The Effects of Short-Term Heavy Load Squat vs. Moderate Load Olympic Weightlifting Training on Maximal Strength and Force–Velocity Profile in Young Female Handball Players by Gergely Pálinkás, Csaba Ökrös, Zsófia Tróznai, Katinka Utczás, Leonidas Petridis

“…Olympic weightlifting may offer a slight advantage due to its potential to improve power production while optimizing FV imbalance.…”
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Open surgery and minimally invasive repair of acute Achilles tendon rupture: stratified outcomes based on immobilization duration in a prospective cohort study by Yuan Cao, Xiuzhi Li, Zengzhen Cui, Yang Lv, Gao Si

“…The primary outcomes were postoperative complications, while secondary outcomes included recovery times for Achilles tendon function. …”
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Prediction of 1-year post-operative mortality in elderly patients with fragility hip fractures in China: evaluation of risk prediction models by Qiyuan Lu, Mengmeng Chen, Houfu Ling

“…This study systematically evaluates the predictive capacity of seven risk stratification models for 12-month postoperative mortality in geriatric patients with fragility hip fractures, while concurrently assessing their risk classification accuracy to inform perioperative protocol formulation, rehabilitation strategies, and prognostic management.IntroductionCurrent clinical practice lacks standardized criteria for mortality risk prediction in elderly fragility hip fracture patients. …”
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The feasibility of conducting a randomized controlled trial that compares immediate versus optional delayed surgical repair for treatment of acute Anterior cruciate ligament injury... by Feryal Ghafelzadeh Ahwaz, Annemie Smeets, Stijn Bogaerts, Pieter Berger, Koen Peers

“…Key adjustments encompassed augmenting the number of participating sites, optimizing patient recruitment processes, and extending the recruitment period. …”
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Comparing Stenting with Medical Therapy Versus Medical Therapy Alone in Patients with Intracranial Atherosclerotic Stenosis: A Current Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Khalid Bin Aziz, Hussam Alhathlol, Fahad Bin Aziz, Mohammed Alshammari, Mohammed Ali Alhefdhi, Abdulrahman M. Alrasheed, Nawwaf Alfayez, Thamer S. Alhowaish

“…<b>Background:</b> Intracranial atherosclerotic stenosis (ICAS) is a significant cause of ischemic stroke worldwide, with high recurrence rates despite optimal medical therapy. While endovascular stenting has been proposed as an adjunctive treatment, its clinical benefit remains controversial as a first line therapy. …”
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Study on Pollutant Transformation During Fly Ash Vacuum Melting Treatment by Qingyuan DONG, Songshan ZHOU, Hao ZHENG, Yang TIAN, Chuanjing SONG, Haiyin GANG, Jiancheng SHU, Rong WANG, Mengjun CHEN

“…XRD phase analysis revealed that NaCl and KCl disappeared, while crystalline phases of Ca, Si, and Al minerals appeared under optimal conditions. …”
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Transfer Learning-Based Interpretable Soil Lead Prediction in the Gejiu Mining Area, Yunnan by Ping He, Xianfeng Cheng, Xingping Wen, Yan Yi, Zailin Chen, Yu Chen

“…SHAP analysis showed that the model retained key pH-related wavelengths (550–750 nm and 1600–1700 nm) while optimizing Pb-related wavelengths (e.g., 919 nm and 959 nm). …”
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Bacterial pathogens in orthopedic implant infection and their resistance to antimicrobial therapy: A retrospective analysis by Ameer Hamza Mahmood Ul Hassan, Nehala Nooz, Humayoon Ashraf, Obaid Ur Rehman

“…Pseudomonas showed alarming resistance to meropenem, while Escherichia coli demonstrated high resistance to amikacin and cefoperazone/sulbactam. …”
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Multi-Scale Modeling of Polymeric Metamaterials: Bridging Design and Performance—A Review by Siti Nur Sakinah Jamaludin, Nik Mohd Izual Nik Ibrahim, Mohd Zaidi Azir, Noor Mazni Ismail, Shahnor Basri

“…Considering the most recent developments in all these methods, including polymeric electronic materials at the microscale, mesoscale cellular structure, and at macroscale computational engineering, this paper underscores the holistic cross-fertilization of these methods. …”
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Image-Based Breast Cancer Histopathology Classification and Diagnosis Using Deep Learning Approaches by Lama A. Aldakhil, Haifa F. Alhasson, Shuaa S. Alharbi, Rehan Ullah Khan, Ali Mustafa Qamar

“…Our study reveals that addressing these issues requires collaborative efforts to improve the quality of datasets, reduce class imbalances, and develop optimal standardized diagnostic methods. By overcoming these challenges, we can enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and accessibility of breast cancer diagnosis, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and global healthcare. …”
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Prediction Model of Powdery Mildew Disease Index in Rubber Trees Based on Machine Learning by Jiazheng Zhu, Xize Huang, Xiaoyu Liang, Meng Wang, Yu Zhang

“…Higher spore concentrations lead to faster disease development and increased severity. The optimal relative humidity for powdery mildew development in rubber trees is 80% RH. …”
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Perceptions of the use of a 3D-printed manufactured educational simulator for incisions and sutures by Yasmine Smail, Frenette Codjia, Jean-Pierre Attal, Hechenberger Alexander., Philippe François, Anne-Laure Ejeil

“…Abstract Background The acquisition of clinical and surgical skills is fundamental to dental training. Traditional methods such as cadaveric dissection and porcine models face ethical, logistical, and reproducibility challenges. …”
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Research on Wellbore Trajectory Prediction Based on a Pi-GRU Model by Hanlin Liu, Yule Hu, Zhenkun Wu

“…However, traditional mechanical analysis methods have high computational complexity, and the existing data-driven models cannot fully integrate non-sequential features such as stratum lithology. …”
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Climate adaptation and resilience of biofiltration as a low-cost technological solution for water treatment – A critical review by Adedamola Adesomi Ali, Oliver Terna Iorhemen, Ronald W. Thring

“…This deterioration in water quality increases the difficulty of treating these waters for human consumption, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive water treatment methods. Amid these challenges, biofiltration has emerged as a sustainable, low-cost techno-ecological solution, recognized for its ability to enhance water quality while remaining environmentally friendly. …”
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Advancing soil mapping and management using geostatistics and integrated machine learning and remote sensing techniques: a synoptic review by Sunshine A. De Caires, Chaney St Martin, Melissa A. Atwell, Fuat Kaya, Glorious A. Wuddivira, Mark N. Wuddivira

“…This synoptic review evaluates the evolution of classical and modern geostatistical methods, spanning 2000 to 2024, and their integration with machine learning (ML) and remote sensing (RS) technologies. …”
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Enhancing Prostate Cancer Detection: Integrating Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging and 68Ga-prostate-specific Membrane Antigen Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomogr... by Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi, Hamed Bagheri, Mohsen Rajaeinejad, Mohammad Afshar Ardalan, Ismail Karami, Shahryar Sadeghi, Ali Mosadeghkhah, Sedigheh Sina, Farnaz KhajehRahimi, Mahboobeh Sheiki

“…Traditional diagnostic methods, including systematic biopsy guided by transrectal ultrasound, have limitations in detecting significant cancers. …”
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Multimodal Detection of Agitation in People With Dementia in Clinical Settings: Observational Pilot Study by Abeer Badawi, Somayya Elmoghazy, Samira Choudhury, Sara Elgazzar, Khalid Elgazzar, Amer M Burhan

“… Abstract BackgroundDementia is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that affects millions worldwide, often accompanied by agitation and aggression (AA), which contribute to patient distress and increased health care burden. Existing assessment methods for AA rely heavily on caregiver reporting, introducing subjectivity and inconsistency. …”
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Research on the network structure evolution characteristics of outdoor sports tourism flow in the Yangtze River Economic belt based on online travel notes by Nianle Xiao, Binbin Zhao

“…This study provides a scientific decision-making basis for rationally planning outdoor sports tourism routes and scientifically developing outdoor sports tourism destinations, while also offering theoretical support for optimizing the spatial layout and spatial structure of the outdoor sports tourism industry in the Yangtze River Economic Belt.…”
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Research on Spatiotemporal Evolution Characteristics and Driving Mechanisms of Agricultural Drought in the Yellow River Basin by JU Yongsheng, WEI Yong, HU Anlong, LI Huiyong, GUO Aijun

“…Therefore, this paper took the Yellow River Basin in arid regions, semi-arid regions, and the transitional zone between humid and semi-humid regions as an example and used trend test, run length theory, and standard soil index (SSI) methods to reveal the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics and evolution laws of multi-scale agricultural drought. 17 extreme climate indexes and analysis of variance (ANOVA) methods were used to quantitatively reveal the impact of droughts. …”
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Mitigating Drought Stress in Maize: Synergistic Effects of Zinc Sulfate and <i>Pseudomonas</i> spp. on Physiological and Biochemical Responses by Fahimeh Khaledi, Hamidreza Balouchi, Mohsen Movahhedi Dehnavi, Amin Salehi, Beata Dedicova

“…A two-year (2018–2019) field experiment investigated two irrigation levels (optimal and moderate stress) and twelve treatment combinations of zinc sulfate application methods (without fertilizer, soil, foliar, and seed priming) with zinc-solubilizing bacteria (no bacteria, <i>Pseudomonas fluorescens</i>, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>). …”
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