Adjuvant melatonin therapy during exercise prescription in breast cancer survivors on physical and anthropometric parameters, quality of life, and hormonal response. A randomized c... by Ana M. Celorrio San Miguel, Luis M. Cacharro, Gema Santamaría, Manuel Garrosa, Manuel Garrosa, Marta Celorrio San Miguel, Enrique Roche, Enrique Roche, Enrique Roche, Enrique Roche, Evelina Garrosa, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Diego Fernández-Lázaro, Diego Fernández-Lázaro

“…BackgroundBreast cancer has a high prevalence in women during the last years of their life. …”
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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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Formation of sowed mixtures of meadow grasses under the influence of mineral fertilizer by Т. І. МАRTSINKО, А. H. DZIUBAILO, N. V. KARASEVYCH

“…When sowing timothy grass with meadow clover on a similar agricultural background, the yield of dry mass was 8.56 t/ha. The grass mixture with the original 100% composition of cereal grasses provided the lowest feed output. …”
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The combination of nanoparticles and endophytes boosts Thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) resistance to drought stress by elevating levels of phenolic compounds, flavonoids, and essential... by Afsoun Kamyab, Davood Samsampour, Navid Ahmadinasab, Abdonnabi Bagheri

“…The research aimed to assess how these combined treatments affect the plant’s physiological responses and chemical composition under drought stress. Results A factorial experiment was designed using completely randomized design (CRD) method, incorporating four irrigation levels [100%, 75%, 50%, and 25% field capacity (FC)], four FeNPs concentrations (0, 0.5, 1, and 1.5 mg L−1), and three endophyte types (control, bacteria, and fungi). …”
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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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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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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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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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Sibling species composition and feeding pattern of malaria vectors in indoor-sprayed and non-sprayed districts of Lira and Kole, northern Uganda by Rashid Mwesige, John Paul Byagamy, Robert Opiro, Harriet Angwech, David Onanyang, Patrick Buchan Ocen, Stephen Ochaya, Geoffrey Maxwell Malinga

“…Abstract Background Vector control interventions using long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying are common tools deployed for the control of malaria in Uganda. …”
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The application of near‐infrared spectroscopy to predict composition, gross energy yield, and methane production of natural forages on the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau by Runze Wang, Huakun Zhou, Yayu Huang, Allan Degen, Xueyan Du, Muhammad Irfan Malik, Rongzhen Zhong, Binqiang Bai, Lizhuang Hao

“…A total of 301 natural forage samples were collected, and their spectral data were acquired using NIRS. Conventional methods were used to measure the forage composition, and predictive models were developed based on the spectral data. …”
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Composite cardiovascular risk factor control in US adults with diabetes and relation to social determinants of health: The All of Us research program by Frances Golden, Johnathan Tran, Nathan D. Wong

“…Background: Data are limited on composite cardiovascular risk factor control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). …”
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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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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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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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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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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>Background</h4>The study was conducted to investigate the effects of metformin treatment on the human gut microbiome's taxonomic and functional profile in the Latvian population, and to evaluate the correlation of these changes with therapeutic efficacy and tolerance.…”
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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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