Secular trends of physical fitness for college students in Anhui Province over the past decade by Jianzhong Sun, Hui Liang, Lei Wang, Zhongju Chen, Cunjian Bi, Feng Zhang

“…Compared to the year of 2019, there has been a substantial decline in the physical fitness levels of college students, along with a notable uptick of “failed” candidates, in the year of 2020.In terms of individual physical fitness, boys outperformed girls in all physical testing items except for sit-and-reach, and significant differences were observed in most years for both boys and girls. Additionally, a consistent downward trend was observed in the proportion of underweight and normal weight students, while the proportion of overweight (increased by 2.1 times) and obese (increased by 4.4 times) students showed a marked upward trend from 2014 to 2023. …”
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Optimal protein requirement for rapid and coordinated test growth of juvenile sea urchin (Strongylocentrotus intermedius) by Panke Gong, Haijing Liu, Dan Gou, Weixiao Di, Huinan Zuo, Jun Ding, Yaqing Chang, Rantao Zuo

“…S. intermedius in the P5 group showed the closest test microstructure to those in the kelp group, characterized by larger holes, longer but thinner trabeculae, as well as more regular microstructure in both outer and side surfaces, and more active resorption of inner test surface. …”
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In vivo evidence for cell body loss in cortical lesions in people with multiple sclerosis by Eva A. Krijnen, Hansol Lee, Samantha Noteboom, Florence L. Chiang, Martijn D. Steenwijk, Menno M. Schoonheim, Eric C. Klawiter, Susie Y. Huang

“…Gradients of diffusion microstructural alterations moving outward from cortical lesions toward normal‐appearing cortex highlight the potential of high‐gradient diffusion MRI to identify both focal and diffuse cortical pathology.…”
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Protocol for a nested case-control study: identifying neuroimaging biomarkers for the progression of subclinical depression and qi-stagnation constitution to major depressive disor... by Jing Wang, Chengfeng Zhang, Yueqi Zhang, Yuanyuan Liu, Jingli Zhang, Xingwei Fang, Wangyang Xia, Yanzhao Xie, Zhongli Lan, Jinhui Wang, Jinhui Wang, Jinhui Wang, Jinhui Wang, Min Lu, Jun Chen, Jun Chen

“…This study protocol aims to identify neuroimaging biomarkers for the progression from adolescents with SD and QSC to those with MDD, facilitating early intervention strategies.Methods and analysisThis nested case-control study includes both longitudinal follow-up and cross-sectional comparison. …”
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Exploring the genotypic potential of perilla (Perilla frutescens L.) for climate-resilient agriculture in the North Eastern Himalayas by Meraj Alam Ansari, Meraj Alam Ansari, Amit Kumar, T. P. Ahammed Shabeer, Alok Kumar, Subhra Saikat Roy, Subhra Saikat Roy, Majhrool Hak Ansari, Raghavendra Singh, Raghavendra Singh, Moirangthem Sangeeta, Jayanta Layek, Narendra Prakash, Vinay K. Mishra

“…The genotypes RCT 30 and RCT 3 showed the highest contributions to both components (PC1 and PC2). This study provides valuable insights into the genotypic potential of perilla for enhancing its yield, oil quality, and nutrient composition, with significant implications for breeding programs aimed at developing climate-resilient varieties for the North Eastern Himalayas.…”
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Daily feeding frequency impacts muscle characteristics and fat deposition in finishing pigs associated with alterations in microbiota composition and bile acid profile by Luga Hu, Huayu Tang, Zhaoxi Xie, Hongyu Yi, Lunjie Feng, Pan Zhou, Yong Zhang, Jingbo Liu, Xiang Ao, Jianchuan Zhou, Honglin Yan

“…IntroductionFeeding frequency has been shown to affect growth and body composition of the host associated with gut microbiota. It remains unknown whether adjusting feeding frequency could effectively regulate both skeletal muscle development and whole-body lipid metabolism and thus affect carcass composition and feed conversion efficiency. …”
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Designing a glass nanoshell on barium titanium trioxide to suppress nanocrystal growth during sintering for fine-grain dielectric ceramics by Jia Yu, Qi Jiang, Qingchao Jia, Liangzhu Zhang, Wenchun Chiu, Huidan Zeng

“…However, BT70, with a larger specific surface area, higher reactivity, and lower crystallinity, was more prone to hydrolyze in the sol-gel process, leading to the formation of a new phase after sintering, Ba2TiSi2O8, which adversely affected both the sintering behavior and dielectric properties. …”
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SIRT2 and ALDH1A1 as critical enzymes for astrocytic GABA production in Alzheimer’s disease by Mridula Bhalla, Jinhyeong Joo, Daeun Kim, Jeong Im Shin, Yongmin Mason Park, Yeon Ha Ju, Uiyeol Park, Seonguk Yoo, Seung Jae Hyeon, Hyunbeom Lee, Junghee Lee, Hoon Ryu, C. Justin Lee

“…We used immunostaining, metabolite analysis and electrophysiology, both in vitro and in vivo, to confirm the participation of these enzymes in astrocytic GABA production. …”
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Efficacy of Intrathecal 0.75% Hyperbaric Ropivacaine versus 0.5% Hyperbaric Bupivacaine for Elective Inguinal and Perineal Surgery: A Randomised Double-blinded Clinical Study by Bhavini Shah, Dipanjali Mahanta

“…Aim: To compare the efficacy of hyperbaric ropivacaine versus bupivacaine for elective inguinal and perineal surgery under spinal anaesthesia in terms of time of sensory and motor block, time taken to reach peak T8 level sensory block, total duration of both sensory and motor block, time of first micturition, and any associated side-effects. …”
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Cloned buffalo bulls and their somatic cell donor bulls exhibit similar in-vitro embryo production efficienc by Tanya Gupta, Gaurav Tripathi, Sonal Gupta, Naresh L. Selokar, Manoj Kumar Singh

“…Furthermore, the expression of pluripotency-related genes (OCT4, SOX2, and NANOG) was similar in blastocysts produced in both experimental groups. Thus, the semen characteristics and in vitro embryo production rate of cloned bulls are like those of their somatic cell donor bulls. …”
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Effect of Suspension Massage Exercise Technique on Core Muscle Mass and Postural Control Ability of Patients with Stroke by SUN Jie, CHEN Guijuan, XU Han, ZHANG Tianyu, DING Yi, WANG Shurui, LI Li

“…Surface electromyography (sEMG) was used to measure the median frequency (MF) and integrated electromyography (iEMG) of the patients' bilateral erector spinae and multifissure muscles.ResultsBefore treatment, there was no statistically significant difference in PASS, BBS, FMA-LE, MBI scores, or bilateral erector spinae and multifidus MF and iEMG values between the two groups (<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05). After treatment, both groups showed higher scores of PASS, BBS, FMA-LE, and MBI, as well as MF and iEMG values of the affected erector spinae and multifidus muscles, and MF values of the healthy erector spinae and multifidus muscles in the experiment group were higher than those before treatment in the same group (all <italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05). …”
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Bis(7)-harmine derivatives as potential multi-target anti-Alzheimer agents by Hongtao Du, Hongtao Du, Hongtao Du, Fang Ma, Fang Ma, Yuanyuan Cao, Miaoyan Bai, Xinyi Gao, Ziyi Yang, Yang Xu, Yan Yan, Yan Yan

“…The inhibitory activity of these derivatives on both hMAO-A and hMAO-B was assessed using a fluorescence-based method. …”
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Deep learning-based CT-free attenuation correction for cardiac SPECT: a new approach by Pei Yang, Zeao Zhang, Jianan Wei, Lisha Jiang, Liqian Yu, Huawei Cai, Lin Li, Quan Guo, Zhen Zhao

“…By leveraging multi-scale features from both NAC SPECT and CT, the performance of CT-free AC is significantly enhanced, offering a promising alternative for future DL-based AC strategies.…”
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Analisis Kualitas Website HSP Academy (PT. Hanosen Pratama) Menggunakan Metode Webqual 4.0 dan Importance and Performance Analysis (IPA) by Anisah Ikhsawiyanthi, Satrio Hadi Wijoyo, Yusi Tyroni Mursityo

“…HSP Academy has been registered by both national and international certification bodies. …”
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Neural Correlates of Irritability and Potential Moderating Effects of Inhibitory Control by Mariah DeSerisy, Jacob W. Cohen, Huiyu Yang, Bruce Ramphal, Paige Greenwood, Kahini Mehta, Michael P. Milham, Theodore D. Satterthwaite, David Pagliaccio, Amy E. Margolis

“…Furthermore, better inhibitory control has been linked to lower irritability and differential neural functioning among irritable youth, suggesting that good inhibitory control may serve as a protective factor. …”
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Seasonal distribution and cercarial shedding of Bulinus spp. snails: Implications for urogenital schistosomiasis control in the Simiyu Region, northwestern Tanzania by Nyanda C. Justine, Humphrey D. Mazigo, Antje Fuss, Bonnie L. Webster, Eveline T. Konje, Klaus Brehm, Andreas Mueller

“…Water temperature and salinity were significantly negatively correlated with snail abundance (both P < 0.001). Schistosoma spp. cercarial emergence followed a seasonal pattern and was significantly higher during the rainy season (P = 0.005). …”
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Ultrasonic/compound enzyme extraction, comparative characterisation and biological activity of Lonicera macranthoides polysaccharides by Mengdie Ren, Yiru Hou, Danli Peng, Hui Li, Xuxiang Zhang, Lei Qiao, XiaoShuang Wang, Yongmei Jiang, FaMing Wu, Gang Wang

“…The yield of LMP from UAE was optimized to 8.02 % ± 0.12 %, while the yield from CE was 10.03 % ± 0.32 %. Both polysaccharide extracts were characterized in terms of chemical composition, monosaccharide composition, molecular weight, thermal stability, and functional group analysis. …”
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Phenolic acids from Anisopus mannii modulates phosphofructokinase 1 to improve glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized, clinical trial by Peter U. Amadi, Justice O. Osuoha, Chidi N. Ekweogu, Suha J. Jarad, Esienanwan E. Efiong, Prince C. Odika, Chioma Ejiofor, Oluchi Aloy-Amadi, Govind S. Gill, Chiamaka W. Adumekwe, Ailun Gaowa, Dawei Zhang, Barbora de Courten, Emmanuel N. Agomuo

“…Patients were randomized into a placebo group or either of the following two treatment groups: oral administration of 12 mg or 20 mg/kg body weight of PhAM once every 48 h for 6 months. Both treatments were well tolerated. At the endpoint, more than 70 % of patients achieved a 0.5 – 2.0 decrease in HbA1c levels and a > 20 mg/dl decrease in fasting blood glucose, meeting the pre-specified primary outcome. 66 % of patients treated with 20 mg PhAM achieved the < 7 % HbA1c and HOMA-IR of > 1.0 goal. respectively. …”
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Ion Channel Expression and Characterization in Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes by Zhihan Zhao, Huan Lan, Ibrahim El-Battrawy, Xin Li, Fanis Buljubasic, Katherine Sattler, Gökhan Yücel, Siegfried Lang, Malte Tiburcy, Wolfram-Hubertus Zimmermann, Lukas Cyganek, Jochen Utikal, Thomas Wieland, Martin Borggrefe, Xiao-Bo Zhou, Ibrahim Akin

“…In addition to the reported ion channels, INa, ICa-L, ICa-T, If, INCX, IK1, Ito, IKr, IKs IKATP, IK-pH, ISK1–3, and ISK4, we detected both the expression and currents of ACh-activated (KACh) and Na+-activated (KNa) K+, volume-regulated and calcium-activated (Cl-Ca) Cl−, and TRPV channels. …”
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The Efficacy of Moxibustion on the Serum Levels of CXCL1 and β-EP in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Siyu Tao, Xue Wang, Chenxi Liao, Yan Xiong, Jie Tang, Nannan Jiang, Yuan Li, Xinyue Hu, Rouxian Shuai, Yueyue Wang, Ping Wu

“…The control group was treated with routine drug therapy, while the treatment group received routine drug therapy and moxibustion. Both groups were treated for eight weeks. The symptoms and laboratory indicators of RA patients were compared in the two groups before and after intervention. …”
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