A randomized crossover trial with experience sampling to test placebo effects on pathological skin-picking by Anne Schienle, Sara Kohlhofer, Johannes Wilhelm, Sandra Tanzmeister

“…App-based assessments revealed that the placebo effect was limited to a moderate reduction in the urge to engage in skin-picking behavior, observed only during the second week of treatment, with no significant impact on daily stress levels. …”
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Intravenously injected poly(amino acid) nanoformulation relieves spinal cord injury through synergistical modulation of microenvironments by Yuehong Li, Qingzheng Zhang, Zongtai Liu, Weiguo Xu, Changfeng Fu

“…Through the synergistic modulation of multiple microenvironment factors, including reduction of oxidative stress, regulation of pro-inflammatory M1 macrophages polarization to anti-inflammatory M2 macrophages, and reduction of calcium ion influx, PME@Mino achieved neuronal and myelin protection. …”
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Accurate Virtual Trial Assembly Method of Prefabricated Steel Components Using Terrestrial Laser Scanning by Yin Zhou, Daguang Han, Kaixin Hu, Guocheng Qin, Zhongfu Xiang, Chunli Ying, Lidu Zhao, Xingyi Hu

“…Experimental results show that the geometric prediction deviation of VTA is less than 1/1800 of the experimental bridge span, and the mean stress predicted via VTA is 90% of the measured mean stress. …”
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Effects of naphthalene, an aromatic hydrocarbon on the molecular and anatomical characteristics of the Portulaca oleracea plant by Zahra Janbazi, Fatemeh Zarinkamar, Sasan Mohsenzadeh

“…Abstract Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) induce oxidative stress in plant cells. Naphthalene is a well-known low molecular weight hydrocarbon. …”
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Reduced fungal protein acetylation mediates the antimicrobial activity of a rhizosphere bacterium against a phytopathogenic fungus by Ying-Chao Zhang, Xin Zhan, Jun-Yu Chen, Ding-Tian Yu, Tao Zhang, Huiming Zhang, Cheng-Guo Duan

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Design and Application of Blasting Parameters for Presplitting Hard Roof with the Aid of Empty-Hole Effect by Baobao Chen, Changyou Liu, Jingxuan Yang

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The regulation of PSI cyclic electron transport by both plastoquinone and ferredoxin redox states: correlation with the rate of proton motive force utilization by Hayato Satoh, Yuri Ohara, Guy Hanke, Kentaro Ifuku, Ginga Shimakawa, Yuji Suzuki, Amane Makino, Amane Makino, Kenichi Morigaki, Chikahiro Miyake

“…The capacity of plants to protect themselves from stress and efficiently assimilate CO2 depends on dynamic regulation of photosynthetic electron transport pathways. …”
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The Influence of Cyberloafing on Workplace Outcomes: A Study Utilizing the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Theory by Adacha Felix Kwala, Mary Agoyi

“…Utilizing partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS 4, the analysis revealed significant relationships between cyberloafing, stress reduction, mental relaxation, and creativity, which collectively contributed to improved employee performance and well-being. …”
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Hippocampal glucocorticoid receptor and microRNA gene expression and serum cortisol concentration in foxes selected for behavior toward humans by V. Yu. Ovchinnikov, E. V. Antonov, G. V. Vasilyev, S. G. Shihevich, D. V. Shepeleva, Yu. E. Herbeck

“…However, the mechanisms of this reduction have yet to be resolved. In this work, we used an experimental domestication model, the silver fox selected for many years for the response to humans to study cortisol stress reactivity in tame and aggressive foxes in response to immobilization in human arms. …”
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Failure Mechanism and Structural Analysis of Chain Slings with Non-Standard Connections by Yujun Choi, Jaesun Lee

“…Chains exhibiting over 10% diameter reduction or increased pitch exceeded discard criteria and showed significant strength loss. …”
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Research on carbon emissions during the construction process of prefabricated buildings based on BIM and LCA by Yang Ding, Zhen-Zhen Guo, Shuang-Xi Zhou, Yong-Qi Wei, An-Ming She, Jing-Liang Dong

“…The emission reduction potential of BPPHS is very considerable. …”
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Endometriosis– “Either way a tragedy”? A qualitative social media analysis of endometriosis perceptions in Germany by Till Neugebauer, Valeria Schellenberg, Alena Allak, Siegrun Pardon, Yüce Yilmaz-Aslan, Sven Schiermeier, Claudia Kiessling, Sven Schmiedl, Christoph Dockweiler, Patrick Brzoska

“…These included psychological and physical stress, criticism of healthcare, social impact and coping with endometriosis. …”
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Effects of uniconazole with or without micronutrient on the lignin biosynthesis, lodging resistance, and winter wheat production in semiarid regions by Irshad AHMAD, Xiang-ping MENG, Muhammad KAMRAN, Shahzad ALI, Shakeel AHMAD, Tie-ning LIU, Tie CAI, Qing-fang HAN

“…Lodging stress results in grain yield and quality reduction in wheat. …”
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Design and application of a three-dimensional skeletonized structure for distal radius fracture splinting based on 3D printing technology by Ganggang Jia, Mingwang Zhou, Xing Ji, Zhiming Zhang, Yongqiang Zhao, Zhiling Xi

“…The test results demonstrate that, under pressure of 150 N, the radial offset of the 3D printed splint is reduced by 1.7 mm compared to that of the traditional small splint, with a corresponding decrease in stress by 0.01 MPa as well. In terms of weight, a set of 3D printed splints weighs 89 g while a set of conventional splints weighs 102 g, resulting in a significant reduction of 13 g for the 3D printed splints compared to their traditional counterparts. …”
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Structural applications of CODE_BRIGHT: a review on numerical modelling of reinforced soil structures by Aníbal Moncada, Aníbal Moncada, Ivan P. Damians, Ivan P. Damians, Ivan P. Damians

“…RSW are usually designed with analytical methods, which have limited capabilities when predicting a structure’s deformation response. To improve on this, the use of numerical tools allows to quantify the stress-strain response of complex, compound structures, such as RSWs. …”
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Research Studies on the Thrust of Special-Shaped Full-Sectional Cutterheads of Quasirectangular Shield by Yaohong Zhu, Jiawei Wang, Bayang Zhang, Xuqing Zhang, Jue Zhu

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Mindfulness Training among Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: Neurobehavioral Effects by Barbara Pickut, Sven Vanneste, Mark A. Hirsch, Wim Van Hecke, Eric Kerckhofs, Peter Mariën, Paul M. Parizel, David Crosiers, Patrick Cras

“…In the context of complementary medicine, MBIs are increasingly being used for stress reduction and in patient populations coping with chronic illness. …”
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Strategies for Supporting Child Development and Care amidst Financial Distress: A Scoping Review by Chiamaka Pamela Uchendu, Ezeda Patricia Kalu

“…The research studies show that financial stress is associated with children’s deteriorating mental and physical health, lack of education, and difficulties in childcare. …”
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Navigating the shadows: the impact of mindfulness, cognitive fusion, and coping strategies on psychological distress among mental health workers in Timor Leste by Gaspar Quintao, Noviyanti Carla Tilman Leite, Nicholas Tze Ping Pang, Eugene Boon Yau Koh, Jhia Mae Woo, Marina Abdul Rahman Sabri, Kah Mun Wan, Noor Melissa Noor Hadi, Ming Gui Tan, Assis Kamu, Chong Mun Ho

“…Depression, anxiety, and stress were measured using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21). …”
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