Effects of a Groin Pain Prevention Program in Male High School Soccer Players: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial by Kazuki Fujisaki, Kiyokazu Akasaka, Takahiro Otsudo, Hiroshi Hattori, Yuki Hasebe, Toby Hall

“… # Purpose To evaluate the preventative effects of exercise on groin pain in high school soccer players in three groups comprising NHE alone, combined NHE and CAE, and a control group. # Design Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial. # Methods A cluster randomized controlled trial spanning 16 weeks was conducted on 202 high school soccer players from seven high schools in a Japanese under 18 Soccer League. …”
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A Combined Computational and Experimental Study on Nanoparticle Transport and Partitioning in the Human Trachea and Upper Bronchial Airways by Jiawei Ma, Wei-Chung Su, Yi Chen, Yidan Shang, Jingliang Dong, Jiyuan Tu, Lin Tian

“…Abstract In the past few decades, the transport and deposition of aerosol in the human respiratory tract has been a crucial area of research, resulting in the identification of the toxicity pathways of inhaled pollutants and facilitating the design of efficient drug delivery systems for targeted treatment. …”
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Comparing Assisted Reproductive Outcomes in Women with Different Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotypes Undergoing Frozen Embryo Transfer by Anubhuti Patel, Anviti Saraf, Vyshnavi A. Rao, Kamini A. Rao

“…Clinical pregnancy rate (CPR) was measured as the primary outcome. Settings and Design: This was a prospective observational study conducted at a tertiary care centre. …”
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An Interval Throwing Program for Baseball Pitchers Based upon Workload Data by Michael M. Reinold, Brittany Dowling, Glenn S. Fleisig, Leonard C. Macrina, Kevin E. Wilk, John T. Streepy, James R. Andrews

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose To 1) develop a updated ITP for rehabilitation of modern baseball pitchers based upon biomechanical and throwing workload data, and 2) compare the updated program with a past program to determine differences in chronic workload and acute:chronic workload ratios (ACWR). # Study Design Cross-sectional study # Methods Workloads (i.e. daily, acute, chronic, and ACWR) for the original ITP were built from the prescribed throwing schedule. …”
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Study of moisture-induced temperature evolution in an engineered barrier system for a HLW repository by Manish Kumar Jha, Amit Jaiswal, A.K. Verma, Trilok Nath Singh

“…The present paper aims to assess the thermal behaviour of bentonite compaction's engineered barrier system (EBS) to designated dry density. An experiment was carried out on a small (centimetre scale) physical model of the EBS based on the design of the nuclear waste repository proposed by different studies. …”
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Modified Biering-Sorenson Protocol Changes Joint Contributions to Total Support in Individuals with a History of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction During Drop Vertical Jump... by David M Werner, Maria F Mostaed, Samantha K Price, Joaquin A Barrios

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a proximal extensor musculature fatigue protocol on drop vertical jump landing biomechanics of individuals with a history of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using both single-joint parameters and total support moment analysis. # Study Design Quasi-experimental pre-post laboratory experiment # Methods Nineteen participants with a history of unilateral anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were recruited. …”
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Spi-VSTL: Image data collection platform using off-the shelf hardware for vertically supported crops in state-of-the-art glasshouses by Namal Jayasuriya, Malith Weerasekara, Oula Ghannoum, Yi Guo, Wen Hu

“…The usability of the proposed design has been proved with a published data set and research on plant height estimation. …”
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Phenology and production of blackberry trees in the southern Minas Gerais by Guilherme dos Santos Cruz, Adriano Bortolotti da Silva, Nágla Maria Sampaio de Matos, Paulo Roberto Corrêa Landgraf, Ana Patrícia Alves Leão

“…The experiment was carried out in a property in the municipality of Serrania – Minas Gerais (MG), with a randomized block design, two cultivars (“Brazos” and “Tupy”), 10 blocks and two useful plants per experimental unit. …”
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Investigation of the Predictive Factors of Recurrent Ovarian Mucinous Cystadenoma by Aykut Ozcan, Meric Balikoglu, Kaan Okan Alkan, Varol Gulseren

“…The study aimed to predict and prevent recurrence based on the obtained results. STUDY DESIGN: In this case-control study among the 2,341 patients who underwent surgery for ovarian cysts, 221 met the inclusion criteria. …”
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Cross-Regional Capacity Mechanism for Emergency Power Support in Extreme Weather Events by WU Zifeng, YUAN Jiahai, ZHANG Jian, ZHANG Haonan

“…Based on cross-regional supply and demand theory，the architectural design of the cross-regional capacity mechanism is enhanced by incorporating three critical components： mechanism boundaries and regulations，lower and upper bounds of the capacity compensation price，and frameworks for responsibility and penalties. …”
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Unveiling the hidden burden: Exploring the psychosocial impact of cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and scars in southern Ethiopia. by Behailu Merdekios, Misgun Shewangizaw, Abebayehu Sappo, Eshetu Ewunetu, Johan van Griensven, Jean-Pierre van Geertruyden, Melissa Ceuterick, Hilde Bastiaens

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Using a descriptive phenomenological design, the study explored the lived experiences of individuals with Cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and scars. …”
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Dying to be famous: retrospective cohort study of rock and pop star mortality and its association with adverse childhood experiences by Mark A Bellis, Karen Hughes, Olivia Sharples, Tom Hennell, Katherine A Hardcastle

“…We examine relationships between fame and premature mortality and test how such relationships vary with type of performer (eg, solo or band member) and nationality and whether cause of death is linked with prefame (adverse childhood) experiences.Design A retrospective cohort analysis based on biographical data. …”
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CRISPR/Cas genome editing for cotton precision breeding: mechanisms, advances, and prospects by Vijay Sheri, Harikrishnan Mohan, Phanikanth Jogam, Anshu Alok, Gulab Khan Rohela, Baohong Zhang

“…To ensure specificity and avoiding off-target effects, we need to optimize various parameters such as target site, guide RNA design, and choosing right Cas variants. We outline the future prospects of CRISPR/Cas in cotton breeding, suggesting areas for further research and innovation. …”
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Predictive Value of Obstetrical Doppler Parameters to Predict Oxidative Stress and Cord Blood PH in Newborn Infants by Vakkas Korkmaz, Alptekin Tosun, Enis Özkaya, Dilek Menekşe Beşer, Tuncay Küçüközkan, Fadıl Kara

“… OBJECTIVE: We sought to determine the clinical value of obstetrical Doppler performed at early stages of active labor in predicting oxidative stress and cord blood pH in neonates. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 54 pregnant women with oligohydramnios who were in active labor were enrolled for the study. …”
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Nano theranostics involved in bladder cancer treatment by Kunpeng Liu, Qixi Mo, Zhenshan Ding, Shicong Lai, Jian Ren, Qingsong Yu

“…In this review, we provide an overview on the state of the art in nanotechnology-based theranostics for BC, offering insights into the design and discovery of novel NPs for future BC management.…”
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Investigation of Serum Cartonectin Concentrations in Pregnant Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus; a Prospective Non-Interventional Cohort Study by Onur Gebes, İbrahim Kale, Tuba Beser Gebes, Murat Muhcu

“… OBJECTIVE: To investigate serum cartonectin concentrations in pregnant women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). STUDY DESIGN: This prospective non-interventional cohort study was conducted on 176 pregnant women. …”
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The Comparison of Psychological Barriers Between Individuals with a History of Anterior Knee Pain, Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, and Healthy Individuals by Emma F Zuk, Sungwan Kim, Julie P Burland, Neal R Glaviano

“…It was hypothesized that 1) individuals with AKP and ACLR would self-report worse psychosocial function than healthy individuals and 2) the extent of the psychosocial impairments between the two knee pathologies would be similar. # Study Design Cross-sectional study. # Methods Eighty-three participants (28 AKP, 26 ACLR, and 29 healthy individuals) were analyzed in this study. …”
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Exploring Force Production Reliability across Different Levels of Clinical Experience during a Simulated One-handed Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Treatment: A Pilot... by Moni Syeda, Jason Bartholomew, Shayane Valenzuela Santiago, Ashley J Reeves, Nickolai JP Martonick, Scott W Cheatham, Russell T Baker Jr.

“…., mean normal force) during a simulated, one-handed stroke IASTM intervention across different levels of IASTM clinical experience. # Design Descriptive laboratory study. # Methods The researchers conducted a repeated measures trial in a laboratory setting with a convenience sample of ten participants who had previously completed professional IASTM training. …”
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Which Hop Tests Can Best Identify Functional Limb Asymmetry in Patients 9-12 Months After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Employing a Hamstrings Tendon Autograft? by Jay R Ebert, Luke Du Preez, Bonnie Furzer, Peter Edwards, Brendan Joss

“… # Purpose To investigate the ability of eight hop tests to identify functional limb asymmetry in patients after ACLR. # Study Design Prospective cohort. # Methods Fifty patients were assessed 9-12 months following ACLR. …”
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Self-Movement Screening using the Symmio Application is Reliable and Valid for Identifying Musculoskeletal Risk Factors by Kyle Matsel, Jonathan Kirsch, Tessa Netelbeek, Rolando Rodriguez, Ervin Velic, Kate Schwartzkopf-Phifer

“… # Hypothesis/Purpose The purpose was to establish the inter-rater reliability of the Symmio Self-Screen application in untrained individuals and to investigate its accuracy to detect MSK risk factors such as pain with movement, movement dysfunction, and decreased dynamic balance. # Study Design Cross-Sectional # Methods Eighty (42 male, 38 female) healthy individuals mean age 26.5 ± 9.4 participated in the study. …”
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