Age-Friendly Public-Space Retrofit in Peri-Urban Villages Using Space Syntax and Exploratory Factor Analysis by Qin Li, Zhenze Yang, Jingya Cui, Xingping Wu, Jiao Liu, Wenlong Li, Yijun Liu

“…Using Liulin Village, Beijing, as a test bed, axial-line modelling pinpoints the low-integration alleys and mono-functional retail strips, while elder-user surveys distil four latent demand factors, led by personal convenience. …”
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Take charge during treatment: a protocol for a pilot study to evaluate the impact of exercise on cardiovascular biomarkers among black and white breast cancer patients undergoing t... by Natalia Do Couto, Mary Hidde, Georgios Grigoriadis, Rodney Sparapani, Matt Durand, Michael Widlansky, Courtney Jankowski, Madeline Berendt, Bethany Canales, Sarah Golus, Laura E. Norwood Toro, Purushottam Laud, Amanda Kong, Kent Hoskins, David Lewandowski, Shane A. Phillips, David D. Gutterman, Alison J. Kriegel, Kirsten M. M. Beyer, Andreas M. Beyer, Melinda Stolley

“…The Discovery and Elimination of Cardio-Oncology Disparities for Equity in the Heartland (DECODE Heartland) Center addresses these gaps with three overarching goals to: (1) Test the feasibility and efficacy of the Take Charge during Treatment (TCT) exercise intervention designed to mitigate the adverse effects of CTx; (2) Quantify differences on exercise capacity and quality of life (QoL), endothelial function and molecular differences in inflammation in NHB versus NHW BC patients before and following CTx; and (3) Examine the influence of socio-ecological factors (individual, interpersonal, systemic, environmental) on inflammation, microvascular endothelial function, QoL in response to the exercise intervention. …”
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Behavioral Motivation and Influencing Factors of Graduate Students Using AIGC Tool: An Empirical Analysis Based on Questionnaire Survey by Yijia WAN, Liping GU

“…After the data collection, statistical software such as SPSS and SmartPLS was used to analyze all the valid data obtained, including descriptive statistics, reliability and validity test and structural equation model analysis. [Results/ [Conclusions] Functional value, use value and emotional value in the tool aspect, individual innovation in individual aspect and social influence in environmental aspect have significant positive effects on graduate students' willingness to use AIGC tools, and indirectly affect their use behavior. …”
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Confirmatory factor analyses of the Mandarin Chinese version of the perceived stressors in intensive care units among healthcare professionals by Yonge Gao, Xia Chen, Shuang Zhang, Jiawei Yang, Rui Liu, Wendy Moyle, Wendy Moyle, Lihui Pu, Wei Shen

“…Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) affirmed construct homogeneity, comprising of (1) lack of fit with families and the organizational functioning, (2) emotional load associated with patient and family, (3) difficulties associated with teamwork, (4) issues associated with workload and human resource management, (5) issues associated with complex/at-risk situations and skill, (6) and suboptimal care situations. …”
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The Analysis of Driving Factors of Farm Land Equipment to Sprinkler Irrigation Systems (Case Study: the Villages of Ravansar Township) by Jafar Tavakoli, Davoud Jamini

“…Besides, the recognition of driving factors equipping agricultural lands to the sprinkler systems in the area indicates that, supportive policies, strong educational-promotive system, active participation of farmers, functionality and efficiency of agricultural lands and background factors are considered as the most important factors. …”
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Factors Associated with Choosing the Kerala Model of Palliative Care versus Standard Care among Indian Cancer Patients by Prema N. George, M.P. Ganesh, Shweta Chawak, Mahati Chittem

“…Hence, this study is aimed to examine the demographical, medical, pain, and psychological factors associated with cancer patients who choose the KMPC versus standard care (SC). …”
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Intestinal protozoa infections and associated factors among diarrheal under-five children in Borena district, central Ethiopia by Alebie Mesfin, Woynshet Gelaye, Getaneh Alemu

“…At a 95 % confidence level, bivariate and multivariate logistic regressions were used to determine the factors linked to intestinal protozoa infection. Among 380 participants, 136 (35.8 %) were tested positive for one or more intestinal parasite species at least by one of the diagnostic methods. 118 (31.1 %; 95 % CI: 26.6–36.1) children were infected by intestinal protozoans.The parasites detected were: G. lamblia 71 (18.7 %) and E. histolytica/disar 54 (14.2 %), E. vermicularis 3 (0.8 %), A. lumbricoides 2 (0.5 %), H. nana 2 (0.5 %) and T. trichiura 1 (0.3 %). …”
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Factors Predicting Postoperative Quality of Life among Rectal Cancer Patients in Thailand: A Retrospective Cohort Study by Cherdsak Iramaneerat, Natthida Owattanapanich, Woramin Riansuwan, Varut Lohsiriwat, Siriluck Prapasrivorakul

“…We sent out Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy – Colorectal (FACT-C) questionnaires to patients who met the criteria. …”
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The dynamic patterns of groundwater storage in Horqin Sandy Land are driven primarily by climate factors but threatened by human activity by Xueping Chen, Xueyong Zhao, Yanming Zhao, Jiannan Lu, Ruixiong Wang, Xiaowen Zhu, Liya Bai, Yulai Qiao

“…Study focus: This study assessed groundwater storage anomaly (GWSA) in HQSL under climate change and human activity, using Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) satellite data, Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS) models and in-situ well observations. Herein, Mann–Kendall test, Empirical Orthogonal Functions (EOFs) and Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) model were applied to analyze the seasonal and long-term trend changes of GWSA and quantify the process of GWSA in HQSL. …”
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Effects of a warm-up program on jump-landing pattern and lumbopelvic function in female basketball players with dynamic knee valgus by Mohadeseh Rostami, Parisa Sedaghati, Hassan Daneshmandi

“…Abstract Dynamic knee valgus (DKV), commonly observed during functional movements, is recognized as a key biomechanical factor contributing to the risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. …”
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Effect of Blending Cotton/Bamboo on UV Protection and Functional Purposes of Trilobal Polyester Microfibers Knitted Fabrics Using Different Structures by Marwa A. Ali, Khaled Mohamed Seddik

“…Knitted samples were produced from two different structures according to their tightness factor (single jersey and fleece structures), the various functional properties of the produced fabrics, such as mass per unit area, thickness, air and water permeability, and bursting strength, were tested. …”
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Proposal for a revised Barthel index classification based on mortality risk assessment in functional dependence for basic activities of daily living by Vicente Martín Moreno, Vicente Martín Moreno, María Inmaculada Martínez Sanz, Amanda Martín Fernández, Sara Guerra Maroto, Eva Sevillano Fuentes, Elena Pérez Rico, Irene Sánchez González, Miriam Fernández Gallardo, Julia Herranz Hernando, María Palma Benítez Calderón, Laura Calderón Jiménez, Elena Sánchez Rodríguez, Miguel Recuero Vázquez, Helena Alonso Samperiz, Irene León Saiz, Juana Marcos Guerra

“…Functional capacity was assessed using the Barthel index, and this index and each item it contains were analyzed as a test in relation to survival at three years, using tools that evaluate precision, discrimination, and calibration. …”
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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated factors among students living on campus in South-eastern Gabon by Augustin Mouinga-Ondeme, Moussa Yaro, Guy-Roger Ndong Atome, Madeleine Meba, Neil Michel Longo-Pendy, Roseanne Mounanga Mourimarodi, Christ Eddy Ognari Ayoumi, Abdoulaye Diane, Jeordy Dimitri Engone-Ondo, Eldridge Fedricksen Oloumbou, Ivan S. Mfouo Tynga

“…Abstract Background The Hepatitis B-virus is the etiological agent of an infection that affects liver functions and potentially causes disorders. Approximately, 300 million people are living with acute or chronic HBV-infections worldwide, and only a fraction of them have access to medical care. …”
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Identification of the Parameters of the Szpica–Warakomski Method’s Rectilinear Trend Complementary to the Gaussian Characteristic Area Method in the Functional Evaluation of Gas In... by Dariusz Szpica, Jacek Hunicz, Andrzej Borawski, Grzegorz Mieczkowski, Paweł Woś, Bragadeshwaran Ashok

“…The flow tests resulted in average volumetric intensities of 111 NL/min and 124 NL/min, depending on the operating conditions. …”
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Transcriptomic Signature of Frailty in Older Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Undergoing Cardiac Surgery or TAVI by Omar Baritello, Simon H. Sündermann, Kristian Espinosa‐Garnica, Jörg Kempfert, Markus Jähnert, Nick L. Beetz, Dominik Geisel, Jasmin Gaugel, Julia Rominger, Ursula Müller‐Werdan, Catrin Herpich, Kristina Norman, Alexandra Chadt, Hadi Al‐Hasani, Heinz Völler, Annett Salzwedel, Heike Vogel

“…ABSTRACT Background Deterioration of functional capacity mostly determinates frailty in older patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD). …”
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Deconvolutional Method Utilizing Power Variable Point Spread Function for Resolution Degradation Mitigation in SBS-Based Optical Spectrum Analyzer by Zi Liang, Yuming Zhang, Haoyu Wang, Changjian Ke, Deming Liu

“…In order to solve this problem, we introduce shape factor <italic>k</italic> to describe the variation of BGS with signal power, and adopt the BGS as the point spread function (PSF). …”
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Effects of intermittent theta burst stimulation on cognitive and swallowing function in patients with MCI and dysphagia risk: a randomized controlled trial by Jie Wang, Mengqing Zhang, Xiaomei Wei, Cheng Yang, Meng Dai, Zulin Dou, Yonghui Wang

“…Methods Thirty-six participants with MCI were randomly allocated to receive real (n = 18) or sham (n = 18) iTBS. Global cognitive function was assessed using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), and executive function was evaluated with the Trail Making Test (TMT), Digital span test (DST) and Stroop color word test (SCWT). …”
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Bacillus anthracis lethal toxin disrupts TCR signaling in CD1d-restricted NKT cells leading to functional anergy. by Sunil K Joshi, Gillian A Lang, Jason L Larabee, T Scott Devera, Lindsay M Aye, Hemangi B Shah, Jimmy D Ballard, Mark L Lang

“…In the present study, we tested the effect of Bacillus anthracis lethal toxin (LT) on NKT cells both in vivo and in vitro. …”
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Effects of theta burst stimulation on cognitive function and characteristics of blood oxygen alterations based on near-infrared spectroscopy in chronic schizophrenia by Chunying Gao, Guangjian Li, Xiangrong Zhang, Tongbo Lu, Zhou Wang, Chenzhi Zhou, Gang Chen, Di Ma, Wenjie Wang, Xinyu Fang, Suwan Guo, Chengbao Huang, Chao Zhou

“…Then, it may contribute to improvements in cognitive function of patients with chronic schizophrenia. However, the age of the patients may be an independent factor influencing the prediction of the treatment effect.…”
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Dexmedetomidine Improves Learning Functions in Male Rats Modeling Cognitive Impairment by Modulating the BDNF/TrkB/CREB Signaling Pathway by Sinan Saral, Tolga Mercantepe, Atilla Topçu, Ali Koray Kaya, Aykut Öztürk

“…In this study, we investigated the potential effects of DEX on learning and memory functions in rats with experimental cognitive impairment. …”
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