Is insomnia a risk factor for new-onset asthma? A population-based study in Taiwan by Shih-Feng Weng, Chih-Cheng Lai, Yu-Chieh Lin, Chih-Chiang Chien, Chin-Ming Chen, Shyh-Ren Chiang, Chung-Han Ho, Kuo-Chen Cheng

“…Objectives To determine whether insomnia at baseline is a risk factor for new-onset asthma.Methods We recruited 48 871 patients with insomnia (insomnia group) newly diagnosed between 2002 and 2007, and 97 742 matched controls without insomnia (control group) from Taiwan’s Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000. …”
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The Disk Wind Contribution to the Gamma-Ray Emission from the Nearby Seyfert Galaxy GRS 1734−292 by Nobuyuki Sakai, Tomoya Yamada, Yoshiyuki Inoue, Ellis R. Owen, Tomonari Michiyama, Ryota Tomaru, Yasushi Fukazawa

“…We consider the nearby example GRS 1734−292, which exhibits weak starburst and jet activities that are insufficient to explain the observed gamma-ray flux. With the first detailed multiwavelength study of this source, we demonstrate that an active galactic nucleus (AGN) disk wind can account for its gamma-ray emission. …”
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The role of salivary antioxidant level in polycystic ovary syndrome women under assisted reproductive technology treatment: A case-control study by Narges Gholizadeh, Maryam Koopaie, Ashraf Aleyasin, Atousa Mortazavi Milani, Marziyeh Aghahosseini, Mohammad Javad Kharrazifard, Mohadeseh Bahmaee

“…Objective: To study salivary and serum antioxidant levels in PCOS participants under assisted reproductive technology. Materials and Methods: This case-control study was conducted on 80 women in 2 groups including normal participants as control and PCOS groups (n = 40/each). …”
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Introducing youth to clinical research: Development and pilot implementation of a children’s activity book by Renee Cadzow, Andy Strohmeier, Erin Carnes, Teresa Quattrin

“…“Sofia Learns About Research” is a children’s activity book that introduces youth to clinical research and basic elements of clinical trials. Methods: Development of the activity book began in 2016, with publication of the first paper version in 2017 and an online version adapted for computer and tablet users in 2019. …”
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Clinical risk factors for sarcopenia in acute and chronic pancreatitis by Mitchell L. Ramsey, Andrew Lu, Kristyn Gumpper-Fedus, Stacey Culp, David Bradley, Darwin L. Conwell, Zobeida Cruz-Monserrate, J. Royce Groce, Samuel Han, Somashekar G. Krishna, Peter Lee, Thomas Mace, Georgios I. Papachristou, Kristen M. Roberts, Zarine K. Shah, Phil A. Hart

“…Aims To evaluate risk factors for sarcopenia among individuals with AP or CP. Methods A cross sectional analysis was performed among subjects with AP or CP seen in a tertiary care Pancreas Clinic. …”
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Characterization of duckweed and water hyacinth and their effect on the apparent digestibility in tilapia by Aroldo Botello-León, Yuniel Méndez-Martínez, Kirenia Pérez-Corría, Marcos Ortega-Ojeda, María Teresa-Viana, Charles Morán-Ribas

“…To evaluate the nutritional composition of duckweed (DW) (Lemna minor) and water hyacinth (WH) (Eichhornia crassipes) and its effect on the apparent digestibility of dry matter (%, ADDM), apparent digestibility of crude protein (%, ADCP) and the apparent digestibility of the crude lipid (%, ADCL) in the nutrition of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). Material and methods. The DW and WH were used to formulate nine isoproteic (32.47%), isolipidic (5.46%) and isoenergetic (16.45 MJ kg-1) diets, with three replicates and 15 male tilapia (36.36± 1.16 g) per repetition: 0% (T0); 10% (T10); 15% (T15); 20% (T20) and 25% (T25), respectively random. …”
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Using RAD-seq to identify and differentiate the medicinal herb Scrophularia ningpoensis and its adulterants by Lei Guo, Xia Wang, Hong Li, Mengli Zhou, Liqin Liu, Ruihong Wang, Pan Li

“…However, traditional methods for identifying Chinese medicinal materials have been found to be insufficient in accurately distinguishing S. ningpoensis from the three adulterant species. …”
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The Impact of Creatine Supplementation on Physical Performance, Cognitive Functions, and Safety – A Literature Review by Adam Sobiński, Matylda Czerwonka, Zuzanna Kościuszko, Katarzyna Kurza, Silvia Ciraolo, Julianna Podolec, Agnieszka Kulczycka-Rowicka, Katarzyna Lesiczka-Fedoryj, Joanna Wojda, Anna Walczak

“…Research Materials and Methods: The study is based on clinical trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews from the past decade. …”
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Determinants of the Incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) in Children Under Five at the Getengan Community Health Center, Tana Toraja Regency by Zadrak Tombeg, Erni Yetti R, Anto J Hadi, Ahmad Safii Hasibuan, Suherman Rate, Fitri Rahma Handayani, Nayodi Permayasa

“…The objective of the study was to identify the determinants of the incidence of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) on Toddlers at Getengan Health Center Tana Toraja Regency. Methods: The study used a cross-sectional study research design. …”
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Frequency Limited & Weighted Model Reduction Algorithm With Error Bound: Application to Discrete-Time Doubly Fed Induction Generator Based Wind Turbines for Power System by Sajid Bashir, Sammana Batool, Muhammad Imran, Mian Ilyas Ahmad, Fahad Mumtaz Malik, Muhammad Salman, Abdul Wakeel, Usman Ali

“…The proposed work produces steady and precise outcomes in contrast to conventional reduction methods, which shows the efficacy of the proposed algorithm.…”
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The Impact of Antibiotics on the Development of Colorectal Cancer – A Review of Current Insights and Directions for Future Research by Karol Zagórski, Mateusz Kozik, Nina Skalska-Dziobek, Weronika Małagocka, Karolina Chybowska, Maria Naruszewicz, Przemysław Cetnarowski

“…This review aims to assess the impact of antibiotic use on CRC risk, clinical characteristics, and pathological features.   Material and methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted through the following databases: PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, and Google Scholar. …”
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A Trihybrid Approach for Enhancing Crude Oil Recovery Using Effervescent‐Tablet‐Based Nanofluids by Naser Ali, Husain Bahzad, Nawaf F. Aljuwayhel, Shikha A. Ebrahim, Abbas T. Hamoud, Hussain Al‐Mazidi, Huda B. Al‐Naser, Mohammad A. Al‐Attar, Sohaib Kholosy, Ayas Al‐Zanki, Mohammad Banyan, Mumayaz Alenezi

“…Conventional or effervescent‐tablet‐based nanofluids are revealed to double the amount of extracted oil compared with other methods used in the recovery process. Tablet‐ and conventional‐nanofluid‐based recovery cycles provide 42.70% and 42.56% recovered oil, respectively, whereas conventional fluids and their cycles only extract 16.10% and 17.76%, respectively. …”
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Histopathological analysis of the liver in hypercholesterolemia rats treated with Dillenia serrata fruits by Tien, Tri Wistya Utami, Pranita Aritrina, Laode Kardin, Sukurni, Andi Noor Kholidha Syarifin

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effect of D. serrata on the histopathological features of rat livers induced by a high-fat diet. Methods: This study used a quasi-experimental in vivo with a post-test-only control group design. …”
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Integrating lifestyle behaviors in school education: A proactive approach to preventive medicine by Mohamad Motevalli, Fatima Cody Stanford, Günther Apflauer, Katharina Christina Wirnitzer

“…The objective of this short communication is to explore the theoretical basis for integrating lifestyle habits into school education and highlight its significance for public health policy. Methods: A conceptual, perspective-driven analysis was conducted, drawing on evidence from existing literature on the role of educational settings in promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors. …”
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Danish mothers of young children adhere less to international physical activity guidelines compared with mothers of older children by Solvej Videbæk Bueno, Sebastian Deisting Skejø, Rasmus Oestergaard Nielsen, Knud Ryom, Per Kallestrup, Peter Elsborg, Christina Bjørk Petersen, Julie Sandell Jacobsen

“…Additionally, the study aimed to investigate whether such association varied by parity. Methods: The population-based design used self-reported physical activity data on 8774 Danish mothers who participated in the Danish National Health Survey 2021. …”
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Gestational diabetes induces autistic-like behaviors in offspring by disrupting the GABAergic system by Xuan-Qi Liu, Tian-li Huang, Shu-Yu Zhang, Yu-Tong Huang, Jia-Ying Mo, Yi-Shang Yan, Yi-Ning Cao, Yue-Ran Cai, Jian-Zhong Sheng, Hong Zhu, He Feng Huang

“…However, the underlying mechanisms have not yet been fully elucidated.MethodsA mouse model of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) was established to investigate its impact on offspring. …”
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New insights into microbial bile salt hydrolases: from physiological roles to potential applications by Zixing Dong, Shuangshuang Yang, Cunduo Tang, Dandan Li, Dandan Li, Yunchao Kan, Yunchao Kan, Lunguang Yao, Lunguang Yao

“…Finally, we describe several important questions that need to be addressed by further investigations. A detailed exploration of the physiological significance of BSHs will contribute to their future diagnostic and therapeutic applications in improving animal and human health.…”
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VERGİLERİN KANUNİLİĞİ İLKESİ BAĞLAMINDA CUMHURBAŞKANININ VERGİ İLE İLGİLİ DÜZENLEYİCİ İŞLEM YAPMA YETKİSİ ÜZERİNE BİR İNCELEME by Ahmet Erdem

“…Esasen 1982 Anayasası’nın ilk halinde Bakanlar Kuruluna verilmesi mümkün kılınan bu yetkiler 2017 Anayasa değişikliklerinden sonra Cumhurbaşkanı tarafından kullanılmaktadır. …”
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Immunogenicity and safety of a live attenuated varicella vaccine in healthy subjects aged between 13 to 55 years: a double-blind, randomized, active-controlled phase iii clinical t... by Yang Zhang, Shiyuan Wang, Guifan Li, Jinhui Shi, Xianyun Chang, Hao Zhang, Fengcai Zhu, Jingxin Li, Hongxing Pan, Jinfang Sun

“…Vaccination with the varicella vaccine (VarV) effectively prevents chickenpox.Research design and methods In this phase III, single-center, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled trial, 1,200 healthy participants randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to receive two doses of either the test vaccine or the active control vaccine. …”
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Leveraging time-based spectral data from UAV imagery for enhanced detection of broomrape in sunflower by Guy Atsmon, Anna Brook, Tom Avikasis Cohen, Fadi Kizel, Hanan Eizenberg, Ran Nisim Lati

“…Sunflower broomrape (Orobanche cumana) poses a severe threat to sunflower crops, parasitizing their roots and hindering plant growth. Current control methods, which typically rely on uniform herbicide applications, are economically inefficient and environmentally damaging. …”
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