krustrup, Morten B Randers, Luca Paolo Ardigò

“…As these abilities and characteristics are key to success in football, players born in the first quartile have an advantage in the selection process. …”
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Potential physiological mechanisms behind variation in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) to biosynthesize EPA and DHA when reared on plant oil replacement feeds by Ken Overturf, Jason Abernathy, Dietmar Kültz, Jacob Bledsoe, Shawn Narum, Thomas Welker

“…The omega-3 fatty acids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; 22:6n-3) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA; 20:5n-3), are of primary concern as they provide significant health benefits such as reducing inflammation and improving heart and health function. However, the DHA; 22:6n-3 and EPA; 20:5n-3 available for aquaculture feeds is primarily provided by fish oil which is already limited in availability and expensive, and dietary lipids are consistently being replaced with oil sourced from plants. …”
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Manufacturing Consent for the 2018 Elections in Venezuela and Colombia by Alan MacLeod

“…Furthermore, by conducting a series of 27 interviews with journalists covering the two countries, it finds evidence to support Herman and Chomsky’s theories about the pre-selection of journalists and how ownership and management, sources and flak influence the output of media. …”
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Vocal constraints on song amplitude in star finches Bathilda ruficauda by Hana Goto, Masayo Soma, Ayumi Mizuno, Henrik Brumm

“…This suggests that the frequency-amplitude correlation is a more general phenomenon in bird vocalisations, independent of the overall source amplitude of a species. While the evolution of birdsong is often viewed as constrained by neural costs and body size, or selective pressures from predators and social aggression, our results emphasise the importance of understanding phonetic features as well. …”
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Thermal analysis and multi-objective optimization of equal-area microfluidic cooling systems by Yucheng Wang, Antong Bi, Yue Yao, Weiting Chen, Kaiyu Chen, Shenxin Yu, Jiangang Yu, Chao Wang, Wei Li, Shaoxi Wang

“…Four distinct microchannel designs were selected to explore how variations in structure impact thermal management efficiency. …”
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When, where, and how prey pair antipredator behaviors to natural and anthropogenic mortality risks by Michael E. Egan, Abigail M. Weber, Nicole Gorman, Michael W. Eichholz, Daniel Skinner, Peter E. Schlichting, Guillaume Bastille-Rousseau

“…We used hidden Markov models to determine whether each covariate impacted the probability of transitioning between behavioral states and selection functions to determine whether deer spatially avoided each covariate. …”
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Quantifying degradation in animal acoustic signals with the R package baRulho by Marcelo Araya‐Salas, Erin E. Grabarczyk, Marcos Quiroz‐Oliva, Adrián García‐Rodríguez, Alejandro Rico‐Guevara

“…Abstract Animal acoustic signals are shaped by selection to convey information based on their tempo, intensity, and frequency. …”
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Mediated Transformation of Tamarillo (<i>Solanum betaceum</i>) Callus Cell Suspension Cultures: A Novel Platform for Biotechnological Applications by Ricardo Ferraz, Bruno Casimiro, Daniela Cordeiro, Jorge Canhoto, Sandra Correia

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Sigma Delta Modulation Controller and Associated Cybersecurity Issues with Battery Energy Storage Integrated with PV-Based Microgrid by Syeda Afra Saiara, Mohd. Hasan Ali

“…Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) play a crucial role in integrating renewable energy sources into microgrids. However, robust BESS controllers are needed to carry out this function properly. …”
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THE INFLUENCE OF MENTORS’ GENDER ON THE PSYCHOSOCIAL AND CAREER MENTORING OF WOMEN IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY by N.R.A. Yokwana, R. Ndihokubwayo, A.O Windapo

“…The findings suggest that gender plays no role in the successful mentorship of women, as there is no significant difference between the mentorship functions provided by either female or male mentors. …”
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Suspensory Materials for Surgery of Blepharoptosis: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. by Elena Pacella, Daniele Mipatrini, Fernanda Pacella, Giulia Amorelli, Andrea Bottone, Gianpaolo Smaldone, Paolo Turchetti, Giuseppe La Torre

“…The following materials were investigated: Fascia Lata, Mersilene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and Silicon.<h4>Data source and methods</h4>Following the Prisma procedure, on January 30th, 2016 we used the following electronic databases to select the studies: MEDLINE and Scopus.…”
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The role of vitamin K in the pathology of newborns and infants (literature review) by Y.V. Marushko, A.O. Pysariev, T.V. Kurilina, O.A. Bovkun

“…PIVKA II is used as a functional marker for the detection of vitamin K deficiency. …”
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Research progress of scaffold materials for dental pulp regeneration by LIU Yuan, YAN Yanhong, JIANG Beizhan

“…However, achieving higher success rates and restoring pulp function remains a challenge in the field of pulp disease. …”
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Optimization hardness constrains ecological transients. by William Gilpin

“…We find that the recent success of dimensionality reduction methods in describing ecological dynamics arises due to preconditioning, in which fast relaxation decouples from slow solving timescales. …”
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Metaphorics and intertexts in the key text positions of political media discourse by V. O. Pareshneva

“…Metaphorical models of implementing the manipulative and predictive functions of the title viewed as a strong position of the text are considered as complex formations including intertextuality and precedent elements. …”
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Historical traces in Southern Grevena during Ottoman occupation by Vasileios D. Spanos

“…In particular, attention was paid to the detection of all reports of the settlement, in written sources (published and unpublished), so that all the information concerning each settlement, even the simple reports, become known and accessible to the research and also in order to record all types with which each toponym is found, which also facilitates its etymology (although this identification was not always possible). …”
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Modeling of Kefir Production with Fuzzy Logic by Hüseyin Nail Akgül, Filiz Yıldız Akgül, Tuna Doğan

“…Kefir incubation temperature between 20 and 25°C, the incubation period between 18 to 22 hours and the inoculum ratio of culture between 1-5% are selected for optimum production conditions. Three separate fuzzy sets (triangular membership function) are used to blur the incubation temperature, the incubation time and the inoculum ratio of culture. …”
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Vitamin K1 and K2: Biochemistry, Clinical Significance, and Therapeutic Potential in Human Healt by Michał Wycik, Michał Szczupak, Anna Maria Modzelewska

“… Vitamin K, encompassing phylloquinone (K1) and menaquinones (K2), is essential not only for coagulation but also for various extra-hepatic functions. This review summarizes current knowledge on the biological roles, absorption mechanisms, clinical relevance, and therapeutic implications of vitamins K1 and K2, with particular emphasis on their functions beyond hemostasis. …”
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Add-On Technologies That Aim to Improve Oocyte Quality and Embryo Implantation Potential by Nikos Petrogiannis, Maria Filippa, Kalliopi Chatzovoulou, Savvas Petrogiannis, Ioannis Filippas, Grigoris Grimbizis, Efstratios Kolibianakis, Katerina Chatzimeletiou

“…Key approaches involve the optimization of in vitro fertilization (IVF) protocols, recruiting capable follicles giving rise to dynamic oocytes to evolve, culture media supplementation, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT), all of which are designed to enhance oocyte competence through its function and metabolism. The use of PGT has been promising in selecting embryos suitable for transfer, thus optimizing implantation success. …”
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Assessment of the nutritional constituents of Elaeis Guineensis Jacq exudates from different States of Nigeria by FI Obahiagbon, GE Ilori, JO Erhabor

“…The concentration of potassium was high in all the samples irrespective of their sources. The exudates could be classified as a rich source of nutrients that are needed in man, as some of the nutrients act as sources of energy, body builders, components of body organs and tissues, coenzymes and play notable roles in biochemical functions and deficiency diseases. …”
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