Heart rate variability is more sensitive to stress than heart rate in specialist police undergoing selection. by Colin Tomes, Ben Schram, Elisa Canetti, Robin Orr

“…While heart rate (HR) is often used to measure physical effort, heart rate variability (HRV) may be a valuable tool for measuring stress holistically. The primary aim of this research was to investigate whether HRV was more sensitive than HR at monitoring workload during key PTG selection activities. …”
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Unsupervised detection of novel SARS-CoV-2 mutations and lineages in wastewater samples using long-read sequencing by Ignacio Garcia, Rasmus K. Riis, Line V. Moen, Andreas Rohringer, Elisabeth H. Madslien, Karoline Bragstad

“…The methodology described in this paper is easily adaptable to other pathogens, offering a versatile tool for environmental surveillance of new emerging pathogens.…”
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A comprehensive scoping review of intergenerational dance programmes for cohorts with a generational gap. by Siobhán O'Reilly, Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain, Sarah Dillon, Amanda M Clifford

“…Data were extracted and summarised using narrative synthesis and research papers were appraised using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool.<h4>Results</h4>The search identified eleven research studies, seven expert opinion/practice expertise and 13 sources from the grey literature. …”
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Green Bonds as Catalysts for Low-Carbon Financing Mobilization: Examining their Impact on Sustainable Development by Ragif Huseynov, Ramida Khalilova, Sanjay Taneja, Pawan Kumar, Ercan Özen

“…Green bonds, being a financial tool, have gained growing awareness due to its capability to direct investments towards ecologically sustainable projects and initiatives. …”
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HORROR FILMS IN UNCONSCIOUS ANTHROPOLOGICAL STRATEGIES OF BIOPOWER by S. A. Malenko, A. G. Nekita

“…Theoretical basis. The main working tool for the analysis of horror films is the method of historical amplification, developed by C. …”
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Neighborhood Material Deprivation Is Associated with Childhood Asthma Development: Analysis of Prospective Administrative Data by Elinor Simons, Sharon D. Dell, Rahim Moineddin, Teresa To

“…This study suggests that neighborhood material deprivation may represent a helpful tool for evaluating the effects of disparities in health and social advantages on the likelihood of developing and continuing to need healthcare visits for ongoing childhood asthma.…”
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Evaluation of Risk Factors of Peri-Implant Disease Using a New Manual Risk Assessment Model: A Clinical study by Mahima Jain, Mohd Shafiq Bin Shaffa’ee, Ashita Uppoor, Swati Pralhad, Sangeeta U. Nayak, Sharon Saldanha

“…Conclusion. This risk assessment tool can be used in the early detection of peri-implant disease, and identifying the risk factor may help in the success rate of the implant survival.…”
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CRISIS OF TRUST IN GOVERNMENT: THE ROLE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS IN ITS RESTORATION by Larysa Samoilenko, Viacheslav Sharyi, Alina Zahrebelna

“…The importance of public relations (PR) is emphasized as a strategic tool for managing communication and shaping a positive image of the state. …”
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Structural Covariance of the Ipsilesional Primary Motor Cortex in Subcortical Stroke Patients with Motor Deficits by Xinyuan Chen, Mengcheng Li, Naping Chen, Huimin Lai, Ziqiang Huang, Yuqing Tu, Qunlin Chen, Jianping Hu

“…The analysis of structural covariance has emerged as a powerful tool to explore the morphometric correlations among broadly distributed brain regions. …”
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The Effect of Intraoperative Methadone Compared to Morphine on Postsurgical Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials by Mark C. Kendall, Lucas J. Alves, Kristi Pence, Taif Mukhdomi, Daniel Croxford, Gildasio S. De Oliveira

“…Methodological quality was evaluated using Cochrane Collaboration’s tool. Results. Seven randomized controlled trials evaluating 337 patients across different surgical procedures were included. …”
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Dysregulation of Metabolic Peptides Precedes Hyperinsulinemia and Inflammation Following Exposure to Rotenone in Rats by Vandana Zaman, Denise Matzelle, Naren L. Banik, Azizul Haque

“…The potential implications of these findings are vast, given that monitoring these markers in the blood could not only provide a crucial tool for assessing the extent of exposure and its relevance to obesity and inflammation but could also open new avenues for future research and potential therapeutic strategies.…”
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Emic definitions of empowerment for just development: learnings from Kenya by Haley Zaremba, Eileen Bogweh Nchanji, Nadia Guettou Djurfeldt, Hanna North, Vanya Slavchevska, Annarita Macchioni Giaquinto

“…The study design used mixed methods, with qualitative data collected through focus group discussions, life histories, and community profiles, and quantitative data collected through the pro-WEAI survey tool. Although Pro-WEAI results indicated that women and men in the study communities have achieved gender parity and experience a similar level of empowerment, qualitative findings suggest that experiences of empowerment don’t necessarily fit with Index scores. …”
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The prevalence of sexual dysfunction, anxiety and depression in pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients in Uyo, Nigeria by Akpan EE, Udo AIA, Umoh AV

“…Anxiety and depression were evaluated using the simple hospital anxiety and depression scale (HADS) screening tool. Results: Fifty-four (54) pre-dialysis male patients were recruited, aged between 26 and 67 with a mean age of 49.65 ±8.37. …”
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Cross-cultural aspects of streetscape perception by Rachid Belaroussi, Irène Sitohang, Elena María Díaz González, Jorge Martín-Gutiérrez

“…Public space auditing is an efficient tool for urban planning of active mobility infrastructures. …”
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Evidence assessing the diagnostic performance of medical smartphone apps: a systematic review and exploratory meta-analysis by Livia Faes, Lucas M Bachmann, Martin K Schmid, Michael A Thiel, Rahel Buechi, Nicolas S Bodmer, Oliver Job, Kenny R Lienhard

“…The methodological quality of 11 studies used in an exploratory meta-analysis was assessed with the Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies 2 tool and the reporting quality with the ’STAndards for the Reporting of Diagnostic accuracy studies' (STARD) statement. …”
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Capabilities, well-being and intention to leave of financial accounting students by Elette van den Berg, Sebastiaan Rothmann

“…The participants completed four measuring instruments: the Capability Set for Work Questionnaire, the Cynicism Scale of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT), the Mental Health Continuum – Short Form and the Intention to Leave the University. …”
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Transition to the sustainable supply chains: (on the example of PJSC Uralkali) by Strimovskaya Anna, Ryumkina Kseniya, Presnyakova Olga

“…At the same time, for different levels of management, subtasks and methods for solving these tasks are different. Logistics as a tool for increasing the competitiveness of enterprises deserves special attention from the point of view of not only increasing the efficiency of business processes and reducing costs, but also reducing the anthropogenic impact on the environment. …”
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Humanitarian activity as a ‘soft power’ instrument of transnational corporations by N. O. Yudin

“…The third section outlines a set of principles that, if implemented, could minimize the opportunity for TNCs to influence political processes in the Russian Federation through the use of various humanitarian actions and projects as a tool of soft power.…”
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Detection of mutations in plasma cell-free DNA of colorectal cancer patients and comparison with cancer panel data for tissue samples of the same cancers by Suji Min, Sun Shin, Yeun-Jun Chung

“…Liquid biopsy has been suggested as an attractive tool for the non-invasive follow-up of cancer treatment outcomes. …”
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Development and validation of the health education demand scale for HPV infected patients based on KANO model. by Yuying Zhang, Li Luo, Shuaihui Du, Die Hou, Yaling Zhang, Limin He, Lihua Zhou

“…<h4>Objective</h4>The purpose of this study is to develop and validate the scale of health education demand of patients with HPV infection based on KANO model, so as to provide a tool for further exploring the types of health education demand and influencing factors of patients with HPV infection.…”
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