Beef Breeding Systems and Preferences for Breeding Objective Traits by Zuzana Krupová, Emil Krupa, Michaela Brzáková, Zdeňka Veselá, Kamil Malát

“…Our study aimed to identify the overall and cluster-specific characteristics of Czech beef cattle breeding systems. …”
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YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS WITH HIGHER SOMATIC MATURATION ARE STRONGER, MORE POWERFUL AND FASTER THAN THOSE WITH LOWER MATURATION by Maurício Teixeira, Alexandre Igor Araripe Medeiros, Mário Antônio de Moura Simim, Cláudio de Oliveira Assumpção

“…Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) and Confidence Intervals (CI = 90%) were used to compare the study variables (PRE-PHV vs POST-PHV). Our findings showed that POST-PHV group showed higher values in CMJ (3/3/97, Very likely) and RAST (peak, average, minimum power) and lower in the 20 Meter Flying Sprint (100/0/0, Most Likely) when compared to the PRE-PHV group. …”
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health and Healthcare in Youth with Chronic Physical Illness and Their Families by Reese Parks, Chloe Bedard, Jennifer Yessis, Samantha B. Meyer, Mark A. Ferro

“…The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted youth with chronic physical illness (CPI) and their caregivers. Emerging research aimed at understanding the impacts of the pandemic on this population is predominantly quantitative, lacking qualitative insights. …”
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Machine learning predictions on the output parameters of common rail direct injection engines fueled with ternary blend by Subramanian Karthikeyan, Paramasivam Sathiyagnanam Amudhavalli, Dillikannan Damodharan

“…At the same time, mean relative error (MRE) values ranged from 1.74 to 4.68%. These results show that the LSTM models provide superior predictive capabilities in this investigation, particularly when considering numerous variables to analyze engine responses.…”
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Public Procurement of Regional Food from Family Farming in Municipalities of the Eastern Amazon by Bianca da Conceição Cabral, Felipe Fernando da Silva Siqueira, Andrea das Graças Ferreira Frazao, Bernardo Tomchinsky

“…In addition to being strategic for Food and Nutritional Security, public procurement of regional food serves as a promoter and enhancer of Brazilian biodiversity through family farming. The study aims to identify the inclusion of local, regional, and socio-biodiversity foods in public purchases within the Intermediate Region of Marabá as a tool for valuing biodiversity. …”
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β-Lactam Antibiotics—Drug-Drug Interaction Mediated by Organic Anion Transporters OAT1 and OAT3 by I. A. Mazerkina, V. A. Evteev, A. B. Prokofiev, O. V. Muslimova, E. Yu. Demchenkova

“…One of the main problems is the variability of Ki and IC50 values between laboratories, which requires the development of general recommendations for different transporters as regards methods of determination of these parameters.…”
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Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equat... by Sahar Mohammadnabizadeh, Farshad Sharifi, Mehdi Varmaghani

“…Background: Changes in health conditions can be influenced by different social variables. These components can modify and improve people’s overall health. …”
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Early potential metabolic biomarkers of T1 stage lung adenocarcinoma based on serum metabolomics by Bin Wu, Min Zheng, Qingkui Guo, Ning Wang, Chen Zhu, Wen Zhao, Ye Xu

“…BackgroundThis study aims to investigate serum metabolite changes in patients with early-stage (T1) lung adenocarcinoma, identify potential diagnostic biomarkers, and establish an early warning mechanism for T1 stage lung adenocarcinoma.MethodsThe study included two groups: a lung adenocarcinoma group and a healthy control group. …”
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Analysis of bio-convection in casson hybrid nanofluid flow with motile microorganisms and heat transfer using cattaneo-christov heat and mass flux theory over a cylinder by Umar Farooq, Muhammad Imran

“…The velocity field diminishes with increasing values of the buoyancy ratio and magnetic parameter. …”
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Teenage Pregnancy, Northeast Ethiopia, 2017: A Cross-Sectional Study by Yohannes Ayanaw Habitu, Anteneh Yalew, Telake Azale Bisetegn

“…Odds ratios with 95% confidence interval and P-values were computed using appropriate logistic regression models to determine the presence and strength of associations between the dependent and independent variables. …”
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3D rock strength prediction by an innovative approach that integrates geostatistics with machine deep learning models by Hichem Horra, Ahmed Hadjadj, Elfakeur Abidi Saad, Khalil Moulay Brahim

“…Abstract This study aims to investigate the limitations of geostatistical prediction models outside the observed data range for estimating rock strength in nonreservoir formations in large geological fields with limited wireline data. …”
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The Role of Lithology on Concentration‐Discharge Relationships and Carbon Export in Two Adjacent Headwater Catchments by L. Giggy, M. Zimmer

“…However, more focused work is needed to pinpoint how variability in subsurface structure across lithologically complex regions impacts streamflow and chemical signals at catchment outlets. …”
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Circadian rhythm and epilepsy: a nationally representative cross-sectional study based on actigraphy data by Tianyou Tang, YuDong Zhou, Xuan Zhai, Xuan Zhai

“…ObjectiveThe study aims to assess the relationship between epilepsy and circadian rhythms.MethodThis study included a cohort of 7,410 participants sourced from the 2013–2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database. …”
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Multicenter comparative analysis of local and aggregated data training strategies in COVID-19 outcome prediction with Machine learning. by Carine Savalli, Roberta Moreira Wichmann, Fabiano Barcellos Filho, Fernando Timoteo Fernandes, Alexandre Dias Porto Chiavegatto Filho, IACOV-BR Network

“…SHAP (Shapley Additive exPlanations) values were used to assess the contribution of variables to predictions. …”
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CHANGES IN CLINICAL MANIFESTATION OF CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AT THE BACKGROUND OF REGULAR RAMIPRIL INTAKE by A. G. Kuzmin, V. V. Gorbunov, O. V. Kuzmina

“…Aim. To study dynamics in clinical signs of congestive heart failure (CHF) while taking ramipril regularly.Material and methods. …”
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The impact of Parkinson’s Disease on interlimb coordination: a scoping review of gait adaptability by Morteza Farivar, Boglarka S. Huddleston, Adam C. King, Adam C. King

“…The findings emphasize the variability in PD’s motor effects and highlight the need for individualized assessments and targeted strategies to address gait dysfunction and coordination impairments.DiscussionThis review highlights the critical impact of PD on gait dynamics and interlimb coordination, reinforcing the need for personalized interventions aimed at improving coordination, enhancing mobility, reducing fall risk, and improving quality of life.…”
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DETERMINING THE NUMBER OF OCCUPIED PERSONS, NEEDED BY DAIRY CATTLE FARMS IN BULGARIA by Tsvetana HARIZANOVA – METODIEVA, Nikola METODIEV

“…The aim of the study is to determine the number of occupied persons, needed by dairy cattle farms in Bulgaria. …”
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International Research Laboratories in Russia: Factors Underlying Scientists’ Satisfaction with Their Work by Ronald Inglehart, Tatiana Karabchuk, Stanislav Moiseev, Marina Nikitina

“… International research laboratories represent a relatively new form for Russia of organizing the scientific community. They aim to attract leading international scientists as well as young scholars and thus to help increase national research capabilities. …”
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Training and support for caring for a child’s gastrostomy: a survey with family carers by Colette Smith, Bethan Page, Charles A Vincent, Siobhan Butler, Alex CH Lee

“…Objective The aim of this study was to explore family carers’ experiences of training and ongoing support for caring for their child’s gastrostomy, and to get their views on how this could be improved.Methods A mixed-methods online survey with 146 family carers (eg, parents, grandparents) who care for a child with a gastrostomy. …”
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Accuracy and reliability of the InBody 270 multi-frequency body composition analyser in 10-12-year-old children. by Malte Nejst Larsen, Peter Krustrup, Susana Cristina Araújo Póvoas, Carlo Castagna

“…The aim of this study was at examining the validity and reliability of a marketed bioimpedance (BIA) scale for body composition assessment, in children engaged in an educational football project (FIFA 11 for Health). …”
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