Do Executive Function and Impulsivity Predict Adolescent Health Behaviour after Accounting for Intelligence? Findings from the ALSPAC Cohort. by Kaidy Stautz, Rachel Pechey, Dominique-Laurent Couturier, Ian J Deary, Theresa M Marteau

“…<h4>Objective</h4>Executive function, impulsivity, and intelligence are correlated markers of cognitive resource that predict health-related behaviours. …”
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Impact of dry heat sterilization on the mechanical and functional performance of 3D printed medical devices for image-guided intervention by Mary Chase Sheehan, Sarah Kim, Sunandita Sarker, Govindarajan Srimathveeravalli

“…Temperatures during autoclave sterilization, a commonly used and widely available method, can match or exceed the melt temperature of Nylon-12 used for selective laser sintering. Here we tested the impact of single or multiple cycles of autoclave sterilization on the mechanical and functional performance of plastic components used with interventional radiology related medical devices (catheter hub, ablation probe handle, and implantable port). …”
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Availability, functionality and access of blood pressure machines at the points of care in public primary care facilities in Tororo district, Uganda by Innocent K. Besigye, Vicent Okuuny, Mari Armstrong-Hough, Anne R. Katahoire, Nelson K. Sewankambo, Robert Mash, Achilles Katamba

“…We sought to understand the availability, functionality and access of BP machines at the points of care within primary care facilities in Tororo district, Uganda. …”
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Saponins from <i>Solanum nigrum</i> L. Fruit: Extraction Optimization, Structural Characterization, and Dual-Functional Efficacy by Shuyuan Chen, Weiyun Guo, Tonghe Zhang, Jianfang Chen, Li Huang, Jihong Huang, Ruqiang Huang

“…., a widely consumed Asian medicinal edible plant, is a promising source of bioactive saponins for functional food applications. …”
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Upper extremity function and disability recovery with vibration therapy after stroke: a systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs by Yueh-Hsun Lu, Hung-Ju Chen, Chun-De Liao, Po-Jung Chen, Xin-Miao Wang, Chieh-Hsiang Yu, Po-Yin Chen, Chueh-Ho Lin

“…Results Overall, 30 RCTs including 1621 people with stroke were selected. Compared with the control, vibration therapy exerted significant effects on upper extremity motor impairment [standardized mean difference (SMD) = 1.19; p < 0.00001)], function (SMD = 0.62; p < 0.00001), and disability recovery (SMD = 1.01; p < 0.00001). …”
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Different Oat Varieties in Semi-Arid Areas of Gansu Province by Guanlu Zhang, Jikuan Chai, Guiqin Zhao, Liang Zeng, Wenping Wang, Kuiju Niu

“…In light of the current global challenges, such as climate change, the overexploitation of natural resources, and increasing food demand, drought-tolerant forage crops present substantial potential for development in dryland regions. …”
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Nisin-coated alginate microbeads loaded with honey-derived probiotic yeast for enhanced shelf-life and functionality in snack bars by Fatemeh Taheri, Alireza Sadeghi, Seid Mahdi Jafari, Sara Shahryari, Maryam Zarali

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Effect of Robot-Assisted Therapy on Participation of People with Limited Upper Limb Functioning: A Systematic Review with GRADE Recommendations by Fernanda M. R. M. Ferreira, Maria Emília A. Chaves, Vinícius C. Oliveira, Jordana S. R. Martins, Claysson B. S. Vimieiro, Adriana M. V. N. Van Petten

“…To investigate the effect of RT on the participation of individuals with limited upper limb functioning (PROSPERO: CRD42019133880). Data Sources: PEDro, Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Cochrane, AMED, and Compendex. …”
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Evaluation of the effectiveness of sliding redundancy of radioelectronic facilities by T. E. Gelfman, A. P. Pirkhavka

“…Practical recommendations on the selection of the redundancy mode are presented according to different reliability indices and constructed mathematical models of the sliding redundancy efficiency coefficients. …”
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Peptide-Rich Yeast Fractions from Brewer’s Spent Yeast: A Scalable Fractionation Approach and Their Functional Application in Bakery Products by María Emilia Brassesco, Ana Paupério, Carlos D. Pereira, João Paulo Ferreira, Manuela Pintado

“…Brewer’s spent yeast (BSY), a significant brewing by-product, poses environmental challenges and opportunities for valorization as a sustainable protein source. This study focuses on transforming BSY into high-value functional ingredients for food applications. …”
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Today’s Mechanisms of Financing the 4th Energy-Transition by E. V. Altukhova

“…Current trends of sustainable development define priorities and new approaches to sources and forms of financing. Serious impact on selection of finance mechanisms is made by sectoral specific features demonstrating key lines of development. …”
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A Label Correction Learning Framework for Gully Erosion Extraction Using High-Resolution Remote Sensing Images and Noisy Labels by Chunhui Zhao, Yi Shen, Nan Su, Yiming Yan, Shou Feng, Wei Xiang, Yong Liu, Tianhao Zhao

“…To achieve this, we introduce three key components in the framework, including an adaptive correction loss function, a multitree refinement module, and a noise correction module. …”
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Search for signals of positive selection of circadian rhythm genes <i>PER1</i>, <i>PER2</i>, <i>PER3</i> in different human populations by A. I. Mishina, S. Y. Bakoev, A. Y. Oorzhak, A. A. Keskinov, Sh. Sh. Kabieva, A. V. Korobeinikova, V. S. Yudin, M. M. Bobrova, D. A. Shestakov, V. V. Makarov, L. V. Getmantseva

“…To identify selection signals in different population groups, the PER1, PER2 and PER3 genes that are involved in the coordination of thermogenic functions and regulation of circadian rhythms, which is directly reflected in the adaptive abilities of the organism, were investigated. …”
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Advancing green flotation: Separation of Cu-Pb minerals through the application of eco-friendly organic double reaction group depressant by Siqi Yang, Xianping Luo, Rufeng Chen, Louyan Shen, Xun Fan, Jiancheng Miao, Xuekun Tang

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Principals’ Classroom Observation Practices and their Influence on Teaching and Learning in Public Secondary Schools in Machakos Sub-County, Kenya by J. Baryarma Kolako

“…The research recommended that the Ministry of Education, along with the relevant educational agencies, should provide in-service training for principals on their roles as instructional leaders to enable them to proficiently discharge their functions; there should be an increase in the provision of the necessary learning resources to help enhance teaching and learning.…”
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Optical Coherence Tomography in Retinal Detachment: Prognostic Biomarkers, Surgical Planning, and Postoperative Monitoring by Humza Zaidi, Jayanth Sridhar

“…Key aspects include uniform imaging protocols, validating OCT-derived biomarkers such as ellipsoid zone integrity, and correlating OCT metrics with functional outcomes.…”
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Genetic Variation and Assessment of Seven Salt-Tolerance Genes in an <i>Indica</i>/<i>Xian</i> Rice Population by Yuanhang Cheng, Tao Wang, Yeying Wen, Xingfei Zheng, Haifeng Liu, Xiangsong Chen, Ying Diao, Zhongli Hu, Wenjie Feng, Zhaohui Chu

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The State and Prospects of Using Digital HR Tools by Russian Companies by N. V. Lomonosova, E. A. Yakimova

“…A comparative analysis of modern automation systems for personnel selection is presented and an assessment of their technological functionality is carried out. …”
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Computationally expensive constrained problems via surrogate-assisted dynamic population evolutionary optimization by Zan Yang, Chen Jiang, Jiansheng Liu

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A COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ACROSS MULTIPLE BUSINESS FUNCTIONS IN SOUTH AFRICAN SMMES: INSIGHTS POST-COVID-19 by Nomfundo Gladys Khoza, Walter Mthuthuzeli Mkosana

“…Articles published between 2019 and 2024 were sourced from Scopus and Web of Science, and the PRISMA framework was used for selecting and analysing relevant studies. …”
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