Investigating discrepancies in perceptions regarding the provision of hospital rest and relaxation spaces in Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: a qualitative study by Peter Johnston, Gillian Marion Scanlan, Joanne E Cecil, Julie Ferguson, Lisi Gordon, Kathrine Gibson Smith, Gill Aitken, Lindsey Margaret Pope, Kathryn B Cunningham, Anita Laidlaw, Kim A Walker

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Effect of Plasma treated-Aluminum Coating on Plain Woven Fabrics Biodegradable Composites by M. Nagamadhu, Amaresh Gunge, S. B. Kivade, Sachinkumar Patil, Nidhin Raj A, B. Kiran Kumar, Tarlochan Singh, Priyaranjan Sharma, Gajanan Anne

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Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Gene Expression of Skeletal Muscle Related to Aging and Prevention of Chronic Diseases in the Elderly by Tenglong Fan, Man-Hsu Lin, Siyun Kim, Kijin Kim

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Investigation of Health Promotion Behaviors among the Elderly by Sakineh Gerayllo, Mohammad taghi Badeleh, Somayeh Ghorbani, Alireza Arab

“…Conclusion: Considering the results and the importance of health-promoting behaviors, particularly the low average scores in physical activity and stress management, it is necessary to emphasize these areas. …”
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Microwave assisted solvothermal green synthesis of Fe3O4 nanoparticles using sea buckthorn for multiple myeloma and monocytic leukemia treatment by Asaad H. Alzaidy, Safaa H. Ganduh, May Jaleel Abed, Elmuez A. Dawi, Layth S. Jasim, Muhammad Hossein Ashoub

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Life transition stages of family caregivers for patients with chronic illness: A grounded theory study by Norfaezah Md Khalid, Nurul Salwa Sajali, Asbah Razali

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Evaluation of the flowability and non-linear rheological properties in alkali-activated concretes by Jian Zhang, Zhenming Li, Wentao Wang, Yaxin Tao, Yubo Sun, Xiangsheng Chen

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Building resilience through self-defense: the role of martial arts in enhancing psychological strength among women by Aydın Pekel, Mehmet Behzat Turan, Meriç Eraslan, Mujahid Iqbal, Osman Pepe, Keziban Yoka, Osman Yoka

“…Significant differences were found for non-martial artists according to age, educational attainment, and income level.DiscussionThese findings suggest that participation in martial arts may enhance specific dimensions of psychological resilience, especially in managing stress and embracing challenges. …”
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Short-term effects of pet acquisition and loss on well-being in an unbiased sample during the COVID-19 pandemic by Judit Mokos, Eniko Kubinyi, Dorottya J. Ujfalussy, Ivaylo B. Iotchev, Borbála Paksi, Zsolt Demetrovics, Róbert Urbán, Ádám Miklósi

“…Moreover, the results underscore the context-dependent nature of the human-animal bond. The stress and uncertainty of a global crisis may alter the typical emotional and psychological benefits of pet ownership.…”
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Health impact of shift work and night duty on part-time studying nurses by Lorato G. Manyeneng

“…Some nurses also pursue further education part-time, frequently opting for night shifts to accommodate their daytime classes. …”
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Multidimensional on-site perception study of stairway spaces in mountain city parks among young and older adult people: a case study of Pipa Mountain Park, Chongqing, China by Cong Gong, Cong Gong, Xinyu Yang, Changjuan Hu, Changjuan Hu, Zhenkun Mao

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Socioeconomic factors impact the risk of HIV acquisition in the township population of South Africa: A Bayesian analysis. by Cindy Leung Soo, Nitika Pant Pai, Susan J Bartlett, Aliasgar Esmail, Keertan Dheda, Sahir Bhatnagar

“…Our analyses demonstrate that social determinants of health are at the root of the HIV epidemic and affect the risk of HIV in multiple ways. These findings stress the need for the deployment of programs that specifically address social determinants of health.…”
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Inhibition of Ferroptosis Delays Aging and Extends Healthspan Across Multiple Species by Hai‐Jun Fu, Xing‐Yue Zhou, Da‐Lian Qin, Qan Qiao, Qiao‐Zhi Wang, Shi‐Ying Li, Yun‐Fei Zhu, Ya‐Ping Li, Jiang‐Min Zhou, Hui Cai, Fei‐Hong Huang, Lu Yu, Long Wang, An‐Guo Wu, Jian‐Ming Wu, Xiao‐Gang Zhou

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P4HA1 mediates YAP hydroxylation and accelerates collagen synthesis in temozolomide-resistant glioblastoma by Xueru Li, Gangfeng Yu, Xiao Zhong, Jiacheng Zhong, Xiangyu Chen, Qinglong Chen, Jinjiang Xue, Xi Yang, Xinchun Zhang, Yao Ling, Yun Xiu, Yaqi Deng, Hongda Li, Wei Mo, Yong Zhu, Ting Zhang, Liangjun Qiao, Song Chen, Fanghui Lu, Xuehong Zhang

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Long-Term Mechanical Response of Jinping Ultra-Deep Tunnels Considering Pore Pressure and Engineering Disturbances by Ersheng Zha, Mingbo Chi, Jianjun Hu, Yan Zhu, Jun Guo, Xinna Chen, Zhixin Liu

“…Based on this, the long-term mechanical behavior of the surrounding rock during the expansion of the Jinping auxiliary tunnel was further calculated and predicted. It was found that the stress concentration at the top and bottom of the left sidewall increases from 135 MPa to 203 MPa after expansion, identifying these as critical areas requiring focused monitoring and early warnings. …”
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Integrating gut microbiome and neuroplasticity genomics in alcohol use disorder therapy by Ilias Koutromanos, Evangelia Legaki, Nikolas Dovrolis, Efthimios Vassilopoulos, Arthur Stem, Vasilis Vasiliou, Elias Tzavellas, Maria Gazouli

“…Integrating microbiome and host genomic signatures could improve biomarker-based prediction of treatment response and inform precision medicine approaches for AUD. …”
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Changes in Preterm and Low Birthweight Birth Rate During the COVID-19 Lockdown at Two San Francisco Hospitals by Anoushka Kathiravan, Zoe R. Schauer, Janet M. Wojcicki

“…Abstract Objective The COVID-19 lockdown impacted interactions with the health care system and societal stress levels. Previous US-based studies suggest that pandemic lockdowns may have lowered preterm birth rates although there are mixed findings from different settings. …”
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital admissions for psychiatric disorders: results from the multicentre study on the Italian population “COVID-19 and Mental Health” (CoM... by Massimiliano Aragona, Martina Ventura, Roberta Ciampichini, Anteo Di Napoli, Valeria Fano, Sara Leone, Martina Pacifici, Claudio Rosini, Caterina Silvestri, Fabio Voller, Alberto Zucchi, Christian Napoli, Alessio Petrelli

“…Immigrants from high migration pressure countries (HMPCs) had a greater reduction in FMHAs during COVID-19 (IRR: 0.91, p < 0.01). …”
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Nanopriming with zinc oxide: a novel approach to enhance germination and antioxidant systems in amaranth by Addisie Geremew, Leandrea Stovall, Selamawit Woldesenbet, Xingmao Ma, Laura Carson

“…Antioxidant enzyme activities, including superoxide dismutase, catalase, peroxidase, ascorbate peroxidase, and glutathione peroxidase, were significantly enhanced in ZnO NP-primed seedlings, indicating improved oxidative stress management. Furthermore, lipid peroxidation, measured as malondialdehyde content, was significantly reduced, with ZnO10 NPs demonstrating an 89.3% reduction at 400 mg/L. …”
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MRI distortion correction is associated with improved local control in stereotactic radiotherapy for brain metastases by Daniel Höfler, Johanna Grigo, Hadi Siavosch, Marc Saake, Manuel Alexander Schmidt, Thomas Weissmann, Philipp Schubert, Raphaela Voigt, Sebastian Lettmaier, Sabine Semrau, Arnd Dörfler, Michael Uder, Christoph Bert, Rainer Fietkau, Florian Putz

“…Local control was evaluated using a volumetric extension of the RANO-BM criteria. The predictive significance of distortion correction was assessed using competing risk analysis. …”
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