Electroencephalographic compatibility with fitness to drive: A nationwide survey among Swiss neurologists by Leo Spöndlin, Martin Hardmeier, Raoul Sutter, Jong Woo Lee, Stephan Rüegg, Urs Fisch

“…Most participants of all three groups regarded EEG normal variants as compatible with FTD, while hyperventilation‐induced rhythmic slowing and some pathological patterns (e.g., frontal and temporal intermittent rhythmic delta activity [FIRDA, TIRDA], focal interictal epileptiform discharges [IED], focal seizure) were evaluated more heterogeneously. …”
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Essential gene disruptions reveal complex relationships between phenotypic robustness, pleiotropy, and fitness by Christopher R Bauer, Shuang Li, Mark L Siegal

“…Morphological robustness appears to be a general property of a genotype that is closely related to pleiotropy. While the fitness profile across a range of expression levels is idiosyncratic to each gene, the global pattern indicates that there is a window in which phenotypic variation can be released before fitness effects are observable.…”
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Lower cardiorespiratory fitness is associated with an altered gut microbiome. The Study of Health in Pomerania (SHIP) by Marcello Ricardo Paulista Markus, Frank-Ulrich Weiss, Johannes Hertel, Stefan Weiss, Malte Rühlemann, Corinna Bang, Andre Franke, Uwe Völker, Georg Homuth, Thomas Kocher, Henry Völzke, Markus M. Lerch, Till Ittermann, Stephan Burkhard Felix, Ralf Ewert, Martin Bahls, Marcus Dörr, Fabian Frost

“…It can also adversely affect the composition and diversity of the gut microbiome which may result in harmful consequences for human health. While cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is inversely and independently associated with cardiovascular risk factors and diseases and all-cause mortality, the relationship between low CRF and the gut microbiome is not well known. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Somatic Parameters and Movement Quality in Novice and Experienced CrossFit Athletes by Piotr Sporek, Mariusz Konieczny

“…All participants attended training sessions five times a week and were preparing for competitions, training CrossFit at a competitive level. Both groups were evaluated for skinfold thickness and body fat percentage using appropriate measurement techniques, while functional movements were assessed separately using the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Kit system and protocol. …”
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Microbial diversity and fitness in the gut–brain axis: influences on developmental risk for Alzheimer’s disease by Angelo M. Jamerlan, Seong Soo A. An, John P. Hulme

“…Probiotics and synbiotics are promising in helping improve cognitive function and metabolic health, while dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet were linked to decreased neuroinflammation and enhanced gut–brain communication. …”
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Steroid and illicit drug abuse in the health and fitness community: A systematic review of evidence by Abdullah Al Hamid, Latifah Alomani, Alhanoof Aljuresan, Wasan Alahmad, Zainab Alluwaim

“…Background and aims: Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have become a significant concern within the health and fitness community, particularly among athletes seeking enhanced performance. …”
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Accuracy of photorespiration and mitochondrial respiration in the light fitted by CO2 response model for photosynthesis by Zhengwen Niu, Zi-Wu-Yin Ye, Qi Huang, Chunju Peng, Huajing Kang

“…The identified non-linear regulatory patterns and model limitations provide actionable insights for advancing carbon metabolism theory and optimizing crop carbon assimilation strategies under rising atmospheric CO2, with implications for climate-resilient agricultural practices.…”
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Prevalence of low back pain among CrossFit participants: a cross-sectional study by Karina Ayumi Martins Utida, Tamires Cibeli Biberg e Silva, Kallebe Caires de Lima, Aleff Ary Tozzo, Rafaela Oliveira Cortes, Silvio Assis de Oliveira-Júnior

“…ABSTRACT CrossFit is a physical conditioning modality characterized by various movement patterns, activities, and energy systems. …”
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AI-assisted Pattern Generator for Garment Design by Michael Danner, Elena Brake, Gabriela Kosel, Yordan Kyosev, Katharina Rose, Matthias Rätsch, Holger Cebulla

“…The process uses advanced AI algorithms to facilitate the conversion of 3D scans into usable patterns. Machine learning adapts to different garment styles (close-fitting, regular fit and loose-fitting), ensuring a broad applicability, while customization options allow a precise adaption to individual body measurements. …”
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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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Uncovering inbreeding patterns and adaptive genes in Tswana goats by A.B. Chalebgwa, P.I. Monau, K. Raphaka, K. Hadebe, P.M. Kgwatalala, S.J. Nsoso

“…Tswana goats exhibited an average ROH length of 2.20 Mb and 85.71 ROH per goat, while Boer goats had longer, fewer ROH, averaging 155.96 Mb and 3.14 ROH per goat. …”
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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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Patterns of prescribing contact lenses in Limpopo province, South Africa by Raelyn M.R. Madiga, Rendani P. Netshirungulu, Machukudu A. Maponya, Elizabeth Moroka, Andani Mavhungu, Velibanti N. Sukati, Nonkazimulo Shabalala, Pheagane M.W. Nkoana

“…It is essential to develop a comprehensive strategy aimed at encouraging practitioners to adopt CL use while simultaneously equipping them with the necessary skills and resources for effective CL fitting.…”
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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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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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The Phenomenon of Piebaldism in Sharks: A Review of Global Sightings and Patterns by Darren A. Whitehead, Andrea Parmegiani, Jacopo Gobbato, Mohamed Mizyan, Arzucan Askin, Sara Scroglieri, Paolo Galli, Davide Seveso, Simone Montano, Joel H. Gayford

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Intercropping and Nitrogen Fertilization Altered the Patterns of Leaf Senescence in Sorghum by Peter E. Moi, Onesmus M. Kitonyo, George N. Chemining’wa, Josiah M. Kinama

“…Overall, N was the main factor in driving sorghum leaf senescence while the intercropping effect on senescence was nonfunctional. …”
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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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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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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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