An Investigation of Regional Plantar Soft Tissue Hardness and Its Potential Correlation with Plantar Pressure Distribution in Healthy Adults by Maimaitirexiati Helili, Xiang Geng, Xin Ma, Wenming Chen, Chao Zhang, Jiazhang Huang, Xu Wang

“…The plantar soft tissue plays a critical role in absorbing shocks and attenuating excessive stresses during walking. Plantar soft tissue property and plantar pressure are critical information for footwear design and clinical assessment. …”
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The Carbon Footprint of Milk Production on a Farm by Mariusz Jerzy Stolarski, Kazimierz Warmiński, Michał Krzyżaniak, Ewelina Olba-Zięty, Paweł Dudziec

“…Ultimately, an effective CF reduction requires a comprehensive approach that combines improved nutritional practices, efficient use of resources, and implementation of technological innovations adjusted to regional and farm-specific determinants. …”
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The effect of an educational orientation tour on anxiety of nursing students before their first clinical training: a quasi-experimental study by Elham Anisi, Pegah Sharifian, Parisa Sharifian

“…Abstract Background The first clinical experience in a hospital setting can be highly stressful for nursing students, often leading to significant anxiety. …”
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Expression of catecholaminergic genes in the midbrain and prepulse inhibition in rats with a genetic catatonia by M. A. Ryazanova, O. I. Prokudina, V. S.  Plekanchuk, T. A. Alekhina

“…The GC rat strain (from the words “genetic” and “catatonia”) was created by selection for predisposition to passive-defensive reaction of catatonic freezing in response to stressing stimuli. Rats of the GC strain have previously demonstrated a number of biochemical and behavioral properties similar to those of patients with schizophrenia and depression. …”
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Investigating the Performance of Epoxy Concentrations in the Self-Healing of Concrete. by Manzi, Evans Evalist

“…The experimental setup aimed to simulate real-world scenarios where concrete structures may be exposed to external stresses leading to cracks. The results revealed a consistent decrease in slump as epoxy concentrations increased, indicating a reduction in concrete work-ability. …”
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A cross-sectional study of how high-frequency hearing loss impacts cognitive functions in middle-aged-to-older adults by Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Dona M. P. Jayakody, Paul McIlhiney, Paul McIlhiney, Inge Stegeman, Inge Stegeman, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom, Robert H. Eikelboom

“…Audiometrically assessed better-ear, speech-frequency (0.5, 1, 2 & 4 kHz; BE4PTA) and high-frequency (6 & 8 kHz; BE2PTA) hearing loss were compared to cognitive functions measured using non-verbal tests from the Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery; covariates included hearing-loss asymmetry, age, sex, premorbid IQ, and mental health measured with the short-form Depression Anxiety Stress Scales.ResultsWhile correlation analyses demonstrated that all measured cognitive faculties were associated with both BE4PTA and BE2PTA, hierarchical linear regression analyses demonstrated that only BE4PTA predicted cognitive flexibility and working-memory ability after controlling for covariates; age primarily accounted for BE2PTA’s cognitive effects.ConclusionWhile both speech and higher-frequency hearing loss were associated with poorer cognition, only the former demonstrated effects beyond those of ageing. …”
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Computational modeling of drug-eluting balloons in peripheral artery disease: Mechanisms, optimization, and translational insights by Mohammed A. AboArab, Vassiliki T. Potsika, Dimitrios S. Pleouras, Dimitrios I. Fotiadis

“…ML-driven surrogates and physics-informed neural networks (PINNs) enable real-time, patient-specific predictions with computational accelerations exceeding 600 × while maintaining less than 2 % deviation from high-fidelity solvers. …”
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Study on cutting force in laser-assisted ultrasonic elliptical vibration machining (LUEVM) of high volume SiCp/Al composites by Peicheng Peng, Tian Tian, Heshuai Yu, Daohui Xiang, Ke Niu, Wei Gao, Yanqin Li, Zhaojie Yuan, Guofu Gao

“…The results show that the predicted value matches the experimental value well, and the maximum error is 18.2 %. …”
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Decoding the diagnostic biomarkers of mitochondrial dysfunction related gene variants in pediatric T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia by Yunfeng Lu, Xi Yang, Liying Liu, Xiaojun Sun, Xiuli Li, Ping Zhao, Guotao Guan, Yunpeng Dai

“…Additionally, A mitochondrial dysfunction-based signature was created to predict pediatric T-ALL. The mRNA-miRNA and mRNA-TF Regulatory Network were constructed, and the molecular distributions of key genes were calculated. …”
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An enhanced gene function analysis platform for Gastrodia Elata integrating further omics data and analysis tools by Bingbing Pan, Jingjie Zhang, Jiangxin Yang, Hang Yang, Qi Pan, Panpan Zhu, Jun Li, Jiaotong Yang

“…GO and KEGG annotations were predicted using InterProScan and GhostKOALA, while gene families were identified with HMMER, iTAK, OrthoFinder, and KEGG annotations. …”
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The relationship of imposter phenomenon, self-esteem, and resilience: promoting well-being among registered nurses by Lizy Sonia Benjamin, Sumathi Robert Shanmugam, Judith Odanee Magwilang, Sahar Mahmoud Abdulla Hashim, Amutha Chellathurai, Asma Saad Habbash, Yahya Showkan Ali Hamdi, Fatimah Abdulla Asiri, Punitha Josephine, Romeo Jr Mostoles, Omar Hamed Matar Alshammari, Sultan Kayed Alharbi

“…This indicates that coping mechanisms are likely to be formulated as a response to the feelings of an imposter, whereas self-esteem is predicted by resilience directly without mediation of IP. …”
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The impact of exercise self-efficacy on depression in firefighters: mediating effect of basic psychological needs and moderating effect of perceived social support by Wenjia Chen, Jiayi Yao, Guoqing Zhu, Zongyu Liu, Haozhe Wang, Dengshan Chu, Haitao Niu

“…BackgroundFirefighters are exposed to high-stress work environments and are prone to depression, which has a significant impact on their professional performance and quality of life. …”
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Spatiotemporal vegetation dynamics in South Asia (2001-2023): roles of climate and anthropogenic activities by Ghani Rahman, Umar Farooq, Min-Kyu Jung, Hyun-Han Kwon

“…Hurst exponent analysis predicted persistent greening (96.5%), emphasizing the importance of climate-resilient land management policies, targeted afforestation, and sustainable agricultural practices to promote ecological resilience. …”
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Integrative biomarker analysis in diabetic foot: lipids, cellular integrity, and hydration balance by Esther Soler-Climent, Jessica Román-Marroquí, Rosa María Cuadrado-Zaplana, Gema Prats-Boluda, Isabel Junquera-Godoy, Gemma Gonzalez-Lorente, C. Martinez-Corbalán

“…This study was conducted to identify early biomarkers that could predict DFU risk before ulceration occurs. Methods A case-control study was conducted with 33 T2DM patients and 37 non-diabetic controls. …”
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Association between self-reported sleep quality and body mass index among Jimma University academic staff: structural equation modeling by Essa Ahmed, Getu Gizaw, Alemayehu Argaw

“…By 2035, the World Obesity Atlas predicts that over 1 billion people worldwide will be considered obese, which translates into 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men will be affected globally. …”
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An artificial intelligence and machine learning-driven CFD simulation for optimizing thermal performance of blood-integrated ternary nano-fluid by Mohib Hussain, Du Lin, Hassan Waqas, Qasem M. Al-Mdallal

“…The heat transfer ability of ternary nano-fluid is enhanced with an increase in the couple stress parameter while, a rising Hartmann number results in more thermal diffusion. …”
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Spinel oxide enables high-temperature self-lubrication in superalloys by Zhengyu Zhang, Eitan Hershkovitz, Qi An, Liping Liu, Xiaoqing Wang, Zhifei Deng, Garrett Baucom, Wenbo Wang, Jing Zhao, Ziming Xin, Lowell Moore, Yi Yao, Md Rezwan Ul Islam, Xin Chen, Bai Cui, Ling Li, Hongliang Xin, Lin Li, Honggyu Kim, Wenjun Cai

“…To span Ni- and Cr-based ternary oxide compositional spaces for which little high-temperature COF data exist, we develop a computational design method to predict the lubricity of oxides, incorporating thermodynamics and density functional theory computations. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of various combined interventions for type 2 diabetes and obesity: a systematic review and network meta-analysis by Li Cui, Donglei Lu, Sijie Tan, Liquan Cao

“…Meta-regression analysis highlighted that VO2max improvements were closely associated with reductions in BMI and HbA1c.ConclusionART and PMT demonstrated comprehensive benefits across multiple metabolic and inflammatory outcomes. …”
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Optimizing wheat productivity and water productivity through deficit irrigation strategies in semi-arid environments by Barira Shoukat Hafiza, Wajid Ishaque, Shoaib Ahmad, Shafaqat Ali, Mohamed A. El-Sheikh

“…Relative to I100, the BY decreases were 8% (I80), 23% (I60), and 48% (I40), while the GY reductions were 7%, 23%, and 50%, respectively. Grain nitrogen uptake ranged from 123 kg N ha−1 (I100) to 59 kg N ha−1 (I40), mirroring yield trends. …”
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Counselling and depressive symptoms in older adults with HIV/AIDS in mbarara, Uganda by Jordan Mutambi Amanyire, Irene Aheisibwe, Ronald Asiimwe, Godfrey Zari Rukundo

“…Conclusion Regular home visits and counselling are associated with significant reductions in depressive symptoms among older adults living with HIV/AIDS. …”
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