Effect of Footwear Versus Barefoot on Double-Leg Jump-Landing and Jump Height Measures: A Randomized Cross-Over Study by Kim Hébert-Losier, Caleb Boswell-Smith, Ivana Hanzlíková

“… # Purpose The aim was to compare overall Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) scores, injury risk categorization, specific LESS errors, and jump heights between habitual athletic footwear and barefoot conditions. # Study design Randomized cross-over laboratory study. # Methods Eighty healthy individuals (55% male) completed the LESS following standard procedures (i.e., land from a 30-cm box to a distance of 50% of body height and then jump upwards maximally). …”
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The Maternal Body Fluids and Amniotic Fluid in Near Term Pregnancies by Sümeyra Nergiz Avcıoğlu, Sündüz Özlem Altınkaya, Mert Küçük, Selda Demircan Sezer, Emre Zafer, Hasan Yüksel

“… OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between amniotic fluid volume and mainly volume of maternal body fluid compartments and secondly maternal obesity in near term pregnancies. STUDY DESIGN: A case control study was conducted involving 211 women with near term singleton pregnancies who attended Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Medicine between 2007 and 2009. …”
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Evolution of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems from Early Rockets to HIMARS and Beyond by Mykola Bondarenko, Volodymyr Habrinets, Mykhailo Vorobei

“…It focuses on HIMARS' technical advantages and its impact on combat tactics. Design / Method / Approach. The study relies on open-source data, including official reports and news on HIMARS use. …”
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Correlations Between Preseason Functional Test Scores and Game Performance in Female Collegiate Volleyball Players by Jason Brumitt, Christopher Patterson, Robert Dudley, Eric Sorenson, Tyler Cuddeford, Heidi Cooke, Linda Froemming

“…A secondary purpose was to present FT descriptive data for this cohort based on level of competition, player position, and starter status. # Study Design prospective cohort; correlational # Methods One hundred and thirty-one female collegiate VB players representing three levels of competition completed four FT \[standing long jump (SLJ), single-leg hop (SLH), lower extremity functional test (LEFT), and the Y-Balance Test - Lower Quarter (YBT-LQ)\] at the start of the preseason. …”
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Insights into the binding selectivity of harzianoic acids A and B to tetraspanin CD81 by Gérard Vergoten, Christian Bailly

“…The docking study paves the way to the design of small molecules targeting CD81. The study has implications for a better understanding of CD81 binding properties and the regulation of its activities.…”
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Effects of HIIT Model Progressive Sprint-Release and TUJA Shuttle Run in increasing aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity, and speed: a comparative study in female volleyball athlet... by Tutur Jatmiko, Rizky Muhammad Sidik, Nining Widyah Kusnanik, Tri Setyo Utami, Muhammad Labib Siena Ar Rasyid, Wahyu Renandi Aji

“…Methodology: The research design used was a quasi-experimental comparative study. …”
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Non-Linear Control of Interleaved Boost Converter Using Disturbance Observer-Based Approach by Avinash Mishra, Sanjoy Mandal, Jean-Yves Dieulot, Mrinal R. Bachute, Mohd Faizan, Anna Pinnarelli, Mehrdad Heidari, Alireza Soleimani

“…The time-domain approach is employed to verify the averaged model of the system, which forms basis of designing the controlled system. Several aspects of SMC design are discussed in detail, such as global stability, control signal creation, and sliding surface type selection. …”
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Kinesiology Tape: A Descriptive Survey of Healthcare Professionals in the United States by Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker, Thomas E Abdenour

“… # Purpose The purpose of this study was to survey and document the beliefs and clinical application methods of KT among healthcare professionals in the United States. # Design Cross-sectional survey study. # Methods A 30-question online survey was emailed to members of the National Athletic Trainers Association, Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy, and American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. …”
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Impact of BRACTS exercises on muscular strength in eumenorrheic women by Wajiha Shahid, Rabiya Noor

“…This is a two-armed parallel design, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial following Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines, and the study protocol is based on Standard Protocol Items: Recommendations for Interventional Trials (SPIRIT) guidelines. …”
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Opening the black box of health systems performance management using the behaviour change techniques taxonomy: implications for health research and practice by Jenna M. Evans, Sarah M. Wheeler

“…Conclusions The results provide a unique analytical and evaluative characterization of the PM system, revealing how a behaviour-change lens on health systems PM can support the (re)design, standardized comparison, and evaluation of PM systems in research and in practice.…”
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Hip and Trunk Variables in University Students with and without Recurrent Low Back Pain by BJ Lehecka, Jordin Burleson, Paige Diederich, Morgan Salem, Rachel Schoonover, Jason Tejano

“… # Purpose To examine the difference between hip and trunk variables of university students with and without rLBP. # Study Design Cross-Sectional # Methods Participants with and without rLBP between 18 and 35 years of age not currently undergoing clinical orthopedic care were recruited for this cross-sectional study. …”
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Investigation of Theoretical Models, Pumping-Recharge Well Arrangements and System Performance of Abandoned Mine Water Source Heat Pump by Zhiqiang Zhang, Wenchao Zu, Wenke Zhang, Kexun Wang, Xueqing Ma, Ping Cui

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Association between exposure in the cement production industry and non-malignant respiratory effects: a systematic review by Anne Kristin Møller Fell, Karl Christian Nordby

“…Objectives Based on findings from a systematic literature search, we present and discuss the evidence for an association between exposure to cement dust and non-malignant respiratory effects in cement production workers.Design and setting Systematic literature searches (MEDLINE and Embase) were performed. …”
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The Impact of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte and Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratios in Epithelial Ovarian Cancer by Samet Kirat, Utku Akgor

“… OBJECTIVE: This study aims to investigate the prognostic value of the preoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer. STUDY DESIGN: Between January 2012 and December 2018, the data and preoperative levels of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio of 116 epithelial ovarian cancer patients were retrospectively collected. …”
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The Influence of Mode-of-Injury on Psychological Readiness for Return-To-Sport Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Matched-Controlled Study by Jenifer Presley, Lane Bailey, Kevin Maloney, Brian Duncan, Mathew Reid, Christopher Juneau, Walter R Lowe

“… # Hypothesis Athletes sustaining ‘in-sport’ injuries will demonstrate poorer psychological readiness when compared their matched counterparts injured outside of their primary sport. # Study Design Case-Control Study # Methods A single-surgeon database of 638 patients following ACL reconstruction was used to conduct a matched case-control analysis. …”
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Development of a Cost-effective Adsorption Dryer for High-quality Aerosol Sampling by Simonas Kecorius, Leizel Madueño, Susanne Sues, Josef Cyrys, Mario Lovrić, Mira Pöhlker, Kristina Plauškaitė, Lina Davulienė, Agnė Minderytė, Steigvilė Byčenkienė

“…This work presents a custom-built DD, its design, construction, and application. By using readily available materials and 3D printing, we were able to manufacture a high-quality, cost-effective DD that can be used in various measurement scenarios (e.g., long-term measurements, intensive field campaigns, laboratory studies, and applications with low-cost sensors). …”
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Effect of probiotic-fermented milk containing Lactiplantibacillus pentoses strain HBUAS 53657 on serum glutathione peroxidase activity and pancreatic histopathology in hyperglycemi... by Rita Yaswir, Eti Yerizel, Netti Suharti, Cimi Ilmiawati

“…Method: A post-test-only experimental design was conducted using 25 adult male Wistar rats divided into five groups (n = 5 per group): normal control, hyperglycemic control group, and hyperglycemic rats treated with PFM at doses of 1 × 10⁸ CFU/day (P1), 1 × 10⁹ CFU/day (P2), and 1 × 10¹⁰ CFU/day (P3) for 28 days. …”
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Feasibility and Reliability of a Novel Game-Based Test of Neurological Function in Youth: The Equilibrium Test Battery by Heather A Shepherd, Cody R van Rassel, Amanda M Black, Robert F Graham, Keith Owen Yeates, Carolyn A Emery, Kathryn J Schneider

“… # Purpose To evaluate the feasibility and test-retest reliability of the Highmark Interactive Equilibrium (HIEQ) test battery in uninjured adolescents. # Study Design Observational study with repeated measurements…”
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Correlation and heritability estimation for agronomic traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes by Nadir Ali Bhangar, Farah Arain, Mohammad Iqbal Pandrani, Naila Khan, Ghazala Soomro, Faiza Rao, Nimra Rao, Irshad Ali Pandrani, Abdul Hakeem Jamro

“…The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. The ten genotypes Shandar, NIA Mehran, Sarshar, Shua-92, Shabab, NIA-19/A, Shandar-100-1, Shandar-200-1, Shandar-200-2, and NIA-Mehran-100-1 were evaluated for these traits i.e. days to heading, days to flowering, plant height, tillers hill-1, panicle length, fertility %, no. of florets panicle-1, grain yield hill-1. …”
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The Impact of Visual Perturbation Neuromuscular Training on Landing Mechanics and Neural Activity: A Pilot Study by Timothy R Wohl, Cody R Criss, Adam L Haggerty, Justin L Rush, Janet E Simon, Dustin R Grooms

“… # Purpose This study aimed to determine whether visual perturbation neuromuscular training (VPNT, using stroboscopic glasses and external visual focus feedback) increases physical and cognitive training demand, improves landing mechanics, and reduces neural activity for knee motor control. # Design Controlled laboratory study. Methods: Eight right leg dominant healthy female athletes (20.4±1.1yrs; 1.6±0.1m; 64.4±7.0kg) participated in four VPNT sessions. …”
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