Tempo effects in period TFR: Inspecting the role of shape and scale variations in a cohort model by Stefano Mazzuco, Lucia Zanotto

“…However, the TFR is susceptible to distortion due to timing effects, which can confound the understanding of true fertility patterns. OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the impact of changes in the distribution of fertility rates on the period total fertility rate (PTFR) from a cohort perspective. …”
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The influence of number of floater players on internal and external load in small-sided games by Pakorn Chootsungnoen, Pornchai Leenoi, Chadaphan Suwannate

“…Results: The 4v4 format elicited higher heart rate responses (HR max: 182.15 ± 8.27 bpm) compared to formats with floaters, though not statistically significant. …”
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Optimizing Recycled Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)-Excavated Materials as Aggregates in Shotcrete Mix Design by Wei Zhang, Rusheng Hao, Zhijun Men, Jingjing He, Yong Zhang, Wei Hu

“…Moreover, the rebound rate of the shotcrete reached 11.3% by applying polyoxymethylene (POM) fibers with a 0.15% volume fraction and a liquid-state alkali-free setting accelerator (8% dosage), demonstrating that the implemented approach enables a decrease in the rebound rate of shotcrete.…”
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Spatial heterogeneity and temporal trends of thyroid cancer incidence in Iran from 2014 to 2017 by Mohsen Soleimani, Hossein Chiti

“…Abstract Global thyroid cancer (TC) incidence has risen sharply, yet subnational spatial and temporal patterns, particularly in middle-income contexts like Iran, remain understudied. …”
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Modelling the temporal dynamics of subarctic surface temperature inversions from atmospheric reanalysis for producing point-scale multi-decade meteorological time series in mountai... by Victor Pozsgay, Stephan Gruber

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The Effect of Injectable Medication Procedure on the Level of Pain among Early Childhood patients by Farida A. K. Tahir, Pary M. Azize, Aram N. Abdul Razzaq

“…This descriptive cross -sectional study was designed to assess the physiological and behavioral characteristic of pain using CRIES pain rating scale for both medical and surgical conditions, which contains (cry, spo2, heart rate, facial expression and sleep pattern). …”
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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE COMPLEX FOR FUNCTIONAL STATE MONITORING OF MOTHER AND FETUS by I. V. Tolmachyov, K. S. Brazovsky, A. S. Tsverova, V. S. Ripenko

“…At first stage the fetal cardiointervalogram (i.e. fetus heartbeat period and the distribution pattern of these intervals in time) was studied. Second stage was carried out to search additional criteria of fetal functional state assessment with placental insufficiency in the pregnant with hyperandrogenism in the third trimester.As result, it was defined, that parameters of heart rate structure at 32–35 weeks of gestation allows to assess the risk of functional disorders and development of fetus hypoxia with sensitivity Se = 80% and specificity Sp = 73%.…”
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Morphological changes of lenticels and their role in gas exchange and sprouting physiology of potato tubers during postharvest storage by Lembe S. Magwaza, Antonio J. B. Bernal, Gemma A. Chope, M. Carmen Alamar, Leon A. Terry

“…Results revealed a consistent spatial pattern wherein the apical section of potato tubers exhibited significantly higher bud counts compared to lateral and stolon regions. …”
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Kernel Density Estimation: a novel tool for visualising training intensity distribution in biathlon by Craig A. Staunton, Craig A. Staunton, Andreas Kårström, Andreas Kårström, Hannes Kock, Hannes Kock, Marko S. Laaksonen, Glenn Björklund

“…The goal was to assess how KDE plots, alongside traditional training metrics, might provide a more detailed understanding of heart rate (HR) intensity patterns, aiding in the evaluation of training quality and compliance.MethodsFifteen elite-level youth biathletes from two national academy programmes were monitored over 5–6 weeks using HR monitors. …”
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Analysis and Evaluation of Temperature⁃Resistant Polyethylene Pipeline Operation in Oil Field by Bing HU, Yongli PANG, Chunyan ZHAO, Fuyong HUO, Xin DU

“…To address the lack of specialized thermal⁃hydraulic calculation models for temperature⁃resistant polyethylene pipelines in oilfield gathering and transportation systems,this study conducted quantitative analysis on their hydraulic friction characteristics and thermal temperature drop patterns during oil transportation through field experiments.Based on multi⁃parameter experimental datasets,systematic investigations were performed to reveal the influence mechanisms of key variables including fluid properties, transportation temperature,rate of water content,and flow rate on pipeline pressure drop and temperature decline.For the first time,a calculation framework for the overall heat transfer coefficient applicable to temperature⁃resistant polyethylene (TRPE ) materials was established.Simulation model libraries were constructed using PIPEPHASE software,followed by comparative analysis of deviations between theoretical predictions and field measurements under varying boundary conditions.Through this process, friction calculation models and heat conduction models tailored for TRPE materials were selected and optimized,which provide valuable theoretical support for the process design and safety evaluation of TRPE pipelines in engineering applications.…”
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Comparison of ECG Between Gameplay and Seated Rest: Machine Learning-Based Classification by Emi Yuda, Hiroyuki Edamatsu, Yutaka Yoshida, Takahiro Ueno

“…These findings suggest that machine learning-based classification can effectively distinguish ECG patterns between gameplay and rest.…”
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Stress reactivity during short trauma narratives in adolescents with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD by Oswald D. Kothgassner, Sarah Macura, Andreas Goreis, Diana Klinger, Bettina Pfeffer, Sofia M. Oehlke, Karin Prillinger, Johanna X. Kafka, Heidi Elisabeth Zesch, Anna Felnhofer, Paul L. Plener

“…However, understanding the differences in physiological stress reactivity and negative cognitive-emotional patterns between adolescents with PTSD and C-PTSD remains a notable research gap.Objective: This study examined group differences in autonomic nervous system (ANS) reactivity during the sharing of a short trauma narrative, including resting and recovery phases, and compared subjective experiences of stress, shame, and guilt among adolescents with PTSD, C-PTSD, and trauma-exposed controls.Methods: In a repeated-measures design, 52 adolescents (14–18 years) with PTSD (n = 17), C-PTSD (n = 18), and a control group (n = 17) were assessed for heart rate, heart rate variability, and subjective experiences of stress, shame, and guilt during a standardized trauma interview, as well as during baseline and recovery phases.Results: Linear mixed-effects models revealed a significant interaction between group and time point (F = 4.134, p < .001). …”
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Global, regional, and national trends in the epidemiology of aortic aneurysms among women of childbearing age, 1990–2021, with predictions through 2036 by Wei Wang, Yong Shi, Xinyao Li, Tianxiang Gu, Enyi Shi

“…Cluster analysis identified patterns across GBD regions. The Socio-demographic Index (SDI) assessed regional and national differences in mortality and DALYs rates related to AA. …”
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Conventional in vitro fertilization enhances preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy outcomes in couples with non-male factor infertility by Xiaolan Li, Qian Li, Yajie Chang, Shujing He, Yanfang Wang, Xiaoyan Liang, Zhiqiang Zhang

“…Although the 2PN fertilization rate was significantly higher in the ICSI-PGT-A group (65.88% vs. 78.46%, P < 0.001), the 2 PN fertilization rate per retrieved oocyte (65.88% vs. 60.48%, P < 0.001), transferable embryo rate on day 3 (76.67% vs. 74.38%, P = 0.029), blastocyst formation rate per 2PN zygote (51.54% vs. 48.32%, P = 0.008), blastocyst available for biopsy per 2PN zygote (35.60% vs. 29.46%, P < 0.001), and blastocyst available for biopsy per oocyte retrieved (23.45% vs. 17.82%, P < 0.001) were significantly lower in the ICSI-PGT-A group. …”
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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

“…IntroductionAtmospheric CO2 elevation significantly impacts plant carbon metabolism, yet accurate quantification of respiratory parameters—photorespiration rate (Rp) and mitochondrial respiration rate in the light (Rd)—under varying CO2 remains challenging. …”
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GEOGRAPHY OF ASCARIASIS IN BELARUS: SOCIOCULTURAL AND ANTHROPOLOGICAL ISSUES (Part 1) by S. V. Kandrychyn

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Climatic characteristics of extreme precipitation and its relationship with temperature during the warm season in Jiangxi province by Yanan Liu, Huabin Zhan, Qiong Wu, Lei Li, Yikun Feng

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An Optimized Bioassay System for the Striped Flea Beetle, <i>Phyllotreta striolata</i> by Liyan Yao, Xinhua Pu, Yuanlin Wu, Ke Zhang, Alexander Berestetskiy, Qiongbo Hu, Qunfang Weng

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Sex-biased expression of sex-linked transcripts in spiny frogs with homomorphic sex chromosomes by Yu Xiao, Yun Xia, Xiaomao Zeng

“…However, empirical evidence has been limited to species with heteromorphic sex chromosomes, where the patterns of gene expression on sex chromosomes differ drastically from those on autosomes. …”
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Neurocardiac signatures of acute mental stress: a sex-comparative study by Selina C. Wriessnegger, Lena Lorenzer, Kyriaki Kostoglou

“…While alpha asymmetry was modulated in both sexes, its behavioral relevance and spatial patterns differed.DiscussionThese findings highlight the need for sex-specific models in neuroadaptive systems and stress-monitoring technologies.…”
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