Self-injurious behavior in Greek adolescents: the role of mental health problems and COVID-19 trauma by Georgios Giannakopoulos, Foivos Zaravinos-Tsakos, Efrosyni Pilafa, Andre Sourander, Gerasimos Kolaitis

“…Among COVID-19–related experiences, personal hospitalization due to COVID-19 predicted SIB (OR = 1.26, 95% CI [1.04, 1.53]). Additionally, female gender (OR = 2.33, 95% CI [2.04, 2.63]), suicidal ideation (OR = 4.82, 95% CI [4.09, 5.69]), and a history of suicide attempts (OR = 5.08, 95% CI [3.77, 6.83]) further compounded the risk. …”
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Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients With 2 Type Diabetes Mellitus (Review of Literature; Description of the Clinical Case) by Bilous Z., Abrahamovych О., Mazur N., Ryabokon S., Ilenkiv N., Bevza N.

“…The effect of each individual pathogenic marker on the clinical course and complications of these patients remains undetermined; therefore, the study of the clinical course of ACS with comorbid type 2 diabetes mellitus and the prediction of complications are important for improving the prognosis in these patients. …”
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Comprehensive Analysis of Neural Network Inference on Embedded Systems: Response Time, Calibration, and Model Optimisation by Patrick Huber, Ulrich Göhner, Mario Trapp, Jonathan Zender, Rabea Lichtenberg

“…This is particularly important in applications such as predictive maintenance, which rely on timely state change predictions. …”
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Trade-off strategies between drought resistance and growth rate of dominant tree species in karst forests within heterogeneous habitats by Jing Wang, Bin Wang, Denghui Wang, Yanping Dong, Jianxing Li, Fang Lu, Wanglan Tao, Yili Guo, Wusheng Xiang, Meilan Wen, Xiankun Li

“…These results provide a multidimensional framework for balancing stress resistance and productivity in tropical karst vegetation restoration.…”
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Fatigue Analysis of Random Vibration for Converter Cabinet by DING Jie, TANG Yutu

“…The fatigue life is predicted in frequency domain according to the results of frequency response analysis on the finite element of the converter’s cabinet and the ASD(Acceleration Spectral Density) spectrum from the standard GB/T 21563-2008 Railway applications- Rolling stock equipment- Shock and vibration tests. …”
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Evaluation of Assembly Gap from 3D Laser Measurements via FEA Simulation by Xueshu Liu, Junhao Chang, Yuxing Yang, Yiqi Wang, Yongjie Bao, Hang Gao

“…This paper develops a numerical process for gap prediction before the assembly step. After the assembly components are scanned in a specified configuration, finite element meshes are created using the scanned data and the shape variations of each component caused by constraints and forces in different configurations are evaluated by finite element analysis. …”
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Preparation of two kinds of immunocastration vaccines and their immune effects on male goats by Fuqiang Pan, Yumeng Guo, Panpan Cheng, Wei Qian, Mengdi Han, Qing Yi, Huihui Xie, Meng Cao, Yanqiuhong Li, Yuke Jia, Jiankun Cui, Xinbao Gong, Ziye Zhu, Fugui Fang, Yinghui Ling, Yunsheng Li, Jian Li, Ya Liu

“…Objective Post-pubertal male goats exhibit undesirable behaviors (fighting, mounting) and reduced growth due to high testosterone, while traditional castration causes stress. Immunocastration offers a humane alternative. …”
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Evaluating an early Interdisciplinary Multimodal Assessment for Patients at Risk of Developing Chronic Pain: Results of a Multicentre RCT in Germany by Daniel Szczotkowski, Sandra Meyer-Moock, Thomas Kohlmann, Karin Deppe, Anne Gärtner, Greta Hoffmann, Thomas Isenberg, Gabriele Lindena, Ursula Marschall, Carolin Martin, Beatrice Metz-Oster, Lena Milch, André Möller, Bernd Nagel, Frank Petzke, Anke Preissler, Julia Pritzke-Michael, Leonie Schouten, Katja Schwenk, Catharina Schumacher, Anja Waidner, Ulrike Kaiser

“…Results A total of 620 (68.4%) valid questionnaires were available at the 6-month follow-up. The mean reduction (numerical rating scale, 0–10) in terms of improvement within both groups (IG/CG) was 1.6/1.7 points for PI and 1.9/1.8 points for DS. …”
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An integrative process-based model of fruit growth as a function of carbon and water fluxes modulated by endogenous abscisic acid in blueberry fruit by Sun Woo Chung, Kyungdahm Yun, Soo-Hyung Kim

“…The model has been primarily tested on blueberries, a fruit with well-characterised ABA responses. Simulations show predictive accuracy and explanatory capability for fruit mass under variable climatic conditions. …”
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The roles of NHEJ and TLS pathways in genomic alterations and phenotypic evolution in the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica by Cen Yan, Ye-Ke Wang, Yuan-Ru Xiong, Xin-Qiu Zhou, Yuan-Chun Fang, Ruo-Tian Nie, Cunqi Ye, Ke Zhang, Dao-Qiong Zheng

“…Here, we investigate how these two pathways contribute to spontaneous and genotoxic stress–induced genomic alterations in the yeast Yarrowia lipolytica. …”
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Cannabidiol Mediates Beneficial Effects on the Microvasculature of Murine Hearts with Regard to Irradiation-Induced Inflammation and Early Signs of Fibrosis by Lisa Bauer, Bayan Alkotub, Markus Ballmann, Khouloud Hachani, Mengyao Jin, Morteza Hasanzadeh Kafshgari, Gerhard Rammes, Alan Graham Pockley, Gabriele Multhoff

“…Conclusion: CBD treatment before irradiation mediates beneficial effects on murine hearts of mice, resulting in a reduction of radiation-induced complications, such as vascular inflammation, immune cell infiltration, and fibrosis.…”
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Global trends and interdisciplinary insights in Tai Chi research: a bibliometric analysis (2004–2024) by Bei Li, Xiwei Zhu, Xiwei Zhu, Xiwei Zhu, Haoli Zhang, Su Zhang, Yanwei Li, Shuxi Wu, Shuxi Wu, Shuxi Wu, Jie Han, Jie Han, Jie Han

“…Key findings include a 40% reduction in fall risk (RR = 0.60, 95% CI: 0.52–0.69) and a 33% improvement in sleep quality (p < 0.001) among elderly practitioners. …”
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Stakeholders' perspective on smart farming robotic solutions by George Papadopoulos, Maria-Zoi Papantonatou, Havva Uyar, Konstantinos Nychas, Vasilis Psiroukis, Aikaterini Kasimati, Ard Nieuwenhuizen, Frits K. Van Evert, Spyros Fountas

“…Agricultural stakeholders highlighted key benefits such as labour reduction, cost efficiency, and improved productivity, alongside challenges like high initial costs, technical skill gaps, and scepticism, particularly among older generations. …”
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Mothers’ Nonstandard Work Schedules, Economic Hardship, and Children’s Outcomes by Afshin Zilanawala, Anika Schenck-Fontaine

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Spinach SoNRT3 Interacts with SoNRT2a to Improve Low-Nitrogen Tolerance via Nitrate Uptake and Root Growth by Zihang Chen, Xitong Qu, Minhua Zhao, Jiapeng Shui, Xinyue Liu, Xiaofeng Cai, Chenxi Xu, Xiaoli Wang

“…High nitrogen use efficiency is crucial for enhancing spinach’s tolerance to low nitrogen stress and minimizing nitrate accumulation. Here, we report that SoNRT3, a NAR2 family protein, modulates nitrate uptake and plant growth under low-nitrate conditions. …”
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Designing of environmentally ph-responsive antibacterial hydrogels of polyvinyl pyrrolidone for controlled release of tetracycline by Muhammad Suhail, Naila Jabeen, Susu An, Perumal Ramesh Kannan, Abdul Wahab, Bushra Kiran, Alamgir, Zahoor Ahmad, Zhang Han, M. Zubair Iqbal, Xiangdong Kong, Pao-Chu Wu

“…Mechanical stability of 55% was perceived with applied stress of 60.30 kPa. Similarly, gel fraction and porosity were found within the 86 ̴ 98% and 75 ̴ 95% ranges. …”
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Effects of Virtual Reality-based Interventions on Depression, Anxiety, and Abilities of Daily Living in Stroke Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis by Huanhuan Li, Lu Zhou, Gao Liu, Lei Wang, Qingwei Zhao, Shaohong Xu, Enli Cai

“…Background: Stroke survivors often experience varying levels of psychological stress, depression, and anxiety, which can exacerbate their physical impairments and adversely affect their recovery process. …”
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Effectiveness of Topic-Based Chatbots on Mental Health Self-Care and Mental Well-Being: Randomized Controlled Trial by Alan C Y Tong, Kent T Y Wong, Wing W T Chung, Winnie W S Mak

“…While chatbots have shown promise in delivering mental health interventions, most studies have only focused on clinical populations and symptom reduction, leaving a critical gap in understanding their preventive potential for self-care and mental health literacy in the general population. …”
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The impact of toe-clipping on animal welfare in amphibians: A systematic review by Miriam A. Zemanova, Raquel Lázaro Martín, Cathalijn H.C. Leenaars

“…However, results from studies investigating the impact of toe-clipping have been variable; while some studies have reported no effect on movement, survival, or stress levels, other studies showed the opposite. …”
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Identification of genetic locus with resistance to take-all in the wheat-Psathyrostachys huashanica Keng introgression line H148 by Sheng-sheng BAI, Han-bing ZHANG, Jing HAN, Jian-hui WU, Jia-chuang LI, Xing-xia GENG, Bo-ya LÜ, Song-feng XIE, De-jun HAN, Ji-xin ZHAO, Qun-hui YANG, Jun WU, Xin-hong CHEN

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