Association of non-exercise physical activity with sarcopenia compared with that of exercise habits among community-dwelling older adults: A 7-year follow-up from the Kashiwa Cohor... by Weida Lyu, Tomoki Tanaka, Bo-Kyung Son, Yasuyo Yoshizawa, Katsuya Iijima

“…Therefore, NEPA may be a practical alternative to structured exercises for older adults.…”
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Development of Ecological Environment Monitoring Network System in China by Qiao Wang, Shaomin Liu, Guoqiang Wang, Yinglan A, Baolin Xue, Ziwei Xu, Jin Wu

“…Although China has built a large-scale, comprehensive, and well-structured ecological environment monitoring network, it is insufficient to meet the major national demands of the new era, such as reducing pollution and carbon emissions, ecological protection and restoration, and addressing climate change. …”
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Prevalence and intensity of intestinal and soil-transmitted helminths infection among children in internally displaced camps in Mogadishu Somalia by Bashiru Garba, Hodo Aideed Asowe, Najib Isse Dirie, Yushau Umar, Abdikani Omar Salah, Ahmed Abdirahim Hussien, Ikram Abdirahman Mohamud Alasow, Fartun Abdullahi Hassan Orey, Jihaan Hassan, Jamal Hassan Mohamoud, Mohamed Hussein Adam, Mohamed Adam Mahamud, Mohamed Mustaf Ahmed

“…This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence and intensity of intestinal and soil-transmitted helminth infections among school-aged children in the Deyniile and Kahda internally displaced persons camps. A well-structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, behavioral and environmental data from the respondents, while fresh stool samples were collected to detect helminths via the cellophane-based Kato–Katz technique. …”
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Subcutaneous electroencephalography monitoring for people with epilepsy and intellectual disability: co-production workshops by Edward Meinert, Madison Milne-Ives, Jennifer Sawyer, Liz Boardman, Sarah Mitchell, Brendan Mclean, Mark Richardson, Rohit Shankar

“…Remote electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring could capture objective data, but particular challenges and implementation strategies for this population need to be understood. …”
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Household resilience of women migrant worker sellers of Jamu Gendong [version 3; peer review: 2 approved] by Budiman Achmad, Endah Suhaendah, Sanudin Sanudin, Eva Fauziyah, Ary Widiyanto, Dian Diniyati, Rukmini Nugroho Dewi, Aji Winara, Sri Najiyati, Danarti Danarti, Tri Sulistyati Widyaningsih, Aditya Hani, Muhtar Muhtar

“…Methods The study was conducted in Ciamis Regency, West Java Province, Indonesia, in November 2022, using quantitative and qualitative methods. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and in-depth interviews. …”
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Balancing Care and Sacrifice: Lived Experiences and Support Needs of Primary Caregivers in Pediatric Chronic Pain Across Canada and Australia by Nicole Pope, Nicole Drumm, Kathryn A. Birnie, Melanie Noel, Carolyn Berryman, Nicki Ferencz, Tieghan Killackey, Megan Macneil, Darrel Zientek, Victoria Surry, Jennifer N. Stinson

“…Methods: We conducted a qualitative exploratory study involving 32 caregivers of youth with chronic pain across Canada and Australia. Semi-structured interviews were co-facilitated by caregiver partners. …”
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Dramatic Enhancement of Macrozoobenthic Species β-Diversity in Response to Artificial Breakwater Construction Along a Tropical Coastline by Huan Chiao Lee, Christopher J. Glasby, Anja Schulze, Han Raven, Siong Kiat Tan, Takaomi Arai, Amirah Md Jin, Nurun Nazihah Tal’ah, Ainina Zarifi, David J. Marshall

“…The beneficial or detrimental effects of human-built marine structures (piers, breakwaters, and seawalls) on macrozoobenthic assemblages and diversities are currently underexplored. …”
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Malaria control among Myanmar migrants in Thailand: a qualitative study of healthcare providers by Nichakan Inthitanon, Piyarat Sripoorote, Yupaporn Wattanagoon, Pattamaporn Petchvijit, Ammarind Anantjitsupha, Kyawt Mon Win, Nattawan Rachaphaew, Khaing Zin Zin Htwe, Kritsana Suk-aum, Peeriya Watakulsin, Liwang Cui, Jetsumon Sattabongkot, Daniel M. Parker, Wang Nguitragool, Pyae Linn Aung

“…Methods A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted in early 2024. Semi-structured interviews were held with 20 government healthcare providers and village health volunteers involved in malaria control across three districts in western Thailand with the highest malaria caseloads. …”
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Assessment of Pain and Associated Factors in Female Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer: Cross-Sectional Study by Leonardo Breno do Nascimento de Aviz, Laerte Jonatas Leray Guedes, Raphaely Cristiny Sanches Progênio, Carolina Lima da Fonte, Victória Tavares Brioso, Maikon da Silva e Silva, Laura Maria Tomazi Neves, Saul Rassy Carneiro

“…Method: Cross-sectional study conducted between March 2021 and March 2022, in Belém, Pará, Brazil. A structured questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle data from patients in the postoperative period of breast cancer surgery. …”
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Family physicians’ attitudes and practice on screening and prevention of fragility fractures, and shared decision-making with postmenopausal women: a qualitative study in Spain by Montserrat León-García, Esther Cánovas Martínez, Yolanda Álvarez Pérez, María Antonia Pou, Alberto López García-Franco, Ana Sanz Bas, Sara Rodriguez-Moreno, Claudia Erika Delgado Espinoza, Pablo Roca, Aránzazu González Osuna, Diana Fernández Valverde, Betzabeth Marín Nanco, Melixa Medina-Aedo, Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez, Pablo Alonso-Coello

“…Data were analysed using an iterative, theory-driven approach to identify key themes and barriers. …”
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The extra-islet pancreas supports autoimmunity in human type 1 diabetes by Graham L Barlow, Christian M Schürch, Salil S Bhate, Darci J Phillips, Arabella Young, Shen Dong, Hunter A Martinez, Gernot Kaber, Nadine Nagy, Sasvath Ramachandran, Janet Meng, Eva Korpos, Jeffrey A Bluestone, Garry P Nolan, Paul L Bollyky

“…Finally, we identify lymphoid structures away from islets enriched in CD45RA+ T cells — a population also enriched in one of the inflamed islet sub-states. …”
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Optimizing the single-step model for predicting fumonisins resistance in maize hybrids accounting for the genotype-by-environment interaction by Jeniffer Santana Pinto Coelho Evangelista, Jeniffer Santana Pinto Coelho Evangelista, Kaio Olimpo das Graças Dias, Maria Marta Pastina, Saulo Chaves, Lauro José Moreira Guimarães, Jorge Hidalgo, Julian Garcia-Abadillo, Julian Garcia-Abadillo, Reyna Persa, Valéria Aparecida Vieira Queiroz, Dagma Dionísia da Silva, Leonardo Lopes Bhering, Diego Jarquin

“…We examined different manners to conduct the prediction of FUMO contamination using genomic and pedigree data, and combinations of these two via the single step model (B-matrix) which also offers the possibility of increasing training set sizes. …”
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Using interactive platforms to encode, manage and explore immune-related adverse outcome pathways by Alexander Mazein, Muhammad Shoaib, Miriam Alb, Christina Sakellariou, Charline Sommer, Katherina Sewald, Kristin Reiche, Patricia Gogesch, Luise A. Roser, Samira Ortega Iannazzo, Sapna Sheth, Susanne Schiffmann, Zoe Waibler, Vanessa Neuhaus, Susann Dehmel, Venkata Satagopam, Reinhard Schneider, Marek Ostaszewski, Wei Gu

“…The map is accessible online at https://imsavar.elixir-luxembourg.org via the MINERVA Platform for browsing, commenting, and data visualization. Our work transforms a graphical illustration of an AOP into a digitally structured and standardized form, featuring precise and controlled vocabulary and supporting reproducible computational analyses. …”
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體驗教育對建構大學生心理資本之研究 Effect of Experiential Education on College Students’ Psychological Capital Development by 陳淑媛 Shu-Yuan Chen, 許于仁 Yu-Ren Hsu

“…Quantitative data were collected from 31 valid responses submitted by 18 female and 13 male participants. 2. …”
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Study on the Impact of Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer on the Quality of Life and the Psycho-Relational Sphere of Patients: ProQoL by Francesca Cappuccio, Carlo Buonerba, Luca Scafuri, Rossella Di Trolio, Pasquale Dolce, Serena Orsola Trabucco, Filomena Erbetta, Elvira Tulimieri, Antonella Sciscio, Concetta Ingenito, Antonio Verde, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo

“…Methods Eligible men initiating hormonal therapy were recruited between December 2021 and December 2023. Data were collected at baseline (T 0) and after 3 months (T 1) and 6 months (T 2) of ADT using standardized questionnaires (European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer [EORTC] QLQ-C30, EORTC QLQ-PR25) and semi-structured interviews. …”
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Evidence of microbial reductive dehalogenation in deep-sea cold seeps and its implications for biogeochemical cycles by Yingchun Han, Zhaochao Deng, Yongyi Peng, Jiaxue Peng, Lei Cao, Yangru Xu, Yi Yang, Hao Zhou, Chen Zhang, Dongdong Zhang, Minxiao Wang, Chunfang Zhang, Chris Greening, Xiyang Dong

“…Additionally, RdhA-like proteins from cold seeps have diverse N-terminal structures across different gene groups. Conclusions These findings collectively suggest that reductive dehalogenation is an important process in deep-sea environments, mediated by a diverse array of microbes and novel enzymes. …”
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Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 on psoriatic arthritis: A multiregional observational study by Ranran Yao, Renge Liang, Jing Lu, Hongxia Li, Qiao Zhou, Yuhui Li, Liling Xu, Gong Cheng, Yuan Jia, Yin Su

“…Methods A total of 163 adult patients with PsA from 15 province‐level regions in China were enrolled in this multiregional observational study from January 14, 2023, to March 22, 2023. Data on patient demographics, COVID‐19 status, and disease characteristics were collected through a structured questionnaire survey. …”
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Cultivar-Dependent Variations in the Microbiome of Grapevine Leaves by Raúl Castanera, Víctor M. González-Miguel, Glòria Escolà, Marta Olivé, Neus Teixidó, Robert Savé, Josep María Casacuberta, Blanca San Segundo

“…Differences in the fungal and bacterial community structures were observed between varieties, although they were more important in fungi. …”
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Excessive body weight and its contributing factors in visually impaired patients in northwest Ethiopia, 2024 by Baye Ashenef, Bayu Wondimneh Yimenu, Enatnesh Essa Osman, Derese Sinamaw, Gelagey Baye, Zigale Hibstu Teffera, Mamaru Getinet Engida, Adane Adugna, Enyew Fenta Mengistu, Temesgen Baylie, Mohammed Jemal

“…An interviewer-administered structured questionnaire and physical assessments were used to gather data. …”
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A cross-sectional study on depression and its associated factors among rural elderly in Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu by Ramesh Anshul, Ashokkumar Vikram, Sankar Karthik, Deepak Avinash KR, Mani Ezhilvanan, Chinnaian Sivagurunathan

“…A pre-tested, semi-structured interview schedule was used, including sociodemographic questions and the 30-item geriatric depression scale. …”
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