Pain, Function, and Elastosonographic Assessment After Shockwave Therapy in Non-Calcific Supraspinatus Tendinopathy: A Retrospective Observational Study by Gabriele Santilli, Antonello Ciccarelli, Milvia Martino, Patrizia Pacini, Francesco Agostini, Andrea Bernetti, Luca Giuliani, Giovanni Del Gaudio, Massimiliano Mangone, Vincenzo Colonna, Mario Vetrano, Maria Chiara Vulpiani, Giulia Stella, Samanta Taurone, Federico Vigevano, Vito Cantisani, Marco Paoloni, Pietro Fiore, Francesca Gimigliano

“…<b>Conclusions:</b> ESWT significantly reduces tendon thickness and enhances elasticity, correlating with improvements in pain and functional scores. SWE proved to be a reliable method for monitoring structural and clinical changes in SNCCT. …”
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Generative design recommendations for the historical Mardiṅ High School and Gaziṗaşa Primary School buildings, Turkey by Mizgin Gökçe Salık, Fatma Demet Aykal

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Towards constructing a generalized structural 3D breathing human lung model based on experimental volumes, pressures, and strains. by Arif Badrou, Crystal A Mariano, Gustavo O Ramirez, Matthew Shankel, Nuno Rebelo, Mona Eskandari

“…Biophysical models offer the possibility to anticipate system behavior and provide insights into physiological functions, advancements which are comparatively and notably nascent when it comes to pulmonary mechanics research. …”
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The Arabic Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and its three-item version: Factor structure and measurement invariance among university students by Amira Mohammed Ali, Saeed A. Al-Dossary, Musheer A. Aljaberi, Maha Atout, Rasmieh Alamer, Mohamed M.H. Suliman, Feten Fekih-Romdhane

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Investigating heterogeneity across autism, ADHD, and typical development using measures of cortical thickness, surface area, cortical/subcortical volume, and structural covariance by Younes Sadat-Nejad, Younes Sadat-Nejad, Marlee M. Vandewouw, Marlee M. Vandewouw, R. Cardy, J. Lerch, J. Lerch, J. Lerch, M. J. Taylor, M. J. Taylor, A. Iaboni, C. Hammill, B. Syed, J. A. Brian, J. A. Brian, E. Kelley, E. Kelley, E. Kelley, M. Ayub, J. Crosbie, J. Crosbie, R. Schachar, R. Schachar, S. Georgiades, R. Nicolson, E. Anagnostou, E. Anagnostou, A. Kushki, A. Kushki

“…We integrated cortical thickness, surface area, and cortical/subcortical volume, with a measure of single-participant structural covariance using a graph neural network approach.ResultsOur findings suggest two large clusters, which differed in measures of adaptive functioning (χ2 = 7.8, P = 0.004), inattention (χ2 = 11.169, P &lt; 0.001), hyperactivity (χ2 = 18.44, P &lt; 0.001), IQ (χ2 = 9.24, P = 0.002), age (χ2 = 70.87, P &lt; 0.001), and sex (χ2 = 105.6, P &lt; 0.001).DiscussionThese clusters did not align with existing diagnostic labels, suggesting that brain structure is more likely to be associated with differences in adaptive functioning, IQ, and ADHD features.…”
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Feasibility, safety and preliminary effect of exercise prehabilitation in patients with esophageal cancer undergoing surgery: an open-label, randomized, parallel-group pilot and fe... by Chen Gong, Beibei Feng, Huashe Wang, Yafei Wang, Jiadan Yu, Biru Wang, Shi Chen, Junsheng Peng, Yuling Wang

“…However, evidence on structured exercise prehabilitation, specifically for functional recovery after esophagectomy, remains limited. …”
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Development and management of iatrogenic biloma post microwave ablation of solitary metastatic breast cancer lesion in the liver by Andrew Tran, MD, Nariman Nezami, MD, Fereshteh Khorshidi, MD, Haneyeh Shahbazian, MD, Nima Kokabi, MD

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Frozen Shoulder - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Physical Therapy against Other Interventions Like Corticosteroid Injections, Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs), and S... by Michał Presak, Marlena Jankowska, Karolina Baran, Natalia Jańczyk, Karolina Mędrysa, Jakub Pokrzepa, Gabriela Blecharz, Julia Szwech, Alicja Winkowska, Adrianna Mielżyńska

“…Physical therapy remains a cornerstone of treatment, particularly in the frozen and thawing stages, and is most effective when combined with other interventions. While corticosteroid injections demonstrate significant short-term benefits in pain relief and functional improvement, their efficacy diminishes over time unless supported by a structured rehabilitation program. …”
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Keeping Active with Texting after Stroke (KATS): a single-arm feasibility and acceptability study of a behavioural intervention to promote community-based physical activity after s... by Gozde Ozakinci, Stephan U Dombrowski, Andrew Murphy, Albert Farre, Jenna Breckenridge, Jacqui H Morris, Linda A Irvine, Keith Jenkinson

“…Semistructured interviews explored intervention acceptability. Preintervention and postintervention measures provided preliminary information on step count, functional independence, mental well-being, self-efficacy and quality of life.Results 18 men and 13 women were recruited; three withdrew before intervention commencement. …”
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Does Urban Polycentric Structure Improve Carbon Emission Efficiency? A Spatial Panel Data Analysis of 279 Cities in China from 2012 to 2020 by Shihan Zhang, Yanxin Xue, Shuzhen Jin, Zhenghong Chen, Suiying Cheng, Wei Wang

“…Urban spatial structure, shaped by human intervention in the natural environment, impacts the functional space and socioeconomic efficiency of cities. …”
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Translingual neural stimulation induced changes in intra- and inter-network functional connectivity in mild-moderate traumatic brain injury patients by Daniel Y. Chu, Jiancheng Hou, Thomas Hosseini, Veena A. Nair, Nagesh Adluru, Yuri Danilov, Kurt A. Kaczmarek, Mary E. Meyerand, Mitchell Tyler, Mitchell Tyler, Vivek Prabhakaran

“…The current study aimed to extend our previous resting-state functional connectivity (RSFC) study investigating the effects of TLNS intervention on outcome measures related to gait and balance.MethodsAn experimental PoNS device was utilized to deliver the TLNS. …”
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Psychometric evaluation of the NoMAD instrument in cancer care settings: assessing factorial validity, measurement invariance, and differential item functioning by Maja Kuharic, James Lorenz Merle, David Cella, Sandra A. Mitchell, Lisa DiMartino, Jennifer L. Ridgeway, Don S. Dizon, Roshan Paudel, Jessica D. Austin, Sandra L. Wong, Ann Marie Flores, Andrea L. Cheville, Justin D. Smith, the IMPACT Consortium

“…Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) tested the hypothesized four-factor structure (coherence, cognitive participation, collective action, reflexive monitoring). …”
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The Association between Food Groups, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements Consumption on Vascular Health Outcomes: A Literature Review by Xenophon Theodoridis, Michail Chourdakis, Androniki Papaemmanouil, Stavroula Chaloulakou, Niki Papageorgiou, Athina Vasiliki Georgakou, Georgios Chatzis, Areti Triantafyllou

“…Vascular aging, marked by alterations in the structure and function of blood vessels, including heightened arterial stiffness and impaired endothelial function, is linked to a higher likelihood of developing cardiovascular and age-associated pathological conditions. …”
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Association of workplace support for health with occupational health literacy and illness avoidance: moderated mediation by functioning through a salutogenic lens by Nestor Asiamah, Isaac Aidoo, Etornam Doamekpor, Emelia Sarpong, Emelia Danquah, Cosmos Yarfi, Eric Eku, Usman Yaw Baidoo, Christiana Afriyie Manu, Rita Sarkodie Baffoe

“…Data were analysed with Hayes’ Process Model through structural equation modelling. Results WSH had a positive effect on functioning (β = 0.29; p < 0.001) and illness avoidance (β = 0.25; p < 0.001) in the whole sample. …”
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Precision and Reliability of a Dynamometer for Trunk Extension Strength and Steadiness Assessment by Franciele Parolini, Márcio Goethel, Johan Robalino, Klaus Becker, Manoela Sousa, Barbara C. Pulcineli, Ulysses F. Ervilha, João Paulo Vilas-Boas, Rubim Santos

“…A single-point load cell system, encapsulated within a 3D-printed structure and connected to a Delsys system^® at a sampling frequency of 2000 Hz, was used for data acquisition. …”
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Co-Creation to Increase Cross-Functional Collaboration in Police Investigations of Online Child Sexual Abuse: A Qualitative Study Protocol by Oscar Rantatalo, Ola Lindberg, Alva Lindholm, Robert Lundmark

“…The project aims to: (1) identify challenges and potentials for cross-functional teamwork in online CSA investigations; (2) co-design a team-based intervention to address identified needs; and (3) evaluate the intervention’s impact on efficiency and organizational outcomes. …”
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PRAXICON: INTEGRATING SENSORY, CONCEPTUAL, AND MOTOR SYSTEMS IN A NEW THERAPEUTIC MODEL FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES by Veselin Medenica, Lidija Ivanović

“…The model is intended for children with developmental disabilities who have difficulties in imitation, symbolic gesture, and functional tool use. Praxicon, based on Roy’s conceptual-productive model of praxis, integrates the key developmental theories of Vygotsky, Piaget, and Thelen into a structured intervention that targets the perceptual, conceptual, and motor systems. …”
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HIIT versus MICT in MASLD: mechanisms mediated by gut-liver axis crosstalk, mitochondrial dynamics remodeling, and adipokine signaling attenuation by Dongkun Deng, Lin Xu, Yufei Liu, Chang Li, Qingfeng Jiang, Jiaming Shi, Shuo Feng, Yunhua Lin

“…Abstract Objective Compare the effects of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT) on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), focusing on the mechanisms by which these two exercise modalities influence gut microbiota structure, bile acid metabolism, and intestinal barrier function, as well as their regulatory roles in hepatic lipid synthesis and oxidative dynamics. …”
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Effect of Muscle Strength on Functionality after Shoulder Tendon Transfer in Brachial Plexus Birth Injury: Is There a Relationship between Them? by Zeynep Hoşbay, Gülsena Utku Umut, Müberra Tanrıverdi, Okyar Altaş, Atakan Aydın

“…Comprehensive assessment methods are necessary to understand structural problems and to plan appropriate interventions in children with BPBI. …”
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Green volunteerism among higher education institution students in Malaysia: Insights from the Volunteer Functions Inventory and the Norm Activation Model by Xin Yee Tan, Chin Wei Chong, Choy Yoke Chong

“…This study addresses the limited research on the combined application of the Volunteer Functions Inventory (VFI) and the Norm Activation Model (NAM) to explain green volunteering intentions, particularly among youth in Southeast Asia. …”
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