Breaking barriers: challenging the notion of a strong link between physical fitness and executive functions in 10-year-olds by Filip Kojić, Anđela Šoškić, Ivana Radin, Danimir Mandić, Gabrijela Grujić, Saša Đurić

“…The findings suggest two important conclusions: (i) body composition shows limited association with executive functions in children; (ii) among motor variables, only the speed of limb movement may have some relevance for inhibition, but this association is relatively modest and inconsistent. …”
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Effects of two protein levels on the performance of chicken males with different growth intensities by Jan Tyl, Eva Tůmová, Darina Chodová

“…A low-protein diet impaired the FCR only in fast-growing birds (-5%), whereas in the medium- (-2%) and slow-growing groups (+2%), the differences were not significant. Carcass composition significantly influenced only genotype and thigh meat pH. …”
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Evaluation of lactation models in pasture-based dairy ewes in Bosnia and Herzegovina by Dragica Šalamon, Vinko Batinić, Stanko Ivanković, Neven Antunac, Alen Džidić

“…Milk production was recorded and milk composition sampled (milk fat and protein) during early, mid and late lactation in 129 Kupres, 141 Privor and 129 Stolac pramenka ewes. …”
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Extraction of fermentable sugars and phenolic compounds from Colombian cashew (Anacardium occidentale) nut shells using subcritical water technology: Response surface methodology a... by Luis J. Cruz-Reina, Jader Rodríguez-Cortina, Fabrice Vaillant, Israel Herrera-Orozco, Chiara Carazzone, Rocío Sierra

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Relating Anthropometric Profile to Countermovement Jump Performance and External Match Load in Mexican National Team Soccer Players: An Exploratory Study by Israel Rios-Limas, Carlos Abraham Herrera-Amante, Wiliam Carvajal-Veitía, Rodrigo Yáñez-Sepúlveda, César Iván Ayala-Guzmán, Luis Ortiz-Hernández, Andrés López-Sagarra, Pol Lorente-Solá, José Francisco López-Gil

“…Correlation matrices were created to identify the most significant associations, followed by generalized linear models (GLMs) to associate body composition variables with performance metrics. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Anthropometric profile tables were created by playing position. …”
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70 años después: ¿Se alcanzó el sistema adhesivo ideal? Revisión crítica 70 years later: Has the ideal adhesive system been achieved? Critical review by Eduardo Julio Lanata, Alfonso Maldonado Dueñas

“…Resumen Casi setenta años después de que Michael Buonocore en 1955 divulgara su trabajo de investigación sobre adhesión a esmalte con la técnica de grado ácido, el presente artículo analiza la adhesión del composite a esmalte y dentina. Los diferentes tipos de adhesivos, su evolución y las variables que influyen en la adhesión, el empleo de clorhexidina, las técnicas de inserción del composite, la necesidad de lograr una fotopolimerización adecuada, y si es necesario, el agregado de partículas por medio del aire abrasivo. …”

Evaluation of hardness and wear resistance of nano-sized titanium-carbide-reinforced commercially cast aluminum alloy matrices by Mohammad Mafi, Behrooz Ghasemi, Omid Mirzaee

“…Production of aluminum matrix composites is widespread because these material provide enhanced mechanical properties compared to aluminum. …”
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Analisis Kinerja Komposit Hibrid Aerated Autoclaved Concrete Panel – Lapisan Beton Bertulang Terhadap Lentur

“…However theoretically, the additional layer can increase the strength and stiffness of the panels, provided that both layers work in a monolithic composite. Thus, the layer also functions as a structural component. …”
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Game-Related Statistics in the Spanish Water Polo League: Differences between Seasons (Estadísticas de partido en la Liga Española de Waterpolo: Diferencias entre temporadas) by María del Carmen Iglesias Pérez, Enrique García Ordóñez, Carlos Touriño González

“…Univariate (ANOVA, Kruskal-Wallis and Generalized Linear Model tests) and multivariate (Discriminant) analyses were used to compare seasons, and statistical significance and effect sizes of the differences between seasons were calculated for the game-related statistics. The data were compositional data, therefore the variables were modified with additive log-ratio transformation. …”
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Close-to-nature silviculture in eastern Quebec: Advances over the last decade by Robert Schneider, Laurie Dupont-Leduc, Vincent Gauthray-Guyénet, Nicolas Cattaneo, LaraMelo, Tommy Simard, Alexis Begni, Raphel Turquin, Anabelle Morache-Mercier, Samuel Pinna, Ulysse Rémillard, Charles Nock

Subjects: “…long-term changes in forest composition…”
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Creatine monohydrate versus creatine hydrochloride on strength and body composition in elite team-sport athletes: A placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial comparing low dosag... by Daniel Londoño-Velásquez, Yuliana Zuluaga-Narváez, Luis Rojas-Posada, Maximiliano Kammerer-López, Óscar M. Cardona-Arenas, Olga L. Quiroz-Bastidas, Mario A. Quintero-Velásquez, Andrés Rojas-Jaramillo, Richard B. Kreider, Diego A. Bonilla

“…ClinicalTrials.gov ID #NCT05697900.Results Comparison of neuromuscular and body composition variables between groups revealed no statistically significant differences in any measure. …”
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Refined equations and buckling modes under four-point bending loading of the sandwich test specimen with composite facing layers and a transversely flexible core by V.N. Paimushin, M.V. Makarov

“…A refined geometrically nonlinear theory of sandwich plates and shells with a flexible soft core and composite facing layers having low shear and compressive stiffness was introduced. …”
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Lactic Acid Fermentation of <i>Chlorella vulgaris</i> to Improve the Aroma of New Microalgae-Based Foods: Impact of Composition and Bacterial Growth on the Volatile Fraction by Caterina Nicolotti, Martina Cirlini, Lorenzo Del Vecchio, Jasmine Hadj Saadoun, Valentina Bernini, Monica Gatti, Benedetta Bottari, Francesco Martelli

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Associations Among Diet, Health, Lifestyle, and Gut Microbiota Composition in the General French Population: Protocol for the Le French Gut – Le Microbiote Français Study by Chloe Connan, Sébastien Fromentin, Mourad Benallaoua, Anne-Sophie Alvarez, Nicolas Pons, Benoît Quinquis, Christian Morabito, Julie-Anne Nazare, Elise Borezée-Durant, Florence Haimet, Stanislav Dusko Ehrlich, Karine Valeille, Alexandre Cavezza, Hervé Blottière, Patrick Veiga, Mathieu Almeida, Joël Doré, Robert Benamouzig

“…Data analysis is structured into 6 work packages, each focusing on a specific aspect of the gut microbiome, including its composition and associations with lifestyle, quality of life, and health. …”
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Petrogenesis of Middle Silurian Shandan diorites in North Qilian Orogenic Belt, NW China: Insights into post-collisional slab breakoff by Gang Chen, Dechao Li, Dechao Li, Xijun Liu, Xijun Liu, Xijun Liu, Pengde Liu, Zhihan Bai, Xiao Liu, Xiao Liu, Rongguo Hu, Rongguo Hu, Hao Tian, Yande Liu, Wenmin Huang, Yao Xiao

“…The Shandan diorites have enriched Sr and Nd isotopic compositions, with high initial 87Sr/86Sr ratios (0.705247–0.70618), variable εNd(t) values (−1.58 to −3.53), positive zircon εHf(t) values (+0.08 to +3.55) and low zircon δ18O values (5.75‰–6.38‰). …”
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Developing a Composite Drought Indicator Using PCA Integration of CHIRPS Rainfall, Temperature, and Vegetation Health Products for Agricultural Drought Monitoring in New Mexico by Bishal Poudel, Dewasis Dahal, Sujan Shrestha, Roshan Sewa, Ajay Kalra

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Sprinters’ and Marathon Runners’ Performances Are Better Explained by Muscle Fibers’ Percentage Cross-Sectional Area than Any Other Parameter of Muscle Fiber Composition by Spyridon Methenitis, Angeliki-Nikoletta Stasinaki, Thomas Mpampoulis, Constantinos Papadopoulos, Giorgos Papadimas, Nikolaos Zaras, Gerasimos Terzis

“…Significant correlations were observed between muscle fiber composition variables and performances (r = −0.848 to 0.902; <i>p</i> < 0.05), with percentage cross-sectional areas (%CSAs) showing the strongest associations. …”
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Estimation de la composition des dépenses publiques agricoles sur la croissance de la valeur ajoutée agricole réelle du Mali by Boukary KASSOGUE

“…This article aims to estimate the composition of public agricultural expenditure on the growth of real agricultural value added in Mali. …”
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Effects of protein supplementation during pilates training on body composition, core muscle endurance, and joint flexibility in trained women: a randomized controlled trial by Christina Karpouzi, Antigoni Kypraiou, Vassilis Mougios, Anatoli Petridou

“…Research has shown that Pilates improves body composition, muscle endurance, and joint flexibility. …”
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Impact of Molding Temperature, Fiber Loading and Chemical Modifications on the Physicomechanical, and Microstructural Morphology Properties of Woven Kenaf Fiber/PLA Composites for... by Jai Inder Preet Singh, Vikas Sharma, Sehijpal Singh, Vikas Dhawan, Ahmed Belaadi, Rajeev Kumar, Shubham Sharma, Abhinav Kumar, Fuad A. Awwad, M. Ijaz Khan, Emad A. A. Ismail

“…The consequences of processing variables such as fiber volume percent ranging from 25% to 50% and molding temperature range of 160°C to 180°C were also examined on the mechanical characteristics of developed composites and are validated using SEM analysis. …”
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