On the use of the stepped isostress method in the prediction of creep behavior of polyamide 6 by Lakhdar Sedira, Mohsein Tedjini, Belhi Guerira, Kamel Meftah

“…In this paper, the effect of the extrapolation techniques on the creep curves trend is investigated using the SSM data of Polyamide test. Three extrapolation functions are used to offset the delay of the stress history: polynomial, power and exponential functions. …”
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The effect of 4 weeks of virtual reality, interval nordic walking and ambient music interventions on cardiorespiratory recovery in the elderly patients with HFrEF in response to ca... by Ardavan Taheri, Maede Makaremi, Valiollah Dabidiroshan

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Prevalence and risk factors for the development of COPD among workers in stone quarries: a cross-sectional study by Sadequr Rahman, Atonu Das, AFM Nazmul Islam, Enayet Hossain, SAHM Mesbahul Islam, Khasruzzaman Rony, Abu Kamran Rahul, Guljar Hossain, Mohammad Romel Bhuia, Md. Asaduzzaman

“…This study aimed to evaluate pulmonary function and explore the prevalence and potential risk factors associated with COPD among individuals in this occupational category. …”
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Influence of Blood Components on Neuroinflammation, Blood–Brain Barrier Breakdown, and Functional Damage After Acute Subdural Hematoma in Rats by Daniel Jussen, Syamend Saeed, Tatjana Jablonski, Harald Krenzlin, Kristin Lucia, Tobias Kraemer, Oliver Kempski, Marcus Czabanka, Florian Ringel, Beat Alessandri

“…However, the role of different blood constituents in ASDH as additional lesioning factors remains unclear. This study examines the influence of blood components on neuroinflammation, blood–brain barrier (BBB) breakdown, and functional deficits in a rat model of ASDH. …”
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A Microflow Chip Technique for Monitoring Platelets in Late Pregnancy: A Possible Risk Factor for Thrombosis by He C, Ma H, Zhang T, Liu Y, Zhang C, Deng S

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Effect of A Six-week Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability Training on Performance Factors and Quality of Life in the Elderly by Mohammad Hani Mansori, Yousef Moghadas Tabrizi

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Effects of short-term air pollution on aerobic performance and forced vital capacity (FVC): An experimental analysis by Imam Safei, Yudhi Teguh Pambudi, Dadan Resmana

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Association of serum neurofilament light chain with cognitive impairment: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by Tianjiao Meng, Qinwen Fei, Tian Lv, Shiqin Chen

“…The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) regression was applied for identifying key cognitive impairment factors, which was then included in the establishment of a risk prediction nomogram model, with the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve being built to evaluate its discriminatory power for cognitive impairment.ResultsIt was found that there is a strong positive correlation between serum NfL levels and both low total cognitive function (total-CF) OR: 1.028 (95%CI = 1.015–1.041 p < 0.001) and low Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST) OR: 1.026 (95%CI = 1.003–1.050, p = 0.027). …”
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Aspergillus fumigatus ctf1–a novel zinc finger transcription factor involved in azole resistance by Xiao Gong, Heng Zhang, Wenxu Cheng, Zhangxuan He, Tianyan Ma, Tian Chen, Yi Sun

“…Here, we investigated the function of ctf1 (AFUA_1G03800), a gene encoding a C6 transcription factor. …”
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RISK FACTORS OF EROSIVE ULCER LESION OF STOMACH AND DUODENUM IN THOSE SUFFERING FROM SEVERE THERMAL INJURY by D. O. Vagner, I. V. Shlyk, V. N. Yurina

“…The changes in the rates reflecting the blood circulation state (stroke volume, cardiac index, global end-diastolic volume, index of general peripheral vascular resistance) were monitored during the early period of the burn injury. The acidogenic function was tested with the help of endoscopic pH-metry in 24 ± 4 hours and on the 7th and 14th days from the moment of burn injury. …”
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A Confirmatory Factor Analysis of the Dementia Attitude Scale (DAS) in a European Case Series of Caregivers of People with Dementia Enrolled in the RECage Study by Bruno Mario Cesana, Eleni Poptsi, Magda Tsolaki, Sverre Bergh, Andrea Fabbo, Lutz Frölich, Maria Cristina Jori, Carlo Alberto Defanti

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Procoagulant, tissue factor-bearing microparticles in bronchoalveolar lavage of interstitial lung disease patients: an observational study. by Federica Novelli, Tommaso Neri, Laura Tavanti, Chiara Armani, Concettina Noce, Fabio Falaschi, Maria Laura Bartoli, Federica Martino, Antonio Palla, Alessandro Celi, Pierluigi Paggiaro

“…Exposure of lung epithelial cells to H₂O₂ caused an increase in microparticle-bound tissue factor without affecting tissue factor mRNA. Procoagulant microparticles are increased in interstitial lung diseases and correlate with functional impairment. …”
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Diagnostic model for COPD patients with nocardia infection: a study based on clinical features and risk factors by Kai Zhang, Kangli Yang, Hongmin Wang

“…Results: Independent risk factors included hemoptysis (OR = 1.99, 95% CI: 0.76–5.26), lymphocyte count (OR = 6.81, 95% CI: 4.06–11.42), hemoglobin (OR = 1.01, 95% CI: 0.99–1.03), and pulmonary function parameters (FEV₁/FVC ratio OR = 12.47, 95% CI: 1.25–124.16). …”
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Real-time Optimization Control Strategy of CVT Hybrid Electric Vehicles Considering the Driving Comfort by Li Hangyang, Yang Tongguang, Huang Zhiliang

“…Simulation tests are carried out under four kinds of standard driving cycles. …”
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Biomechanical risk factors for rotator cuff syndrome in high-risk occupations: A prospective study protocol. by Angelica E Lang, Kenzie B Friesen, Josh Lawson, Prosanta Mondal, Niels Koehncke, Soo Y Kim, Philip Chilibeck

“…Participants will be surveyed every 3 months for two years; individuals with any indications of shoulder symptoms that develop during the study period will be further assessed with clinical impingement tests. Logistic regression and survival analyses will be performed to determine if scapular kinematics pre-injury, combined with several individual and work-related factors, are a risk factor for development of RCS.…”
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Risk and Protective Factors of COPD Among Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study Using NHANES Database by Guo X, Luo Q, Chen D, Lin H

“…This study aimed to examine the risk and protective factors associated with COPD among individuals who smoke.Patients and Methods: The study included a cohort of 2619 adult smokers with lung function data, whose demographic characteristics, health status, lifestyle behaviors, and dietary patterns were examined using T-tests, Chi-square tests, and logical analysis.Results: Among the study participants, 441 individuals were identified as having COPD by analyzing pulmonary function data. …”
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Contribution of cognitive performance and cognitive decline to associations between socioeconomic factors and dementia: A cohort study. by Jennifer Rusmaully, Aline Dugravot, Jean-Paul Moatti, Michael G Marmot, Alexis Elbaz, Mika Kivimaki, Séverine Sabia, Archana Singh-Manoux

“…Sociodemographic, behavioural, and cardiometabolic risk factors from 1985 and chronic conditions until the end of follow-up in 2015 (N dementia/total = 320/9,938) allowed the use of inverse probability weighting to take into account data missing because of loss to follow-up between the study recruitment in 1985 and the introduction of cognitive tests to the study in 1997. …”
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Exploring sleep quality, its determinants and the role of workstation in analysis of cognitive and physical parameters in IT professionals by Reema Joshi, Kalyani A. Patil

“…Objective: This study explores the impact of personal, lifestyle, and occupational factors on sleep quality among IT professionals and evaluates their influence on cognitive and physical functions. …”
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COMPLEX ASSESSMENT OF ARTERIES STIFFNESS PARAMETERS AND TRADITIONAL RISK FACTORS AS THE PREDICTORS OF EARLY VASCULAR AGEING SYNDROME by V. E. Oleynikov, A. A. Khromova, N. V. Burko, L. I. Salyamova, N. A. Borisova, I. B. Matrosova

“…Evaluation of structural and functional properties of arteries in healthy persons and in coronary heart disease (CHD) patients with various severity of coronary lesion, in different age groups. …”
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Respiratory problems caused by occupational exposure to flour dust among flour mill workers in Razavi and South Khorasan provinces by A Soltanzadeh, D Eskandari, A Gholami, J Malakuti

“…Respiratory symptoms were investigated with American Thoracic Society questionnaire (Persian version). Lung function tests were done by a calibrated spirometer. …”
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