The Effects of L-Theanine Supplementation on Quality of Sleep: A Systematic Review by Amanda Bulman, Nathan D’Cunha, Wolfgang Marx, Murray Turner, Andrew McKune, Nenad Naumovski

“…Therefore, the aim of this systematic literature review was to evaluate the effects of L-THE consumption on sleep quality in humans. Methods: Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA 2020) guidelines, systematic literature searches were conducted in six electronic databases (PsycINFO, CINAHL, Web of Science, Medline, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials). …”
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SOME SAMPLE TEST RESULTS FOR ABRASIVE WEAR by Valeri A. Petrovsky, Anatoliy R. Ruban, Ali Salamekh

“…Aims and tasks: increasing the wear resistance of the scoop chain swivel having an abrasive component of the general destruction process; determination of the abrasive wear durability of test materials; analysis of test results and recommendations for improving the reliability and efficiency of the swivel. …”
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Evaluation of a Bayesian Belief Network tool for translating science and informing policy: the case of antibiotic misuse in Tanzania by Miss Madeleine Clarkson, Dr Katherine L Keenan, Dr Edward Lavender, Prof Stephen E Mshana, Dr Martha F Mushi, Prof Matthew TG Holden, Dr V Anne Smith

“…To assess BNNs’ capacity to live up to this promise, we make a previously derived BBN for antibiotic misuse into a web-based interactive tool and evaluated it with non-specialists. Methods: A BBN of determinants of antibiotic misuse in Tanzanian urinary tract infection patients was incorporated into a web-based application, which included an interactive tool plus other relevant information, such as educational materials. …”
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Identification of Potential Inhibitors of Histone Deacetylase 6 Through Virtual Screening and Molecular Dynamics Simulation Approach: Implications in Neurodegenerative Diseases by Anas Shamsi, Moyad Shahwan, Azna Zuberi, Nojood Altwaijry

“…The primary assessment involved the determination of the ability of molecules to bind with HDAC6. …”
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The potential for gene-editing to increase muscle growth in pigs: experiences with editing myostatin by A. C. Dilger, X. Chen, L. T. Honegger, B. M. Marron, J. E. Beever

“…Abstract Gene-editing holds promise as a new technique for growth promotion in livestock, especially in the face of increased opposition to traditional methods of growth promotion like feed additives. However, to date, there has been only limited progress toward models of growth promotion through gene-editing. …”
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Experimental research on the miscibility law of methanol-product oil blending systems by Shangxin ZHAO, Guiliang PANG, Shujuan QIU, Xin HUANG, Lin TENG

“…Methods Experimental research was carried out using a setup independently designed and established for blending methanol with product oils, with a focus on determining phase separation temperatures in methanol-product oil blending systems at different methanol-to-oil ratios and varying water contents. …”
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A comprehensive experimental and theoretical perspective of novel triazole-based pyridine and quinoline derivatives for corrosion protection of carbon steel in sulfuric acid soluti... by Kamelia Belal, A. H. El-Askalany, Eslam A. Ghaith, Ahmed Fathi Salem Molouk

“…Abstract Herein, we synthesized two novel triazole compounds (KB1 and KB2). Their efficiency in inhibiting corrosion of carbon steel (CS) in 0.5 M H2SO4 was evaluated using open circuit potential (OCP) vs. time, potentiodynamic polarization (PP), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), surface characterization methods, and computational studies. …”
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Ethical and social issues in prediction of risk of severe mental illness: a scoping review and thematic analysis by Ivars Neiders, Signe Mežinska, Neeltje E. M. van Haren

“…Therefore, the present study aims to bridge the gap. Methods We conducted a scoping review, allowing integration of both empirical and non-empirical studies. …”
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Modeling distributed energy resource aggregations in security constrained unit commitment and economic dispatch by Jesse Holzer, Matthew Cornachione, Liping Li, Eran Schweitzer, Brent Eldridge

“…This paper describes a model for each resource type and presents two methods for the DERA to generate market offer curves: a profit-maximizing optimization to compute cost curves and a direct cost algorithm to determine dispatch costs for each resource and combine into cost curves. …”
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The efficacy of physiological parameters in assessing the clustering of cardiovascular risk factors (CCRF) among children and adolescents by Wu Yan, Luting Peng, Yanan Shi, Mengyao Cao, Qingqing Zheng, Shenghu Gao, Qianqi Liu, Xiaonan Li

“…This study aims to explore the predictive ability of physiological parameters for CCRF, which could provide evidence for the early identification of cardiometabolic risks in children. Methods The children who underwent health examinations were included, and BMI-Z, percentage of body fat (PBF), WHtR, NHtR, VAI, CVAI, and TyG were calculated. …”
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Development of scalable coastal and offshore kelp farming for marine biomass production by Michael Stekoll, Scott Lindell, Clifford A. Goudey, Hauke L. Kite‐Powell, David Bailey, Kendall Barbery, Loretta Roberson, Tamsen Peeples, Nicholas Mangini, Alf Pryor, Alexandra Meyer, Charles Yarish

“…There were three major aspects of the research: (1) optimize nursery production and seeding lines for outplanting; (2) design an economical, modular outplanting structure; and (3) develop methods to efficiently harvest the product. Farm designs were based on catenary structures and the use of spreader bars with variable spacing of grow‐lines and line types. …”
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Patient Satisfaction with Dental Services: A Cross-Sectional Studyof Five Public Sector Dental Hospitals in Karachi by Sana Iqbal, Sheeza Shah, Bismillah Naeem, Sameera Kazi, Atiya Noor, Mirza Hamid Baig

“… Objective: This study assessed patient satisfaction with dental facilities, services, and treatment while identifying key areas for improvement in five public sector dental hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan. Methods: This multi-centered cross-sectional study was conducted at five public sector dental teaching hospitals over three months. …”
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Cortical adaptations in Tai Chi practitioners during sensory conflict: an EEG-based effective connectivity analysis of postural control by Guozheng Wang, Xiaoxia Liu, Yiming Cai, Jian Wang, Ying Gao, Jun Liu

“…Methods Fifty-two young adult participants (long-term TC practitioners = 22; non-practitioners = 30) performed balance tasks under sensory congruent and conflict conditions using a virtual reality headset with a rotating supporting surface. …”
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Characteristics of sleep quality and influencing factors in patients with burning mouth syndrome: a preliminary analysis by LU Chenghui, YANG Chenglong, ZHOU Xuan, JIANG Xinxiang, TANG Guoyao

“…Objective To investigate the sleep quality in patients with burning mouth syndrome (BMS) and its influencing factors, providing a basis for developing sleep intervention measures to reduce the impact of BMS symptoms. Methods This study was reviewed and approved by the Medical Ethics Committee, and informed consent was obtained from patients. …”
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Association between polysomnography-measured sleep parameters and cognitive impairment in elderly patients with depression by Jiaojiao Zhou, Jianyu Que, Yida Wang, Li Ren, Saina Zhang, Xianglin Ma, Yintai Fan, Qing’e Zhang, Xueyan Chen

“…This study was conducted to determine correlations between PSG-quantified sleep parameters and CI among individuals with late-life depression.Methods65 elderly patients with depression were included in the study. …”
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Comparison of preoperative aortic valve imaging techniques for patients with aortic insufficiency undergoing aortic valve repair surgeryCentral MessagePerspective by Kyle A. McCullough, MD, Zuyue Wang, MD, John B. Eisenga, MD, Ghadi Moubarak, MD, Tsung-Wei Ma, PhD, Denise Espinoza, CCRC, Payton Conway, BS, Shannon Connelly, CCRC, Sarah M. Hale, CCRC, Amro Alsaid, MD, J. Michael DiMaio, MD, William T. Brinkman, MD

“…Methods: This is a prospective, observational study of preoperative AV imaging for AV repair surgery. …”
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Reliability and validity of a Japanese version of life-space assessment in institutionalized settings by Tomoyuki Shinohara, PhD, Shota Saito, MS, Ayumi Maruyama, Yuta Yabana, Yosuke Tomita, PhD, Klaus Hauer, PhD

“…For test-retest reliability, the same assessor evaluated the LSA-IS-J within two days. Correlation coefficients were calculated to determine the construct validity. …”
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DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF ULTRASOUND COLOR DOPPLER MAPPING IN EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST CANCER by E. A. Busko, V. V. Semiglazov, A. V. Mishchenko, A. S. Shishova, V. O. Smirnova, E. V. Kostromina, A. V. Chernaya, A. S. Artemieva, P. V. Kryvorotko

“…The purpose of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of cDM in determining the type of vascularization of malignant and benign breast tumors, as well as to detect their statistically significant Doppler characteristics by comparing with histological findings. material and methods. …”
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Preterm oral feeding scale to assist in deciding initial oral feeding of preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units by Yu-Jung Chang, Grace Hao, Anpin Ni, Thomas Layton, Jing-Yang Huang, Shun-Fa Yang, Shiuan-Chih Chen

“…Scale scores, physician orders, and smooth oral intake of 5 mL of milk were analyzed. Kappa coefficients were examined to determine concordances within the results. …”
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EGFR-TARGETING PEPTIDE INHIBITS HELA CELL PROLIFERATION: A NOVEL STRATEGY FOR CERVICAL CANCER THERAPY? by Reem Hussin, Danielle Vieira Sobral, Fernanda Ferreira Mendonça, Leonardo Lima Fuscaldi, Luciana Malavota

“…Materials and Methods: The YHWYGYTPQNVT peptide was synthesized using solid-phase peptide synthesis, purified via HPLC, and confirmed by mass spectrometry. …”
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