Effects of upper extremity blood flow restriction training on muscle strength and hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Jiapeng Jing, Jiapeng Jing, Qinzhi Zheng, Qinzhi Zheng, Hongfei Dong, Yan Wang, Peiji Wang, Di Fan, Zhuo Xu

“…The effect of LL-BFRT on lower extremity muscle improvement has been widely discussed. However, no studies have discussed the effect of this training method on the upper extremity muscles until now. …”
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Stage-specific milk yield losses and associated sweating, respiration, and rectal temperature responses under varying temperature-humidity index thresholds in lactating and dry cow... by P.A. Tu, Y.H. Yeh, Y.H. Chen, J.W. Shiau, T.Y. Lin, Thomas Banhazi, M.K. Yang

“…The temperature-humidity index (THI) is a widely used tool for evaluating the effects of HS on livestock. …”
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Classification of white blood cells (leucocytes) from blood smear imagery using machine and deep learning models: A global scoping review. by Rabia Asghar, Sanjay Kumar, Arslan Shaukat, Paul Hynds

“…Following development and implementation of a formalized review protocol, a cohort of 136 primary studies published between January 2006 and May 2023 were identified from the global literature, with the most widely used techniques and best-performing WBC classification methods subsequently ascertained. …”
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The high value utilization characteristics of coal gangue powder with emulsified asphalt mastic through rheological and viscoelastic damage theory by Decai Wang, Jiawei Wei, Zongyuan Wu, Lei Hu, Lan Yang, Kai Cheng

“…The complex shear modulus (G*) and phase angle (δ) of EAM were suitable for Christensen-Anderson-Marasteanu model (CAM) model in the wide frequency domain. Increasing the filler content and Rotating Thin Film Oven Test (RTFOT) aging can improve the high-temperature stability and stress sensitivity of EAM, but it reduced its fatigue resistance. …”
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A clinical audit on the utilization of group O-negative red cells and the lesson learnt by Arzina Aziz Ali, Hira Qadir, Areeba Khalid, Bushra Moiz

“…Benchmark for the guidance of O (Rh) D-negative red blood cells (ONEG RBCs) is not widely available. In this study, we aimed to identify the areas of improvement in blood center inventory of ONEG RBCs through a clinical audit. …”
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Analysis of the IGS rRNA Region and Applicability for Leishmania (V.) braziliensis Characterization by Tayná C. de Goes, Rayana C. S. de Morais, Maria G. N. de Melo, Rômulo P. e Silva, Antônio M. Rezende, Milena de Paiva-Cavalcanti

“…The causative species is an important factor influencing the evolution of American cutaneous leishmaniasis (ACL). Due to its wide distribution in endemic areas, Leishmania (V.) braziliensis is considered one of the most important species in circulation in Brazil. …”
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A prospective study to evaluate the clinical specificity of the cobas® MPX test kit for screening for HIV RNA, HCV RNA, and HBV DNA in blood donation samples using the cobas® 6800... by Lei Zhou, Lin Wang, Xiaofang Gong, Xiaochun Liu, Yaxuan Zou, Yingying Wang, Jinfeng Zeng, Liang Zang

“…Background: Nucleic acid testing (NAT) is widely used for screening blood donors for infectious diseases to enhance transfusion safety. …”
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MOBILE APPLICATION ISMIND FOR FORMATIVE STUDENTS’ ASSESSMENT by Aslina Saad, Fatin Naiemah Khairulanuar, Bahbibi Rahmatullah

“… Nowadays, mobile learning utilizing mobile applications has become widely adopted due to its flexibility and the numerous benefits it offers. …”
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Effects of manual osteopathic interventions on psychometric and psychophysiological indicators of anxiety, depression and stress in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of... by Darren J Edwards, Jerry Draper-Rodi, Danny Miller, Josh Hope-Bell, Andrew MacMillan, Tom C Gordon

“…Depression improvements were greater in pain populations (Hedges’ g=−0.61, 95% CI: –1.06 to –0.17, p=0.01). However, wide prediction intervals and moderate heterogeneity indicate uncertainty in true effect sizes, and limited studies and sample sizes restrict assessment of publication bias.Conclusions Osteopathic and related manual therapies may reduce depression and influence certain psychophysiological markers, particularly in pain populations, but uncertainty and heterogeneity limit confidence. …”
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The Genesis of APEC: Economic Diplomacy of Australia, Japan, and the United States (On the 30^th Anniversary of the Forum) by A. A. Sidorov

“…The author examines their views on a wide range of issues related to the development of economic and political cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, including its aims and scope, institutional arrangements, potential participants, and prospects for cooperation with regional organizations (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — in particular) and mechanisms of global trade management (primarily — the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT)). …”
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Experimental Studies on Cracking and Local Strain Behaviors of Rock-Like Materials with a Single Hole before and after Reinforcement under Biaxial Compression by Jian Liao, Yanlin Zhao, Liming Tang, Qiang Liu

“…In deep underground engineering, circular roadways are widely used; many rock engineering problems can usually be simplified as mechanical analysis of rock structures with holes. …”
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Effectiveness of negative pressure wound therapy in treating deep surgical site infections after spine surgery: a meta-analysis of single-arm studies by Shiwei Ren, Huan Liu, Zhengqi Chang

“…In recent years, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) has been widely used as an effective wound healing method in the management of post-surgical infections. …”
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Association of CYP2C9∗3 and CYP2C8∗3 Non-Functional Alleles with Ibuprofen-Induced Upper Gastrointestinal Toxicity in a Saudi Patient by Amina M. Bagher

“…Ibuprofen is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) widely used to alleviate pain and inflammation. Although it is generally considered safe, common adverse drug reactions of ibuprofen include stomach pain, nausea, and heartburn. …”
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Stochastic population models to identify optimal and cost‐effective harvest strategies for feral pig eradication by Peter W. Hamnett, Frédérik Saltré, Brad Page, Myall Tarran, Matt Korcz, Kate Fielder, Lindell Andrews, Corey J. A. Bradshaw

“…We developed a stochastic Leslie matrix with compensatory density feedback on survival to project population trajectories from an initial population (N0) of 250 female pigs with an estimated island‐wide carrying capacity (K) of 2500 over 3 and 10 years for populations subjected to an annual harvest of 35%–95%. …”
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Prevalence of psoriatic arthritis in Italy: insights from the multicentric MAPSI study by Teodora Serban, Giuseppina Tramontano, Monica Pendolino, Dario Roccatello, Oscar Massimiliano Epis, Florienzo Iannone, Ilenia De Andres, Marta Favero, Nicoletta Romeo, Guido Rovera, Leonardo Santo, Enrico Tirri, Alberto Bergamini, Roberta Foti, Carlotta Schenone, Gerolamo Bianchi

“…While classification criteria for PsA are widely accepted, the lack of specific diagnostic criteria may delay diagnosis, with many patients experiencing delays of over a year before receiving an accurate diagnosis. …”
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Incidence and Associated Factors of Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Abdominal Surgery in the Public Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by Geresu Gebeyehu, Ashenafi Eshetu, Senait Aweke

“…Postoperative pulmonary complications are a wide variety of disorders that affect normal respiratory functions, which in turn lead to morbidity and mortality. …”
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Methylome profiling of cell-free DNA during the early life course in (un)complicated pregnancies using MeD-seq: Protocol for a cohort study embedded in the prospective Rotterdam pe... by Marjolein M van Vliet, Sam Schoenmakers, Ruben G Boers, Lotte E van der Meeren, Joost Gribnau, Régine P M Steegers-Theunissen

“…We will for the first time longitudinally investigate cfDNA methylation during pregnancy by using Methylated DNA Sequencing (MeD-seq), which is compatible with low cfDNA levels and has an extensive genome-wide coverage. We aim to investigate DNA methylation in placental tissues and cfDNA during different trimesters in uncomplicated pregnancies, and in pregnancies with placental-related complications, including preeclampsia and fetal growth restriction. …”
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French diplomats and the military on Soviet Russia and the balance of power in Central-Eastern Europe in 1922 by I. E. Magadeev

“…The study is based on a wide range of primary sources from the Diplomatic Archives of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, the National Archives of France, the Historical Service of the Ministry of the Armed Forces of the Fifth Republic, as well as on recently published French diplomatic and military documents. …”
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Physiological and transcriptomic analysis of the effect of overexpression of the NTPIP2;4 gene on drought tolerance in tobacco by Xu Luo, Yuanshuai Shi, Jie Tan, Tao Long, Juntao Song, Yang Liu

“…Abstract Aquaporins are widely present in the plant kingdom and play important roles in plant response to abiotic adversity stresses such as water and temperature extremes. …”
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Cryptosporidium Infection and Associated Risk Factors among Cattle in the Central Region of Ghana by Kwabena Dankwa, Patrick K. Feglo, Samuel V. Nuvor, Michael Aggrey-Korsah, Mohamed Mutocheluh

“…Cryptosporidium species infects a wide number of animals including livestock all over the world. …”
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