Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Work Ability and Associated Factors among Hairdressers of South Delhi: A Cross-sectional Study by Sana Zareen, Sheetal Kalra, Richa Hirendra Rai, Deepak Raghave, Sonia Pawaria, Usha Panihar, Sajjan Pal

“…Hairdressers, due to prolonged standing, repetitive movements and awkward postures, are particularly vulnerable to these disorders. …”

A Novel Policy Distillation With WPA-Based Knowledge Filtering Algorithm for Efficient Industrial Robot Control by Gilljong Shin, Seongjin Yun, Won-Tae Kim

“…However, it may have some problems of anomalous knowledge and abnormal robot movements in case the teacher model has a local optimal policy. …”
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Physical Activity and Knee Joint Injuries - Risk Factors, Management and Prognosis by Wojciech Falkowski, Monika Gaszyńska, Antonina Drzewiecka, Artur Drzewiecki, Wiktor Korczak, Maria Madejska, Aleksandra Rudzka, Anna Krysińska, Weronika Woźniak, Jakub Magielski

“…Diagnosis is based on history and imaging studies, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to evaluate soft structures and X-rays for bone injuries. …”
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Learning Curves in Laparoscopic Training: Comparative Analysis of Two Training Models by Layla Settaf-Cherif, Adam Ostrowski, Anmol Khan, Katarzyna Malinowska, Oliwia Kwiatkowska, Łukasz Paszylk, Jan Adamowicz, Tomasz Drewa

“…However, it demands advanced psychomotor skills, such as spatial awareness, precision movements, and hand-eye coordination. Mastering these skills requires structured and effective training strategies. …”
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Results of a physical exercise program with music therapy in Ecuadorian patients affected by type 2 Diabetes Mellitus to increase muscle strength in upper limbs from a Neutrosophic... by María Eugenia Lucena de Ustáriz, Lisbeth Josefina Reales Chacón, Eliana del Consuelo de la Torre Núñez, Francisco Javier Ustáriz Fajardo, Rosa Elisa Cruz Tenempaguay, Adriana Monserrath Monge Moreno, Silvia Del Pilar Vallejo Chinche, José Andrés Zaporta Ramos

“…The primary purpose of the study is to implement and evaluate a therapeutic plan designed to improve upper limb muscle strength in 28 older adults diagnosed with T2DM. …”
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Experimental substantiation of the effectiveness of the “massage” retinal veins for treatment of retinal vein occlusion by A. A. Krylova, O. I. Krivosheina, O. I. Urazova

“…Objective: evaluate the effectiveness of treatment of retinal vein occlusion with the use of “massage” of retinal veins on the experimental model of photoinduced retinal venous occlusive disease.Materials and methods. …”
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The impact of vitreous floaters on quality of life: a qualitative study by Jarinne E. Woudstra-de Jong, Sonia S. Manning-Charalampidou, Johannes Hans R. Vingerling, S. J. Feike Gerbrandy, Konrad Pesudovs, Jan J. Busschbach

“…When compared to other eye conditions, three previously unidentified issues stand out among patients with floaters: the effects of different lighting conditions, intermittent vision impairment caused by eye movements, and the importance of seeking understanding and support from healthcare providers. …”
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Primary healthcare professionals’ perceptions, attitudes and ideas regarding asthma management in Greece: A mixed-method study by Izolde Bouloukaki, Christos Spanias, Despo Ierodiakonou, Nikolaos Tzanakis, Siân Williams, Ioanna Tsiligianni

“…Then, a qualitative survey followed with semi-structured interviews to evaluate the feedback obtained from HCPs to assess the content, and applicability of the ARC tools. …”
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Wind during terrestrial laser scanning of trees: Simulation-based assessment of effects on point cloud features and leaf-wood classification by W. Albert, H. Weiser, H. Weiser, R. Tabernig, R. Tabernig, B. Höfle, B. Höfle

“…LiDAR point cloud data of trees is often affected by wind-induced movements. This leads to misalignments between overlapping point clouds and distortions in the merged representation. …”
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Tongue Muscle Training App for Middle-Aged and Older Adults Incorporating Flow-Based Gameplay: Design and Feasibility Pilot Study by Kuan-Chu Su, Ko-Chiu Wu, Kuei-Ru Chou, Chia-Hsu Huang

“…This pilot study used an image recognition system to detect the tongue movements of 32 healthy middle-aged and older adults (7 males, 21.9%; 25 females, 78.1%) during 3 game training tasks, each requiring different reaction speeds. …”
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Comparative analysis of Microsoft Kinect Azure and manual measurement methods in the sit and reach test among elite female weightlifters by Usame Ömer Osmanoğlu, Kenan Erdaği, Bülent IŞIK, Serkan Örücü, Erkan Özbay

“…Abstract Microsoft Kinect is an increasingly common tool for low-cost and portable measurement of human movements. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential reliability and reproducibility of Microsoft Kinect Azure in the sit-and-reach test conducted under standardized test conditions in a controlled training environment with elite female weightlifters. …”
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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the CFAbd-Score for gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with cystic fibrosis by Flávia N.S. Infante, Elizete A. Lomazi, Carlos Zagoya, Franziska Duckstein, Daniela O. Magro, Fernando Pessotto, Antônio F. Ribeiro, José D. Ribeiro, Jochen G. Mainz

“…It comprises 28 questions on five domains: abdominal pain, bowel movements, eating and appetite, gastroesophageal reflux symptoms, and the impact of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms on QoL. …”
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Pecularities of shoulder joint arthroplasty after war injuries by S.S. Strafun, V.V. Gaiovych, O.S. Strafun, S.V. Bogdan, D.D. Kravchenko

“…A background for successful restoration of movements in the shoulder joint in such patients is a meticulous assessment of the severity of da­maged structures, the development of individual reconstruction stra­tegy and adequate use of a wide range of endoprosthesis devices.…”
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Short Immobilization in a Sling Does Not Lead to Increased Salivary Cortisol Levels in Pigs by Sara Puy, Marta Giral, Dolores C. García-Olmo

“…The goal of the present study was to evaluate the potential stress developed in farm hybrid pigs and miniature laboratory pigs briefly restrained in a sling, by measuring salivary cortisol levels. …”
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Correlation between facial growth patterns and cortical bone thickness assessed with cone-beam computed tomography in young adult untreated patients by Francesca Gaffuri, Gianguido Cossellu, Cinzia Maspero, Valentina Lanteri, Alessandro Ugolini, Giulio Rasperini, Iury O. Castro, Marco Farronato

“…When two-dimensional dental radiographic views are not sufficient for diagnosis and measurements, cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images should be used to assess the alveolar bone structure three-dimensionally and with high accuracy and reliability.The aim of the present study was to evaluate the correlation between alveolar bone thickness and facial divergence in young adults untreated patients using a three-dimensional method analysis with CBCT images. …”
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Assessing the effectiveness of the community participation approaches to improve access to mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area of Baringo... by Collins Okoyo, Omar Kopi, Paul M Gichuki, Bridget W Kimani, Tabitha Kanyui, Titus Waititu, Wyckliff P Omondi, Doris W Njomo

“…The county was purposively selected due to its historical challenges in achieving optimal treatment coverage for trachoma, including its nomadic lifestyle, intercounty border movements, and persistent conflicts. A sample of 350 respondents was randomly selected for the pre- and post-intervention surveys. …”
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Enhancing home-based physical activity for neurodivergent children: adapting the InPACT at Home program with AI and universal design by Tania Sapre, Haylie L. Miller, Anna Schwartz, Leah R. Ketcheson, Alanna Price, Kerry Winkelseth, Jeanne M. Barcelona, Ronald F. Zernicke, Ronald F. Zernicke, Rebecca E. Hasson

“…Our next steps include evaluating the effectiveness of our program adaptations in encouraging participation in the InPACT at Home program and subsequently increasing physical activity levels among neurodivergent children.…”
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Development of a Body-Worn Textile-Based Strain Sensor: Application to Diabetic Foot Assessment by Rory P. Turnbull, Jenny Corser, Giorgio Orlando, Prabhuraj D. Venkatraman, Irantzu Yoldi, Kathrine Bradbury, Neil D. Reeves, Peter Culmer

“…Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFUs) are a significant health and economic burden, potentially leading to limb amputation, with a severe impact on a person’s quality of life. During active movements like gait, the monitoring of shear has been suggested as an important factor for effective prevention of DFUs. …”
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Research on Ship Heave Motion Compensation Control Under Complex Sea State Environment Based on Improved Reinforcement Learning by ZHANG Qin, ZHOU Jingyi, WANG Xingyue, HU Xiong

“…The underlying objective of these techniques lies in precisely governing vessel movements and counteracting heave provoked by wind and waves, ensuring the steadfastness and security of offshore operations. …”
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Clinical and diagnostic value of transrectal ultrasound in assessing the severity of ulcerative colitis by M.V. Stoikevych, M.V. Titova, T.S. Tarasova, O.P. Petishko

“…With their help, you can assess the state of the intestinal wall and obtain a cross-sectional image of the intestine, evaluate extraintestinal structures (lymph nodes, vessels, fatty tissue). …”
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