Cognitive gains and cortical thickness changes after 12 weeks of resistance training in older adults with low and high risk of mild cognitive impairment: Findings from a randomized... by Simona Kušleikienė, Gal Ziv, Wouter A.J. Vints, Erika Krasinskė, Milda Šarkinaite, Orgesa Qipo, Ivan Bautmans, Uwe Himmelreich, Nerijus Masiulis, Vida J. Česnaitienė, Oron Levin

“…Background: In this randomized controlled trial, we assessed the neuroprotective effect of a 12-week resistance training (RT) program on executive control and cortical thickness of the prefrontal, temporal, parietal, and central cortex, regions prone to structural decline in individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). …”
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Local adaptation, genetic diversity and key environmental interactions in a collection of novel red clover germplasm by A. D. Heslop, A. D. Heslop, Sai K. Arojju, Rainer W. Hofmann, John L. Ford, M. Zulfi Z. Jahufer, Anna C. Larking, Rachael Ashby, Charles A. Hefer, Ken G. Dodds, A. Saei, Jessica O’Connor, Andrew G. Griffiths

“…We found that the genetic structure of the 92 populations was highly influenced by country of origin. …”
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Preparation and Characterization of Promoted Fe-V/SiO2 Nanocatalysts for Oxidation of Alcohols by Hamid Reza Rafiee, Mostafa Feyzi, Fatanh Jafari, Banafsheh Safari

“…This research investigates the effects of V and Cu on the structure and morphology of Fe/SiO2 catalysts. The SiO2 supported catalyst with the highest specific surface area and pore volume was obtained when it is containing 40 wt.% Fe, 15 wt.% V, and 2 wt.% Cu. …”
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Reconstruction of Three-Dimensional Object from Two-Dimensional Images by Utilizing Distance Regularized Level Algorithm and Mesh Object Generation by Samera Shams Hussei, Sukaina Sh Altyar, Lubab Ahmed Tawfeeq, Eman S. Harba

“…A low-cost EndoScope with a proposed program based upon utilized the segmentation algorithm type “Distance Regularized Level” to segment active edges from images then generate mesh object in order to generate 3D structure for small canals or cracks. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM IN KARANGREJO VILLAGE, KEDIRI USING A BUSINESS MODEL CANVAS WITH INNOVATION STRATEGY AND DIVERSIFICATION OF TOURISM SERVICES by Moh. Saiful Hakiki, Riyan Sisiawan Putra, Teguh Herlambang, Firman Yudianto, Mukhtar Adinugroho

“…In BMC analysis, elements such as Customer Segments, Value Propositions, Channels, Revenue Streams, Key Resources, Customer Relationships, Key Activities, Key Partnership, and Cost Structure are considered. The results of the SWOT analysis identified strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats affecting BUM Desa Sumber Bagindowati. …”
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Threshold Value of Atmospheric Stability Indices During Thunderstorm Events at Minangkabau International Airport by Ari Nuryadi, Nofi Yendri Sudiar, Hamdi Hamdi, Harman Amir

“…Results show that the use of locally calibrated thresholds leads to higher and more consistent accuracy, precision, and recall values compared to global benchmarks, due to better adaptation to local weather parameters such as vertical humidity, mid-layer temperature, and wind structure. KI, SI, and TTI showed high sensitivity (recall >88%), while LI and CAPE performed moderately. …”
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Preferences for Capturing Market Share of Halal Products in the 5.0 Era Through the UTAUT-3 Model for MSME in Lhokseumawe City by Safwan Safwan, Nora Maulana, Rita Mulyani, Ismail Ismail

“…Quantitative data were analyzed using the Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method, while qualitative data were examined through triangulation and the Analytical Network Process (ANP) method. …”
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Relationship between Unemployment Rate and Economic Growth in Nepal: An Econometric Estimation by Rabin Thapa, Shiva Chandra Dhakal, Bikash Gurung

“…Thus, it can be suggested to the government and policymakers to recuperate the ways of solving the unemployment by formulating economic policies that are more directed towards structural and labor market transformation. Tax reduction policy, increase in government spending, skill enhancement programs and youth employment subsidy can also be suggested.…”
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MENTORING AND TRAINING OF UNIVERSITY TEACHING STAFF by Alexandrina Mihaela POPESCU, Andreea Aurora Maria BUGA

“…In the current context of higher education, marked by structural transformations and increasing pressures, mentoring must be viewed as a fundamental necessity for ensuring the success and retention of new members of the university teaching staff. …”
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Seasonal Source Apportionment of Heavy Metals and Physicochemical Parameters: A Case Study of Sapanca Lake Watershed by Asude Ateş, Hülya Demirel, Rabia Köklü, Şenay Çetin Doğruparmak, Hüseyin Altundağ, Bülent Şengörür

“…The results show that the natural soil structure, municipal-industrial wastewater, agricultural-atmospheric runoff, highways, and seasonal effects are the major pollution sources for toxic metals and physicochemical parameters. …”
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Threshold Value of Atmospheric Stability Indices During Thunderstorm Events at Minangkabau International Airport by Ari Nuryadi, Nofi Yendri Sudiar, Hamdi Hamdi, Harman Amir

“…Results show that the use of locally calibrated thresholds leads to higher and more consistent accuracy, precision, and recall values compared to global benchmarks, due to better adaptation to local weather parameters such as vertical humidity, mid-layer temperature, and wind structure. KI, SI, and TTI showed high sensitivity (recall >88%), while LI and CAPE performed moderately. …”
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Effects of chronic stress and intestinal inflammation on commercial poultry health and performance: A review by Guillermo Tellez-Isaias, Wolfgang Eisenreich, Victor M. Petrone-Garcia, Inkar Castellanos-Huerta, Xochitl Hernandez-Velasco, Guillermo Tellez Jr, Walter G. Bottje, Juan D. Latorre, Roberto Senas-Cuesta, Billy M. Hargis, Makenly E. Coles, Saeed El-Ashram, Brittany D. Graham, Awad A. Shehata

“…However, increased generation of these oxidants goes along with the formation of free radicals resulting in oxidative stress causing lipid peroxidation and dramatic molecular changes in the structure and function of the cell and mitochondrial membranes. …”
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Seeking offsite help: a study of online support access for families of adolescents with depression by Chen Zhang, Lefan Zhou

“…Several rehabilitation programs have found that involving family members in the treatment process can result in greater success. …”
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Academic Writing Challenges: Thesis Proposal Struggles Among 5th Semester PAI Students by Ivan Luthfi Amirudin, Anjar Munawaroh, Thufail Labieb Lazuardi

“…The research results show that the challenges students face when writing proposals in the fifth semester are (1) difficulties in creating research concepts and understanding the content of the literature; (2) limitations in accessing references; (3) lack of understanding of the proposal structure; (3) less consistent writing of quotations; (4) difficulty in paraphrasing sentences, and (5) lack of understanding of directions from the supervisor. …”
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STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AND CHALLENGES OF ITS POWER SUPPLY by Alexander A. Gajour

“…All countries aim at designing the program of strategic development. It is caused both by expectations of the new technological structure deployment and ambitions to retain their positions in the global labour division. …”
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Mechanism of managing expenses and earnings of the industrial enterprise in current market conditions by G. L. Andryuk

“…In order to optimize the value of fixed assets and improving efficiency of their use it is necessary to reduce the volumes of unnecessary raw material and component purchase, to optimize the structure of stocks at storages and the need in certain material and technical items, as well as to take steps aimed at building the system of accounts receivable control.…”
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PRECISION, STABILITY ANALYSIS OF THE CRANKSHAFT GRINDING TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS by S. A. Kornilovich, B. S. Trofimov

“…The methodological basis for experimental and theoretical research is a system analysis. The structural and functional representation of the object is also used for research, and the model for the analysis of the grinding process serves as the basis for the  decomposition.Results. …”
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Integrating Imagination and Design Thinking: Pedagogical Approaches for Postgraduate Creativity by Rahat Varma

“…This paper aims to define “Imaginative Design Thinking” courses and further infer the structure and pedagogical strategies that must be used to deploy these courses in various delivery contexts, as well as comparisons with similar international programs. …”

Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of chickenpox in children aged 0–17 in Barnaul by E. A. Peredelskaya, T. V. Safyanova, M. M. Druchanov

“…Calculations were made using the STATISTICA-10 program.Results. The incidence of chickenpox is consistently high, and children aged 3 to 6 years dominated the structure of hospitalized patients with the diagnosis of «chickenpox». …”
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Promoting sustainable health and safety in post-pandemic disaster risk management in Istanbul, Turkey by Oluwagbemiga Paul Agboola

“…The results of the responses were assessed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis of the SmartPLS four program. …”
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