Collegiate women’s wrestling body fat percentage and minimum wrestling weight values: time for revisiting minimal body fat percent? by Andrew R. Jagim, Grant M. Tinsley, Robert A. Oppliger, Craig A. Horswill, Ward C. Dobbs, Jennifer B. Fields, Cliff Cushard, Paul D. Rademacher, Margaret T. Jones

“…Because of the novelty of collegiate women’s wrestling, there is a paucity of literature available on the body composition norms of this population. The purpose of this study was to provide a descriptive summary of BF% and MWW values of female wrestlers and how MWW values would change with the use of different BF% thresholds.Methods Data from the 2022–2023 collegiate season were retrospectively analyzed resulting in a sample of 1,683 collegiate women wrestlers from the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA, n = 868) and the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA, n = 815). …”
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Creatine monohydrate ingested daily compared to only on training days on body composition, muscle thickness, and strength after 12 weeks of resistance training: preliminary results by Ignacio Quiroz, Scott C. Forbes, Thomas Hayes, Felipe Bermúdez, Alan Szinavel, Cristian Campos, Paula Méndez, Francisco Pino de la Fuente, Claudio Pérez de Tudela, Álvaro Reyes, Bruno Ticozzi, Mauricio Jorquera, José Gómez-López, Darren G. Candow, Matías Monsalves-Álvarez

“…Therefore, the purpose was to investigate the effects of 12-weeks of resistance training with creatine taken either daily or taken only on training days on body composition, muscle thickness, and strength in healthy trained young men and women.Methods Preliminary data of an outgoing recruitment in six trained young adults (27 ± 3 y; n = 3 women; n = 3 men) were collected. …”
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Comparison of concurrent, resistance, or aerobic training on body fat loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Kworweinski Lafontant, Alexa Rukstela, Ardis Hanson, Janet Chan, Yasamian Alsayed, Wayne A. Ayers-Creech, Cassidy Bale, Yuto Ohigashi, John Solis, Gretchen Shelton, Indira Alur, Cassandra Resler, Andrew Heath, Savannah Ericksen, Scott C. Forbes, Bill I. Campbell

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The Houston HeartReach Registry: Recruitment Methods and Current Registry Demographics by Jaqueline Ferrufino, BA, Symone A. Taylor, BSA, Karla Campos, MD, Keri Sprung, MBA, Matthew W. Segar, MD, MS, Stephanie A. Coulter, MD

“…It is therefore crucial to understand how the risk of cardiovascular disease differs among diverse ethnic and sexual minority populations. Methods: This study assessed the recruitment methods and demographic composition of the Houston HeartReach Registry, a database repository of cardiovascular disease trends and risk factors in Houston's population. …”
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Index System and Evaluation Method of Geological Environment Suitability for Human Health by Xingchun JIAO, Zhaohe ZHANG, Wei FANG, Ruimin LI, Jiuchen LIU, Wenbin JIA

“…Based on the multi-dimension of environmental geochemistry, regional geological background, climate condition and human activity intensity, the evaluation index system and evaluation method of geological environmental health suitability are studied from a composite perspective. …”
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Circular Strategic Options for Ethanol Supply Chain Resilience Under Uncertainties Using a Composition of Probabilities Group Decision Model by Edson da Silva Santos, Wesley Douglas Oliveira Silva, Marcele Elisa Fontana, Pedro Carmona Marques, Hemmylly Cawanne Pedro, Renata de Oliveira Mota, Vilmar Nepomuceno

“…While resilience strategies exist, they often overlook the potential of circular economy (CE) principles. <i>Methods</i>: This study proposes an integrated decision-support framework that combines Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA), the Composition of Probabilistic Preferences (CPP), and the Rank-Order Centroid (ROC) method to prioritize CE strategies under uncertainty. …”
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Salvia aristata Essential Oil: Chemical Composition, Cholinesterase Inhibition, and Neuroprotective Effects against Oxidative Stress in PC12 Cells by Farid Dabaghian, Shokoufeh Aalinezhad, Mohammad Reza Delnavazi, Mina Saeedi, Mahnaz Khanavi*

“…This study investigated the neuroprotective effects of Salvia aristata essential oilfocusing on its phytochemical composition and ChE inhibitory properties. Methods: The essential oil of S. aristata was extracted via hydrodistillation method and its chemical composition was analyzed by GC-MS. …”
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Analysis of Renal Stone Composition Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: A Cross-sectional Study of 3,789 Cases by Jayesh Warade

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, a semi-quantitative and automated method, is an advanced technique for determining stone composition, aiding in personalized treatment and prevention of recurrence. …”
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Comparison of athlete diet index and body composition between professional and non-professional athletes: a comparative cross-sectional study by Elaheh Dehghani, Zahra Gohari Dezfuli, Sakineh Shab Bidar, Fereshteh Torki, Tohid Seif Barghi, Kurosh Djafarian

“…Background This study aimed to compare the Athlete Diet Index (ADI) and body composition between professional and nonprofessional athletes to better understand how differences in training and nutrition impact athletic performance and health.Method A comparative cross-sectional design was used to analyze 183 athletes (99 professional, 84 nonprofessional) from various sports disciplines in Tehran. …”
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Stress Evaluation in Endodontically Treated Virtual Teeth Restored with Composite Fillings and Cast or Fiberglass Posts—A Finite Element Analysis by Mihaela-Roxana Brătoiu, Răzvan Mercuț, Monica Mihaela Iacov-Crăițoiu, Monica Scrieciu, Cătălina Măgureanu Murariu, Andreea Stănuși, Dragoș Laurențiu Popa, Veronica Mercuț

“…External force loads from 0 to 800 N were simulated using Finite Element Method (FEM). <b>Results</b>: The highest displacement, strain and stress values were observed in the molar restored with a composite filling, whereas the lowest values were recorded in the molar restored with a fiberglass post and zirconia crown. …”
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Metabolomic Insights into Wild and Farmed Gilthead Seabream (<i>Sparus aurata</i>): Lipid Composition, Freshness Indicators, and Environmental Adaptations by Frutos C. Marhuenda-Egea, Pablo Sanchez-Jerez

“…Background/Objectives: This study explores the metabolic adaptations and quality differences between wild and farmed gilthead seabream (<i>Sparus aurata</i>), with a particular focus on lipid composition and metabolite profiles. …”
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Variations in virulence factors, antifungal susceptibility and extracellular polymeric substance compositions of cryptic and uncommon Candida species from oral candidiasis by Orada Tosrisawatkasem, Sarut Thairat, Pairin Tonput, Pornpen Tantivitayakul

“…This study aimed to investigate the extracellular hydrolytic enzyme activities, antifungal susceptibility in planktonic and biofilm forms of cryptic and uncommon Candida species as well as their biofilm structures and extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) compositions. Methods Candida species was identified by sequence analysis of the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) regions of ribosomal RNA. …”
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The mediating role of postoperative blood glucose in the relationship between body composition and overall survival in non-diabetic gastric cancer patients by Ning Lan, Min Lai, Ying Gao, Xuan Wang, Min Chen, Shuheng Bai, Junyang Wang, Wenzhen Yuan, Juan Ren

“…Multivariate linear regression and correlation analyses were conducted to explore factors affecting postoperative blood glucose and its association with preoperative body composition parameters. A mediation analysis was conducted to assess the role of postoperative BG in mediating the effect of body composition on long-term survival, with the significance of the mediation effect tested using the bootstrap method. …”
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Weight-Adjusted Waist Index as a New Useful Tool for Assessing Body Composition and Risk of Metabolic Disorders in Adult Women by Martina Gažarová, Laura Hačková, Zoia Sharlovych, Petra Lenártová, Mária Kijovská, Jana Pastrnáková, Tetiana Kutiuhova

“…Body composition was analyzed by the MF-BIA method using InBody 970. …”
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Microshear Bond Strength of Composite to Dentin Using Self-etch and Etch and Rinse Adhesives – A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Tanvi Sanjay Satpute, Sanjyot Mulay, Divya Naik

“…Objectives: A systematic review was conducted to determine whether bonding with self-etch (SE) adhesive system is more effective as compared to etch-and-rinse (ER) adhesive system. Background: Dental adhesives are integral in achieving durable bonds between resin composite and tooth structures. …”
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Balancing Radiation Dose Reduction and Image Quality in Chest Computed Tomography using Silicon Rubber-barium Sulfate Composite Shield by Mohammad Keshtkar, Saeedeh Yazdanifar

“…Background: During chest CT examinations, the breasts are exposed to a significant amount of radiation, increasing the risk of radiation-induced cancers. …”
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Self-esteem among Tertiary Institution Student-athletes in Ghana: Does Body Satisfaction and Body Composition Play Any Role? by Emmanuella Agbewu, Caleb Adams, Raymond Amoakoh, Emmanuel Akom, Edmund Kwarteng Baah, Prince De-Gualle Deku, Monday Omoniyi Moses

“…Background and Aim: Although a study has shown that body image and body satisfaction of tertiary institution athletes (TIAs) play vital roles in their self-esteem during and after the academic environment, further study will provide evidence. …”
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Baseline gut microbiome composition predicts metformin therapy short-term efficacy in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes patients. by Ilze Elbere, Ivars Silamikelis, Ilze Izabella Dindune, Ineta Kalnina, Monta Briviba, Linda Zaharenko, Laila Silamikele, Vita Rovite, Dita Gudra, Ilze Konrade, Jelizaveta Sokolovska, Valdis Pirags, Janis Klovins

“…<h4>Methods</h4>In this longitudinal observational study, stool samples for shotgun metagenomic sequencing-based analysis were collected in two cohorts. …”
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In vitro assessment of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with short fiber reinforced resin based composite and ceramic overlays by Mona Elshirbini Hafez, Ahmed Ata Abd El-ghany, Ahmed Ismail Taha, Ashraf Amin

“…Continuous trials to develop a biomimetic conservative direct restorative material that can be used as a dentine substitute led to the development of the short fiber reinforced resin composite. Methods Fifty extracted intact upper premolar teeth were selected. …”
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Utilizing Untargeted Lipidomics Technology to Elucidate Differences in Lipid Compositions Among Sensitive Dry, Sensitive Oily and Healthy Skin Types by Agui Xie, Xingjiang Zhang, Qing Huang, Jianxin Wu

“…<b>Background:</b> Sensitive skin exhibits impaired skin barrier function. …”
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