Effects of Eight Weeks of Aerobic Training Combined with Carbohydrate Mouth Rinse on Body Composition and Exercise Performance in Adult Men with Obesity: Evidence from Korea by Jae-Myun Ko, Wi-Young So, Sung-Eun Park

“…Pre- and post-intervention assessments included body composition (body weight and body fat percentage), resting metabolic rate (RMR), maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max), and exercise performance (rate of perceived exertion [RPE], exercise distance, speed, and time). Data were analyzed using 2 × 2 repeated measures analysis of variance. …”
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GlassBoost: A Lightweight and Explainable Classification Framework for Tabular Datasets by Ehsan Namjoo, Alison N. O’Connor, Jim Buckley, Conor Ryan

“…The proposed method, <i>GlassBoost</i>, first trains an XGBoost model on a given dataset and then computes gain scores, quantifying the average improvement in the model’s loss function contributed by each feature during tree splits. …”
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Spatial and Temporal Relationships Between Roe and Red Deer in an Alpine Area by Valerio Donini, Luca Pedrotti, Francesco Ferretti, Elisa Iacona, Lucrezia Lorenzetti, Francesca Cozzi, Luca Corlatti

“…Spatial interactions were assessed by fitting a single‐season, single‐species occupancy model to calculate the probability of roe deer detection and occupancy as a function of relative red deer abundance and site‐specific environmental covariates. …”
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Pneumonia in newly diagnosed patients infected with the Omicron variant: a population-based study of Chinese patients in Chongqing by Jing Guo, Jian Xiong, Yajuan Chen, Huyu Wang, Rouqian Chen, Lili Shui

“…We conducted this study to characterise the incidence proportions and influence of various factors on prognosis of Omicron-associated pneumonia.Methods We collected data from 714 patients infected with the Omicron variant in The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University (Chongqing, China) who were divided into different groups for analysis.Results We identified 313 patients with Omicron-associated pneumonia at the time of diagnosis of patients infected with the Omicron variant, representing 43.8% of the entire cohort. …”
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Comparison of Different Numerical Models for Solidification of Paraffin-Based PCMs and Evaluation of the Effect of Variable Mushy Zone Constant by Milad Tajik Jamalabad, Cristobal Cortes, Javier Pallarés, Antonia Gil, Inmaculada Arauzo

“…Furthermore, the influence of the mushy zone parameter on the simulation accuracy and solidification rate was investigated, with the parameter being treated as a function of the liquid fraction. The results indicate that the proposed model aligns closely with experimental data regarding cooling temperature, offering better predictions compared to the other models. …”
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Application of intraluminal brachytherapy for malignant obstruction in the porta hepatis: a retrospective control study by Yi Zhang, Yang Yang, Lingling Li, Peimin Li

“…All patients were followed up until death. Clinical data, stent patency and survival time were recorded for further analysis.ResultsThere was no significant difference between the two groups in terms of length of malignant obstruction and baseline characteristics. 68 stents were successfully implanted in both groups.Iodine-125 seed strands were successfully deployed and completely covered the length of the stent in group A. …”
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Minimally Invasive Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Fasciotomy for the Treatment of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis by Rodrigo Encinas MD, Chase Gauthier MD, Anthony C. Cantrell MD, Yuqing Zhang BS, J. Benjamin Jackson MD, MBA, Christopher E. Gross MD, Tyler Gonzalez MD, MBA, Daniel J. Scott MBA, MD

“…The average improvement in pain, physical function, and mobility Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) scores were 5.2 (range: -5.1–25.8), P< 0.01), 3.6 (range -7–30.7, P=0.01), and 3.1 (range -6–25, P=0.01). …”
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The association between basilar artery wall thickness and posterior circulation ischemic stroke: insights from high-resolution vascular wall imaging in subclinical atherosclerosis by Zhen Zhang, Lirong Yi, Jie Zhou, Xiaojing He, Mingjing Yuan, Bo Xiang

“…Basilar atherosclerosis is a major cause of posterior circulation ischemic stroke and it can affect neurological function negatively. Little is known about subclinical atherosclerotic changes before plaque formation. …”
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Knowledge- and Model-Driven Deep Reinforcement Learning for Efficient Federated Edge Learning: Single- and Multi-Agent Frameworks by Yangchen Li, Lingzhi Zhao, Tianle Wang, Lianghui Ding, Feng Yang

“…In this paper, we investigate federated learning (FL) efficiency improvement in practical edge computing systems, where edge workers have non-independent and identically distributed (non-IID) local data, as well as dynamic and heterogeneous computing and communication capabilities. …”
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Influence of Age and Neurotoxic HAART Use on Frequency of HIV Sensory Neuropathy by Olajumoke Oshinaike, Akinsegun Akinbami, Oluwadamilola Ojo, Anthonia Ogbera, Njideka Okubadejo, Frank Ojini, Mustapha Danesi

“…HIV SN remains common despite improved immunologic function associated with HAART and decreased neurotoxic HAART use. …”
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Neurocognition as a major predictor of 8-week response to antipsychotics for drug-naïve first-episode schizophrenia using machine learning by Xianghe Wang, Tianqi Gao, Xiaodong Guo, Bingjie Huang, Yunfei Ji, Wanheng Hu, Xiaolin Yin, Yue Zheng, Chengcheng Pu, Xin Yu

“…Machine learning methods provide a relatively unbiased approach when evaluating heterogeneous data, especially when building multifactor prediction models. …”
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Occupational Therapy Services in School-Based Practice: A Pediatric Occupational Therapy Perspective from Ireland by Carol O’Donoghue, Jennifer O’Leary, Helen Lynch

“…Respondents were recruited through convenience and snowball sampling. Data were analysed through qualitative content analysis and descriptive statistics. …”
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Evaluation of Drug–Drug Interactions Between Clarithromycin and Direct Oral Anticoagulants Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Models by Zhuan Yang, Yuchen Qu, Yewen Sun, Jie Pan, Tong Zhou, Yunli Yu

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> Comprehensive PBPK models for clarithromycin, DABE–DAB, rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban were developed, which can effectively predict DDIs mediated by P-gp’s function. These models provide theoretical support for clinical dose adjustments and serve as a foundation for future PBPK model development for DOACs under specific pathological conditions.…”
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Reproducibility of peak force for isometric and isokinetic multi-joint leg extension exercise by Manfred Zöger, Alfred Nimmerichter, Arnold Baca, Klaus Wirth

“…Abstract Background Isokinetic dynamometry is a common tool for evaluating muscle function and is used across various disciplines. Technical advancements have shifted focus towards multi-joint exercises such as the leg press, offering insights into practical human movement dynamics. …”
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FOXL2 drives the differentiation of supporting gonadal cells in early ovarian development by Laura Danti, Karolina Lundin, Petra Nedeczey-Ruzsák, Timo Tuuri, Juha S. Tapanainen

“…Furthermore, a comparative analysis with existing single cell RNA sequencing data from human in vivo-derived samples elucidated that FOXL2 initiates the downregulation of coelomic epithelial genes GATA4, LHX9 and UPK3B at day 6. …”
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Study protocol: a randomised controlled proof-of-concept real-world study – does maximising time in range using hybrid closed loop insulin delivery and a low carbohydrate diet rest... by Shareen Forbes, Faye Baxter, Nicola Baillie

“…The impact of hypoglycaemia on symptoms and cognitive function will be assessed during each clamp study. …”
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The probability to initiate X chromosome inactivation is determined by the X to autosomal ratio and X chromosome specific allelic properties. by Kim Monkhorst, Bas de Hoon, Iris Jonkers, Eskeatnaf Mulugeta Achame, Wouter Monkhorst, Jos Hoogerbrugge, Eveline Rentmeester, Hans V Westerhoff, Frank Grosveld, J Anton Grootegoed, Joost Gribnau

“…These simulation studies re-emphasize our hypothesis that the probability is a function of the concentration of an X-encoded activator of XCI, and of X chromosome specific allelic properties determining the threshold for this activator.…”
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The association between adiposity, mental well-being, and quality of life in extreme obesity. by Alison C Jagielski, Adrian Brown, Marzieh Hosseini-Araghi, G Neil Thomas, Shahrad Taheri

“…<h4>Methods</h4>The sample comprised 263 extreme obese individuals who were referred to the service as a result of having a body mass index (BMI) ≥40 kg/m2 or ≥35 kg/m2 with a co-morbid health condition. In a retrospective analysis, routinely collected baseline clinical examination data and self-report questionnaires (Impact of Weight on Quality of Life: IWQOL-Lite, EQ5D-3L, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale: HADS) were analysed to examine the cross-sectional association between adiposity and quality of life.…”
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Evaluation of renal and inflammatory markers in elderly diabetic patients in Port Harcourt by Onengiyeofori Ibama, Fred Kpane Uwikor

“…Urine samples were assessed for albumin and creatinine, and the albumin–creatinine ratio (ACR) was calculated. Data analysis was performed using SPSS, with significance at p < 0.05. …”
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An electricity price optimization model considering time-of-use and active distribution network efficiency improvements by Yan Li, Yaheng Su, Qixin Zhao, Bala Wuda, Kaibo Qu, Lei Tang

“…The work was based on multi-regional peak and valley data, and we selected Lanzhou, Guiyang, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Nanjing as typical representatives for systematic validation and analysis. …”
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