Spatial heterogeneity determines the gastrointestinal microbiome signatures and ecological processes that govern bacterial community assembly in sheep by Yukun Zhang, Jiangbo Cheng, Changchun Lin, Fadi Li, Xiaoxue Zhang, Chong Li, Deyin Zhang, Xiaobin Yang, Dan Xu, Yuan Zhao, Liming Zhao, Xiaolong Li, Huibin Tian, Xiuxiu Weng, Weimin Wang

“…The rumen had the highest total number of bacterial taxa, unique taxa, and unique functions, while the enterotypes were the same in the three regions of the large intestine. …”
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Implementing psychosocial guidelines into specialized spinal cord injury rehabilitation services to strengthen person-centred health care: protocol for a mixed methods study by Candice McBain, Candice McBain, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Anne Marie Sarandrea, Ilaria Pozzato, Ilaria Pozzato, Mohit Arora, Mohit Arora, Daniel Myles, Daniel Myles, John Bourke, John Bourke, Yvonne Tran, Ian D. Cameron, Ian D. Cameron, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, James W. Middleton, Ashley Craig, Ashley Craig

“…Success of implementation will be determined by analyzing any shifts in perceived knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of staff and cultural/structural processes observed through comparing baseline and post-intervention qualitative and quantitative data. …”
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The relationship between physical activity and Internet addiction among Chinese adolescents: exploring latent profile analysis and multi-level mediating mechanisms by Jiamin Zhu, Yutong Zhai, Xiaotong Yuan, Zhiyong Zhang, Xiaoping Meng, Xiaoping Meng

“…Given this, the present study, employing structural equation modeling (SEM), delineated the factor structures and predictive relationships among physical activity, family cohesion, prosocial behavior, and Internet addiction. …”
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Weighted Hybrid Random Forest Model for Significant Feature prediction in Alzheimer’s Disease Stages by M. Rohini, D. Surendran

“…As a consequence of this challenge discussed, whether all the mild cognitively impaired people change to AD cohorts or remain in normal cognition and identification of the structural and functional features remains underexplored. …”
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Fractional-Order Modeling of Sediment Transport and Coastal Erosion Mitigation in Shorelines Under Extreme Climate Conditions: A Case Study in Iraq by Ibtisam Aldawish, Rabha W. Ibrahim

“…This study introduces a novel fractional-order sediment transport model, incorporating a modified gamma function-based differential operator to accurately describe erosion rates and stabilization effects. …”
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Transport and InsP8 gating mechanisms of the human inorganic phosphate exporter XPR1 by Qinyu Zhu, Madeleine F. Yaggi, Nikolaus Jork, Henning J. Jessen, Melinda M. Diver

“…Here, cryo-electron microscopy structures of dimeric XPR1 and functional characterization delineate the substrate translocation pathway and how InsP8 initiates Pi transport. …”
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Epicardial Adipose Tissue and Heterogeneity Parameters Combined with Inflammatory Cells to Predict the Value of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction Patients Post Myocard... by Yu-jiao Song, Xiao-ying Zhao, Lu-jing Wang, Ting Ning, Ming-tian Chen, Pei Liu, Si-wen Chen, Xin-xiang Zhao

“…The cohort was stratified into two groups: those without HFpEF and those who developed HFpEF.Cardiac structure, function, EAT volume, and infarct volume parameters were obtained using the CMR post-processing software CVI-42, while EAT heterogeneity parameters entropy were derived using Python software. …”
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A scoping review on exercise prescription in hemophilia: A pathway for enhanced mobility and reduced bleeding risk by Abhishek Sharma, Aksh Chahal, Richa Hirendra Rai, Bartosz Maciej Wójcik, Nidhi Sharma

“…Exercise has emerged as a therapeutic intervention to enhance physical capacity and minimize bleeding risks among individuals with hemophilia. …”
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The impact of maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) on athletic performance and health - a review by Julia Charkot, Wojciech Bieńkowski, bartlomiej kusy, Michał Bieńkowski, Mikołaj Charkot, Piotr Kucharczyk, Irmina Jaszczuk, Patrycja Retman

“… Introduction and purpose: Maximal oxygen uptake (VO₂max) is a key indicator of aerobic capacity, widely used in sports science and clinical diagnostics. It reflects the functional efficiency of the cardiovascular, respiratory, and muscular systems. …”
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Nanotherapies Based on ROS Regulation in Oral Diseases by Xin Luo, Yanli Zhang, Yuting Zeng, Dehong Yang, Zhiyan Zhou, Ziting Zheng, Ping Xiao, Xian Ding, Qianlin Li, Jiaping Chen, Qianwen Deng, Xincen Zhong, Sijie Qiu, Wenjuan Yan

“…The concentration of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within cells has been demonstrated as a pivotal player in modulating these intricate pathological processes, exerting significant roles in restoring oral functionality and maintaining tissue structural integrity. …”
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Impact of cardiac rehabilitation on anxiety, depression, and health-related quality of life in cardiovascular patients by Estrella García-Sánchez, Mirian Santamaría-Peláez, Jerónimo J. González-Bernal, Josefa González-Santos, María Azucena Sedano García, Inmaculada De Juana Velasco, Jesús Sánchez Hernández, Héctor García Pardo, Jessica Fernández-Solana

“…Baseline anxiety and depression levels influenced changes in specific health-related quality of life dimensions, such as social functioning and role limitations due to physical health (p < 0.05). …”
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Intensive and standard group-based treatment for persons with social communication difficulties after an acquired brain injury: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Jan Stubberud, Silje Merethe Hansen, Marianne Hjertstedt, Melanie Kirmess

“…Introduction Social communication difficulties (SCDs) occur frequently after an acquired brain injury (ABI) and have disabling consequences, but effective interventions are scant. Group Interactive Structured Treatment (GIST) is a holistic group treatment targeting SCD that has received empirical support.Objective To determine the efficacy of two GIST protocols, standard GIST and a newly developed intensive GIST, comparing standard GIST results to a wait-list control group (WL), as well as to intensive GIST received by participants following WL. …”
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Sex differences in schizophrenia: symptomatology, treatment efficacy and adverse effects by Ivi Moniem, Vasilios Kafetzopoulos

“…Men typically experience illness onset approximately 3–5 years earlier than women, with more severe negative symptoms, worse social functioning, and higher rates of comorbid substance use disorders. …”
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Undervalued essential work and lacking health literacy as determinants of COVID-19 infection risks: a qualitative interview study among foreign-born workers in Sweden by Annika Rosengren, Kristina Jakobsson, Mia Söderberg, Maria Magnusson, Juhaina Swaid

“…The respondents fulfilled important societal functions, but their work was undervalued due to low job status, and they had little influence on improving safety at work. …”
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Navigating pressure and connection: goal orientation, coach-athlete relationships, and burnout among Chinese collegiate athletes—a mixed-methods study by Le Wang, Hongye Lian

“…This suggests that effective interventions should target both individual (e.g., promoting task orientation) and relational factors (e.g., enhancing CAR closeness and complementarity).…”
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The translational power of Alzheimer’s-based organoid models in personalized medicine: an integrated biological and digital approach embodying patient clinical history by Cristina Dolciotti, Marco Righi, Eleonora Grecu, Marcello Trucas, Cristina Maxia, Daniela Murtas, Andrea Diana

“…BOs derived from patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) mimic the structural and functional complexities of the human brain. …”
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UPLC-Q-TOF-MS-based unbiased serum metabolomics investigation of cholangiocarcinoma by Xiaowei Wang, Xuefeng Xu, Ran Jia, Yuanhong Xu, Ping Hu

“…These findings could contribute to the development of diagnostic strategies and therapeutic interventions for CCA.…”
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Social support and depression among community dwelling older adults in Asia: a systematic review by Tengku Amatullah Madeehah Tengku Mohd, Raudah Mohd Yunus, Farizah Hairi, Noran N Hairi, Wan Yuen Choo

“…Social support was found to be measured by multiple components, most commonly through a combination of structural and functional constructs. Perceived social support is more commonly measured compared with received social support. …”
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Experiences of healthcare interactions before and after suicidal behaviour among older adults attending geropsychiatric services: an interpretative phenomenological analysis by Margda Waern, Maja Sjöberg, Sara Hed, Stefan Wiktorsson, Anne Ingeborg Berg, Jennifer Strand, Sabrina Doering

“…Objectives Physical illness and functional disability are common in older adult populations and strongly linked to suicidal behaviour. …”
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Qualitative study exploring the key determinants of information gathering to inform the management of over-the-counter (OTC) consultations in community pharmacies by Rumana Newlands, Heather Cassie, Eilidh M Duncan, Elizabeth A Gibb, Ailsa Power, Linda Young, Mags C Watson

“…This study highlights the importance of tailoring interventions to reflect different roles, functions and responsibilities of community pharmacy personnel.…”
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