The Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Levels (BNDF): A Systematic Review by Milosz Mielniczek, Tore Kristian Aune

“…Background/Objectives: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) alternates short periods of intense exercise with recovery, effectively enhancing cardiorespiratory fitness, endurance, and strength in various populations. …”
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Nanotechnology and LSTM machine learning algorithms in advanced fuel spray dynamics in CI engines with different bowl geometries by Harish Venu, Manzoore Elahi M. Soudagar, Tiong Sieh Kiong, N. M. Razali, Hua-Rong Wei, Armin Rajabi, V. Dhana Raju, T. M. Yunus Khan, Naif Almakayeel, Erdem Cuce, Huseyin Seker

“…Abstract This study explores the integration of nanotechnology and Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) machine learning algorithms to enhance the understanding and optimization of fuel spray dynamics in compression ignition (CI) engines with varying bowl geometries. …”
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Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction of Micro- and Macroelements in Fruit Peel Powder Mineral Supplement for Osteoporosis Patients and Their Determination by Flame Atomic Absorption Spec... by Muhammad Saleem, Arjumand Iqbal Durani, Rima D. Alharthy, Mahmood Ahmed, Muhammad Imtiaz Shafiq, Abdul Hameed, Syed Mubasher Hussain, Waqas Bashir

“…The proposed UAE method was reliable, efficient, and advantageous over the conventionally employed acid digestion method with regard to less consumption of reagents and short analysis time for the determination of micro- and macroelements in fruit peel powder.…”
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Influence of strength and power training on the rate of force development, peak force and functional mobility in elderly people with Parkinson's disease: a randomized controlled tr... by Késia Maísa do Amaral Felipe, Késia Maísa do Amaral Felipe, Patrícia de Aguiar Yamada, Tamires Meneghetti, Flávia Roberta Faganello-Navega, Flávia Roberta Faganello-Navega

“…FM was also assessed using the following tests: gait speed test (GS), Timed Up and Go (TUG), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS); parallel feet on a force platform. …”
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Hymecromone Efficacy in the Treatment of Biliary Pancreatitis by A. V. Okhlobystin, M. A. Tatarkina, O. Z. Okhlobystina, S. A. Budzinskiy, P. V. Pavlov, L. A. Labut

“…Hymecromone therapy demonstrates a good level of tolerability and safety, normalizes the motor function of the biliary tract and sphincter tone over a short period of time, and relieves CP symptoms.…”
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De novo transcriptome assembly and discovery of drought-responsive genes in white spruce (Picea glauca). by Zoé Ribeyre, Claire Depardieu, Julien Prunier, Gervais Pelletier, Geneviève J Parent, John Mackay, Arnaud Droit, Jean Bousquet, Philippe Nolet, Christian Messier

“…Our research represents a fundamental step in unraveling the molecular mechanisms underlying short-term drought responses in white spruce seedlings. …”
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Clinical characteristics of hereditary spherocytosis with red blood cell membrane protein gene variants by Jingying Cheng, Liqiang Zhang, Jiafeng Yao, Shasha Zhao, Jin Jiang

“…Moreover, those with the ANK1 variants displayed reduced resistance to lysis at varying NaCl concentrations in comparison to those with the SPTA1 variants (p = 0.047). In short, patients with the ANK1 and SPTB variants had the most severe disease, while those with the SPTA1 variants had the mildest. …”
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Safeguarding Nigeria: strategies for combating insurgency and terrorism by O. O. Awotayo, N. O. Yusuf, S. O. Adedayo

“…The limitations of ad hoc security policies are evident; they tend to favour short-term solutions over long-term stability. Notably, it is such options for employing mercenaries that have been strongly challenged, especially regarding the implications of the alternatives on national sovereignty and in adequately addressing the root causes of such a challenge. …”
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Host genetics and gut microbiota influence lipid metabolism and inflammation: potential implications for ALS pathophysiology in SOD1G93A mice by Elena Niccolai, Leandro Di Gloria, Maria Chiara Trolese, Paola Fabbrizio, Simone Baldi, Giulia Nannini, Cassandra Margotta, Claudia Nastasi, Matteo Ramazzotti, Gianluca Bartolucci, Caterina Bendotti, Giovanni Nardo, Amedeo Amedei

“…Our results revealed strain-specific differences in GM composition and functions, particularly in the abundance of taxa belonging to Erysipelotrichaceae and the levels of short and medium-chain fatty acids in fecal samples. …”
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation training induces myonuclear accretion and hypertrophy in mice without overt signs of muscle damage and regeneration by Aurélie Fessard, Aliki Zavoriti, Natacha Boyer, Jules Guillemaud, Masoud Rahmati, Peggy Del Carmine, Christelle Gobet, Bénédicte Chazaud, Julien Gondin

“…C57BL/6J male mice were submitted to either a short (i.e., 6 sessions) or long (i.e., 12 sessions) individualized NMES training program while unstimulated mice were used as controls. …”
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Government Responses to COVID-19: A Comparative Analysis of Visegrad Countries by Zafer Koca

“…Practical Implications: The study shows that pandemics spread rapidly and affect many countries within a short time. They have a significant impact on public health, the economy, and social and political structures of the countries. …”
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Geospatial monitoring and analysis of agricultural drought to identify hotspots and risk assessment for Senegal by Gurjeet Singh, Narendra N. Das, P.V. Vara Prasad

“…The study highlights that Senegal experiences frequent short-duration droughts with high severity, resulting in extensive spatial impact. …”
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Robotically assisted mitral valve repair using the butterfly technique in a patient with a narrow chest by Suguru Tatsuki, Makoto Hashimoto, Ryuji Koshima

“…Case presentation A 70-year-old woman with a narrow chest (58 mm from spine to sternum) presented with shortness of breath on exertion. Transesophageal echocardiography revealed severe mitral regurgitation with posterior leaflet prolapse. …”
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An Efficient and Hybrid Deep Learning-Driven Model to Enhance Security and Performance of Healthcare Internet of Things by Muhammad Babar, Muhammad Usman Tariq, Basit Qureshi, Zabeeh Ullah, Fahim Arif, Zahid Khan

“…Secondly, a security module based on Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory (BiLSTM) is implemented to recognize various forms of attacks within the H-CIoT network. …”
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Classifying IoT Botnet Attacks With Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks: A Comparative Analysis of Architectural Variations by Phuc Hao do, Tran Duc Le, Truong Duy Dinh, van Dai Pham

“…We conducted a comparative analysis of five KAN architectures, including Original-KAN, Fast-KAN, Jacobi-KAN, Deep-KAN, and Chebyshev-KAN, against models like Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) networks, and Gated Recurrent Units (GRU). …”
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An umbrella review of physical-activity therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing fear of falling among community-dwelling older adults: insights on intervention intensi... by Yuan Sheng, Caili Wang, Yan Wang, LunPing Pan, Mengmeng Zhang, Deshan Liu, Wei Gao

“…Comparable improvements were reported with low- and moderate-intensity PAT intervention (p < 0.0001); Significant improvements were observed with CBT immediately post-intervention, in the short-term (<6 months), and in the long-term (≥6 months) (p < 0.0001).DiscussionOur study revealed that a comprehensive intervention strategy combining low or moderate PAT with CBT interventions is more effective than isolated approaches, as it addresses the multifaceted nature of fear and fall risk. …”
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Natural dynamics and watershed approach incorporation in urban water management: A scoping review. by Marcelo Canteiro, Helena Cotler, Marisa Mazari-Hiriart, Nadjeli Babinet, Manuel Maass

“…Most of the cities have responded to these crises through short-term measures. However, some cities have incorporated a watershed approach to water management in seeking more sustainable solutions. …”
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Orphan nuclear receptor NR2E3 is a new molecular vulnerability in solid tumors by activating p53 by Yidan Wang, Todd G. Kroll, Linhui Hao, Zhi Wen

“…Here, we demonstrate that the full-length protein isoform of NR2E3 instead of its short isoform activates wild-type p53 and is capable of rescuing certain p53 mutations in various cancer cell lines. …”
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Optimizing personalized psychological well-being interventions through digital phenotyping: results from a randomized non-clinical trial by Giulia Rocchi, Giulia Rocchi, Emanuela Vocaj, Simone Moawad, Alessandro Antonucci, Carlo Grigioni, Vincenzo Giuffrida, Joy Bordini

“…Despite limitations such as a small sample size and short study duration, the findings suggest that digital phenotyping and personalized recommendation systems could improve mental health care. …”
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Exploring thematic activity changes in black holes and volcanoes of urban population mobility under daily rhythms by Jing Cai, Rui Li, Shunli Wang, Huayi Wu

“…Detecting and quantifying thematic activity changes in the short-term aggregated inflow and outflow of urban population mobility (referred to as black holes and volcanoes, respectively) contribute to the economy and public services. …”
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