Lower limb explosive power and dynamic stability in soccer referees and assistant referees by Jaroslav Sučka, Monika Vašková, Tomáš Eliaš, Frederika Pajonková

“…Background: Elite referees make more than 1,400 changes of action and up to 500 changes of direction in a match, which places a high demand on the explosive power of lower limbs. …”
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Outcomes of Left Main Revascularization after Percutaneous Intervention or Bypass Surgery by Fernando Scudiero, Iacopo Muraca, Angela Migliorini, Rossella Marcucci, Matteo Pennesi, Lapo Mazzolai, Nazario Carrabba, Niccolò Marchionni, Pierluigi Stefano, Renato Valenti

“…Methods and Results. Overall, 558 consecutive patients with ULMCAD (mean age 71 ± 9 years, male gender 81%) undergoing PCI or CABG were compared. …”
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Influence of acidic solutions on surface roughness of polished and glazed CAD-CAM restorative materials by Kübra Nur Tad, Ayhan Gürbüz, Perihan Oyar

“…Abstract Background The purpose of this in vitro study was to compare the surface roughness (Ra) changes of different dental ceramic materials with different compositions, which were applied two different surface treatments after exposure to acidic pH. …”
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Geochemistry and emplacement environment of intrusive bodies of Shele Boran Mo-Cu deposit (Northeast of Ahar, East Azarbaijan) by Seyed Ghafour Alavi, Mansour Kazemi rad, Mohsen Moayyed, Mohammad Reza Hosseinzadeh

“…The Oligocene intrusive bodies range, in composition, from granite, tonalite to porphyry microdiorite. …”
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Surface Analysis and Spectrophotometric Evaluation of Different Esthetic Restorative Materials Frequently Exposed to a Desensitizing Agent by Neven S. Aref, Reham M. Abdallah

“…Background. Patients with tooth sensitivity are frequently exposed to desensitizing agents on a regular basis. …”
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Processing Municipal Waste for Phytostabilization of Heavy Metal Contaminated Soils by Shohnazar Hazratqulov, Georgina von Ahlefeldt, Rui Liu, Holger Bessler, Hernán Almuina-Villar, Alba Dieguez-Alonso, Christof Engels

“…This study investigated the suitability of different municipal waste processing methods for phytostabilization. Methods: The two feedstocks, biowaste, and green waste, were tested without pretreatment after composting or after pyrolysis at different temperatures and atmosphere compositions. …”
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The role of social vitality on the impact of sports activities on public health based on the theory of planned behavior by Elnaz Bahrami, Reza Sabonchi, Gholamreza Khaksari, Homa Naderifar

“…Background: There are relationships between exercise effect on mental health, especially negative emotions such as anxiety and stress.Aim: The aim study was the effect of participation in public sports activities based on the theory of planned behavior on the public health.Methods: This study is a descriptive correlation study with confirmatory factor analysis approach. …”
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Role of birthweight discordance in preterm twins’ outcomes in the Korean neonatal network by Sook Kyung Yum, Jung Hyun Lee

“…Background: Twin pregnancies can be complicated by birthweight (BW) discordance. …”
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Reconstruction of Rural Cultural Space and Planning Base on the Perspective of “Social-Spatial” Theory: A Case Study in Zhuma Township, Zhejiang Province by Senyu Lou, Yile Chen, Jingzhao Feng, Lei Zhang

“…Taking Zhuma Town as a case study, this study applies qualitative research methods, combining inductive synthesis, interpretive analysis, and literature review to analyze in depth the phenomenon of the revival of its camellia culture and the reconstruction of cultural space. …”
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Box-Behnken Design Assisted Optimization and Characterization of Chitosan Film for Simultaneous Topical Delivery of Ascorbic Acid and Metronidazole by Bilawal Khan, Pakorn Kraisit, Supaporn Santhan, Namon Hirun

“…<b>Background/Objectives:</b> The objective of this study was to develop chitosan films plasticized with glycerol for the topical delivery of ascorbic acid and metronidazole. …”
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Study of Yang's Onion Flap Technique for Release of Scarred Eponychium and Nail Fold Reconstruction in Burn Patients by Vaishali Srivastava, Upendra Sharma, Deepak Rathore

“…Background Abnormalities of fingernail growth and appearance are among the most common deformities encountered after burn injury to the hand. …”
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Unveiling the Underlying Severity of Multiple Pandemic Indicators by Manuela Alcañiz, Marc Estevez, Miguel Santolino

“… Background: Multiple interconnected key metrics are frequently available to track the pandemic progression. …”
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Anti-Atherosclerotic Activity of Plumeria Acuminata Leaf Extract Against Triton X-100 Induced Hyperlipidemia Model in Rats by Mounika G S, Rajesh M S

“… Background amp Objectives Hyperlipidemia characterized by elevated levels of lipids in the blood is a significant risk factor for cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis. …”
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Isokinetic muscle function, dynamic balance, and injury risk in dominant and non-dominant lower extremities of adolescent taekwondo athletes by Mingyuan Dong, Boseoung Kim, Jiyoung Lee, Yongchul Choi, Panpan Shi, Guanmin Zhang

“…BackgroundAdolescent Taekwondo athletes are exposed to distinct musculoskeletal demands, where imbalances in muscle function and deficiencies in dynamic balance may increase their risk of injury.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the effects of Taekwondo training on isokinetic muscle function, dynamic balance, and injury risk in dominant and non-dominant lower limbs of adolescent athletes.MethodsForty adolescent Taekwondo athletes (n = 40; 27 males, 13 females; mean age: 16.07 years) with an average of 7.07 years of training experience participated in this study. …”
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Sensory profiles in older adults with orthopedic conditions during quiet stance: a cross-sectional study by Marine Brika, France Mourey, Alexandre Kubicki

“…The objective of the study was to identify sensory profiles in functionally impaired older adults, and determine if they are linked to the frequently observed cervical proprioceptive disorders in this population. Methods Fifty-one older adults (76.9 ± 7.6 years) were divided into 2 Functional Groups (FG-/FG+) according to a composite score that included 3 variables (gait speed, grip strength and fear of falling). …”
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Types and quality of life in Thalassemia patients in Ras-Al Khaimah by Ibrahim Yaseen Hachim

“…Background ?-thalassemia constitutes a major public health problem in the UAE. …”
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Impact of Intra-Oral Dental Materials on Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Perspective Survey from Dental Professionals by Sejal Gupta, Mathangi Kumar, Kalyana C Pentapati, Ravindranath Vineetha, Vinu Thomas George, Nidambur Vasudev Ballal, Priya Pattath Sankaran

“…Aim and Background: This study aimed to assess the awareness of dental practitioners about the impact of various intra-oral dental materials on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). …”
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Prospective Study of the Impact of Preoperative Nutrition on Postoperative Outcomes in Paediatric Surgery Using a Novel Two-axis Classification Scheme by Benjamin Chacko, M. M. Zameer, Vinay, Ashley L. J. D’cruz, Sanjay Rao

“…Background: Malnutrition is a significant concern in the hospitalized surgical cohort. …”
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Identifying and validating the dimensions and components of improving the medical education system in the implementation of online curricula by Gita Zandieh, Aladdin Etemad Ahri, Zolfaghar Rashidi

“…Methods: The research was conducted with a mixed approach. …”
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Plasma Exchange for the Recurrence of Primary Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis in Adult Renal Transplant Recipients: A Meta-Analysis by Georgios Vlachopanos, Argyrios Georgalis, Harikleia Gakiopoulou

“…Background. Posttransplant recurrence of primary focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (rFSGS) in the form of massive proteinuria is not uncommon and has detrimental consequences on renal allograft survival. …”
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