Association of fetal growth trajectory with mitochondrial DNA copy number in the cord blood of newborns: evidence from a birth cohort by Kai Chen, Kai Chen, Junwei Li, Luli Xu, Xiaoxuan Fan, Zhongqiang Cao, Lulu Song, Youjie Wang, Youjie Wang, Chao Xiong, Chao Xiong, Aifen Zhou, Aifen Zhou

“…ObjectiveMitochondrial DNA copy number (mtDNAcn), an indicator of mitochondrial damage and dysfunction, is widely used in research related to growth and metabolic health. While fetal intrauterine growth has been reported to impact further metabolic health, there is limited evidence regarding the relationship between fetal growth patterns and newborn mtDNAcn, especially in infants with normal birth weights, where varying fetal growth patterns can occur despite having the same birth weight. …”
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Voxel Interpolation of Geotechnical Properties and Soil Classification Based on Empirical Bayesian Kriging and Best-Fit Convergence Function by Yelbek Utepov, Aliya Aldungarova, Assel Mukhamejanova, Talal Awwad, Sabit Karaulov, Indira Makasheva

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Trends and inequalities in physical fitness and nutritional status among 0.72 million Chinese adults aged 20–59 years: an analysis of five successive national surveillance surveys,... by Chenyuan Qin, Chaoqun Fan, Jingjing Wang, Qin Li, Jue Liu, Haijun Wang, Qiang Feng

“…Summary: Background: Few comprehensive studies have assessed the long-term trends in physical fitness and nutritional status among Chinese adults, along with the socioeconomic inequalities. …”
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Dung beetle optimizer based on mean fitness distance balance and multi-strategy fusion for solving practical engineering problems by Wanru Tang, Haoze Qin, Shuang Kang

“…Abstract As a swarm intelligence algorithm, Dung beetle optimizer (DBO) was inspired by the behavior pattern of dung beetles for survival. This paper presents a dung beetle optimizer based on mean fitness distance balance and multi-strategy fusion (MMDBO), which addresses the slow convergence and weak global search of the original DBO. …”
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Modeling Cut Rose Yield Over an 18‐Month Period After Compost Amendment Using Repeated Sigmoidal Gompertz Curve Fitting by E. A. deNijs, A. Tietema, R. Bol, E. E. vanLoon

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Growth curve fitting and analysis of intestinal flora changes of the Magang Goose (Anser domesticus) during 1 to 70 days post hatch by Xue Li, Guorong Song, Qingyun Cao, Qianyuan Mo, Yang Fu, Jianying Chen, Ben Lukuyu, Shunxiang Wang, Hui Ye, Yongwen Zhu, Kashif Saleemi Muhammad, Lin Yang, Jie Pan, Wence Wang

“…In conclusion, our findings indicated that the ontogenic pattern of the Magang goose conformed to the Gompertz growth curve. …”
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One size doesn’t fit all: regional dynamics in pediatric emergency visits during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic by Michelle Seiler, Gregory Biland, Oliver Gruebner, Oliver Gruebner, Sergio Manzano, Gianluca Gualco, Marc Sidler, Ursula Laasner, Julia Dratva, Julia Dratva, Michael von Rhein

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The effect of cognitive behavioral physical activity on social appearance anxiety in male customers of fitness centers: the mediating role of athlete identity by Mehmet Öztaş, Mustafa Vural, Gülsen Tosun Tunç

“…Background: Cognitive-behavioral physical activity interventions focus on improving thought patterns and behaviors, offering significant benefits in reducing social appearance anxiety and enhancing overall mental well-being. …”
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Effects of Live and Peptide-Based Antimicrobiota Vaccines on <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> Fitness, Microbiota, and Acquisition of Tick-Borne Pathogens by Apolline Maitre, Lourdes Mateos-Hernandez, Myriam Kratou, Natalia Egri, Jennifer Maye, Manel Juan, Adnan Hodžić, Dasiel Obregón, Lianet Abuin-Denis, Elianne Piloto-Sardinas, Andrea C. Fogaça, Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz

“…The vaccination altered the feeding patterns and fitness of the ticks, with the Live vaccine group showing a higher weight and faster feeding time. …”
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The impact of 24-h movement behaviors on college students’ physical fitness and its isotemporal substitution benefits: a compositional data analysis approach by Rongxuan Li, Di Cui, Qingqing Fan, Le Zhao, Ziyao Xia, Tianer Zuo, Ye Qiu, Qing Jiang, Jiasheng Huo, Zuoliang Wang

“…In the dose–response analysis, a symmetrical pattern emerged when substituting MVPA for other activities, with respect to the total physical fitness test score. …”
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Modeling urban land density with Gaussian and inverse S functions by analyzing urban expansion in Zhengzhou City by Hongfei Gao, Xuning Qiao, Yongju Yang, Liang Liu, Jinyuan Zhang, Huimin Zhou, Qianxi Zheng

“…The inverse S function performs well, showing a clear compactness trend, while the Gaussian function’s fitting degree is weaker, with less distinct compactness patterns. …”
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“I don’t think there’s necessarily a one size fits all” negotiating competing priorities in nurse shift scheduling: a qualitative study by Hannah Ruth Barker, Peter Griffiths, Chiara Dall’Ora

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Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and its relationship with maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max) among 16-year-old junior players at Zakho football club by Athraa Abdulelah Abdulsatar

“…This research provides practical insights for optimizing Junior football development programs while highlighting the importance of considering individual adaptation patterns in training design.…”
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Hygroscopic properties modeling and thermodynamic analysis of a seamless popping capsule by Shuo Li, Hui Ge, Hongqiang Wang

“…Capsules lost commercial viability at 37 °C and higher, and the moisture sorption isotherms followed Type II patterns. The Smith model best fit data at 25 °C and 37 °C (R2 > 0.98), while the GAB model was more suitable at 32 °C (R2 > 0.98). …”
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Spatiotemporal Analysis of Drought Variation from 2001 to 2023 in the China–Mongolia–Russia Transboundary Heilongjiang River Basin Based on ITVDI by Weihao Zou, Juanle Wang, Congrong Li, Keming Yang, Denis Fetisov, Jiawei Jiang, Meng Liu, Yaping Liu

“…A trend analysis indicated a general pattern of drought alleviation in western regions and intensification in eastern areas. …”
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The effects of a short exercise bout on executive functions in healthy older adults by Matteo Martini, Jamie Enoch, Arthur F. Kramer

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Physical activity and self-esteem: testing direct and indirect relationships associated with psychological and physical mechanisms by Zamani Sani SH, Fathirezaie Z, Brand S, Pühse U, Holsboer-Trachsler E, Gerber M, Talepasand S

“…Seyed Hojjat Zamani Sani,1 Zahra Fathirezaie,1 Serge Brand,2 Uwe P&amp;uuml;hse,3 Edith Holsboer-Trachsler,2 Markus Gerber,3 Siavash Talepasand4 1Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Science, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran; 2Psychiatric Clinics of the University of Basel, Center for Affective, Stress and Sleep Disorders (ZASS), 3Department of Sport, Exercise and Health, Sport Science Section, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland; 4Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran Abstract: In the present study, we investigated the relationship between physical activity (PA) and self-esteem (SE), while introducing body mass index (BMI), perceived physical fitness (PPF), and body image (BI) in adults (N =264, M =38.10 years). …”
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Physical, mental and behavioral health indicators in relation to academic performance in European boys and girls: the I.Family study by Qinyun Lin, Monica Hunsberger, Sofia Klingberg, Stefaan de Henauw, Antje Hebestreit, Fabio Lauria, Artur Mazur, Luis Moreno, Kurdiné Molnár Eszter Noémi, Iris Pigeot, Michael Tornaritis, Toomas Veidebaum, Lauren Lissner

“…Abstract Background Academic performance in children is associated with a range of health-related factors, including physical fitness, mental well-being, sleep, and behavioral patterns. …”
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Trends in Protein Supplement Use Among Non-Professional Athletes: Insights from a Survey in Greece by Panagiota Athanasopoulou, Georgia-Eirini Deligiannidou, Paraskevi Basdeki, Elena Deligianni, Pinelopi Kryona, Georgios Kaltsos, Diamanto Lazari, Athanasios Papadopoulos, Konstantinos Papadimitriou, Christos Kontogiorgis

“…This study aimed to investigate non-professional athletes’ PS patterns of use, motivations, and safety. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a constructed questionnaire reporting on PS usage trends, exercise habits, and demographic factors. …”
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Changes in Motor Skill Performance of 13-Year-Old Japanese Boys and Girls: A Cross-Sectional Study over Six Decades (1964–2023) by Yukitomo Yogi

“…The results revealed distinct developmental patterns, with motor skills peaking in the 1980s for both genders, followed by decline until 2000, after which boys experienced stagnation while girls showed improvement until 2019. …”
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