Effects of 12-week pilates reformer training on the biomechanics of Latin dance Cha-Cha circle chasing technique by Li Che, Yijia Zhou, Ying Wang

“…BackgroundPilates Reformer training is a scientifically validated method for enhancing body control. However, research on its application to improve the technical quality of Latin dance movements, particularly the Cha-Cha circular chase step, is limited. …”
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Integrating an exercise program into opioid agonist therapy: a pilot study on feasibility, fitness improvements, and participation challenges by Einar Furulund, Siv-Elin Leirvåg Carlsen, Silvia Eiken Alpers, Jørn Henrik Vold, Karl Trygve Druckrey-Fiskaaen, Tesfaye Madebo, Sindre M. Dyrstad, Torgeir Gilje Lid, Lars Thore Fadnes

“…This study explored the feasibility and preliminary effects of an integrated exercise program. Method This multicentre, mixed-methods pilot study was conducted in Western Norway, recruiting 22 participants receiving OAT from three outpatient clinics. …”
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Supporting Physical and Mental Health in Rural Veterans Living With Heart Failure: Protocol for a Nurse-Led Telephone Intervention Study by Lucinda J Graven, Laurie Abbott, Josef V Hodgkins, Thomas Ledermann, M Bryant Howren

“…Managing HF in the home is stressful and complex for rural veterans who experience unique barriers to optimal physical and mental health, necessitating adequate support and problem-solving skills. …”
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Effects of crushed wheat straw with plastic film mulch on soil hydrothermal properties and water use efficiency of sunflower in the northwestern arid region of China by Jinxia Zhang, Fangfang Ren, Rui Zhang, Lin Ding, Fuqiang Li, Xuan Li, Tao Zhong, Meng Yin, Liangliang Du, Runheng Yang, Pengliang Tian

“…Compared to the control (N), SF increased soil water storage by 17.51% (M1 level) and 11.87% (M2 level), while enhancing 0–25 cm soil temperature by 0.9 °C throughout the growing season. …”
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Research on Power Transmission Capacity of Transmission Section for Grid-Forming Renewable Energy via AC/DC Parallel Transmission System Considering Synchronization and Frequency S... by Zhengnan Gao, Zengze Tu, Shaoyun Ding, Liqiang Wang, Haiyan Wu, Xiaoxiang Wei, Jiapeng Li, Yujun Li

“…The theoretical framework and methodology enhance system transfer capacity while ensuring AC/DC parallel transmission security, with case studies validating the theory’s correctness and method’s effectiveness.…”
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State of Health Estimation for Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy and a Multi-Scale Kernel Extreme Learning Machine by Jichang Peng, Ya Gao, Lei Cai, Ming Zhang, Chenghao Sun, Haitao Liu

“…An accurate state of health (SOH) estimation for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for reliable operations and extending service life. While electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) effectively characterizes LIBs degradation patterns, the high dimensionality of EIS data poses challenges for an efficient analysis. …”
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A Gaussian process approach for contextual bandit-based battery replacement by Zhou Tianshi

“…This research aims to assist electric vehicle providers in optimizing battery replacement schedules, with the objective of minimizing operating losses while meeting evening peak demand. …”
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Proposing a template for selecting the coordinates of laboratory standards for executive management of the country. by mohammad hasan Izadparast, ali asghar pourezzat, Alireza Amirkabiri

“…Abstract The aim of this study is to present a model for optimal selecting the characteristics of policy laboratories in the country's executive management. …”
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Enhanced MMC-HVDC Power Control via Adaptive VSG-PBC in Weak Grid Environments by Yan Xia, Huizhu Li, Shengyong Ye, Jinhui Shi, Yili Yang, Ke Li

“…To enhance system performance, a novel grid-connected power control method integrating Virtual Synchronous Generators (VSGs) and Passivity-Based Control (PBC) is proposed. …”
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Band Versus Hopping Transport in Conducting Polymers by Ab Initio Molecular Dynamics: Exploring the Effect of Electric Field, Trapping and Temperature by Najmeh Zahabi, Igor Zozoulenko

“…Abstract Understanding charge carrier transport in conductive polymers is imperative for the materials' synthesis and optimizing devices. While most theoretical studies utilize time‐independent approaches for describing charge transport, there is an interest in addressing temporal charge carrier dynamics, which provides more information than time‐independent methods. …”
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A Review on Automated Detection and Identification Algorithms for Highway Pavement Distress by Zhenglong Lv, Zhexin Hao, Yuhan Zhu, Cong Lu

“…The global expansion of road networks and the aging of infrastructure have intensified the need for efficient pavement distress detection technologies to ensure road safety and sustainability. While traditional manual inspections are time consuming and labor-intensive, recent advances in automated systems have improved detection precision. …”
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The Effects of BIM Maturity Levels on Modularization and Standardization in the Construction Industry: A Systematic Literature Review and Case Studies by Elham Bayzidi, Nazanin Kordestani Ghalenoei, Mostafa Babaeian Jelodar

“…The SLR identifies key themes and determinants, while the case studies provide empirical evidence on the interactions between BIM maturity levels, modularization grades, and standardization levels. …”
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Metabolic Stress Induced by Quercetin Enhances Dormancy and Persistence in <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> by Dae-Youn Kim, Tae-Jong Kim

“…Further research is necessary to determine optimal strategies for harnessing the antimicrobial properties of quercetin while minimizing its persistence-promoting effects.…”
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Maintenance of prehospital anaesthesia in trauma patients: inconsistencies and variability in practice by Brad Sheridan, Zane Perkins

“…Background: Literature on prehospital anaesthesia predominantly focuses on preparation and induction, while there is limited guidance on anaesthesia maintenance. …”
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An Efficient Aerial Image Detection with Variable Receptive Fields by Wenbin Liu, Liangren Shi, Guocheng An

“…Based on the RT-DETR architecture, our approach introduces three key innovations: the multi-scale receptive field adaptive fusion (MSRF²) module replaces the Transformer encoder with parallel dilated convolutions and spatial-channel attention to adjust receptive fields for confusing objects dynamically; the gated multi-scale context (GMSC) block reconstructs the backbone using Gated Multi-Scale Context units with attention-gated convolution (AGConv), reducing parameters while enhancing multi-scale feature extraction; and the context-guided fusion (CGF) module optimizes feature fusion via context-guided weighting to resolve multi-scale semantic conflicts. …”
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Grab Bar Grasp Location During Bathtub Exit and Sit-to-Stand Transfers: Biomechanical Evaluation by Iris C Levine, Konika Nirmalanathan, Roger E Montgomery, Alison C Novak

“… Abstract BackgroundGrab bars are a multi-function bathing tool. While grab bars are commonly recommended by rehabilitation professionals, existing literature regarding optimal grab bar locations is focused on preference rather than function. …”
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Influence of client involvement on internal organization and performance of architectural design offices by Wilson Chiguano, Tito Castillo, Andrea Zárate, Alexis Andrade, Kleber Jaramillo, Rodrigo Herrera

“…Key performance indicators are used to measure project outcomes, while correlation analysis examines the relationship between client involvement and project performance. …”
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Unsupervised Selection of Color Factor Weight and Segmentation Scale Parameter for Successful Segmentation of Urban Land Use/Land Cover by G. B. Ikokou, K. M. Malale

“…Its primary goal is to divide a digital image into meaningful objects that are internally homogeneous and clearly distinguishable from neighboring segments. While the segmentation scale parameter helps limit the size of these image segments, it alone cannot guarantee optimal intra-segment homogeneity or inter-segment separability. …”
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SORA: Energy-Efficient Resource Allocation in Open Radio Access Network With Online Learning by Aerman Tuerxun, Akihiro Nakao

“…The proposed algorithm achieves sub-linear regret, ensuring convergence toward an optimal policy over time while maintaining robust adaptability. …”
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Arrangement Principles of the Busbar Interlocking Joint in Metro Rigid Overhead Catenary System by DAI Hongyu, FENG Chao, SHEN Zhengchao, SANG Guoyang

“…Therefore, it is necessary to study the arranging principle for interlocking joints. [Method] The metro rigid overhead catenary system is modeled as an infinite-span continuous beam, and its bending moment is calculated using the finite element method. …”
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