Influence of Smartphone Usage on development of Sexuality among Late Adolescent Boys in Health Sciences Colleges of South India [version 2; peer review: 2 approved] by Sara J Ommen, Preeti M Galagali, Sharath M Manya, Prasanna Mithra, Jayashree K

“…They obtained information regarding pubertal changes from friends (85) and media (78). Many had exposure to pornographic content (90%), with the youngest being nine years old. …”
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A nociceptor-specific RNAi screen in Drosophila larvae identifies RNA-binding proteins that regulate thermal nociception by Amber Dyson, Gita Gajjar, Katherine C. Hoffman, Dakota Lewis, Sara Palega, Erik Rangel Silva, James Auwn, Andrew Bellemer

“…In some cases, nociceptor sensitization requires regulated changes in gene expression, and recent studies have indicated roles for post-transcriptional mechanisms in regulating these changes as an aspect of nociceptor plasticity. …”
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Development of the algal pigment-based salinity transfer function for lakes on the Tibetan Plateau and evaluation of the quantitative reconstruction by Xinyao Sun, Qi Lin, Chenliang Du, Shixin Huang, Ke Zhang, Ji Shen

“…Comparison with other paleoclimatic and meteorological records revealed that the lake salinity was mainly influenced by climate-mediated changes in regional precipitation and effective moisture. …”
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Mechanism of Electroacupuncture Quchi (LI 11) -Yanglingquan (GB 34) in Rats with Spasticity of Cerebral Apoplexy by Bin GUO, Penghan WANG, Linxing HUANG, Zhiqiang XIE, Lina XIE, Weiai LIU, Lizhen YI, Xin LIU, Zenghui YUE

“…Objective:The purpose of this study is to analyze the effects of electroacupuncture Quchi (LI 11) -Yanglingquan (GB 34) in Sprague-Dawley (SD) rats with spasticity of cerebral apoplexy (SCA) on the nerve injury, ultrastructural changes in synapses, and brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), tyrosine protein kinase B (TrkB) and receptor gene expression levels in hippocampus, so as to reveal the efficacy and mechanism of electroacupuncture.Methods:A total of thirty-six SD rats were randomly divided into electroacupuncture group, sham operation group, model group and blank group, with nine SD rats in each group. …”
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Beta-hydroxy-beta-methyl butyrate supplementation in critically ill patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Yu Ren, Ya-Bei Gao, Da-Xing Yu, Hui-Bin Huang

“…To explore potential heterogeneity, we assessed study quality and performed subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and quality of evidence.ResultsNine randomized controlled trials were included. …”
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Co-methylation networks associated with cognition and structural brain development during adolescence by Dawn Jensen, Dawn Jensen, Jiayu Chen, Jiayu Chen, Jessica A. Turner, Julia M. Stephen, Yu-Ping Wang, Tony W. Wilson, Vince D. Calhoun, Vince D. Calhoun, Vince D. Calhoun, Vince D. Calhoun, Vince D. Calhoun, Jingyu Liu, Jingyu Liu, Jingyu Liu

“…IntroductionTypical adolescent neurodevelopment is marked by decreases in grey matter (GM) volume, increases in myelination, measured by fractional anisotropy (FA), and improvement in cognitive performance.MethodsTo understand how epigenetic changes, methylation (DNAm) in particular, may be involved during this phase of development, we studied cognitive assessments, DNAm from saliva, and neuroimaging data from a longitudinal cohort of normally developing adolescents, aged nine to fourteen. …”
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Diversity of frontier processes in Amazonian subnational jurisdictions: Frontier metrics reveal major patterns of human–nature interactions by Guido Briceño, Julie Betbeder, Agnès Bégué, Guillaume Cornu, David Katz-Asprilla, Marie-Gabrielle Piketty, Solen Le Clech, Vinicius Silgueiro, Hélène Dessard, Lilian Blanc

“…Deforestation, degradation and regrowth of the tropical forests of the Amazon clearly alter forest cover. These changes in space and over time generate diverse landscape use (archetypes). …”
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Development and Feasibility of an Adolescent Dancer Screen by Kynaston Schultz, Kathleen Sun Worrall, Zoe Tawa, Joanna Binney, Jessica Boyle, Laurel Daniels Abbruzzese

“…The screen was practical, able to screen seven to eight dancers per hour utilizing nine assessors and requiring a one-hour commitment from dancers. …”
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Plasma volume variations in response to high intensity interval training in obese women: The influential role of menopausal status and age by Georges Jabbour, Maha Sellami, Horia-Daniel Iancu

“…Objective: This study aims to explore the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on plasma volume (PV) variations in obese women, with a focus on understanding how menopausal status and age influence these changes. Methods: We enrolled fifty-nine obese women (perimenopausal and postmenopausal), aged approximately 56.6 years in a six-week HIIT program. …”
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Preventing suicide by restricting access to Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs): A systematic review of international evidence since 2017. by Bruna Rubbo, Chao-Ying Tu, Lucy Barrass, Shu-Sen Chang, Flemming Konradsen, David Gunnell, Michael Eddleston, Chris Metcalfe, Duleeka Knipe

“…We conducted a systematic review by searching MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycINFO databases in March 2024 for manuscripts published since 2017 that investigated the effects of regulatory changes limiting access to HHPs on pesticide suicide, at the population level. …”
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Auditory function in humans at high altitude. A scoping review. by Michela Masè, Andrea Viziano, Giacomo Strapazzon, Marco Alessandrini, Alessandro Micarelli

“…<h4>Results</h4>The systematic search identified 17 studies on a total population of 888 subjects (88.7% male, age: 27.8 ± 4.1 years; median sample size of 15 subjects). Nine studies were conducted in a simulated environment and eight during real expeditions at HA. …”
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Gut Microbiome Profiles in Colorectal Cancer Patients in Iraq by Fatima J. Kadhim, Zahid S. Aziz, Khalid S. Ibrahim

“…A total of 21 stool samples were analyzed: 12 from early-stage CRC patients and nine from healthy controls. Bacterial DNA was extracted, followed by 16S rRNA amplicon sequencing to profile the microbial communities. …”
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A Diagnostic and Performance System for Soccer: Technical Design and Development by Alberto Gascón, Álvaro Marco, David Buldain, Javier Alfaro-Santafé, Jose Victor Alfaro-Santafé, Antonio Gómez-Bernal, Roberto Casas

“…Data were collected from nine professional players from the SD Huesca women’s team during controlled tests, and bespoke algorithms were developed to process kinematic data for precise event detection. …”
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Classification, History, and Future Prospects of Maxillofacial Prosthesis by Fernanda Pereira de Caxias, Daniela Micheline dos Santos, Lisiane Cristina Bannwart, Clovis Lamartine de Moraes Melo Neto, Marcelo Coelho Goiato

“…Articles that discussed the history, types, materials, fabrication techniques, clinical implications, and future expectations related to maxillofacial prostheses and reconstruction were included. Fifty-nine articles were included in this review. Maxillofacial prostheses were classified as restorative or complementary with subclassifications based on the prostheses finality. …”
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Soil Phosphorus Dynamics of Wheat-Based Cropping Systems in the Semiarid Region of Argentina by Liliana Suñer, Juan Galantini, Gabriela Minoldo

“…Soil P values varied between reference soil and soil samples in year nine and between treatments. Pi was significantly lower in WW, and its concentration increased with time. …”
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Comparable Effects of Brief Resistance Exercise and Isotime Sprint Interval Exercise on Glucose Homeostasis in Men by Tomas K. Tong, Zhaowei Kong, Xueying Shi, Qingde Shi

“…Cederholm, Gutt, Matsuda, and HOMA indices were improved (P<0.05) following RES compared to CON. Corresponding changes following SIE were only found in Cederholm and Gutt indices (P<0.05). …”
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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

“…CAV-1 rs1997623 A allele changes the transcription factor binding site to increase the attachment of EBF1. …”
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Sommeil et course au large en solitaire : comportements des coureurs et étude de faisabilité d’un « agenda interactif de sommeil » by Denis Theunynck, Rémy Hurdiel, Thierry Pezé, Xavier Estruch, Gilles Bui-Xuân

“…These difficulties are mentioned to explain incidents, accidents and changes in performance.This study identifies the strategies used by nine of the best solo skippers to prepare and then manage these constraints during a race. …”
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Weak genetic divergence and signals of adaptation obscured by high gene flow in an economically important aquaculture species by Bernarda Calla, Jingwei Song, Neil Thompson

“…Abstract Background The genetic diversity of a population defines its ability to adapt to episodic and fluctuating environmental changes. For species of agricultural value, available genetic diversity also determines their breeding potential and remains fundamental to the development of practices that maintain health and productivity. …”
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Intercultural Competence in Catholic Religious Education by Marija Jurišić, Marija Žagmešter Kemfelja

“…Data are collected using semi-structured interviews among nine Catholic RE teachers in Zagreb County, Republic of Croatia. …”
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