Cognitive Control After ACL Reconstruction: A Cross-Sectional Study on Impaired Proactive Inhibition Compared to Healthy Controls by Jesús Jiménez-Martínez, Alejandro Gutiérrez-Capote, Iker Madinabeitia, David Cárdenas, Francisco Alarcón

“…The present work compares the proactive inhibitory performance ability of athletes with no ACL injury and ACL-rehabilitated athletes (ACLR). …”
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ARE THE CONDITIONS OF STATEHOOD SUFFICIENT? AN ARGUMENT IN FAVOUR OF POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY AS AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR STATEHOOD, ON THE GROUNDS OF JUSTICE AS A MORAL FOUNDATION... by Christoforos IOANNIDIS

“…The Montevideo Convention of the Rights and Duties of States (1933) codified the declarative theory of statehood as accepted as part of customary international law and laid down the five requirements for statehood which are often summarized as ‘the principle of effectivity’: (a) permanent population, (b) defined territory, (c) organised power (government) and (d) ability to enter into relations with other states. …”
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Shifting perspectives: A comparison of travel-time-based and carbon-based accessibility landscapes by Julia Kinigadner, David Vale, Benjamin Büttner, Gebhard Wulfhorst

“…The emerging accessibility landscapes illustrate the ability of carbon-based accessibility analysis to provide new insights into land use and transport systems from a different perspective. …”
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The Relationship between Core Stability Muscles Isometric Strength and Endurance with the Postural Control and Walking Endurance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis by Behnam Moradi, Seyed Sadreddin Shojaedin

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Reduced life- and healthspan in mice carrying a mono-allelic BubR1 MVA mutation. by Tobias Wijshake, Liviu A Malureanu, Darren J Baker, Karthik B Jeganathan, Bart van de Sluis, Jan M van Deursen

“…Furthermore, BubR1(+/GTTA) mice develop several aging-related phenotypes at an accelerated rate, including cataract formation, lordokyphosis, skeletal muscle wasting, impaired exercise ability, and fat loss. BubR1(+/GTTA) mice develop mild aneuploidies and show enhanced growth of carcinogen-induced tumors. …”
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Congestive Heart Failure Patients’ Pulse Rate Progression and Time to Death at Debre Tabor Referral Hospital, Ethiopia by Alebachew Taye Belay, Denekew Bitew Belay, Shewayiref Geremew Gebremichael, Setegn Bayabil Agegn

“…Heart failure is a progressive condition marked by worsening symptoms such as shortness of breath, coughing, exhaustion and lethargy, fluid retention with swelling of the legs and abdomen, and a reduced ability to exercise. As a result, this study aims to use a joint model application to determine the joint risk factors of longitudinal change in pulse rate and time to death of congestive heart failure patients and their association admitted to a hospital. …”
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Species-specific physiological status in seabirds: insights from integrating oxidative stress measurements and biologging by Shiho Koyama, Yuichi Mizutani, Yusuke Goto, Ken Yoda

“…A commonly used measure of physiological condition is oxidative stress, which results from an imbalance between oxidative damage—often exacerbated by respiration during exercise and indicative of physical harm—and antioxidant capacity, which reflects the organism’s ability to recover from such damage. …”
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Being a Pakistani mother in Catalonia: a mixed methods study by Maryam El Khayat, Magda Rivero, M. Teresa Anguera

“…IntroductionIn Pakistani migrant families, contextual transformation can affect adult caregivers’ parental skills and their ability to exercise positive parenting. We focused on identifying and describing patterns, practices and beliefs about parenting, identifying differential characteristics between the context of origin and the host context, and exploring Pakistani immigrants’ use of resources or assets in the area of parenting support.MethodsParticipants consisted of 20 women, established in Catalonia, Spain (<5 years of residence) who have children (at least one of preschool-age). …”
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Predictors of Gait Speeds and the Relationship of Gait Speeds to Falls in Men and Women with Parkinson Disease by Samuel T. Nemanich, Ryan P. Duncan, Leland E. Dibble, James T. Cavanaugh, Terry D. Ellis, Matthew P. Ford, Kenneth B. Foreman, Gammon M. Earhart

“…Reduction in gait speed is a major characteristic of Parkinsonian gait, yet little is known about its underlying determinants, its ability to reflect an internal reservation about walking, or its relationship to falls. …”
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Municipal democracy: development trends in the materials of law enforcement practice by Ekaterina S. Shugrina

“…There is a significant shift in emphasis in the use of various forms of direct democracy at the municipal level. In reality, the ability of local residents to exercise local self-government is significantly reduced. …”
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Unlocking body-surface physiological evolution via IR-temperature dual sensing with single chalcogenide fiber by Yanqing Fu, Shiliang Kang, Gangjie Zhou, Xinxiang Huang, Linling Tan, Chengwei Gao, Shixun Dai, Changgui Lin

“…Abstract Improvements to body-surface physiological monitoring ability including real-time, accuracy and integration, are essential to meet the expansive demands for personal healthcare. …”
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Daily treatment with SMTC1100, a novel small molecule utrophin upregulator, dramatically reduces the dystrophic symptoms in the mdx mouse. by Jonathon M Tinsley, Rebecca J Fairclough, Richard Storer, Fraser J Wilkes, Allyson C Potter, Sarah E Squire, Dave S Powell, Anna Cozzoli, Roberta F Capogrosso, Adam Lambert, Francis X Wilson, Stephen P Wren, Annamaria De Luca, Kay E Davies

“…Treatment results in reduced pathology, better muscle physiology leading to an increase in overall strength, and an ability to resist fatigue after forced exercise; a surrogate for the six minute walk test currently recommended as the pivotal outcome measure in human trials for DMD.…”
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Exploring the Mechanism of 2ʹ-Hydroxychalcone Improving Copper Sulfate-Induced Inflammation in Zebrafish Through Network Pharmacology by Shen Y, Yao YD, Li H, Zhang Q, Wang CL, Hu L, Hu YC, Chen MH

“…As a consequence, the study emphasis was placed on the anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and exercise capacity reinforcement effects of 2ʹ-Hydroxychalcone on Danio rerio young fish under the action of CuSO4. …”
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Validation of tRNA-derived fragments as diagnostic biomarkers in suspected acute stroke; limitations in analysis and quantification methods by Tamar Woudenberg, M. Leontien van der Bent, Daphne A.L. van den Homberg, T. Truc My Nguyen, Marieke J.H. Wermer, Ido R. van den Wijngaard, Paul H.A. Quax, A. Yaël Nossent, Nyika D. Kruyt

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Prevalence and correlates of anxiety and depression among chronically ill older adults in Zunyi, China: a cross-sectional study by Xiaoling Zhao, Xiaoling Zhao, Xiaoling Zhao, Xiaoli Yuan, Dan Meng, Heting Liang, Yan Xiong, Yan Xiong, Yunting Li, Yunting Li, Shuang Li, Mei He, Mei He, Pan Cai

“…High literacy, high average monthly family income, regular physical exercise, regular social activities, sufficient material and emotional support, living in a nursing facility, and mild dependence in daily life were protective factors for anxiety in chronically ill older adults (P < 0.05). …”
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Robot-Assisted Approach to Diabetes Care Consultations: Enhancing Patient Engagement and Identifying Therapeutic Issues by Yuya Asada, Tomomi Horiguchi, Kunimasa Yagi, Mako Komatsu, Ayaka Yamashita, Ren Ueta, Naoto Yamaaki, Mikifumi Shikida, Shuichi Nishio, Michiko Inagaki

“…The interview content analysis revealed the programme’s ability to differentiate patients facing issues in treatment compliance from those effectively managing their condition. …”
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Technology-Assisted Motor-Cognitive Training Among Older Adults: Rapid Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials by Yaqin Li, Yaqian Liu, Angela YM Leung, Jed Montayre

“… BackgroundAge-related physiological changes in older adults involve a rapid decline in motor exercise ability; some older adults may also experience difficulties in maintaining focus, memory loss, and a decline in reaction time, which consequently impair their ability to perform dual tasks. …”
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Dietary inflammatory index and disability among older adults in Guangzhou: a cross-sectional analysis by Junbin Liao, Junbin Liao, Wenfeng Cai, Danrong Lin, Yuanyun Xiao, Yanxi Liu, Yahui Wang, Yuquan Zhong, Fan Xiao, Heng Fang, Yilu Yao, Yunfeng Lin, Jiewen Su, Siyu Sun, Bo Zhang, Yan Wang, Wei Zhu, Wei Zhu

“…After adjusting for confounding factors, a higher DII was linked to a greater degree of disability, with the highest DII quartile showing a notably higher risk (OR = 2.61, 95% CI = 1.21–5.61) compared to the lowest quartile.ConclusionLack of exercise, previous exercise, stroke, and dementia are correlated with increased disability among older adults. …”
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Effects of unstable training on muscle activation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of electromyographic studies by Zihan Bao, Shun Wang, Ziyang Li

“…Conclusion Unstable training is an excellent choice for rehabilitation after sports injuries, pre-exercise activation, and enhancing specific sports abilities. …”
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Frustration and its impact on search and rescue canines by Sally Dickinson, Erica N. Feuerbacher

“…Their exceptional olfactory abilities, combined with their capacity to process complex discrimination tasks and adapt to varied environmental stimuli, make them uniquely suited for this work. …”
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