Identifying mediators of healthy lifestyle adoption after stroke: a focus group study using a Theoretical Domains Framework guided analysis by Patricia Hall, Paula da Cruz Peniche, Julianne Hickey, Olive Lennon

“…Health-beliefs, self-identity and perceived ability to change behaviour were considered to assert both positive and negative influences on behaviours, mapping to Social/Professional Role & Identity, Beliefs about Consequences and Beliefs about Capabilities domains. …”
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Machine learning-based radiomics prognostic model for patients with proximal esophageal cancer after definitive chemoradiotherapy by Linrui Li, Zhihui Qin, Juan Bo, Jiaru Hu, Yu Zhang, Liting Qian, Jiangning Dong

“…Abstract Objectives To explore the role of radiomics in predicting the prognosis of proximal esophageal cancer and to investigate the biological underpinning of radiomics in identifying different prognoses. …”
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Integration of resistance exercise into a multimodal approach to prehabilitation for patients with sarcopenia prior to surgery: a narrative review by Harsh Patel, Khang Duy Ricky Le, Khang Duy Ricky Le, Khang Duy Ricky Le, Annie Jiao Wang, Samuel Boon Ping Tay

“…In particular, the ability of resistance exercises to address multiple domains relevant to sarcopenia, thereby enhancing patient outcomes beyond pure hypertrophy and playing a key role in prehabilitation.…”
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Maximizing sprint performance among adolescent sprinters: a controlled evaluation of functional, traditional, and combined training approaches by Xiaohuan Liu, Xiaohuan Liu, Yongjing Shao, Sohom Saha, Zijian Zhao, Debajit Karmakar

“…BackgroundSprint performance plays a crucial role in competitive sports, particularly among adolescent athletes. …”
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Associations of dyadic appraisal of cancer cachexia symptoms with psychological distress and quality of life in dyads of palliative care patients: a longitudinal mixed-methods stud... by Huilin Cheng, Carmen Wai Lim Leung, Jeffrey Sheung Ching NG, Kam Hung Wong, Deepa Natarajan, Lut Ming Chan, Nancy Hiu Yim NG, Tsz Wai Tsang, Wai Ming Leung, Raymond See Kit LO

“…Guided by the Theory of Dyadic Illness Management supplemented by the Symptom Appraisal Pathway Model, the study will be the first to provide a comprehensive understanding of the role of dyadic appraisal of patients’ CC symptoms on psychological distress and QOL of palliative care patients and their primary family caregivers over an eight-week follow-up period. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variation and Driving Factors of Carbon Sequestration Rate in Terrestrial Ecosystems of Ningxia, China by Yi Zhang, Chunxiao Cheng, Zhihui Wang, Hongxin Hai, Lulu Miao

“…Based on ground observation data and multimodal datasets, the optimal machine learning model (EXT) was used to invert a 30 m high-resolution vegetation and soil carbon density dataset for Ningxia from 2000 to 2023. …”
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Diversified and efficient utilization and evaluation of remaining coal resources of closed coal mines in Shanxi Province by Yongyong FAN, Wenfu YANG, Fuhui QI, Xingxing ZHANG, Wenlong SONG, Yufei SU, Hua XIE

“…The efficient use of these resources can not only inject new vitality into the economic development of Shanxi, but also play a positive role in the environmental level, reduce the ecological problems that may be caused by idle resources or unreasonable disposal, and realize the coordinated symbiosis between the coal industry and the ecological environment. …”
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Pedagogía y Didáctica de la Corporeidad. Una mirada desde la praxis (Pedagogy and Didactics of Corporeality. A look from praxis) by Jayson Bernate

“…The current challenges facing the educational sector with respect to the expectations and challenges that society demands in the 21st century require the training of teachers committed to social change in their pedagogical practice, teachers who transform their work with innovative proposals in their didactic, with an entrepreneurial character, creative, critical, competent in this digital culture that overwhelms us day by day, with social leadership, with an optimal degree of emotional well-being and, in this sense, a significant change in the role of the teacher is required , based on collaborative learning that allows the student to build their own knowledge from a close relationship between family, school and community, since education is the responsibility of the whole of society and not merely of institutional entities, school or university. …”
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Early Intervention for Children With Developmental Disabilities and Their Families via Telehealth: Systematic Review by Yoomi Shin, Eun Ju Park, Anna Lee

“… BackgroundEarly intervention during the first 3 years of life is crucial for children with developmental disabilities to optimize developmental outcomes. However, access to such services is often limited by geographical distance and resource constraints. …”
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All roads lead to Rome: QTL analysis for vernalization requirement and dissection of allelic variation uncovered unexpected diversity of FLC loci in Camelina sativa by Vicky Roslinsky, Raju Chaudhary, Annette Zatylny, Isobel A. P. Parkin, Christina Eynck

“…Contrary to previous reports, spring camelina lines can carry the spring and/or winter alleles of Csa.FLC.C20, indicating that this gene by itself only plays a subordinate role in the regulation of flowering and vernalization requirement. …”
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Microbial inoculants alleviate the adverse effects of Cu-contaminated soils amended with biochar on sunflower growth by Mariana Godinho, Helena Moreira, Paula Maria Lima Castro, Sofia Isabel Almeida Pereira

“…Future research should focus on optimizing the application rates and combinations of biochar and microbial inoculants to maximize phytoremediation efficiency and minimize any adverse effects on plant growth.…”
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Comprehensive Evaluation of Selenium-Enriched Land Resources in Changting County, Fujian Province Based on Niche Theory and AHP-TOPSIS Model by Zhimin TANG, Long ZHAN, Xiaodong ZHANG, Guoguang CHEN, Mo ZHOU, Fujin TIAN, Hongying LIU, Jie ZHANG, Ming ZHANG

“…The suitable areas, relatively suitable areas, and generally suitable areas are approximately consistent with the selenium-enriched areas designated in previous specifications, reflecting the dominant role of soil selenium content in the evaluation index system. …”
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PM_2.5 Concentration Prediction in the Beijing–Tianjin–Hebei Region Based on ERA5 Stratified PWV and Atmospheric Pollutants by Jun Shang, Peixuan Zhang, Yong Wang, Yanping Liu, Hongsheng Wang, Suo Li

“…Precipitable water vapor (PWV) in the atmosphere is an important meteorological element with stratification properties, which plays a crucial role in energy transfer, weather dynamics, and PM_2.5 generation. …”
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The Necessity of Using MRI as an Imaging Modality in Acute Code Stroke in Indonesia by Hidayat R, Fisher M, Rima SPP, Wiyarta E, Fathi GC, Mustika AP, Irfannadhira AC, Pangeran D, Mesiano T, Kurniawan M, Rasyid A, Harris S

“…Door-to-MRI times varied across periods, averaging 88.2 minutes before national healthcare insurance collaboration, 29.1 minutes during transition, and 47.8 minutes afterward.Conclusion: This study emphasizes the crucial role of the 6-minute MRI protocol for accurately diagnosing stroke types, severity, and determining thrombolysis eligibility. …”
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A recurrent YOLOv8-based framework for event-based object detection by Diego A. Silva, Kamilya Smagulova, Ahmed Elsheikh, Mohammed E. Fouda, Ahmed M. Eltawil

“…Object detection plays a crucial role in various cutting-edge applications, such as autonomous vehicles and advanced robotics systems, primarily relying on conventional frame-based RGB sensors. …”
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Terrain and individual tree vertical structure-based approach for point clouds co-registration by UAV and Backpack LiDAR by Tingwei Zhang, Xin Shen, Lin Cao

“…Tree-level structural parameters estimation plays a key role in the researches and practice in sustainable forest management, carbon storage estimation, as well as ecological function evaluation. …”
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Functional Bracing After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructions: A Review of the Current Literature by Charles R. Heyworth, Lauren E. Berube, PA-C, Emma C. Gossman, BS, Matthew D. Milewski, MD, Elise C. Bixby, MD

“…Given the conflicting evidence and lack of definitive existing guidelines, the role of FKB for patients returning to high-risk activities after ACLR currently remains uncertain, underscoring the need for higher-quality research to guide clinical practice, particularly for the highest risk sub-populations of pediatric and adolescent athletes. …”
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Cardiometabolic index is a novel predictor for osteoporosis in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with MAFLD: a cross-sectional study by Yangyang Zhang, Jinyang An, Xinsai Li, Lingling Li, Jia Bai, Haihong Lv

“…INTRODUCTION: As a new index of obesity and metabolism, the cardiometabolic index (CMI) has been shown to play an important role in the prediction and diagnosis of metabolic diseases. …”
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Social Housing of Previously Single-Caged Adult Male Cynomolgus Macaques (<i>Macaca fascicularis</i>) by Fitriya N. Dewi, Permanawati, Suryo Saputro, Adinda D. Azhar, Wahyu Putriyani, Jeffrey D. Wyatt, Irma H. Suparto, Huda S. Darusman

“…Cynomolgus macaques (<i>Macaca fascicularis; Mf</i>) serve an essential role in the advancement of biomedical research. Aged macaques, in particular, are highly valued as animal models for the study of geriatric diseases. …”
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Eccentric external and internal rotation peak torque ratios predict shoulder injuries with national judokas; a prospective cohort study by Shirzad Mian Darbandi, Masoud Sebyani, Shiva Behpour, David G. Behm, Mahdi Hosseinzadeh

“…The optimal cut-off point of the ND ER/IR ratio associated with the uninjured judokas group was 72.7 (sensitivity, 0.667; specificity, 0.643). …”
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