A Statistical–Dynamical Downscaling Technique for Wind Resource Mapping: A Regional Atmospheric-Circulation-Type Approach with Numerical Weather Prediction Modeling by Xsitaaz T. Chadee, Naresh R. Seegobin, Ricardo M. Clarke

“…The SDD method uses a novel wind class generation technique derived directly from reanalysis wind field patterns. For the Caribbean, 82 wind classes were defined from an atmospheric circulation catalog of seven types derived from 850 hPa daily wind fields from the NCEP-DOE reanalysis over 32 years. …”
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Maxillofacial trauma and its management presenting in tertiary care hospital in Lahore during Covid-19 pandemic by Syed Shumail Ahmad, Gulraiz Zulfiqar, Bisma Iftikhar

“… Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the patterns of maxillofacial injuries, etiology and their management during the pandemic of Covid-19 in a tertiary care hospital in Lahore, Pakistan. …”
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Perceived anxiety and physical activity behaviour changes during the early stages of COVID-19 restrictions in community-dwelling adults in Canada: a cross-sectional study by Patricia K Doyle-Baker, Gavin R McCormack, Jennie A Petersen, Dalia Ghoneim

“…In our study, we describe physical activity and sedentary behaviour patterns in relation to the pandemic and estimate associations between anxiety and physical activity and sedentary behaviour in community-dwelling adults.Design Cross-sectional study.Setting Calgary, Alberta, Canada.Participants Between April and June 2020, a random sample of 1124 adults (≥18 years) completed an online questionnaire.Primary and secondary outcomes The online questionnaire captured current walking, moderate intensity, vigorous intensity and total physical activity and sedentary behaviour (ie, sitting and leisure-based screen time), perceived relative changes in physical activity, sedentary and social behaviours since the pandemic, perceived seriousness and anxiety related to COVID-19, and sociodemographic characteristics. …”
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The relationship between methylation of tumor suppressor genes <i>APC</i>, <i>GSTP1</i>, <i>RASSF1A</i> and content of prostate-specific antigen- associated markers in prostate can... by I. A. Aboyan, E. N. Fedotova, A. Yu. Maksimov, E. F. Кomarova, S. N. Vlasov

“…The present study included 54 patients with suspicion of PCa, up to 75-years old, who had an initial total PSA level from 2.5 to 10 ng/ml. …”
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Abnormal static and dynamic regional homogeneity in adolescent major depressive disorder with somatic symptoms: a resting-state fMRI study by Siye Yu, Chang Shu, Gaohua Wang

“…Conclusions Our findings suggested that there may be abnormal patterns of functional local connectivity in SPG, IPG and IFGtriang in adolescent MDD patients with somatic symptoms, enriching the knowledge of neurological mechanism concerning somatic symptoms in adolescent MDD.…”
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A chain mediation model reveals the association between parental mediation and smartphone addiction of Chinese adolescents by Yan Chen, Qian Gu, Yinghui Xu, Jian Liang, Chuan Ni

“…Abstract The family plays an immensely crucial role in the development of adolescents, significantly influencing their behavioral patterns. To explore the impact mechanism of the parental mediation (active mediation, restrictive mediation, and parental monitoring) on adolescents’ smartphone addiction, and analyze the chain-mediating role of basic psychological needs and fear of missing out (FoMO). …”
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DBSCAN-PCA-INFORMER-Based Droplet Motion Time Prediction Model for Digital Microfluidic Systems by Zhijie Luo, Bin Zhao, Wenjin Liu, Jianhua Zheng, Wenwen Chen

“…In recent years, emerging digital microfluidic technology has shown great application potential in fields such as biology and medicine due to its simple structure, sample-saving properties, ease of integration, and wide range of manipulation. …”
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Sport-Specific AMCaMP: New Modular Tools for Measuring Adolescent Self-Confidence In Sport-Specific Movement by Keith H. May, William C. Espinoza, Andrew A. Guccione

“…# Background Despite increasing interest in psychological factors that affect the impact of self-efficacy on readiness to return to play, few clinical tools are available to assess self-confidence in performing sports-specific movement patterns in the pediatric/adolescent population. # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose of this study was to test the psychometric properties of sports-specific modules to supplement a general measure of movement self-efficacy, the Adolescent Measure of Confidence and Movement Performance (AMCaMP)…”
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Sex disparities in premature adult mortality in Estonia 1995–2016: a national register-based study by Hajo Zeeb, Kaja Rahu, Mati Rahu

“…The prevalence of tobacco smoking and harmful alcohol consumption among men exceeded that among women by factors of two and six, respectively.Conclusions Even though premature adult mortality has markedly decreased over time, there has been no success in diminishing the large sex differences in the mortality patterns, mostly associated with smoking and excessive alcohol consumption, both more prevalent among men. …”
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Declarative memory profiles in children with non-specific intellectual disability: a cluster analysis approach by Urszula Sajewicz-Radtke, Ariadna Łada-Maśko, Michał Olech, Krzysztof J. Leoniak, Bartosz M. Radtke

“…This study explored the declarative memory profiles of individuals diagnosed with non-specific intellectual disability (NSID) to identify cognitive patterns that may inform intervention strategies.MethodsThe study included 114 individuals (56 girls and 58 boys) aged 10–17 years with a confirmed mild NSID diagnosis. …”
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Exodus! Large-scale displacement and social adjustments of resident Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis) in the Bahamas. by Denise L Herzing, Bethany N Augliere, Cindy R Elliser, Michelle L Green, Adam A Pack

“…Over the last 20 years, significant habitat shifts have been documented in some populations of cetaceans. …”
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Optimizing the Money Demand Function in Islamic States with Insights from Milton Friedman by Yuda Septia Fitri, Vemy Suci Asih, Dudang Gojali

“…The qualitative approach involves an extensive literature review of microeconomic theory, particularly the theory of marginal utility, Muslim consumption patterns, and macroeconomic theory regarding the factors influencing money demand. …”
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Quantifying the Drivers of the Spatial Distribution of Urban Surfaces in Bangladesh: A Multi-Method Geospatial Analysis by Kazi Jihadur Rashid, Rajsree Das Tuli, Weibo Liu, Victor Mesev

“…This study aims to quantitatively identify and evaluate the key drivers influencing the spatial distribution of urban surfaces (SDUS) in Chattogram City, providing insights into urban growth patterns over 30 years. Using Landsat 5 and 9 imageries, the Normalized Difference Built-up Index (NDBI) was computed for 1993 and 2023 to map urban surface changes. …”
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Sweet Sweetened Beverages Intake and Sedentary Behavior Drive Overweight Trends: A Study of Urban and Rural Adolescents in East Java, Indonesia by Mahmud Aditya Rifqi, Septa Indra Puspikawati, Wizara Salisa, Md Nahid Uz Zaman

“…Objectives: This study aims to analyze the relationship between physical activity levels, dietary patterns, and nutritional status among adolescents living in rural and urban areas. …”
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Childcare Facilities for Young Children in France: History, Current State, and Prospects by Daria Druzhinenko-Silhan, Patrick Schmoll

“…Current systems face challenges due to economic constraints and changing demographic patterns, with a notable trend towards increased private sector involvement in childcare services. …”
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Prevalence of oncopatology risk factors among residents of the Omsk region by O. N. Kruch, D. V. Turchaninov, E. A. Vilms, N. G. Shirlina

“…The descriptive, cross-sectional epidemiological study included residents of the Omsk region (n = 542) aged 18 to 83 years. To obtain the data, we performed a survey which included questionnaires on the daily patterns and frequency of food consumption, eating habits, and health status. …”
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Compassion, collaboration and cultural-responsiveness: insights on promoting successful pathways through education for students who face school attendance barriers by Catriona O’Toole, Tara Ćirić

“…The study, conducted in Limerick, Ireland, was concerned with participants’ lived experiences, including their experiences of themselves, of their interactions and relationships, and of the complex patterns that co-arise between themselves and the larger systemic context. …”
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ASSOCIATIONS BETWEEN LOW ENERGY AVAILABILITY, EATING DISORDERS RISK AND BODY DISSATISFACTION IN ADOLESCENT FEMALE ATHLETES by Aleksandra Aleksić Veljković, Andrea Aleksić, Dušanka Đurović, Tijana Stojanović, Kristina Mladenović

“…Results suggested that most of the examined female athletes fall into the normal range of BMI scores with regard to body mass and eating patterns, but there are athletes with very high scores on the questionnaires among them. …”
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Personal characteristics of a 21st-century teacher: An analysis of empirical studies of the problem by E. N. Volkova

“…The presented results reveal the patterns of personality development, work behaviour of a modern teacher and can serve as the basis for further research in the field of educational sciences, personality psychology, labour psychology and educational psychology.Practical significance. …”
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The Evolution of Trading in Ukraine's Bilateral Agreements Electricity Market: Challenges, Changes, and Prospects by Salashenko Tetiana I.

“…However, over time, most of the forward electricity trading has been transferred to an organised electronic platform. Over the 5 years of the liberalised electricity market in Ukraine, the bilateral agreements market has its own patterns, different from other market segments restricted by the price caps. …”
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