Assessing the effectiveness of a pilot test of a brief art-based mindfulness task on appraisal by Ben Morris, Rosemary O’Kello

Get full text

Predictive Utility of the Functional Movement Screen and Y-Balance Test: Current Evidence and Future Directions by Adam C. Eckart, Pragya Sharma Ghimire, James Stavitz, Stephen Barry

“…Musculoskeletal injury (MSI) risk screening has gained significant attention in rehabilitation, sports, and fitness due to its ability to predict injuries and guide preventive interventions. …”
Get full text

Optimizing Thermosetting Epoxy Asphalt with Styrene–Butadiene Rubber and Styrene–Butadiene–Styrene Modifiers for Enhanced Durability in Bridge Expansion Joints by Xiaodong Liu, Ben Du, Zhaohui Min

“…The results of the cone penetration test, tensile test, and stress relaxation test of SBR/SBS-modified epoxy asphalt (SSEA) and BJ200 (a commercial Seamless expansion joint material) were comparatively analyzed. …”
Get full text

Developing a novel therapeutic and bioactive resin-based root canal sealer incorporated with silver polydopamine-modified hydroxyapatite fillers by Samar M. Nashaat, Enas T. Enan, Ahmed S.G. Srag El-Din, Dina Abdelaziz

“…The aim of this study was to develop therapeutic and bioactive resin-based root canal sealer (RCS) with good wetting ability. Methods Silver polydopamine-modified hydroxyapatite (HA-PDA-Ag-PDA) fillers were synthesized. …”
Get full text

Enhancing Presurgical Infant Orthopedic Appliances: Characterization, Mechanics, and Biofilm Inhibition of a Novel Chlorhexidine-Halloysite Nanotube-Modified PMMA by Nadia Al Ansari, Mushriq Abid

“…The biofilm inhibition ability of the modified CHX-HNTs acrylic against Candida albicans, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Streptococcus agalactiae was assessed using microtiter biofilm test. …”
Get full text

m6A-modified lncRNA GAS5 promotes M1-polarization of microglia in alcohol use disorder by Shuang Zhu, Peng Wang, Jian Hu

“…When variances were unequal, but normality was maintained, the corrected Student's t-test was applied. The non-parametric Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to analyze non-normally distributed data, and one-way ANOVA was used to compare three or more groups. …”
Get full text

The role of nanomaterials in enhancing adhesion properties between bitumen and aggregate particles by Ahmed Sundus Mohammed, Amir Kavussi, Mehrdad Manteghian

“…Physical and rheological properties of the nano-modified bitumen binders were evaluated, performing dynamic shear rheometer and rotational viscometer tests. …”
Get full text

Guar gum-modified magnetic palladium nanocatalyst: C–N coupling reaction and STAT3-Mediated breast cancer therapy by Junrui Luan, Xin Dong, Shuwen Zhou

Get full text

Selecting indicators for the measurement of low-value care using German claims data: A three-round modified Delphi panel. by Carolina Pioch, Anne Neubert, Lotte Dammertz, Hanna Ermann, Meik Hildebrandt, Peter Ihle, Monika Nothacker, Udo Schneider, Enno Swart, Reinhard Busse, Verena Vogt

“…The indicators were then modified based on expert feedback and re-assessed in round three. …”
Get full text

Fluorescent nanoprobe prepared from hyaluronic acid modified iron selenide nanoparticles for real-time detection of hyaluronidase as tumor marker by Chaoqun Zhang, Jie Song, Xin Shen, Qian Li, Feng Su, Suming Li

“…Moreover, cell imaging results demonstrated the ability of the nanoprobe to target tumor cells. MTT assay and hemolysis tests confirmed its good cyto- and hemo-compatibility. …”
Get full text

Targeted Glioma Therapy via TMVP1 Peptide-Modified FLT4 Liposomes: A Novel Molecular Probe Strategy by Zhou Y, Chen L, Shang C, Hong Y, Zhang H

“…In vitro cytotoxicity tests were performed to evaluate biocompatibility and therapeutic efficacy. …”
Get full text

Study on the Compounding of Xanthan Gum and Guar Gum and Joint Soil Consolidation Performance with Roots by Juan Wan, Chenyang Liu, Henglin Xiao, Weiqing Lin, Zhonggeng Tang, Yunlong Jia

“…Experiments on plant growth, mechanical properties test, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) are conducted to explore the impact of the composite gum on the plant growth and mechanical properties of clay, as well as its ability to stabilize soil in conjunction with root systems. …”
Get full text

Vibration Mitigation without Dissipative Devices: First Large-Scale Testing of a State Switched Inducer by Daniel Tirelli

“…A new passive device for mitigating cable vibrations is proposed and its efficiency is assessed on 45-meter long taut cables through a series of free and forced vibration tests. It consists of a unilateral spring attached perpendicularly to the cable near the anchorage. …”
Get full text

Development and pilot testing of an empowerment-based educational app for complementary therapies in diabetes: a Delphi study by Hsiao-Yun Chang, Yu-Yao Huang

“…Objective: To develop and pilot test the Empowerment-based Complementary Therapies for Diabetes Management educational application (app) Methods: A two-round modified Delphi method, conducted from October 2023 to April 2024, involved 23 external experts and six patients with diabetes. …”
Get full text

Article RETRACTED due to manipulation by the authors Modified Warm-Up Model: A Development Study For Football Players Post Ankle Injury by Liza Liza, Bafirman Bafirman, Masrum Masrum, Alimuddin Alimuddin, Rahmat Putra Perdana, Agung Wahyudi, Mikkey Anggara Suganda, Didi Suryadi, Trisnar Adi Prabowo, Makan Sacko

Get full text

Assessment of Severity of Acute Pancreatitis Using Modified Computed Tomography Severity Index and Revised Atlanta Classification and Their Association with Clinical Outcome Parame... by Swasti Jain, Ankur Malhotra, Shruti Chandak, Deepti Arora, Aman Taneja

“…It can lead to various complications and is commonly diagnosed using laboratory tests and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) scans. …”
Get full text

Criterion-related validity of self-screening using the KOJI AWARENESS™ test for range of motion and strength in healthy participants. by Kenji Hirohata, Hidetaka Furuya, Sho Mitomo, Yuki Osaka, Koji Murofushi, Daisuke Yamaguchi, Kazuyoshi Yagishita

“…A handheld dynamometer was used to measure muscle strength. Balance ability was assessed using a modified balance error scoring system. …”
Get full text

Protocol Variations and Six-Minute Walk Test Performance in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis by A. Dunn, D. L. Marsden, E. Nugent, P. Van Vliet, N. J. Spratt, J. Attia, R. Callister

“…To investigate the use of the six-minute walk test (6MWT) for stroke survivors, including adherence to 6MWT protocol guidelines and distances achieved. …”
Get full text

Plasmonic optical fiber biosensors for ultra-low detection of respiratory syncytial virus via point-of-care tests by Federica Passeggio, Luigi Zeni, Massimiliano Galdiero, Francesco Arcadio, Carla Zannella, Anna De Filippis, Chiara Marzano, Ines Tavoletta, Fabiana Napolitano, Rosalba Pitruzzella, Giuseppe Portella, Nunzio Cennamo

“…Furthermore, selectivity tests demonstrated the biosensor’s ability to distinguish RSV from other viruses. …”
Get full text

Modified Media for Fungi Symbiont Sponge <I>Agelas</I> sp. (<I>Fusarium</I> sp.) Cultivation against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria by Khoeruddin Wittriansyah, Agus Trianto, Ocky Karna Radjasa

“…Highlight Research • Fusarium symbiont Agelas sponge has antibacterial activity against aureus and E. coli Multi Drug Resistant • Fusarium can grow on modified media soursop juice (SJ) and ginger juice (GJ) and has different inhibitory abilities against bacteria test • Fusarium bioactive compounds were analyzed and purified by HPLC • Based on TLC visualization, one of the bioactive compounds contained in Fusarium is a steroid group   Abstract Marine symbiont fungi, specifically, are likely to have antibacterial properties. …”
Get full text