Solid-State Lithium Batteries with Cathode-Supported Composite Solid Electrolytes Enabling High-Rate Capability and Excellent Cyclic Performance by Kang-Feng Chang, Pradeep Kumar Panda, Chien-Te Hsieh, Po-Chih Yang, Navish Kataria, Kuan Shiong Khoo

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Biosurfactants: Forthcomings and Regulatory Affairs in Food-Based Industries by Deepansh Sharma, Deepti Singh, Gadhwal Monika Sukhbir-Singh, Bhoomika M. Karamchandani, Gajender Kumar Aseri, Ibrahim M. Banat, Surekha K. Satpute

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Co-designing a website with and for youth, so they can better manage their health by Megan Wright, Kathleen C Thomas, Delesha Carpenter, Charles Lee, Imelda Coyne, Nacire Garcia, Abena Adjei, Betsy Sleath

“…Methods: The research team recruited adolescent stakeholders (ages 11–17) through flyers distributed at local Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) locations, clinics, and school nurses. Eleven adolescents who had at least one chronic medical condition were selected as members of the two youth advisory boards. …”
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Experimental Analysis of Steel Circular Hollow Section under Bending Loads: Comprehensive Study of Mechanical Performance by Manahel Shahath Khalaf, Amer M. Ibrahim, Hadee Mohammed Najm, Mohanad Muayad Sabri Sabri, Samadhan Morkhade, Ashish Agarwal, Mohammed A. Alamir, Ibrahim M. Alarifi

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Does GERAS DANCE improve gait in older adults? by Patricia Hewston, Steven R Bray, Courtney C Kennedy, George Ioannidis, Jackie Bosch, Sharon Marr, Alicia Hanman, Amanda Grenier, Genevieve Hladysh, Alexandra Papaioannou

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Feasibility of Implementing Cancer-Specific Community-Based Exercise Programming: A Multi-Centre Randomized Trial by Margaret L. McNeely, Kirsten Suderman, Janice L. Yurick, Kathryn Nishimura, Christopher Sellar, Paula A. Ospina, Edith Pituskin, Harold Lau, Jacob C. Easaw, Matthew B. Parliament, Anil A. Joy, S. Nicole Culos-Reed

“…Eligible participants within 18 months of a cancer diagnosis were randomized to immediate or delayed community-based exercise at YMCA locations in Calgary and Edmonton, Canada for an 8-week period. …”
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EFFECT OF STRUCTURED AND REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ON CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONING IN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS by Sara Thaqi, Hamish Kerr, Mikhail Torosoff

“…Methods: A single high-school study cohort included 229 consenting students, 15.4+/-1.1 years old, 121 identified as females. A five-minute YMCA exercise step test was performed. Resting heart rate (HR), lowest heart rate during voluntary breath-holding, immediate post-exercise, and 3-minute post-exercise heart rates were recorded. …”
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Participatory co-creation of an adapted physical activity program for adults with moderate-to-severe traumatic brain injury by Enrico Quilico, Enrico Quilico, Enrico Quilico, Shawn Wilkinson, Lindsay Duncan, Shane Sweet, Shane Sweet, Evelyne Bédard, Eric Trudel, Angela Colantonio, Angela Colantonio, Angela Colantonio, Bonnie Swaine, Bonnie Swaine

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Criterion-Related Validity of Field-Based Fitness Tests in Adults: A Systematic Review by Jose Castro-Piñero, Nuria Marin-Jimenez, Jorge R. Fernandez-Santos, Fatima Martin-Acosta, Victor Segura-Jimenez, Rocio Izquierdo-Gomez, Jonatan R. Ruiz, Magdalena Cuenca-Garcia

“…Strong evidence indicated that the 20 m shuttle run, 1.5-mile, 12 min run/walk, YMCA step, 2 km walk and 6 min walk test are valid for estimating cardiorespiratory fitness; the handgrip strength test is valid for assessing hand maximal isometric strength; and the Biering–Sørensen test to evaluate the endurance strength of hip and back muscles; however, the sit-and reach test, and its different versions, and the toe-to-touch test are not valid for assessing hamstring and lower back flexibility. …”
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Essays in Public and Behavioral Economics by Rafkin, Charlie

“…Participants face choices about allocating rights goods (lawyers, health care) and benchmark goods (bus passes, YMCA memberships) to tenants facing eviction. We implement a share of choices. …”
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Factors influencing initial implementation of an online community-based exercise intervention with adults living with HIV: a systems approach by T. Jiancaro, A. M. Bayoumi, A. M. Bayoumi, A. M. Bayoumi, F. Ibáñez-Carrasco, B. Torres, K. McDuff, D. A. Brown, S. Chan Carusone, A. Tang, M. Loutfy, M. Loutfy, S. Cobbing, S. Cobbing, S. Cobbing, K. K. O’Brien, K. K. O’Brien, K. K. O’Brien

“…Our aim was to describe the factors influencing initial implementation of a pilot online CBE intervention with adults living with HIV using a systems approach, as recommended by implementation science specialists.MethodsWe piloted the implementation of a 6-month online CBE intervention and 6-month independent exercise follow up, in partnership with the YMCA in Toronto, Canada. We recruited adults living with HIV who identified themselves as safe to engage in exercise. …”
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