Composite Index of Anthropometric Failure to assess malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries across Africa, Asia, and Europe: a state-of-the-art review by Godana Arero Dassie

“…Despite its advantages, challenges such as data availability and interpretation persist, necessitating further research.ConclusionComposite Index of Anthropometric Failure effectively captures multiple anthropometric failures, offering a more complete assessment of malnutrition. …”
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Solvolytic recycling of unsaturated polyester resin-based sheet moulding composites [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved with reservations] by Mark Roelands, Richard van Someren, Annemieke van de Runstraat, John van de Moosdijk

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Interannual variability of moisture sources and isotopic composition of Meiyu-Baiu rainfall in southwestern Japan: Importance of Asian monsoon moisture for extreme rainfall events by Xiaoyang Li, Ryuichi Kawamura, Kimpei Ichiyanagi, Kei Yoshimura

“…This facilitates deep convection, leading to more extreme rainfall during heavy seasons. Compared with Eulerian moisture tagging method, Lagrangian backward trajectory method underestimated contribution of AM moisture, due to higher precipitation efficiency at higher altitudes, resulting from stronger convection and ascent accompanied with more precipitation and rainout in the upstream AM regions. …”
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Relationships Between Spinal Curvature Parameters and Somatic Variables, Bone Mineral Density, Sedentary Habits and Physical Activity Levels in Young Adults: a Cross-Sectional Stud... by Sandra Trzcińska, Joanna Cieplińska, Anna Kopiczko, Michał Kuszewski, Manuel González Sanchez

“…In women, an average sitting time of more than seven hours significantly increased the risk of hyperlordosis.Conclusion: A sedentary lifestyle and physical activity are important determinants of body posture in young adults. …”
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Effects of planting patterns on physicochemical properties, metabolites and microbial community structure of rhizosphere soil in perennial cultivated grassland by Xiaofang Zhang, Chunping Zhang, Yuzhen Liu, Lian Huo, Zengzeng Yang, Yongshang Tong, Xue Zhang, Zehang Yu, Xiaoxia Yang, Quan Cao, Quanmin Dong

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Creation of a training simulator model for practising puncture of the kidney calyceal system under ultrasound control by N. K. Gadzhiev, A. A. Mishchenko, V. P. Britov, A. M. Khrenov, D. S. Gorelov, V. M. Obidnyak, V. E. Grigoriev, I. V. Semenyakin, S. B. Petrov

“…A study of the speed of sound in all compositions was carried out, as well as a study of track formation after passing the puncture needle, as well as the ability of the compositions to overgrow (sticking) tracks. …”
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Somatic characteristics of 9-year-old boys with different levels of physical fitness Budowa somatyczna 9-letnich chłopców o różnym poziomie sprawności fizycznej by Paweł Tomaszewski, Piotr Żmijewski, Jan Gajewski, Katarzyna Milde, Beata Szczepańska

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Comparison and Optimization of Sr Isotope Analysis in Carbonate Rocks by Multiple-step Leaching Method by Xu PAN, Ziwei SUN, Jiwei GAO, Hongmei GONG, Xiaohong WANG, Meng DUAN, Yuanyuan XIAO

“…Therefore, the more conservative method proposed by Li, et al[29] is recommended for leaching unknown limestone samples, and B7-B9 are the target steps for leaching representative primary carbonate fraction. …”
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Effect of different curing times and distances on the microhardness of nanofilled resin-based composite restoration polymerized with high-intensity LED light curing units by Haifa Barakah

“…Purpose: This study examined the effect of different distances and curing times on the microhardness (VHN) of nanofilled resin-based composite (RBC) restorations polymerized with high-intensity LED LCUs. …”
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Effects of aquatic exercise compared with land-based exercise on the body composition and function of older adults with sarcopenia: protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Na Li, Fang Cheng, Jinfeng Yang, Yuanpeng Liao, PeiJie Sun, Weicheng Yang, Jinqi Yang, Jianxin Ran

“…The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of aquatic exercise and land-based exercise on the body composition and function of participants with sarcopenia.Methods and analysis This randomised, controlled, single-blinded trial will enrol 45 participants (≥ 65 years) following the diagnostic criteria set by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019. …”
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Beyond Drive for Thinness: Drive for Leanness in Anorexia Nervosa Prevention and Recovery by Ronald B. Brown

“…Unlike a systematic review, a grounded theory method is more appropriate for developing a new theory to explain phenomena like the cause, recovery, and prevention of anorexia nervosa. …”
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Characterizing the essential oil composition and assessing the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of two compositae taxa: Gerbera delavayi Franch. and Gerbera piloselloides (... by Junkai Wu, Wanjun Hu, Wanjun Hu, Jing Chen, Jianping Hu, Cuimin Ke, Zunlai Sheng, Zunlai Sheng

“…Despite their traditional use, these species have been subjected to limited research regarding their biological activities, leaving a gap in scientific understanding. MethodsThis study was designed to investigate the essential oil (EO) compositions, as well as the antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of G. piloselloides and G. delavayi. …”
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Plasma sphingolipids mediate the association between gut microbiome composition and type 2 diabetes risk in the HELIUS cohort: a case-cohort study by Femke Rutters, Max Nieuwdorp, Mirthe Muilwijk, Irene van Valkengoed, Bert-Jan van den Born, Henrike Galenkamp, Joline W J Beulens, Martin F Overbeek, Mark Davids

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The use of flowable bulk-fill resin composite entire cavity is a less time-consuming approach for occluso-proximal restorations in primary teeth by Clara Cavagnoli Mendes, Cleber Paradzinski Cavalheiro, Carolina Lopes da Silva, José Carlos Pettorossi Imparato, Tathiane Larissa Lenzi

“…Conclusion: Single use of flowable bulk-fill resin composite and the use of conventional resin composite are the less and more time-consuming approaches for occluso-proximal restorations in primary teeth, respectively. …”
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Effect of Marinating on Selected Quality Characteristics of Pork Tenderloin Cooked by Sous Vide Method by Marian Gil, Mariusz Rudy, Paulina Duma-Kocan, Renata Stanisławczyk, Aleksandra Wolińska, Anna Krajewska, Dariusz Dziki

“…Meat marinated in red wine and using the dry method received higher scores, while longer marinating resulted in more favorable scores.…”
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Chromato-mass spectroscopy of tinctures of Valeriana officinalis aerial part by V. M. Odyntsova, V. I. Kokitko, V. H. Korniievska, Yu. I. Korniievskyi, Ye. O. Karpun

“…Underground Valerian roots (Vаlеrіаnае radix) are officinal raw materials. More than 1000 compounds were detected in Valeriana officinalis L. s.l., of which no less than 500 natural substances of organic and inorganic origin were identified, among them – carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, vitamins, enzymes, phenolic compounds, essential oil, iridoids, alkaloids, steroids. …”
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Prevalence of diabetes-related sarcopenia and its defining components within primary care: A cross-sectional study by Rubén Silva-Tinoco, Lilia Castillo-Martínez, Berenice Cabrera-Victoria, Eileen Guzmán-Olvera, Christian Hinojosa-Segura, Alejandro Avalos-Bracho, Cira Santillán-Díaz

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Chromato-mass spectrometric characteristics of red clover and motherwort tinctures by V. M. Odyntsova, O. I. Panasenko, V. H. Korniievska, Yu. I. Korniievskyi, D. A. Didenko

“…The purpose of the work is to determine, by means of gas chromatography, the component composition of red clover and motherwort tinctures. …”
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The Effect of high intensity interval training with nigella sativa supplementation on lipid profile, fasting blood sugar and body composition of overweight young women by Soheyla Alamdar, Seyed Mohsen Avandi

“…Background and Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of high intensity interval training with Nigella Sativa supplementation on lipid profile, blood sugar and body composition of overweight young women.Materials and Methods: The present study is in the form of a semi-experimental design in a double-blind on 48 overweight young women of NEISHABOUR city with a mean and standard deviation of age 36.41 ± 3.51 and body mass index of 28.704 ± 0.79. kg/m2. …”
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Gas composition and pressure in the hypopharynx during high-flow oxygen therapy through a nasal cannula in healthy volunteers with different breathing patterns by Andrey I. Yaroshetskiy, Anna P. Krasnoshchekova, Fedor D. Tkachenko, Alina V. Rubashchenko, Daniil D. Zubarev, Vasiliy D. Konanykhin, Maxim I. Savelenok, Maxim M. Nosenko, Zamira M. Merzhoeva, Sergey N. Avdeev

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