Level of physical activity of students from the police force academy in Bratislava by Gabriel Bujdos, Štefan Adamčák, Michal Marko, Anna Kozaňáková

“…Material and Methods. For the purpose of our study, we have used a short version of International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) that consisted of 7 questions. …”
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The correlation between lower limb spasticity and proprioceptive dysfunction in post-stroke patients by Shiai Gao, Zifu Yu, Xihua Liu

“…The degree of lower limb spasticity was evaluated by the modified Ashworth Scale (MAS), and the proprioceptive assessment module of the Pro-kin balance system was used to quantitatively detect the mean trajectory error (ATE) and the average weight-bearing asymmetry (AWA). …”
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Assessing the relationship between pigs’ stress resilience and their behavior in response to weaning by Bora Lee, Andrea M. Luttman, Catherine W. Ernst, Nancy E. Raney, Soyeong Oh, Janice M. Siegford

“…In contrast, stress-vulnerability (SV) contributes to and predicts the onset and persistence of mood disorders and pathological processes following exposure to stress.Methods52 focal gilts were identified through a physiological marker (cortisol) in a previous study to compare resilience to weaning stress and behavioral responses at weaning. …”
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An objective study of negative accommodation by E. P. Tarutta, N. A. Tarasova, G. A. Markosyan, N. Yu. Kushnarevich, T. Yu. Larina

“…Purpose: to study the dynamic refraction of myopic eyes at the time when the object is fixed in an open field at a distance of 5 m and determine habitual accommodation tone (HAT) in an open field. Material and methods. 130 patients (260 eyes) aged 6 to 23 years (ave. 11.26 ± 0.2 years) with an average refraction spherical equivalent of -4.16 ± 0.13 D were divided into 4 groups, depending on the degree of myopia. …”
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The knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses at general hospitals in Guangdong Province regarding suicide prevention for inpatients and its influencing factors by Jinling Zhu, Meizhu Ding, Dongxu Si, Yingna Li, Zenghong Yuan, Danni Li, LiLi Deng, Cuiying Tang, Shuyun Xiong

“…Nurses’ work experience ranged from 0 to 37 years, with an average of 10.18 years (SD = 7.35). Among the study participants, 62.8% were married, 74.6% had a bachelor’s degree or higher, 63.1% had never experienced a suicide incident among hospitalized patients, and 86.5% of their departments had a suicide prevention plan. …”
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Knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and information needs of women vaccinated with the HPV vaccine regarding cervical cancer prevention: a cross-sectional study by Xuan Zhou, Miaomiao Wu, Yuling Zhou, Fang Su, Yiqing He, Jinxia Ding, Lunfang Xie

“…However, the screening coverage among Chinese women remains low, and there is a need to better understand the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and information needs of Chinese HPV-vaccinated women regarding cervical cancer prevention to optimize prevention and control strategies.ObjectivesTo explore the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and information needs of women vaccinated with the HPV vaccine regarding cervical cancer prevention.MethodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sampling method from October 1 to December 30, 2023. …”
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PENGARUH PENGGUNAAN MEDIA AJAR BERBASIS TEKNOLOGI ANIMAKER PADA MATA PELAJARAN IPAS TERHADAP MINAT BELAJAR PADA SISWA SEKOLAH DASAR by Meilinda Erisnaentin, Kusmajid Abdullah

“…Analysis statistics show that there is a significant difference in the post-test results between the experimental group using Animaker and the control group using conventional methods. With the experimental group's average post-test results being slightly higher, this difference is statistically large enough to be declared a significant difference.…”
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Arterial hypertension with comorbid chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: relationship between tolerance to physical exercise and structural and functional state of the heart. by T. Z. Burtniak, V. A. Potabasniy, V. I. Fesenko

“…This study included 120 patients with primary arterial hypertension of stage I-II, grade 1, 2, and 3 in combination with COPD of grades 2 and 3 and clinical groups A, B, C, D, consisting group 1; group 2 – 30 patients with primary hypertension, and group 3 – 30 patients with COPD; group 4 – 30 practically healthy people representative by age and sex. Research methods included general clinical examination (collection of complaints, anamnestic data) and instrumental research methods: electrocardiography (ECG), echocardiography, measurement of ambulatory blood pressure (BP) profile (ABPM), spirometry, pulsoxymetry (SpO2), 6-minutes walking test (6MWT). …”
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Analysis of Factors Affecting Political Participation in Rural Communities: A Case Study of Lenjan Township by Asghar Norouzi

“…Data collection involved both library research and field methods, specifically through the administration of a researcher-designed questionnaire. …”
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Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Walnut (<i>Juglans regia</i> L.) Genotypes from Southern and Southeastern Kazakhstan Using Microsatellite Markers by Makpal Nurzhuma, Alma Kokhmetova, Madina Kumarbayeva, Zhenis Keishilov, Kanat Bakhytuly, Ardak Bolatbekova, Assiya Kokhmetova, Kanat Mukhametzhanov, Kadir Akan

“…Analyses of genetic structure, conducted through STRUCTURE, PCoA, and UPGMA methods, confirmed the existence of two genetically distinct groups exhibiting considerable diversity. …”
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BANDS NEUTROPHILS LEVELS CHARACTERIZATION AND THEIR DYNAMICS AT TREATMENT OF ACUTE ALIMENTARY PANCREATITIS PATIENTS by Y. V. Avdosiev, K. M. Pankiv, S. D. Khimich, I. V. Belozоrov, O. M. Kudrevych, S. V. Khytruk, O. S. Ustymenko, P. V. Iaremchuk

“…When comparing the indexes of stabs neutrophils determined by repeated measurements, a rapid and continuous decrease of their values was found, as a whole in the group – by 3,76 times, and in the groups with a mild course of the inflammatory process – 6,75 times, the average degree of severity – in 5,11 times and severe forms – 3,05 times. …”
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Six-year follow-up of an abstinence-based, food addiction recovery approach to weight management by Susan Peirce Thompson, Susan Peirce Thompson, Nadia M. Briones, Nadia M. Briones, Aaron Blumkin, Betty A. Rabinowitz

“…Could an abstinence-based approach to food addiction recovery be a viable long-term weight loss or weight maintenance strategy?MethodsThe current study presents six-year retrospective follow-up data from a cohort of participants who started an abstinence-based food addiction recovery program for weight loss in October of 2017. …”
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Impact of gingival pigmentation on laypersons’ perception of smile aesthetics: an observational study by Preethi Raj, Shweta Nagesh, Ramanarayana Boyapati

“…Aim: The study aims to assess laypersons’ perceptions of smile aesthetics before and after gingival depigmentation and to correlate these perceptions with the degree of gingival pigmentation. Methods: The retrospective observational study examined individuals who received gingival depigmentation following orthodontic treatment between 2019 and 2024. …”
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Cytokine profile of patients with severe hemorrhagic fever complicated with acute renal failure by S. Sh. Galimova, K. S. Mochalov, N. I. Abdrakhmanova, A. R. Koblev, A. D. Kufterina, K. Sh. Galimov, E. S. Bodrova, E. F. Galimova

“…Objective: to determine the cytokine profile in blood serum in patients with severe hemorrhagic fever complicated by acute renal failure. Materials and methods. The examined persons were divided into a control group – 46 people (healthy), a group of patients with an average course of the disease – 35 people, and a group of patients with severe severity, complicated by acute renal failure – 38 people. …”
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PROTEASE INHIBITOR NARLAPREVIR IN THERAPY OF HEPATITIS C VIRUS GENOTYPE 1 INFECTION IN TREATMENT-NAÏVE PATIENTS WITHOUT CIRRHOSIS: PHARMACOECONOMIC EVALUATION by A. V. Rudakova, D. A. Gusev, A. N. Uskov, L. N. Konovalova, Yu. V. Lobzin

“…The incidence of chronic hepatitis C inRussiais extremely high, that requires an increase the access to effective treatment regimens.The aim of the study is to assess the cost of HCV therapy (genotype 1) of naïve patients without cirrhosis with second wave protease inhibitors narlaprevir and simeprevir in combination with peg-INF + RBV.Materials and methods. Analysis of the cost-effectiveness is conducted from the perspective of the health care system. …”
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Features of Monitoring Patients with Primary and Advanced Stages of Glaucoma in Krasnodar Territory by A. S. Apostolova, A. V. Malyshev, K. M. Gurdzhijan, V. A. Shipilov, N. N. Ponomareva

“…The criterion for inclusion in the study was primary glaucoma of the initial and advanced stages, elimination criteria: high degree of refraction errors, retinal detachment in anamnesis, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, AMD exudative forms, congenital forms of glaucoma, secondary types of glaucoma.Results: The average age of patients was 68.44 ± 8.142 years, women were 71 %, men — 29 %. …”
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Evolution of Vegetation Landscape Pattern Dynamics in Ejina Delta, Northwest China—Before and After Ecological Water Diversion by Jingru Dong, Chaoyang Du, Jingjie Yu

“…During the degradation period (1990–2005), the landscape exhibited a high degree of fragmentation, with an average number of patches (NP) reaching 45,875. …”
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Leveraging Community Science to Measure Bee Body Size From Museum Specimens by Madeleine M. Ostwald, Colleen Smith, Julie Allen, Alec Buetow, A. Rosie Manner, Robert Guralnick, Carys Goldsmith, Katja C. Seltmann

“…Community scientist measurements were significantly larger than measurements conducted by trained researchers, though the average measurement error was only 2.3%. These results suggest that community science participation could be an effective approach for bee body size measurement, for descriptive studies or for research questions where this degree of expected error is deemed acceptable. …”
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The effect of EMG magnitude on the masseter vestibular evoked myogenic potential (mVEMP) by Daniel J. Romero, Gary P. Jacobson, Richard A. Roberts

“…Methods: Subjects were nine neurologically and otologically normal young adults. …”
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Patient Reported Outcomes Following Triple Arthrodesis for Adult Acquired Flat Foot Deformity: Minimum Two Year Follow Up by Tyler Kelly, Ashish Shah MD, Mila Scheinberg MD, MS

“…The purpose of this study was to identify patient-specific variables that independently influence PROMIS, Foot Function Index (FFI), and VAS scores as well as complication rates. Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of patients that underwent Triple Arthrodesis at our facility from 2014-2021. …”
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