Effects of caloric restriction and exercise-induced weight loss on physiological dysregulation in postmenopausal women: The mediating role of fat mass and adipose tissue distributi... by Éloïse Routhier, Martin Brochu, Alan A. Cohen, Denis Prudhomme, Ahmed Ghachem

“…Objectives: 1) To evaluate the impact of a 6-month caloric restriction (CR) program, either alone or in combination with structured exercise (CR + Ex), on PD. 2) To investigate whether changes in adipose tissue quantity and distribution mediate the effects of these interventions on PD. …”
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Early childhood caries predictors by Stevanović Marko, Cvetković Andrijana, Stošović-Kalezić Ivana, Bukumirić Zoran, Milojković Zoraida, Martinović Brankica, Stevanović Nikola, Lazić Dragoslav, Jovičić Olivera, Ivanović Mirjana

“…According to the full structure, there were 49.6% of boys and 50.4% of girls. …”
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Effects of a multicomponent exercise regimen on subchondral bone and cartilage in postmenopausal women with knee osteoarthritis: protocol for a randomized controlled trial by Ville-Markus Konola, Jari Parkkari, Juhani Multanen, Riku Nikander, Timo Rantalainen, Johanna Vesanto, Satu Pekkala, Merja Kalaja, Johanna K. Ihalainen, Benjamin Waller, Matti Munukka, Harri Sievänen, Mika Nevalainen, Hannu Kautiainen, Victor Casula, Juha Paloneva, Tommi Vasankari, Arttu Peuna, Simo Saarakkala, Miika T. Nieminen, Ari Heinonen

“…The reference group will be conducting home exercise program representing standard rehabilitative management for KOA patients. …”
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Cluster Candidates with Massive Quiescent Galaxies at z ∼ 2 by Tomokazu Kiyota, Makoto Ando, Masayuki Tanaka, Alexis Finoguenov, Sadman Shariar Ali, Jean Coupon, Guillaume Desprez, Stephen Gwyn, Marcin Sawicki, Rhythm Shimakawa

“…In this paper, we report a discovery of seven cluster candidates with massive quiescent galaxies at z  ∼ 2 in the 3.5 deg ^2 area of the XMM Large Scale Structure field, roughly doubling the known cluster sample at this frontier redshift if confirmed. …”
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Sepsis and post-sepsis syndrome: a multisystem challenge requiring comprehensive care and management—a review by Jhan Sebastian Saavedra Torres, Francisco Javier Tamayo-Giraldo, Alejandro Bejarano-Zuleta, Alejandro Bejarano-Zuleta, H. A. Nati-Castillo, Diego A. Quintero, M. J. Ospina-Mejía, Camila Salazar-Santoliva, Isaac Suárez-Sangucho, Esteban Ortiz-Prado, Juan S. Izquierdo-Condoy

“…Timely and targeted interventions, including antimicrobial therapy, cytokine modulation, immune restoration, metabolic support, and structured rehabilitation strategies, are pivotal for improving outcomes. …”
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A New Rarity Assessment of the “Disk of Satellites”: The Milky Way System Is the Exception Rather Than the Rule in the ΛCDM Cosmology by Chanoul Seo, Suk-Jin Yoon, Sanjaya Paudel, Sung-Ho An, Jun-Sung Moon

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Prediction of potential drug targets and key inhibitors (ZINC67974679, ZINC67982856, and ZINC05668040) against Rickettsia felis using integrated computational approaches by Sudais Rahman, Hsien Liu, Mohibuallah Shah, Mashal M. Almutairi, Iram Liaqat, Tetsuya Tanaka, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Chien-Chin Chen, Abdulaziz Alouffi, Abid Ali

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Psychometric Evaluation of the Malay Version of Weight Stigma Exposure Inventory (WeSEI) Among Malaysian Young Adults by Wan Ying Gan PhD, I-Hua Chen PhD, Serene En Hui Tung PhD, Ru-Yi Huang MD, Wai Chuen Poon PhD, Yan-Li Siaw PhD, Wenjia Li PhD, Jung-Sheng Chen PhD, Kerry M. O’Brien PhD, Mark D. Griffiths PhD, Chung-Ying Lin PhD

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Electrochemical and quantum chemical investigation on the adsorption behavior of a schiff base and its metal complex for corrosion protection of mild steel in 15 wt% HCl solution by Badr El-Haitout, Ratnaningsih Eko Sardjono, Bouchra Es-Sounni, Maryam Chafiq, Rachid Salghi, Mohamed Bakhouch, Aisha H. Al-Moubaraki, Jamilah M. Al-Ahmari, Azza A. Al-Ghamdi, Mohammed Fahim, Belkheir Hammouti, Abdelkarim Chaouiki, Young Gun Ko

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Exploring prevention and control mechanisms of youth substance use: a case of North Wollo and Waghimra, Northeast Ethiopia by Sindew Asmare Wedi, Biruk Beletew Abate, Biruk Beletew Abate, Tesfa Anmut Asres, Mohammed Aragaw Abera, Sentayehu Oljira Bekele, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie, Ashenafi Kibret Sendekie

“…The data collection instrument included a pre-tested semi-structured in-depth interview, an FGD guide, and an observation checklist. …”
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Toward a continuous learning educational model: insights from the experience of a Mexican private university by Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Claudia Camacho-Zuñiga, Salvador Salas-Maxemín, Ana Paula Valle-Arce, Patricia Caratozzolo, Patricia Caratozzolo, Guillermo M. Chans, Guillermo M. Chans

“…(2) How does TEC21 align with the European Commission’s Industry 4.0 Curriculum Guidelines? Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 Mexican engineering undergraduates during their international study experiences using a cross-sectional qualitative design. …”
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Understanding HIV vulnerability among women who inject drugs in Mozambique, 2023 by Áuria Ribeiro Banze, Carlos Botão, Elídio Muamine, Manuel Condula, Stélio Craveirinha, Makini Boothe, Sofia Gonçalves Seabra, Isabel Craveiro, Cynthia Semá Baltazar

“…The study utilized semi-structured interviews, to collect data on the demographic characteristics of the WWID and open-ended questions that explored information regarding stigma, discrimination, challenges in accessing health services, and gender-based violence. …”
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Relationship between social capital and medication adherence among frail and pre-frail older people: a cross-sectional study from China by Zixuan Hong, Ying Guo, Wenwen Cao, Chenglin Cao, Zhi Hu, Jing Yan, Ren Chen, Zhongliang Bai

“…Methods Information concerning the socio-demographics, frailty, social capital, and medication adherence of 4218 participants was collected through a structured questionnaire during November and December 2020. …”
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Radiographers’ involvement in MRI research: factors driving and hindering participation in Sub-Saharan Africa by Christian Ven Emery, Adesola Adepoju, Abdul Nashirudeen Mumuni, Bernard Amedzoame, Sekinat Zurakat-Aderibigbe, Elizabeth Balogun, Jackline Thairu, Eric Akpabli, Iris Asllani, Klenam Dzefi-Tettey, Godwin Ogbole

“…Implications for practice The findings emphasize establishing protected research time, fostering regional and international collaborations, and implementing structured skill development programs. Such measures can enhance research activity, promote innovation, and improve patient care and diagnostic outcomes in African radiography practice.…”
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Factors contributing to the vulnerability of healthcare providers in the Bandundu Health Zone and their impact on the ineffectiveness of epidemiological surveillance within the One... by S. L. Manta, A. F. B. Ngwamah, Jean-Paul Koto-Te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, M. Mawunu, B. B. L. Mukandu, B. N. Ntoto

“…Methodology A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted through field surveys with 200 healthcare providers using a structured questionnaire. Systematic probability sampling was applied to ensure representativeness. …”
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Outcomes of nonoperative treatment of displaced anterior glenoid rim fractures without dislocation in the elderly: should instability be a concern? by Kutalmis Albayrak, Matthijs Jacxsens, Muhammed Bilal Kurk, Mert Demirci, Mehmet Ozbey Buyukkuscu, Bulent Karslioglu

“…Treatment involved sling immobilization for up to 4 weeks, followed by a structured rehabilitation program. Clinical outcomes were assessed using Constant Score (CS), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Subjective Shoulder Value (SSV), and range of motion. …”
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Genetic diversity and phylogenetic relationship through the use of microsatellites in Gossypium hirsutum L. by Syeda Yashfeen Fatima, Tahira Luqman, Shabbir Hussain, Sahar Nadeem, Muhammad Kashif Riaz Khan, Allah Ditta, Muhammad Asif

“…Clustering based on molecular data classified the germplasm into three groups and measuring genetic distance through Euclidean distance while structure analysis revealed three gene-exchanging populations, representing a limited genetic basis in breeding programs. …”
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Assessment of public awareness and willingness to establish a forensic DNA and odontology national database in Egypt: a cross-sectional study by Asmaa Mohammad Moawad, Fatma Mohamed Hassan, Eman D. El Desouky, Youssef Mohsen Ashmawy, Ebtehal Mohammed, Noha E. Ibrahim, Howaida Saeed Mohammed, Basma kamal Ibrahim

“…A cross-sectional study was conducted on forensic dental and DNA databases in Egypt from October 2023 to April 2024. A structured online questionnaire was used to gather data on participants' sociodemographic characteristics, awareness of the national DNA and forensic dental databases, and willingness to support a national database. …”
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EPR study of interlayer interaction in Gd₂O₃/Fe nanostructure by A. M. Kasumov, A. I. Dmitriev, Yu. M. Bataiev, M. M. Bataiev, V. M. Karavaeva, K. A. Korotkov, A. I. Ievtushenko

“… In this work, a nanoscale structure consisting of contacting layers of a metal of the iron subgroup and a rare earth metal oxide (REM) is considered. …”
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Quality Management Outweighs Pandemic: Retrospective Analysis Shows Improved Quality of Care for <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> Bacteremia Despite SARS-CoV-2 by Lena Jakoby, Ernst Molitor, Nico T. Mutters, Ruth Weppler, Dominic Rauschning, Manuel Döhla

“…Several studies show that the quality of care and thus the outcome can be positively influenced by the involvement of infectious disease specialists and structured programs like Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS). …”
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