To Type or To Write: The Effect of Writing Modes and Time Constraints on Students’ Writing Quality by I Gusti Ngurah Agung Wijaya Mahardika, IGA Lokita Purnamika Utami

“…Purpose: Considering the increasing prevalence of computers in English writing classes and the time limitation commonly employed by teachers in writing courses, the present study attempts to identify the interaction effect of writing modes and time constraints on EFL students’ writing quality. Method: This study adopted a counterbalanced quantitative design; data were collected from 30 EFL undergraduate students majoring in English Education, using an adapted version of Jacobs’ ESL Composition Profile. …”
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Physically abused women's experiences and expectations of medical practitioners by M.S. Jansen van Rensburg, F.J. van Staden

“…Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency of physically abused women's medical consultations, the anatomical location of their injuries and the perceived support given by medical practitioners. …”
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Characterization of the Gut Microbiota in Patients with Psoriasis: A Systematic Review by Yingjun Gao, Yanfeng Lou, Yun Hui, Huan Chen, Hong Sang, Fang Liu

“…<b>Background:</b> Psoriasis is a prevalent and persistent inflammatory disorder with systemic manifestations. …”
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Unmasking depression in persons attempting suicide by Soornarain S. Naidoo, Uvistra Naidoo, Ashantha Naidoo

“…Background: Suicidal behaviour is highly prevalent and increasing at an alarming rate among all socio-demographic groupings in South Africa. …”
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Early Life Stress and Gut Microbiome Dysbiosis: A Narrative Review by Alejandro Borrego-Ruiz, Juan J. Borrego

“…Background: Exposure to early life stress significantly increases the risk of psychopathology later in life. …”
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ALGORITHM OF SIGNAL PROCESSING IN THE RADAR SYSTEM WITH CONTINUOUS FREQUENCY MODULATED RADIATION FOR DETECTION OF SMALL-SIZED AERIAL OBJECTS, ESTIMATION OF THEIR RANGE AND VELOCITY by I. F. Kupryashkin, N. V. Sokolik

“…The fundamental for the algorithm under consideration is the method of the range-Doppler image composition of the scanned area using digital signal processing. …”
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Phytochemical profiling and antioxidant assessment of Cassia auriculata leaves via GC-MS by Abhishek M Ranaware, Savita P. Nalawade

“…Background: This research aimed to investigate the phytochemical composition, quantify key bioactive compounds such as phenolics and flavonoids, analyze the secondary metabolite profile using GC-MS on methanolic leaf extracts, and evaluate the antioxidant capacity via the DPPH assay. …”
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Spirulina as functional food: insights into cultivation, production, and health benefits by Akant Kumar Verma, Kajal Dewangan, Leena Daunday, Kriti Naurange, Kishan Verma, Monika Bhiaram

“…Background: Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), a filamentous cyanobacterium, is renowned as a superfood due to its rich nutritional composition, including proteins, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals. …”
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Antihyperglicemic effect of Musa paradisiaca extract in vivo by Noor Hujjatusnaini, Ridha Nirmalasari

“…Background: Musa paradisiaca has  been widely studied for its antihyperglycemic effects, showing potential as an alternative natural remedy for diabetes. …”
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“Lebanese Protocol”: Ethnic Quota Systems in Kabardino-Balkaria’s Power-Sharing Arrangements (1950s-2020s) by A. A. Tumov, A. A. Tatarov

“…Drawing on government meeting protocols, electoral commission records, ethnic composition statistics, elite interviews, political memoirs, and parliamentary publications, the study employs mixed-methods analysis. …”
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Cardio-metabolic health and sleep quality in adults at risk for Type 2 Diabetes using the Fos Biomedical Non-Transdermal Patch System via photo-biomodulation: A randomized, placebo... by Valentine Y. Njike, Rockiy G. Ayettey, Judith A. Treu, Beth Patton Comerford, Maureen Onuigbo

“…Background: The impact of the Fos Biomedical non-transdermal patch system (NTPS) that stimulates the skin with low light levels to generate photo-biomodulation (PBM) effects on cardio-metabolic health and sleep quality is unclear. …”
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Sarcopenic Obesity in Younger Adult Men and Women with and Without Intellectual Disability by Neev Shah, Rif S. El-Mallakh, Philip May

“…Methods: We performed an analysis of the body composition of 93 men and women with intellectual disability, and 70 matched men and women without intellectual disability, aged between 20 and 50 years. …”
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Disentangling the divergent causal pathways underlying the association between body mass index and bone mineral density: a comprehensive Mendelian randomization study by Xunying Zhao, Lin He, Xueyao Wu, Li Zhang, Jinyu Xiao, Changfeng Xiao, Yang Qu, Jingwei Zhu, Chenjiarui Qin, Deqin Huang, Pengyue Shen, Tao Han, Mengyu Fan, Jiayuan Li, Stephen Burgess, Xia Jiang

“…Abstract Background While the protective role of body mass index (BMI) in bone mass has been well-documented, the divergent associations between BMI and estimated bone mineral density (eBMD), attributed to its highly heterogeneous nature, remain insufficiently understood. …”
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Randomised trial comparing weight loss through lifestyle and GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy in people with MASLD by Ahmad Moolla, Toryn Poolman, Nantia Othonos, Jiawen Dong, Kieran Smith, Thomas Cornfield, Sarah White, David W. Ray, Sofia Mouchti, Ferenc E. Mózes, Helena Thomaides-Brears, Stefan Neubauer, Jeremy F. Cobbold, Leanne Hodson, Jeremy W. Tomlinson

“…To dissect the mechanisms underpinning their benefits, we conducted a prospective, randomised, experimental medicine study in people with MASLD, comparing GLP-1RA treatment (liraglutide) to matched lifestyle-induced weight loss and assessed the impact of treatment withdrawal. Methods: Twenty-nine participants with MASLD, without type 2 diabetes underwent metabolic phenotyping including measurement de novo lipogenesis (DNL), liver magnetic resonance imaging, body composition, adipose tissue RNA sequencing, circulating proteome, and stool microbiome analysis. …”
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Comprehensive characterization and valorization potential of Amazonian Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis L.) seeds, oil, and oilcake by-products for sustainable food applications by Fernando E. Alejandro Ruiz, Julio F. Ortega Jácome, José R. Mora, Andrea C. Landázuri, Andrea C. Landázuri, Andrea C. Landázuri, Andrea C. Landázuri, Paola Vásconez Duchicela, Julio Vásconez Espinoza, Pablo Beltrán-Ayala, María J. Andrade-Cuvi, José M. Alvarez-Suarez, José M. Alvarez-Suarez

“…This study evaluates the bromatological, chemical, bioactive, and techno-functional properties of Sacha inchi seeds and their by-products from the Ecuadorian Amazon to assess their potential as functional ingredients in bakery applications.MethodsBromatological composition and color of Sacha inchi seeds and oilcake flour were determined. …”
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ANO7 expression in the prostate modulates mitochondrial function and lipid metabolism by Christoffer Löf, Nasrin Sultana, Neha Goel, Samuel Heron, Gudrun Wahlström, Andrew House, Minna Holopainen, Reijo Käkelä, Johanna Schleutker

“…Abstract Background Prostate cancer (PrCa) is a significant health concern, ranking as the second most common cancer in males globally. …”
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Using the Nutri-Score to visualise food reformulation in Germany: the case of breakfast cereals by Corinna Gréa, Anna Dittmann, David Wolff, Hanna Haidar, Silvia Roser, Benedikt Merz, Stefan Storcksdieck genannt Bonsmann

“…Abstract Background The reformulation of commonly consumed foods towards less sugar, fat, and salt is an important public health strategy to improve food choices of consumers and thus address the high prevalence of overweight and obesity. …”
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Machine learning integrates region-specific microbial signatures to distinguish geographically adjacent populations within a province by Li Luo, Li Luo, Bangwei Chen, Bangwei Chen, Shengyin Zeng, Shengyin Zeng, Yaxin Li, Yaxin Li, Xiaolin Chen, Xiaolin Chen, Jianguo Zhang, Xiangjie Guo, Shujin Li, Lei Ruan, Shida Zhu, Cairong Gao, Cuntai Zhang, Tao Li

“…BackgroundThe individual specificity and temporal stability of the human gut microbiota have revealed significant compositional differences across geographical provenances. …”
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Microenvironment-related predictive markers of the therapeutic effectiveness of eribulin in patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer: pilot study by L.  A. Tashireva, N. O. Popova, V. V. Alifanov, V. E.  Goldberg, E. I. Kovalenko, E. V. Artamonova, A. G.  Manikhas, D. M. Ponomarenko, N. V. Levchenko, E. I. Rossokha, S. Yu.  Krasilnikova, M. A. Zafirova, V. M.  Perelmuter

“…Background. Triple negative breast cancer has no specific treatment sites for chemotherapy and is unfavorable in terms of prognosis. …”
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Modulating IL-21-driven B cell responses in idiopathic inflammatory myopathies via inhibition of the JAK/STAT pathway by Ana Merino-Vico, Merve Kocyigit, Giulia Frazzei, Lisa Landman, Louis Boon, Ester M. van Leeuwen, Ingrid E. Lundberg, Anneke J. van der Kooi, Joost Raaphorst, Jan Piet van Hamburg, Sander W. Tas

“…Abstract Background Idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIM) are autoimmune disorders characterized by muscle inflammation and autoreactive B cell responses. …”
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