Effect of pilates on the physical and mental health of drug-dependent individuals — a randomized controlled trial by Feng Ji, Ensong Zhou, Peng Zhao, Xinliang Chen, Hui Wang, Jiabin Zhong, Yi Zhang, Yunhang Lu, Qing Zhang

“…Psychological assessments revealed significant differences in scores on the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) and Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS) between the experimental and control groups (p < 0.01), with more pronounced effects in the experimental group. …”
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Effect of microbial fertilizers on soil microbial community structure in rotating and continuous cropping Glycyrrhiza uralensis by Daiyu Qiu, Daiyu Qiu, Xue Wang, Xue Wang, Kan Jiang, Kan Jiang, Gaoxia Gong, Gaoxia Gong, Fang Bao

“…Of the three microbial fertilizers, the complex microbial agent had the most significant effects on optimizing the soil microbial community structure of continuous cropping and rotating G. uralensis. …”
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Evaluation of an integrated care program for thoracic surgery in Ontario, Canada: a historical cohort study by Nicholas Bakewell, Catherine Liang, Tsoleen Ayanian, Sanjana Sundaram, Kazuhiro Yasufuku, Meghan O’Neill, Kathy Kornas, Lori Diemert, Megan Samantha Lowe, Melissa Chang, Laura C. Rosella

“…As the IC program continues, further research is needed with larger sample sizes to confirm these findings and optimize IC program delivery, especially for more complex surgical patients.…”
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Using GPS and accelerometer data to precisely record egg laying, incubation and chick hatching of Cinereous Vultures (Aegypius monachus) in-situ by Cornel Cotorogea, Emilian Stoynov, Atanas Grozdanov, Simeon Marin, Hristo Valeriev Peshev, Ivelin Ivanov, Georgi P. Stoyanov

“…As the chick grows and requires less brooding, the accelerometer graph returns to pre-incubation values, indicating the adult&#039;s return to a more typical posture on the nest.This methodology offers advantages over traditional monitoring techniques, providing continuous, precise, and non-invasive data acquisition. …”
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The role of supine imaging in assessing failure of pelvic compensation and its impact on surgical outcomes in patients with adult spinal deformity by Dongfan Wang, Wei Wang, Yu Wang, Chao Kong, Shuaikang Wang, Xiaolong Chen, Shibao Lu

“…Conclusion ASD patients with preoperative FPC are more likely to experience worse patient-reported outcomes and a higher incidence of mechanical complications following corrective surgery. …”
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Hydra Radio Access Network (H-RAN): Multi-Functional Communications and Sensing Networks, Initial Access Implementation, and Task-2 Approach by Rafid I. Abd, Daniel J. Findley, Kwang Soon Kim

“…These elements are integral to optimizing beamforming in scenarios where direct line-of-sight (LoS) is obstructed by <inline-formula> <tex-math notation="LaTeX">$\text {level}_{1}$ </tex-math></inline-formula> blockage scenario. …”
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Physicochemical Characterization and Oral Bioavailability of Curcumin–Phospholipid Complex Nanosuspensions Prepared Based on Microfluidic System by Bo Zhang, Wenjing Guo, Zhenyu Chen, Yaxin Chen, Ruining Zhang, Minchen Liu, Jian Yang, Jiquan Zhang

“…<b>Conclusions</b>: CPC-NPs prepared by microfluidic technology had more controllable quality than that of traditional preparation and showed superior bioavailability compared with free drug, CPC, and CUR-NPs. …”
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Data Preprocessing Techniques for AI and Machine Learning Readiness: Scoping Review of Wearable Sensor Data in Cancer Care by Bengie L Ortiz, Vibhuti Gupta, Rajnish Kumar, Aditya Jalin, Xiao Cao, Charles Ziegenbein, Ashutosh Singhal, Muneesh Tewari, Sung Won Choi

“…Transformation methods aimed to convert raw data into more informative formats for analysis, such as by segmenting sensor streams or extracting statistical features. …”
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Genotype-environment interaction of genotypes of cocoa in Mexico by Carlos Hugo Avendaño-Arrazate, Misael Martínez-Bolaños, Ana Laura Reyes-Reyes, Marco Aurelio Aragón-Magadán, Delfino Reyes-López, Fernando López-Morales

“…The identification of high-yielding and stable genotypes can facilitate more efficient breeding strategies and better decision-making for cacao producers and researchers. …”
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Study on Pressure-Bearing Patterns of Gel Plugging Agents in Multi-Scale Fractures by Shuanghu Si, Yifei Liu, Yinghui Jiang, Chenwei Zou, Ning Yang, Dongfang Lv, Xizhuo Miao, Caili Dai

“…Because of the impact of bottom water coning, the water channeling phenomenon becomes more problematic in the middle and late stages of reservoir development. …”
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Factors Influencing the Development of Metachronous Fractures in Patients with Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures Treated with Conservative Management or Vertebroplasty by Fernando Ruiz Santiago, Lucía Bueno Caravaca, Francisco Garrido Sanz, Paula María Jiménez Gutiérrez, David Luengo Gómez, Mario Rivera Izquierdo, José Manuel Benítez, Antonio Jesús Láinez Ramos-Bossini

“…<b>Results:</b> Of the 90 patients included, 20 (22.2%) developed one or more MFs (15 in CM and 5 in PV groups, respectively; <i>p</i> = 0.037). …”
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Second-generation downscaled earth system model data using generative machine learningOEDI by Grant Buster, Brandon N. Benton, Deeksha Rastogi, Shih-Chieh Kao, Guilherme Castelao, Jordan Eisenman

“…The second-generation Sup3rCC dataset enables more precise modeling of energy resilience and adaptation strategies in response to changing meteorological conditions through an enhanced representation of possible future meteorological conditions.…”
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Clinical and ultrasound characteristics in patients with sars-cov-2 pneumonia, associated with hospitalization prognosis. e-covid project by Noemí Fàbrega Ramon, Marta Ortega Bravo, Gerard Torres Cortada, Joaquim Sol Culleré, Mònica Solanes Cabús, Jose María Palacín Peruga

“…In both cases it has been determined that the optimal point for classification was 2 or more lung affected areas. …”
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Editorial by Teddy Surya Gunawan

“…Let us embrace these breakthroughs as stepping stones to a brighter, more sustainable future.   Prof. Dr. Teddy Surya Gunawan Executive Editor IIUM Engineering Journal ISSN: 1511-788X  E-ISSN: 2289-7860 Published by: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Phone (+603) 6421-5014, Fax: (+603) 6421-6298 …”
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Correcting Tibiotalar Alignment Correlates with FAO Changes after Total Ankle Replacement by Ricardo Villar MD, Emily Teehan MS, Kira Lu, Ranqing Lan MS, Patricia Friedmann MS, Jensen Henry MD, Constantine Demetracopoulos MD

“…TAR was able to improve FAO in patients with tibiotalar deformity and a more powerful change was noticed in valgus alignment. …”
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Assessment of cardiovascular risk in patients with crystal-induced arthritides and rheumatoid arthritis by the ATP III and Reynolds Risk Score by M. S. Eliseev, A. M. Novikova, O. V. Zhelyabina, E. V. Gerasimova, E. V. Ilyinykh, T. V. Popkova, T. S. Panevin, E. L. Nasonov

“…The RRS scale may be a more objective method of assessing CVD risk in patients with CPPD, gout and RA.…”
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MODERN DIAGNOSTICS METHODS OF NON-SPECIFIC PROTECTION OF PERIODONTAL TISSUES IN RESIDENTS OF THE INDUSTRIAL REGION by A.V. Samoilenko, S.V. Pavlov, I.V. Vozna

“… The aim of the article is to study the peculiarities of antimicrobial immunity of the oral cavity of the industrial region’s inhabitants in order to optimize special preventive programs of major dental diseases. …”
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Combined CT-based extracellular volume with pathologic indicators predicts early postoperative recurrence of gastric mesenchymal tumors by LU Hong, LU Hong, LI Haitao, CAI Ping

“…Conclusion The model established by ECV combined with pathological indicators has good predictive performance and can be used as a more effective predictor of early recurrence of gastric mesenchymal tumors after surgery. …”
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Effects of Stretching and Resistance Training on Psychophysical Awareness: A Pilot Study by Giovanni Esposito, Rosario Ceruso, Pietro Luigi Invernizzi, Vincenzo Manzi, Gaetano Raiola

“…These results suggest that resistance training may improve flexibility and concurrently enhance athletes’ psychophysical self-awareness more effectively than traditional stretching. Such findings offer practical implications for coaches seeking to optimize flexibility training by integrating alternative methods that promote both physical and perceptual adaptations.…”
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Development and Experimental Validation of Auxiliary Rolling Bearing Models for Active Magnetic Bearings (AMBs) Applications by Anna Tangredi, Enrico Meli, Andrea Rindi, Alessandro Ridolfi, Pierluca D’Adamio, Amedeo Frilli, Duccio Fioravanti, Benjamin Defoy

“…For example, the lateral and the axial models have been properly coupled in order to correctly reproduce the effects observed during the experimental tests and a very important system element, the landing bearing compliant suspension, has been properly modelled to more accurately describe its elastic and damping effects on the system. …”
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