Measuring Outcomes in Adult Weight Loss Studies That Include Diet and Physical Activity: A Systematic Review by Rachel A. Millstein

“…This systematic review evaluates relevant outcomes (weight loss, BMI, % body fat, and fat mass) to determine which might be the best indicator(s) of success. Methods. Eligible articles described adult weight loss interventions that included diet and physical activity and a measure of weight or BMI change and body composition change. …”
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In Situ Active Contour-Based Segmentation and Dimensional Analysis of Part Features in Additive Manufacturing by Tushar Saini, Panos S. Shiakolas

“…The segmentation performance of the composite method was compared with traditional methods with the results showing the composite method scoring higher in most metrics, including a maximum Jaccard index of 78.34%, effectively segmenting high- and low-contrast features. …”
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Sex differences in energy intake, sweat rate, and electrolyte loss among world-class archers during competition by Ozcan Esen, Stuart Goodall

“…Background Limited evidence reports energy and macronutrient intake during competitive archery and whether any sex differences exist. …”
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A systematic review of the current application status of decision-analytical models in the pharmacoeconomic evaluation of targeted therapies for pulmonary arterial hypertension by Wenxing Dong, Zhe Zhang, Xiaodan Wang, Xiaolong Ma, Mingming Chu, Yulian Li, Xing Xiang, Cheng Peng, Rong Zhang

“…Future research in this field can employ these research methods according to diverse research objectives. …”
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The quest for environmental analytical microbiology: absolute quantitative microbiome using cellular internal standards by Chunxiao Wang, Yu Yang, Xiaoqing Xu, Dou Wang, Xianghui Shi, Lei Liu, Yu Deng, Liguan Li, Tong Zhang

“…Abstract Background High-throughput sequencing has revolutionized environmental microbiome research, providing both quantitative and qualitative insights into nucleic acid targets in the environment. …”
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Assessment of the Quality, Bioactive Compounds, and Antimicrobial Activity of Egyptian, Ethiopian, and Syrian Black Cumin Oils by Adel Gabr Abdel-Razek, Minar Mahmoud M. Hassanein, Shimaa Moawad, Amr Farouk, Ahmed Noah Badr, Mohamed Gamal Shehata, Aleksander Siger, Anna Grygier, Magdalena Rudzińska

“…The content of phenolic compounds, tocochromanols, phytosterols, volatile compounds, triglycerides, and fatty acids composition was determined using chromatographic methods. …”
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Design, Development, and Clinical Validation of a Novel Kit for Cell-Free DNA Extraction by Ekin Çelik, Hande Güner, Gizem Kayalı, Haktan Bagis Erdem, Taha Bahsi, Hasan Huseyin Kazan

“…<b>Background:</b> Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) has become a cornerstone of liquid biopsy applications, offering promise for early disease detection and monitoring. …”
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Evaluation of nutrition of young children in Odesa district by О.М. Sopel, О.V. Denefil

“…Background. The main factor that ensures the health and harmonious development of a child, both in the early stages and in the later periods of his life, is rational nutrition. …”
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The effect of a barley-based food product in alleviating knee osteoarthritis discomfort symptoms in Egyptian female patients by Suzanne Fouad, Rasha Monir, Fatma A. Ibrahim, Ahmed M.S. Hussein, Heba F. Shafei, Aliaa El Gendy

“…Serum levels of IL1β, IL4 and IL6 were measured using Elisa techniques, while Total Antioxidant Capacity, Malondialdehyde, and Glutathione S-transferase were measured by the colorimetric methods. Results Chemical composition analysis of the prepared barley-based macaroni demonstrated a decrease in total carbohydrate content and an increase in crude fiber, protein, and fat content compared with the control (semolina wheat-based macaroni); 100 grams of the prepared uncooked barley macaroni provided 342.46 Kcal. …”
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Missing Black males among preterm births in the US, 1995 to 2019. by Tim A Bruckner, Suman Chakrabarti, Brenda Bustos, Ralph Catalano, Alison Gemmill, Joan A Casey, Hedwig Lee

“…<h4>Background</h4>In the US, non-Hispanic (NH) Black birthing persons show a two-fold greater risk of fetal death relative to NH white birthing persons. …”
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Reference Values for DXA-Derived Visceral Adipose Tissue in Adults 40 Years and Older from a European Population: The Tromsø Study 2015–2016 by Marie W. Lundblad, Bjarne K. Jacobsen, Jonas Johansson, Emanuella De Lucia Rolfe, Sameline Grimsgaard, Laila A. Hopstock

“…Background. Reference values for visceral adipose tissue (VAT) are needed and it has been advocated that body composition measures depend on both the technique and methods applied, as well as the population of interest. …”
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Designing a Nutrient Medium for the Accumulation of Microbial Mass of Listeria by N. M. Khaptanova, S. V. Lukyanova, V. I. Kuznetsov, N. G. Gefan, N. M. Аndreevskaya, Zh. A. Konovalova, А. S. Ostyak, V. S. Kosilko

“…Background. To obtain reliable results of laboratory studies on the identification of Listeria, the presence of certified diagnostic agglutinating Listeria sera is required. …”
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Prognostic biomarkers for the development of progressive pulmonary fibrosis in hypersensitivity pneumonitis: a systematic review by Iris A. Simons, Daniël A. Korevaar, Nerissa P. Denswil, A.H. Maitland-van der Zee, Esther J. Nossent, Jan Willem Duitman

“…Background In fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (fHP) an ongoing immune response triggers pulmonary inflammation and concurrent fibrotic pathways, leading to irreversible disease progression. …”
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Human cardiac tissues produce lower contractile stress and exhibit slower cross-bridge cycling in type 2 diabetes by J. H. Musgrave, J.-C. Han, M.-L. Ward, N. Kang, A. J. Taberner, K. Tran

“…Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus elevates the risk of developing heart failure and increases associated mortality rates. …”
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Personalized approaches to the prescription of protein-based oral nutritional supplements in older adults: A scoping review by Catherine M. Fallon, Clare A. Corish, Katy Horner, Caitriona Cunningham

“…Outcome measures included nutritional status, change in body weight/composition and quality of life. Definition and methods of assessing adherence varied. …”
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Comparison between Measured and Predicted Basal Metabolic Rate in Indonesian Adolescent Female Basketball Players by Mochammad Rizal, Nazhif Gifari, Ni Putu Dewi Arini

“…Objectives: This study aimed to compare measured and predicted BMR using Body Impedance Analysis (BIA) and estimation formulas respectively among adolescent female basketball players in the Youth Sports Training Center (PPOP) Special Capital Region (DKI) Jakarta. Methods: A total of 12 adolescent female basketball players aged 14-18 years were subjected to BIA measurements to obtain BMR and body composition. …”
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To study the effect of the dose of organomineral fertilizers on the accumulation and distribution of Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu in the organs of rapeseed plants by Olga A. Dubrovina, Tatyana V. Zubkova, Dmitry V. Vinogradov, Vladimir A. Kravchenko, Vyacheslav L. Zakharov

“…Background. The interaction between plant nutrients can lead to antagonistic or synergistic results that affect the effectiveness of nutrient use. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Social sciences by A.D. Gulyakov, A.Yu. Salomatin

“…Background. The problem of creating a federal state on the basis of the Russian Empire, abolished in the spring of 1917, continues to excite more and more researchers with its dramatic nature. …”

Gut microbiota regulate atherosclerosis via the gut-vascular axis: a scoping review of mechanisms and therapeutic interventions by Dezhi Zhang, Xiaoqing He, Yewei Shi, Xinyue Chen, Kai Yu, Shuang Wang

“…BackgroundAtherosclerosis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory and metabolic disease, and advancements in its treatment have long been hampered by the complexity of its underlying mechanisms. …”
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Biological Properties and Antibiotic Resistance of <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> and Its Role in the Etiological Structure of Community-Acquired Pneumonia Pathogens by A. S. Anisimova, N. V. Pavlovich, N. V. Aronova, M. V. Tsimbalistova, E. N. Gudueva, N. I. Pasyukova, E. D. Teplyakova, A. K. Noskov

“…Background. In a novel coronavirus pandemic, the most common complications of viral pneumonia are secondary infections of bacterial and fungal etiology. …”
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