Investigation of the effects of fans' club image perceptions and fan group membership status on sports consumption behaviors by Sercan Kural, Ismail Karatas

“…The study group of the research consists of 193 participants, 122 of which are Ankaragücü fans and 71 Gençlerbirliği fans. …”
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Higher intakes of lysine, threonine and valine are inversely associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease risk: A community-based case-control study in the Chinese elderly by Xueqi Li, Wenjun Ma, Ting Yang, Chong Wang, Wei Zhang, Hui Li, Ting Zhao, Xiaofei Guo

“…Results: 400 NAFLD subjects were identified, and 400 participants were randomly selected as controls and matched by gender and age (± 3 years) Dose-response analysis showed that 1 000 mg increment of aromatic amino acids (AAAs) was associated with reduced 16 % risk of NAFLD. …”
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Ups and downs of expatriate health sciences students: towards an understanding of experiences, needs, and suggested recommendations in an Emirati university by Fatma Refaat Ahmed, Ramadan Ezat Awad, Huda M. Nassir, Shahd Tarek Mostafa, Batool Ghiath Oujan, Basem Ali Mohamed, Loai A. H. Abumukheimar, Mini Sara Abraham, Nabeel Al-Yateem, Muna Al-tamimi, Richard Mottershead, Jacqueline Maria Dias, Muhammad Arsyad Subu, Mohannad Eid AbuRuz

“…Third, given the global importance of internationalization, expatriates’ experiences should be considered an issue of customer satisfaction.MethodA descriptive, qualitative, narrative study using indirect Colaizzi content analysis of 23 expatriate students’ reflections on their experiences and suggested recommendations.ResultsThe consistent themes cited by participants concerning their experiences centered on dormitory-study life balance, socialization and support networks, and navigating financial challenges. …”
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Concept understanding and mathematical representation ability: DMR model with a reciprocal teaching approach by Indah Resti Ayuni Suri, Nanang Supriadi, Irma Yuliana, Suherman Suherman

“…Understanding mathematical concepts and representations in mathematics learning is an understanding that needs to be mastered by students in order to show students in the learning process and solve various mathematical problems. In this article we report how MTs students in South Lampung Regency understand concepts and mathematical representations after being treated with DMR learning with a reciprocal teaching approach. …”
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Fatigue and Exercise Intolerance as Initial Manifestations of a Nonsyndromic Mitochondrial Disorder Due to the Variant m.3243A>G by Josef Finsterer, Sinda Zarrouk

“…Clinical exam revealed short stature, bilateral ptosis, partially reduced tendon reflexes, and hypertrophic calves. …”
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Investigating The Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on The Severity of Restless Legs Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients by Abolfazl Kalmishi, Ali Abedi, Katayoun Samadi, HamidReza Shoraka, Mostafa Rad

“…Materials and Methods: This clinical trial study was conducted on 60 patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment in the dialysis department of Vasei Sabzevar and Imam Khomeini Esfrain Hospitals, from December of 2022 to March 2023. The participants were randomly selected in two intervention (30 people) and control groups (30 people). …”
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Brain Networks Connectivity in Mild to Moderate Depression: Resting State fMRI Study with Implications to Nonpharmacological Treatment by Dmitry D. Bezmaternykh, Mikhail Ye. Melnikov, Andrey A. Savelov, Lyudmila I. Kozlova, Evgeniy D. Petrovskiy, Kira A. Natarova, Mark B. Shtark

“…Baseline and repeated-measure data of 14 treated (psychotherapy or fMRI neurofeedback) and 15 untreated depressed participants were similarly analyzed and correlated with changes in depression scores (study 2). …”
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Complex Inflammation mRNA-Related Response in ALS Is Region Dependent by Sara Berjaoui, Mónica Povedano, Paula Garcia-Esparcia, Margarita Carmona, Ester Aso, Isidre Ferrer

“…The present observations show a complex participation of cytokines and mediators of the inflammatory response in ALS consistent with increased proinflammatory cytokines and sequestration of anti-inflammatory IL-10 in affected neurons.…”
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Increased sagittal abdominal diameter is associated with a higher risk of kidney stones. by Wei Song, Shugen Li, Guangchun Wang, Shang Gao

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Data were collected from 11,671 participants, including 1,136 cases of KSD. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses, dose-response curves, and mediation effect assessments were employed to examine the association between SAD and KSD. …”
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Study of information needs of students in the field of environmental policy by I. D. Porfirieva

“…Solving the environmental problems, that have arisen, depends not so much on the level of development of production, science and technology, but on the ecological culture of the population, on understanding the sources, nature and ways out of the current crisis situation, on everyone’s participation in preserving natural resources, minimizing waste products.In the article, based on the study of the state of environmental consciousness of students, the role of environmental education as a factor in the formation of culture, moral standards in relations with nature, and overcoming the environmental crisis has considered. …”
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The Al Umanaa Foundation's Literacy Strategies at SMP and SMA Al Umanaa Boarding School, Sukabumi by Supriatnoko, Hastuti Redyanita, Ida Bagus Putu Suamba

“…Using a qualitative method, data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation studies, focusing on participants such as school principals, literacy teams, teachers, and library managers. …”
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Accuracy and distribution of baseline categorical variables and p-values in spine randomized controlled trials by Mark J. Bolland, Alison Avenell, Andrew Grey

“…In 51 out of 929 (5.5%) baseline variables, the sum of frequencies did not agree with the reported number of participants. For one-third of reported p-values (172 out of 522), we could not calculate a matching p-value using a range of statistical tests. …”
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Frequency And Determinants Of Chronic Lower Back Pain Among Patients Presenting To Primary Care Clinics In Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Analysis by Rabbiya Amir, Fatima Jehangir, Misbah Muhammad, Nida J. Ahsan, Tariq Adnan

“… Objective: To ascertain the determinants of chronic lower back pain among patients presenting in primary care clinics. Methods: 300 participants from 18 to 75 years of age were enrolled from Primary Care Clinics, Primary Health Center, Sikanderabad and Family Medicine Health Center, Clifton, for a Cross-sectional study that was done from December 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021. …”
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Costimulatory Pathways: Physiology and Potential Therapeutic Manipulation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus by Nien Yee Kow, Anselm Mak

“…Indeed, SLE is characterized by an orchestrated interplay amongst different types of immunopathologically important cells participating in both innate and adaptive immunity including the dendritic cells, macrophages, neutrophils and lymphocytes, as well as traditional nonimmune cells such as endothelial, epithelial, and renal tubular cells. …”
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Comparison of Dark Personality Traits, Feeling of Alienation and Spiritual Well-Being in People with and without Tendency to Vandalism by Abbas Abolghasemi, Seyyedeh Zahra Seyyed Noori, Morteza Zakeri, Reza Ghorbani

“…The sample for the present study consisted of 380 prisoners, including 180 individuals with a history of vandalism and 200 without. These participants were identified and selected from among the prisoners residing in facilities within Guilan Province. …”
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Preliminary Blood Pressure Screening in a Representative Sample of Extremely Obese Kuwaiti Adolescents by Rima Abdul Razzak, Asma Elmteri, Taiba Elkanderi, Fareedah Ishaq, Munera Eljasem, Saja AlDuraie, Jenan Al-Boloushi, Fatma Elbanay, Latifa Eldabos

“…A relationship between blood pressure (BP) and obesity has been found in young adults, but no data are available for adolescents in Kuwait. 257 adolescent (11–19 years) participants were categorized into two groups according to their BMI; 48 nonobese (21 males: 43.7% and 27 females: 56.3%) with mean age of years and 209 obese (128 males: 61.25% and 81 females: 38.75%) with mean age of years. …”
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The safety net role of inland fishing in the subsistence strategy of multi-active forest dwellers in southern Cameroon by Edmond Dounias, Serge Cogels, Serges Mvé Mbida, Stéphanie Carrière

“…The sizable variety of fishing methods takes advantage of the great vascularity of the hydrographic network and involves in a complementary way all the members of the community — young and old, of both genders, in solo, in pairs or in larger groups of participants. This large range of possibilities ensures a continuous provision of fish over the year and establishes inland capture fishery as a real safety net that can provide — in all circumstances and in sufficient quantities — resources that are culturally valued, that are an appreciable extra-source of income, and whose nutritional role is acknowledged. …”
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METTL3 regulates autophagy of hypoxia-induced cardiomyocytes by targeting ATG7 by Linnan Li, Hao Cheng, Yufei Zhou, Di Zhao, Xiaoxue Zhang, Yajun Wang, Jianying Ma, Junbo Ge

“…Abstract N6-methyladenosine (m6A) mRNA modification is the most common mRNA internal modification in eukaryotes, which participates in a variety of biological processes. However, the role of m6A methylation in regulating autophagy induced by ischemia and hypoxia remains to be widely investigated. …”
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Pigeon racing in South Africa: Exploring the socio-economic nature and extent of this 'unknown sport' by Cecilia MOSTERT, Ronnie DONALDSON

“…The study's findings reveal the dominance of males in the sport, its multi-generational nature, and widespread participation across diverse income groups. SANPO, with 3,540 members, emerges as a crucial entity in the sport's landscape. …”
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Integrating acute care surgery in South Korea: enhancing trauma and non-trauma emergency care by Jin Young Lee, Seheon Kim, Jin Bong Ye, Jin Suk Lee, Younghoon Sul

“…Research indicates that ACS enhances emergency surgical management, increases training opportunities for residents, and improves job satisfaction among participating surgeons. Conclusion Integrating ACS into South Korea’s healthcare system is essential to optimize resource allocation and improve emergency care, ultimately leading to enhanced public health outcomes.…”
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