Factors Affecting the Ideals of Childbearing among Young People within Iranian Ethnic Groups by Zahra Ghorbani, Mohamad Aghasi

“…Given Iran's diverse ethnic composition, it is crucial to explore the relationship between ethnicity and fertility. …”
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Effects of preweaning calf daily gain and feed intake on first-lactation performance: A meta-analysis by Wen Jiang, Jingjun Wang, Shangru Li, Shuai Liu, Yimin Zhuang, Shengli Li, Wei Wang, Yajing Wang, Hongjian Yang, Wei Shao, Zhijun Cao

“…ABSTRACT: This study aimed to investigate the effects of daily weight gain and feed intake of calves on first-lactation milk yield and composition using a meta-analysis. A total of 57 treatments from 18 studies were included in the study. …”
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Cambios en fuerza explosiva y agilidad tras un entrenamiento online en jóvenes jugadores de baloncesto confinados por COVID-19 (Changes in explosive strength and agility after an... by Borja Ricart Luna, Pablo Monteagudo Chiner, Victor Pérez Puchades, Ana Cordellat Marzal, Ainoa Roldán Aliaga, Cristina Blasco Lafarga

“…Fifty-one elite youth basketball players (72.74 ± 13.30 kg; 1.85 ± .10 m), were divided into three age categories (Infants (U-14): 20 players, 13.45 ± .51 years; Cadets (U-16): 22 players, 15.59 ± .50 years; Juniors (U-18): 9 players, 17.00 ± .50 years) and evaluated for parameters related to body composition, explosive strength during jumping (bilateral and unilateral Abalakov test), and agility (V-Cut test). …”
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Effects of Neuromuscular Training Applied During Ramadan on Physical Fitness and Injury Prevention in Highly-Trained Male Youth Soccer Players by Ali Belamjahad, Claire Tourny, Anthony C. Hackney, Fatiha Laziri, Ayoub Saeidi, Ouafae El Hachimi, Ismail Laher, Urs Granacher, Hassane Zouhal

“…Group-by-time interactions were significant for most assessed variables (0.001 < p < 0.004, 0.22 < d < 0.76) in favor of NMT. …”
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Co-inoculation maintains yields and lowers N2O emission by affecting rhizosphere bacterial diversity in common bean grown on a C-rich clayey Ferralsol by Pablo Schulman, Marcia Thais de Melo Carvalho, Raquel Neves de Mello, Beata Emoke Madari, Pedro Luiz Oliveira de Almeida Machado, Enderson Petronio de Brito Ferreira, Tatiana Maris Ferraresi, Tereza Cristina de Oliveira Borba, Rodrigo Mendes, Edson Hirose, Wilker Alves de Araujo, Matheus Mentone de Britto Siqueira, Ryan Rodrigues da Silva, Pedro Augusto de Oliveira Morais

“…A trial was established within a 20-year-old integrated crop-livestock system (ICLS) over the 2019/2020 (Y1) and 2021/2022 (Y2) crop years. Soil and plant variables were assessed throughout both years. N2O–N fluxes were measured using manual static chambers targeting days following co-inoculation and N fertilization applications, while the 16S rRNA microbiome composition was assessed by metabarcoding samples collected during flowering. …”
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Different obesity indicators and their correlation with hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia in 35–74 years rural residents in Northwest China by Ting Yin, Ting Yin, Jing Wang, Jing Wang, XueQing Lan, Jiaxing Zhang, Jiaxing Zhang, Qingan Wang, Qingan Wang, Jiangwei Qiu, Tao Ma, Yi Zhao, Yi Zhao, Yuhong Zhang, Yuhong Zhang

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to explore the cut-off value of 10 obesity indicators, including BF% (Body Fat Ratio, BF%), BMI (Body Mass Index, BMI), WHR (Waist-to-Hip Ratio, WHR), WHtR (Waist-to-Height Ratio, WHtR), BAI (Body Adiposity Index, BAI), OBD (Obesity Degree, OBD), CI (Conicity Index,CI), AVI (Abdominal Volume Index, AVI), ABSI (A Body Shape Index, ABSI) and BRI (Body Roundness Index, BRI), and investigate their relationship between different anthropometric indices of obesity indicators and their correlation to hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia in rural residents aged 35–74 years in Ningxia, an autonomous region of northwest China.MethodsThe study participants were interviewed by questionnaire (including demographic characteristics such as age, education status, economic status, and lifestyle variables such as exercise frequency, smoke, alcohol, tea, spice, and vinegar consumption), bio-impedance body composition analysis, and blood laboratory test. …”
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The Effect of Cropping System and Irrigation Regime on the Plant Growth and Biochemical Profile of <i>Cichorium spinosum</i> by Beatriz H. Paschoalinotto, Nikolaos Polyzos, Vasiliki Liava, Filipa Mandim, Tânia C. S. P. Pires, Mikel Añibarro-Ortega, Isabel C. F. R. Ferreira, Maria Inês Dias, Lillian Barros, Spyridon A. Petropoulos

“…This study evaluated the effects of three irrigation treatments (control (rain-fed plants), deficit irrigation (DI: 50% of maximum field capacity), full irrigation (FI: 100% of maximum field capacity)), and two crop-management treatments (with or without crop rotation with bean, CR, and NCR, respectively) on the plant growth and chemical composition of <i>C. spinosum</i>. The results indicated that deficit irrigation combined with crop rotation increased the weight of leaves per plant, followed by rain-fed plants for the same crop-management treatment. …”
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Targeting osteosarcopenia and multimorbidity for frailty prevention through identification and deep phenotyping methods in healthy ageing and high-burden disease cohorts (OPTIMA-C)... by Keng He Kong, Eng Sing Lee, Wee Shiong Lim, Sai Zhen Sim, Bryan Yijia Tan, Matthew Rong Jie Tay, Jong Moon Kim, Poo Lee Ong, Lay Wai Khin, Chin Jung Wong, Michael Gui Jie Yam, Justin Linghui Chew, Alvin Wai Kit Tan, Ananda Sidarta, Emily Yee, Karen Sui Geok Chua

“…In particular, physical performance (short physical performance battery and hand grip strength), sarcopenia (SARC-F questionnaire) and frailty assessment (FRAIL score, clinical frailty scale), four-region MUS, body composition analysis, dual X-ray absorptiometry, bone mineral densitometry, physical activity levels (International Physical Activity Questionnaire for the elderly [IPAQ-E], fitness trackers) and health-related quality of life assessment (EuroQoL-5D questionnaire five level [EQ5D-5L]) will be used. …”
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Seasonal Variations in the Structure and Function of the Gut Flora in Adult Male Rhesus Macaques Reared in Outdoor Colonies by Longbao Lv, Feiyan Zhang, Haimei Zhou, Wenxian Xiao, Yingzhou Hu, Wenchao Wang, Zhu Zhu, Fangming Zhu, Dongdong Qin, Xintian Hu

“…A principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) further demonstrated notable seasonal variations in the composition and functionality of the gut microbiota in the rhesus monkeys. …”
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The anticancer properties, cell-cycle cytotoxicity and apoptosis of cissus rotundifolia, trema orientalis, and buddleja polystachya with ocular applications by Ali Hendi Alghamdi, Aimun A.E. Ahmed, Mahadi bashir, Haidar abdalgadir, Asaad khalid, Ashraf N. Abdalla, Mohamed E. elzubier, Riyad almaimani, Bassem refaat, Khalid alzahrani, Saleh MS. alghamdi, Sheraz gul

“…Results: The six extracts showed variable IC50 values ranging from 1.77 to - 40.97 μg/mL. …”
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Ketogenic diet therapy for epilepsy during pregnancy and lactation: An international survey exploring clinician perspectives by Kelly Faltersack, Tanya J. W. McDonald, Valentina De Giorgis, Bobbie Barron, Mackenzie C. Cervenka, Anita Devlin, Laura A. Healy, Magnhild Kverneland, Elles van derLouw, Mengyang Lu, Martina P. Zanaboni, Marisa Armeno, Elizabeth A. Felton

“…Among the HCPs (40%) who recommended KDT during pregnancy, there was no consensus regarding the version of KDT or optimal macronutrient composition. Even fewer HCPs (n = 5) had provided counseling on diet adaptation during lactation. …”
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Ranges, temporal trend, and determinants of novel obesity indices in middle-aged and older Chinese population: insights from a nationally representative and longitudinal study by Liufang Huang, Yifan Zhou, Kaiweisa Abuduxukuer, Kaiweisa Abuduxukuer, Chuchu Wang, Chuchu Wang, Chuchu Wang, Ya’nan Hou, Wenming Shi, Jianfeng Luo, Jianfeng Luo, Jianfeng Luo, Jin Wei, Yuhang Yue

“…Alternative obesity indices that better reflecting fat distribution and body composition have shown promise, yet large-scale population-based data remain limited. …”
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GIS-based modeling and analytical approaches for groundwater quality suitability for different purposes in the Egyptian Nile Valley, a case study in Wadi Qena by Hanaa A. Megahed, Abd El-Hay A. Farrag, Amira A. Mohamed, Mahmoud H. Darwish, Mohamed A. E. AbdelRahman, Heba El-Bagoury, Paola D’Antonio, Antonio Scopa, Mansour A. A. Saad

“…Schoeller’s, Stiff’s, and Piper’s, diagrams were used to determine the hydrochemical facies of groundwater in the area. The hydrochemical composition reflects that Sodium–Chloride is the main water type in the study area, and in the sequence of the cations and anions, 100% of the groundwater samples are in the order Na+ &gt; Ca2+ &gt; Mg2+/Cl− &gt; SO42− &gt; HCO3−. …”
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Taxed and untaxed beverage intake by South African young adults after a national sugar-sweetened beverage tax: A before-and-after study. by Michael Essman, Lindsey Smith Taillie, Tamryn Frank, Shu Wen Ng, Barry M Popkin, Elizabeth C Swart

“…We developed time-specific food composition tables (FCTs) for South African beverages before and after the tax, linked with the diet recalls. …”
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Differential effect of the allele G ADRB2 (rs1042714) and allele C ADRB3 (rs4994) and its association with metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) risk factors in Mexi... by Irene M Mariscal-Martinez, Sonia Román, Leonardo Leal-Mercado, Alexis Jose-Abrego, Arturo Panduro

“…ADRB2 and ADRB3 genotyping was performed using a Real-Time PCR system (TaqMan, Applied Biosystems, rs1042714 and rs4994). Body composition was assessed by bioelectrical impedance with an InBody analyzer (Inbody Co, Seoul, Korea). …”
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Abstract 058: General anesthesia versus conscious sedation during endovascular thrombectomy for distal vessel occlusions by Amol Mehta, Christopher Kellner, Tomoyoshi Shigematsu, Hazem Shoirah, Michael T. Caton, Thomas J. Oxley, Reade DeLeacy, J. Mocco, Johanna Fifi, Shahram Majidi

“…No significant differences were found between the two groups in the racial and gender composition (p>0.1). The mean admission NIHSS was significantly higher in the GA group (16.86) compared to the CS group (12.44) as was the rate of IV thrombolysis in the CS (36.2%) group compared to GA (31.4%) group (p<0.01). …”
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Metagenomic Characterization of Microbiome Taxa Associated with Coral Reef Communities in North Area of Tabuk Region, Saudia Arabia by Madeha O. I. Ghobashy, Amenah S. Al-otaibi, Basmah M. Alharbi, Dikhnah Alshehri, Hanaa Ghabban, Doha A. Albalawi, Asma Massad Alenzi, Marfat Alatawy, Faud A. Alatawi, Abdelazeem M. Algammal, Rashid Mir, Yussri M. Mahrous

“…There were significant differences in microbial community composition regarding the proximity to coral. In addition, there were strong positive correlations between genera <i>Pseudoalteromonas</i> and <i>Vibrio</i> in close-to-coral environments, suggesting that these bacteria may play a synergistic role in Immunizing coral, raising its tolerance towards environmental stress and overall coral health.…”
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Comparison of the characteristics of small intestinal fluid from white-feathered and yellow-feathered broilers by Mingqiang Song, Cong Ren, Youyou Liu, Xiaomeng Ye, Yuming Wang, Jingjing Xie, Feng Zhao

“…This experiment demonstrated diet composition and breed modulate digestive enzyme activities, ions (Na+, K+, Cl−), pH, and AA concentrations in the SIF. …”
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Spatially resolved analysis of the T cell immune contexture in lung cancer-associated brain metastases by Richa Gupta, Sarah B Goldberg, Kurt A Schalper, Harriet M Kluger, Lucia B Jilaveanu, Adebowale J Adeniran, Benjamin Y Lu, Adam Aguirre-Ducler, Nicole Gianino, Hailey Wyatt, Matthew Ribeiro, Veronica L Chiang, Joseph N Contessa

“…Despite unique genetic alterations within brain metastases (BrMs) and an immunologically distinct surrounding microenvironment, the composition and functional properties of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes within BrM remain largely unexplored. …”
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Effect of selective laser melting process parameters on microstructure and properties of CuCrZr alloys by WANG Qingjuan, ZHANG Xi, WANG Kuaishe, LIU Shifeng, ZHANG Yufeng, SHAO Huijun

“…The XRD spectrum indicates that the phase composition of the SLM CuCrZr alloy sample is α-Cu， and the Bragg peak of the sample significantly differs from that of the CuCrZr alloy powder. …”
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