Neuromuscular Fatigue Profile of Prepubertal and Adult Female Handball Players by Anastasia Papavasileiou, Eleni Bassa, Anthi Xenofondos, Panagiotis Meletakos, Konstantinos Noutsos, Dimitrios A. Patikas

“…Consequently, these findings underscore the need for age-specific recovery strategies in training programs, with tailored exercise-to-rest ratios to enhance performance and reduce fatigue during handball-specific activities.…”
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Demographic distribution and transmission potential of influenza A and 2009 pandemic influenza A H1N1 in pilgrims by Ahmed Ashshi, Esam Azhar, Ayman Johargy, Atif Asghar, Aiman Momenah, Abdulhafeez Turkestani, Saad Alghamdi, Ziad Memish, Ahmed Al-Ghamdi, Maha Alawi, Sherif El-Kafrawy, Mohomed Farouk, Steve Harakeh, Taha Kumosani, Hatim Makhdoum, Elie K Barbour

“…This situation necessitates the implementation of specific prevention and control programs to limit infection by influenza A viruses. …”
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A Fragment Insertion of <i>AgDFR</i> Results in a White Flower Phenotype in <i>Arundina graminifolia</i> (Orchidaceae) by Jie Li, Yonglu Wei, Jianpeng Jin, Jie Gao, Qi Xie, Fengxi Yang, Genfa Zhu

“…Bamboo orchid (<i>Arundina graminifolia</i>), a fast-growing evergreen terrestrial orchid with year-round flowering capacity, exhibits limited germplasm resources for white floral variants despite its ornamental significance. …”
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Iron and siRNA co-encapsulated ferritin nanocages induce ferroptosis synergistically for cancer therapy by Danni Liu, Yaoqi Wang, Qi Sun, Dong Mei, Xiaoling Wang, Yan Su, Jie Zhang, Ran Huo, Yang Tian, Siyu Liu, Shuang Zhang, Chunying Cui

“…Ferroptosis has received great attention as an iron-dependent programmed cell death for efficient cancer therapy. …”
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The Effect of Peak Height Velocity on Strength and Power Development of Young Athletes: A Scoping Review by Nikolaos-Orestis Retzepis, Alexandra Avloniti, Christos Kokkotis, Theodoros Stampoulis, Dimitrios Balampanos, Anastasia Gkachtsou, Panagiotis Aggelakis, Danai Kelaraki, Maria Protopapa, Dimitrios Pantazis, Maria Emmanouilidou, Nikolaos Zaras, Dimitrios Draganidis, Ilias Smilios, Antonis Kambas, Ioannis G. Fatouros, Maria Michalopoulou, Athanasios Chatzinikolaou

“…Hence, training programs should be tailored to maturity status, emphasizing skill development, strength training, and injury prevention. …”
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Findings supporting neonatal screening for sickle cell disease: an observational study in Senegal by Lucie Petigas, Ndiogou Seck, Ndiogou Seck, Dominique Doupa, Dominique Doupa, Ibrahima Diagne, Ibrahima Diagne, Matthias Roth-Kleiner, Matthias Roth-Kleiner

“…It is particularly relevant in the context of increasing global migration patterns, underscoring the need for such programs worldwide.…”
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HPV Vaccine: Current Data, Efficacy, and Clinical Implications by agnieszka marut, Karolina Kopeć, Aleksandra Bartoszek, Julia Adamiuk, Marta Biskup, Jagoda Misiuk, Adriana Skuba, Katarzyna Załuska, Agnieszka Świdniak, Sylwia Nykiel

“…Conclusion: Vaccinations show a herd effect, reducing the number of cases of genital warts and respiratory papillomatosis, and their widespread implementation in health programs can significantly impact the reduction of HPV-related cancers worldwide. …”
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Comprehensive Review on the Control of Heat Pumps for Energy Flexibility in Distribution Networks by Gustavo L. Aschidamini, Mina Pavlovic, Bradley A. Reinholz, Malcolm S. Metcalfe, Taco Niet, Mariana Resener

“…Decarbonization plans promote the transition to heat pumps (HPs), creating new opportunities for their energy flexibility in demand response programs, solar photovoltaic integration, and optimization of distribution networks. …”
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Understanding the perspectives of older adults and physiotherapists on home-based lower-limb exoskeletons by Reinhard Claeys, Elissa Embrechts, Aikaterini Bourazeri, Ruben Debeuf, Mahyar Firouzi, Matthias Eggermont, Siddhartha Lieten, Benjamin Filtjens, Tom Verstraten, Eva Swinnen, David Beckwée

“…Physiotherapists expressed enthusiasm for integrating LLEs into remote rehabilitation programs, particularly to improve strength, balance, coordination, and walking speed. …”
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Hsa-miR-21-5p is induced by interleukin-6 and affects multiple pathogenic factors associated with fibroblast-like synoviocytes in rheumatoid arthritis by Kei Araki, Sho Mokuda, Hiroki Kohno, Naoya Oka, Hirofumi Watanabe, Michinori Ishitoku, Tomohiro Sugimoto, Yusuke Yoshida, Junya Masumoto, Shintaro Hirata

“…The induction of miR-21-5p mimic decreased the expression of Programmed Cell Death 4 (PDCD4) and Osteoprotegerin (OPG), while upregulating Semaphorin 5A (SEMA5A). …”
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Protective efficacy of classical vaccines and vaccination protocols against an exotic Newcastle disease virus genotype VII.2 in Belgian layer and broiler chickens by Mieke Steensels, Colas Soldan, Fabienne Rauw, Virginie Roupie, Bénédicte Lambrecht

“…Although the economic impact on the professional poultry sector was limited, this epizootic raised questions regarding the efficacy of implemented classical genotype I and II vaccines against phylogenetically distant exotic velogenic strains.The present study provides insights into the protective efficacy of standard vaccination programs applied in layer and broiler flocks against the introduction and transmission of this velogenic APMV-1 VII.2 strain.For fully field-vaccinated 26-week-old layer chickens, high levels of specific antibodies were measured at the time of the velogenic APMV-1 challenge, resulting in good clinical protection. …”
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Evaluation and Treatment of Vascular Cognitive Impairment by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by Mariagiovanna Cantone, Giuseppe Lanza, Francesco Fisicaro, Manuela Pennisi, Rita Bella, Vincenzo Di Lazzaro, Giovanni Di Pino

“…Current pitfalls and limitations of both studies and techniques are also discussed, together with possible solutions and future research agenda.…”
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A comparative analysis of feedback delivery modality within a Precision Teaching protocol to enhance drivers’ lane maintenance by Mariaelena Tagliabue, Giulia De Cet, Federico Orsini, Massimiliano Gastaldi, Riccardo Rossi

“…These findings could be valuable in shaping the design of PT protocols for real-time coaching programs for eco-driving or within usage-based insurance schemes.…”
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Volunteer Accuracy in a Benthic Macroinvertebrate Participatory Science Project by Virginia Hamilton, Kristine F. Stepenuck, Robert A. Zinna II, Ann Marie Traylor, David Penrose, W. Adam Sigler

“…Concerns about the accuracy of volunteer-derived aquatic macroinvertebrate identifications and the resulting influence on calculated water quality metrics can limit use of volunteer-generated data in freshwater-focused participatory science programs. …”
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ROS-balancing-engineered bio-heterojunction hydrogel accelerated the infected bone regeneration based on Sono-chemo dynamic therapy by Jiani Xu, Fanshangming Zhou, Lingyan Cao, Huilin Wang, Jiani Hu, Shuo Qiu, Yulan Liu, Yan Zhang, Jie Wang, Xinquan Jiang

“…Therefore, this work introduces a novel strategy for equipping hydrogels with programmed antibacterial and anti-inflammatory functionalities, providing an innovative solution for treating deep-seated infections, particularly in periodontitis therapy.…”
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Weaning reduces body temperature and heart rate, and increases heart rate variability in ewes by José A. Abecia, Francisco Canto, Irene Viola, Isabella Manenti, Paola Toschi, Silvia Miretti

“…Weaning elicits strong responses in ewes and lambs, which makes it a significant welfare concern; however, limited and sometimes contradictory information is available on the physiological responses of dams at weaning. …”
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Rigid polyurethane foam with improved thermal stability and flame retardancy modified by barium phytate and zinc oxide by Xu Zhang, Xiaoxiang Qu, Qihong Guan, Renzhou Li, Zhi Wang, Hua Xie

“…Notably, its apparent activation energy (E), integrated programmed pyrolysis temperature (IPDT), initial pyrolysis temperature, and carbon residual rate all reached the highest level. …”
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Establishment of an Assay with Ultrahigh Sensitivity for Detecting sEV-Derived PD-L1 as a Serum Biomarker for Lung Cancer—A Pilot Study Using TN-cyclon™ by Kyo Okita, Hasumi Arita, Keita Sudo, Teruki Yoshimura, Etsuro Ito

“…Programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) is an immune checkpoint protein. …”
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Toxoplasma gondii in dromedary camels (Camelus dromedarius) in Egypt: a comparative seroepidemiological study in Upper and Lower Egypt by Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Ehab Kotb Elmahallawy, Nady Khairy Elbarbary, David Cano-Terriza, David Cano-Terriza, Tomás Fajardo, Nada Oudah Albalawi, Débora Jiménez-Martín, Marwa M. I. Ghallab, Ahmed Gareh, Refaat Ras, Refaat Ras, Isabelle Villena, Sabry A. S. Sadek, Hajar AlQadeeb, Hind Alzaylaee, Sonia Almería, Ignacio García-Bocanegra, Ignacio García-Bocanegra

“…Surveillance and control programs should be implemented to reduce the risk of exposure of T. gondii in camels.…”
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The self-assessment of critical thinking disposition and the needs for training: a cross-sectional survey of clinical nurses by Kailun Gao, Kailun Gao, Xiaotong Zhong, Xiaotong Zhong, Yingying Zhang, Yingying Zhang, Min Wang, Ling Chen, Ling Chen, Wenzhi Cai, Wenzhi Cai, Wei Ren, Wei Ren

“…By implementing tailored training programs, nurses can be better supported the development of critical thinking, thereby fostering safer and higher-quality clinical practice.…”
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