Propensity score matching analysis of valve-sparing versus aortic root replacement in type A aortic dissection patients by Ling Chen, Yichao Pan, Huaijian Zhang, Yi Chen, Chunsheng Wang, Zhihuang Qiu, Heng Lu, Liangwan Chen

“…Multivariable analysis is identifying advanced age, high Body Mass Index (BMI), Marfan syndrome, severe aortic regurgitation, bicuspid aortic valve, increased aortic root diameter, and reduced aortic cross-clamp time (ACC) as significant factors associated with ARR. After Propensity Score Matching (PSM), VSRR is showing significantly higher 5-year survival rates than ARR (80.2% vs. 64.1%, P = 0.001), validated by Inverse Probability of Treatment Weighting (IPTW) analysis. …”
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Sport and policy. German Sports organisations in Klaipėda region in 1923-1939 by Ingrida Jakubavičienė

“…Since 1933 as Hitler came into power in Germany, Germans in Klaipėda started Nazi policy. The leaders of sports clubs were members of Nazi organizations and they started military training in the clubs, some sportsmen became shock troops. …”
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Silent Struggles: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) in Female Athletes by Veronica Szygalowicz

“…Overall, this study suggests that at-large REDs education is necessary for athletes and those working with them. Additionally, implementing REDs screening practices, employing dietitians, and making support and similar resources available at sports institutions may decrease the prevalence of REDs and expedite the identification and treatment process.…”
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Adaptation of the Ego and Task Orientation in Sport Questionnaire (TEOSQ) in Argentine athletes by Alejandro Emilio Pagano, Nicolás Alejandro Vizioli

“…Background: The theory of achievement goals in sport tries to explain the motivation of the individual from knowing what value and expectations he gives to the sporting activities he performs and the goals that he proposes, to define them or feel successful in them, starting from the assumption that sport is a context of achievement and that is why individuals will strive to demonstrate competence and ability. …”
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An Observational Study on React Native (RN) Questions on Stack Overflow (SO) by Luluh Albesher, Razan Aldossari, Reem Alfayez

“…The software engineering literature demonstrated the effectiveness of Stack Overflow (SO) in providing real-world perspectives on a variety of technical subjects. …”
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A Model for Applying Situational Awareness Theory to the Return to Sport Continuum by Ke'La H Porter, Matthew C Hoch

“…International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy…”
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A Comparison of Pitching Biomechanics and Sport Specialization in High School Pitchers by Tyler J. Hamer, Adam B. Rosen, Samuel J. Wilkins, Kristen F. Nicholson, Garrett S. Bullock, Brian A. Knarr

“…International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy…”
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Nonlinear Stochastic Optimal Control Using Piezoelectric Stack Inertial Actuator by Q. F. Lü, X. F. Wang, K. Lu, R. H. Huan

“…Shock and Vibration…”
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Efficient ear alignment using a two‐stack hourglass network by Anja Hrovatič, Peter Peer, Vitomir Štruc, Žiga Emeršič

“…For the first (landmark detection) step, the authors implement and train a Two‐Stack Hourglass model (2‐SHGNet) capable of accurately predicting 55 landmarks on diverse ear images captured in uncontrolled conditions. …”
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Daniel Nathan, ed. Rooting for the Home Team, Sport, Community and Identity by Peter Marquis

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Design of Energy-Efficient Protocol Stack for Nanocommunication Using Greedy Algorithms by Iqra Iqbal, Mohsin Nazir, Aneeqa Sabah

“…The energy constraint narrows down the overall scope of nanocommunication. This research work will provide a step ahead and propose a design of energy-efficient routing protocol. …”
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Performance Benchmarking of Psychomotor Skills Using Wearable Devices: An Application in Sport by Mahela Pandukabhaya, Tharaka Fonseka, Madhumini Kulathunge, Roshan Godaliyadda, Parakrama Ekanayake, Chanaka Senanayake, Vijitha Herath

“…Mastering psychomotor skills, such as those essential in sports, rehabilitation, and professional training, often requires a precise understanding of motion patterns and performance metrics. …”
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Comparison of the Energy Properties of Sunflower Stalk Fibers for Solid Biofuel Production by Diana Kindzera, Viktoria Kochubei

“…By cutting the tissues along the sunflower stalks and mechanical grinding, samples were obtained, namely, sunflower stalk rind (SSR), sunflower stalk intermediate (SSI), and sunflower stalk pith (SSP), and by grinding sunflower stalks, as a whole, sunflower stalk general (SSG) sample was obtained. …”
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Dubaï et le sport, image d’une société fracturée by Raphaël Le Magoariec

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Athlète philosophe ou philosophe athlète : Quel philosophe du sport ? by Bernard Andrieu

“… Nous présentons ici deux types de réflexions sur le corps athlétique en philosophie du corps et éthique du sport. D’une part des athlètes, sportifs pratiquants ou sportifs de haut niveau qui se sont convertis, comme Georges Vigarello, Michel Bouet, Isabelle Queval, Raphael Verchère, Sandra Museeuw, Aldo Houterman, sinon à la philosophie du moins à l’éthique du sport après une blessure, une nouvelle orientation de carrière, une double formation. …”
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Multi-observatory Study of Young Stellar Energetic Flares (MORYSEF): No Evidence for Abnormally Strong Stellar Magnetic Fields after Powerful X-Ray Flares by Konstantin V. Getman, Oleg Kochukhov, Joe P. Ninan, Eric D. Feigelson, Vladimir S. Airapetian, Abygail R. Waggoner, L. Ilsedore Cleeves, Jan Forbrich, Sergio A. Dzib, Charles J. Law, Christian Rab, Daniel M. Krolikowski

Subjects: “…Pre-main sequence stars…”
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Beyond Finance: Enhancing Support for New Technology Start-Up Founders by Pawel Ziemianski, Katarzyna Stankiewicz, Jan Wyrwinski, Sylwiusz Retowski, Bartosz Lipnicki

Subjects: “…Founders of technology start-ups…”
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Access to context-specific lexical-semantic information during discourse tasks differentiates speakers with latent aphasia, mild cognitive impairment, and cognitively healthy adult... by Brielle C. Stark, Brielle C. Stark, Sarah Grace Dalton, Alyssa M. Lanzi, Alyssa M. Lanzi

“…., Sandwich Procedure, Cat Rescue Picture Description, and Cinderella Story) from three participant groups [Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) n = 30, stroke-induced latent aphasia n = 29, and Cognitive Healthy Adults (CHA) n = 56]. …”
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