Validation of a Portable Wireless Force Platform System To Measure Ground Reaction Forces During Various Tasks by Vasileios Mylonas, Christos Chalitsios, Thomas Nikodelis

“…# Background Force platforms are widely used in biomechanics to measure ground reaction forces (GRF) during various human movements. …”
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Effects of sodium alginate and calcium on quality attributes of Shepherd’s purse under ultrasound impregnation during blanching processing by Qihui Wu, Zhongyuan Zhang, Yihong Bao, Dajing Li, Xin Wen, Lei Feng, Meimei Nie, Zhuqing Dai, Yayuan Xu

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Pathomorphological features of the proximal femur in crowe IV hips and their implication on stem selection during total hip arthroplasty by Kaveh Gharanizadeh, Elham Mohammadyahya, Mohammad Reza Bahaeddini, Shayan Amiri, Sajad Noori Gravand, Sepideh Pezeshki, Amir Aminian, Arvin Eslami, Hamed Tayyebi, Mansour Abolghasemian

“…Our goal is to identify and define the differences in the anatomy of the proximal femur between patients with Crowe type IV DDH and normal individuals, in order to determine the appropriate neck cut location in these patients to increase the chances of successfully using a wedge femoral stem. Methods EOS™ images of 40 hips with Crowe type-IV DDH and 40 normal hips were included. …”
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Multi-scale structural evolution during simulated gelatinization process of sweet potato starch by heat-moisture treatment by Sijie Zhang, Weiguo Wu, Jihe Zhu, Junling Wu, Zengpeng Gan, Houqin Deng, Yu Zhang, Luyan Liao

“…The changes in properties and structures of raw sweet potato starch (RAW-SPS) and heat-moisture treatment (HMT) sweet potato starch (HMT-SPS) during gelatinization process (S1-S6) was investigated to elucidate the improvement effect of HMT on SPS. …”
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Reactivation of latent hepatitis B infection during immunosuppressive therapy with guselkumab for plaque psoriasis: a case report by Elena Franchi, Arianna A. C. Costanzo, Carmela Cursaro, Amedeo Lonardo, Claudia Lasagni, Pietro Andreone

“…Reactivation of hepatitis B virus (HBV; RHBV) is a significant concern during immunosuppressive therapy, as it can lead to severe hepatitis and liver failure. …”
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Prevalence of Japanese encephalitis in pigs in Mainland China during 2000–2024: a systemic review and meta-analysis by Xue-Tong Liu, Li-Dong Jiang, Yu-Ting Lin, Ran Zhao, Qi Wang, Shu-Ying Zhang, Shu-Ying Zhang, Shu-Ying Zhang, Emad Beshir Ata, Xin Liu, Yuan Wang, Zi-Xuan Liu, Cui Xu, Ying Xiao, Yi-Fan Wang, Xue Leng, Qing-Long Gong, Rui Du, Rui Du, Rui Du

“…This study aimed to analyze the factors contributing to JE occurrence in pigs across China.MethodsA systematic search was done using six databases for the published epidemiological studies on porcine JE, including the Chinese Web of Knowledge (CNKI), Wan Fang Database, ScienceDirect, Web of Science, VIP Chinese Journal Database, and PubMed.ResultsA meta-analysis of 31 studies from 2000 to 2024 found an overall prevalence of 35.2% (95% CI: 25.1–46.1). …”
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST1971 clinical strain carrying the blaNDM-1 gene on ICETn43716385 in Greece by Christos-Georgios Gkountinoudis, Efthymia Petinaki

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Integrating Bulk and Single-Cell Transcriptomic Data to Identify Ferroptosis-Associated Inflammatory Gene in Alzheimer’s Disease by Zhou H, Peng Y, Huo X, Li B, Liu H, Wang J, Zhang G

“…This enabled us to explore AD-related molecular mechanisms from a cell-type-specific perspective. Finally, candidate genes were validated in ferroptosis models using reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and immunofluorescence methods.Results: Bulk RNA-seq analysis identified SLC11A1, an inflammatory gene associated with AD. …”
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Hamstring Activity Before and After Break-Point Angle Calculated By Smartphone Application During the Nordic Hamstring Exercise by Toshiaki Soga, Shota Yamaguchi, Takayuki Inami, Hiromi Saito, Nadaka Hakariya, Naoto Nakaichi, Sho Shinohara, Koki Sasabe, Hayato Nakamura, Teerapat Laddawong, Kei Akiyama, Norikazu Hirose

“…The peak value of the BF EMG activity during the prone leg curl was used to convert BF EMG activity during NHE to %MVIC. …”
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Inhibition of complement system-related gene ITGB2 attenuates epithelial–mesenchymal transition and inflammation in diabetic nephropathy by Jun Peng, Wenqi Zhao, Lu Zhou, Kun Ding

“…Methods DN microarray datasets were downloaded from the GEO database, followed by differentially expressed genes (DEGs) screening. Complement system-related genes (CSRGs) were searched from various databases. …”
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Correction: Recovery from acute hypoxia: A systematic review of cognitive and physiological responses during the 'hypoxia hangover'. by David M Shaw, Peter M Bloomfield, Anthony Benfell, Isadore Hughes, Nicholas Gant

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Caveolin Gene, a Possible Risk Factor for Metabolic Syndrome in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Mohadeseh Arefian, Sadegh Mazaheri-Tehrani, Maryam Yazdi, Roya Kelishadi

“…With future studies focusing on the matter, this gene can be used as a screening tool for metabolic health to detect individuals with a higher genetic susceptibility to metabolic syndrome.…”
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Muscle Activity and Kinematics During Three Hamstring Strengthening Exercises Compared to Sprinting: A Cross-Sectional Study. by Adelso Jorge, Eric Lichtenstein, Oliver Faude, Ralf Roth

“…# Background During sprinting, the biceps femoris long head predominantly gets injured, while hamstring strengthening exercises predominantly activate the semitendinosus more effectively. …”
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The Association Between Functional Movement Screen Scores and Knee Valgus Moments During Unplanned Sidestep Cutting in Netball by Desmond Boey, Marcus Lee

“…# Background Regular employment of three-dimensional (3D) motion analyses to assess and monitor knee valgus moments; a contributor to non-contact anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury; during unplanned sidestep cutting (USC) is costly and time-consuming. …”
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Analysis of significantly associated regions and candidate genes for dwarf stem trait in Brassica napus based on BSA-sequencing by ZHAO Weiguo, TA Na, WANG Hao, YANG Zelin

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Traditional games as a tool for improving psychosocial development: a comparative study of structured and progressive learning models by Rekha Ratri Julianti, Adang Suherman, Amung Ma'mun, Dian Budiana, Eka Fitri Novita Sari

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Affective touch enhances low gamma activity during hand proprioceptive perception in children with different neurodevelopmental conditions by Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, Álvaro Sabater-Gárriz, José Antonio Mingorance, José Antonio Mingorance, José Antonio Mingorance, Francesc Mestre-Sansó, Vicent Canals, Yannick Bleyenheuft, Pedro Montoya, Pedro Montoya, Inmaculada Riquelme, Inmaculada Riquelme, Inmaculada Riquelme

“…The modulation of gamma oscillations by different types of tactile stimuli, including affective touch, is not well understood, particularly in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder.AimsThis study aims to explore how affective touch influences gamma oscillatory activity and proprioceptive performance in children with typical development, cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorders.Methods and proceduresEEG data were recorded from participants during passive wrist mobilizations under three conditions: following an affective touch stimulus, after a non-affective touch stimulus, and with no tactile stimulation. …”
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Are Anthropometric Measures, Range of Motion, or Movement Control Tests Associated with Lumbopelvic Flexion during Barbell Back Squats? by Lars Berglund, Fredrik Öhberg, Edit Strömbäck, Daniel Papacosta

“…Linear regression analysis was used to investigate which independent variables were associated with lumbopelvic flexion during a BBS…”
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Response of the Magnetospheric Convection Electric Field (MCEF) to Geomagnetic Storms During the Solar Cycle 24 Maximum Phase by Bazié Nongobsom, Kaboré Salfo, Guibula Karim, Ouattara Frédéric

“…We examined the variations in solar wind parameters (VSW (solar wind speed), PSW (plasma pressure), and interplanetary magnetic field (IMF) Bz) and geomagnetic indices (Sym-H (symmetric horizontal) and auroral electrojet (AE)) during these storms. We analyzed the time lag between the MCEF and AE, Sym-H, and IMF Bz using a cross-correlation analysis. …”
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Insurgency, Counterinsurgency and Human Security: A Case Study of Armed Violence in Papua during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Stefani Selina Prameswari, Nadia Amani Husna

“…Therefore, using qualitative methods and secondary analysis, the authors discuss insurgency, counterinsurgency, threats, and human security in Papua during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”
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