The role of life skills in developing an authentic leadership attitude in public health students: a multicenter cross-sectional study in Poland by Mariusz Jaworski, Mariusz Panczyk, Ilona Cieślak, Agata Baranowska, Katarzyna Brukało, Jolanta Grzebieluch, Magdalena Kwaśniewska, Monika Urbaniak, Marzena Zarzeczna-Baran, Aleksandra Zyska, Joanna Gotlib

“…In total, 653 students undertaking in-service training in Master’s degree programs qualified for the study, and complete data sets were obtained from 329 students (response rate 50.38%). …”
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The effect of first-lactation calving season, milk production, and morphology on the survival of Simmental cows by G. Buonaiuto, G. Visentin, A. Costa, G. Niero, L. Degano, D. Cavallini, L.M.E. Mammi, A. Palmonari, A. Formigoni, N. Lopez-Villalobos

“…Finding can be transferred to other dual-purpose breeds, where the cows’ body conformation and muscle development - i.e. meat-related features - are often considered as important as milk performance by farmers undertaking culling decisions.…”
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Carbon nanoparticles beneficial for prophylactic central compartment lymph node dissection in cN0 papillary thyroid carcinoma by Ya-Qing Ren, Kai-Xuan He, Yan-Bo Dong, Yu-He Liu, Cheng Lu, Wan-Xin Li

“…Conclusion: pCCLND is worth undertaking for cN0 PTC. CNP is beneficial for achieving more thorough dissection and reducing temporary hypoparathyroidism.…”
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Understanding representations of uncertainty, an eye-tracking study – Part 2: The effect of expertise by L. Williams, L. Williams, K. J. Mulder, K. J. Mulder, A. Charlton-Perez, M. Lickiss, A. Black, R. McCloy, E. McSorley, J. Young

“…End-users have a wide range of differing expertise and backgrounds, possibly influencing the decision-making process they undertake for a given forecast presentation. Our previous, Part 1 study (Mulder et al., 2023) examined how the presentation of uncertainty information influenced end-user decision making. …”
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The miR-133a, TPM4 and TAp63γ Role in Myocyte Differentiation Microfilament Remodelling and Colon Cancer Progression by Sabrina Caporali, Cosimo Calabrese, Marilena Minieri, Massimo Pieri, Umberto Tarantino, Mario Marini, Stefano D’Ottavio, Silvia Angeletti, Alessandro Mauriello, Claudio Cortese, Sergio Bernardini, Alessandro Terrinoni

“…Here, we show that miR133a is upregulated in individuals that undertake physical exercise. We used a skeletal muscle differentiation model to dissect miR-133a’s role and to identify new targets, identifying Tropomyosin-4 (TPM4). …”
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Efficacy of Dietary Intervention with Group Activities on Dietary Intakes, Frailty Status, and Working Memory: A Cluster-Randomized Controlled Trial in Community Strongholds by Szu-Yun Wu, Yu-Yao Cheng, Hsing-Yi Chang, Pei-Hsuan Wang, I-Ching Hsieh, Nai-Hua Yeh, Kuo-Chin Huang, Wen-Harn Pan

“…In order to make learning more interesting and pragmatic, we developed group activity sessions. This undertaking was tested for its efficacy in changes of frailty status and several other geriatric health parameters. …”
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Development of SNP Markers for Original Analysis and Germplasm Identification in <i>Camellia sinensis</i> by Liubin Wang, Hanshuo Xun, Shirin Aktar, Rui Zhang, Liyun Wu, Dejiang Ni, Kang Wei, Liyuan Wang

“…The 45 core SNP markers were developed, which provide a scientific basis at the molecular level to identify the superior tea germplasm, undertake genetic relationship analysis, and benefit subsequent breeding work.…”
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Improved Exercise-Related Skeletal Muscle Oxygen Consumption Following Uptake of Endurance Training Measured Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy by Siana Jones, Andrew D'Silva, Anish Bhuva, Anish Bhuva, Guy Lloyd, Guy Lloyd, Charlotte Manisty, Charlotte Manisty, James C. Moon, James C. Moon, Sanjay Sharma, Alun D. Hughes

“…Healthy non-athletic adults (18–35 years old) were enrolled in a study investigating physiological adaptations to a minimum of 16 weeks endurance training prior to undertaking their first marathon. Before beginning training, participants underwent measurements of skeletal muscle oxygen consumption using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) at rest (resting muscleV˙O2) and immediately following a maximal exercise test (post-exercise muscleV˙O2). …”
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Strategies for the Promotion of Primary Health Care Research in Portugal: A Qualitative Study by Maria Beatriz Morgado, Vera Rodrigues, Raquel Carmona Ramos, Ana Rente, Paulo Nicola, Margarida Gil Conde

“… Introduction: There are several barriers discouraging clinicians from undertaking research, including insufficient funding, lack of time, organizational issues and lack of support. …”
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Architecture, flexibility and performance of a special electron linac dedicated to Flash radiotherapy research: electronFlash with a triode gun of the centro pisano flash radiother... by F. Di Martino, F. Di Martino, F. Di Martino, D. Del Sarto, D. Del Sarto, D. Del Sarto, G. Bass, S. Capaccioli, S. Capaccioli, M. Celentano, M. Celentano, D. Coves, A. Douralis, M. Marinelli, M. Marrale, M. Marrale, M. Marrale, L. Masturzo, L. Masturzo, G. Milluzzo, M. Montefiori, M. Montefiori, F. Paiar, F. Paiar, J. H. Pensavalle, J. H. Pensavalle, L. Raffaele, F. Romano, A. Subiel, E. Touzain, G. Verona Rinati, G. Felici

“…Due to the aforementioned factors, the undertaking of quantitative radiobiological investigations becomes imperative, necessitating the utilization of sophisticated and adaptable apparatus capable of generating radiation beams with exceedingly high dose-rates and dose-per-pulse characteristics. …”
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Ecosystem restoration job creation potential in Brazil by Pedro H. S. Brancalion, Ludmila Pugliese deSiqueira, Nino T. Amazonas, Mayte B. Rizek, Alex F. Mendes, Edson L. Santiami, Ricardo Ribeiro Rodrigues, Miguel Calmon, Rubens Benini, Julio R. C. Tymus, Karen D. Holl, Rafael B. Chaves

“…Abstract The central motivation to restore ecosystems at a planetary scale has been to reverse degradation and provide multiple environmental benefits, but key global players like governments may be more interested in social outcomes from undertaking restoration, such as job creation. Assessing the job opportunities stemming from ongoing restoration programmes can leverage additional investments for their implementation and support their long‐term maintenance. …”
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RECREATE: a study protocol for a multicentre pilot cluster randomised controlled trial (cRCT) in UK stroke services evaluating an intervention to reduce sedentary behaviour in stro... by Anita Patel, Rebecca Lawton, Coralie English, Amanda Farrin, Bethan Copsey, Claire F Fitzsimons, Anne Forster, Gillian Mead, Karen Birch, Ivana Holloway, Claire Fitzsimons, Louisa-Jane Burton, Rosemary Shannon, Gillian Carter, Judith Horrocks, Nahel Yaziji, Jessica Faye Johansson, Seline Ozer, Lauren A Moreau, Alison Fergusson, Jennifer Airlie, Florence Day, Laura Marsden, Lauren Moreau

“…We report the protocol for this external pilot trial, which aims to undertake a preliminary exploration of whether Get Set Go is likely to improve ability to complete extended activities of daily living in the first year post-stroke and inform future trial designs in stroke rehabilitation.Methods and analysis This study is a pragmatic, multicentre, two-arm, external pilot cluster randomised controlled trial with embedded process and economic evaluations. …”
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Research Exploring Physical Activity in Care Homes (REACH): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial by Anne Forster, Jennifer Airlie, Karen Birch, Robert Cicero, Bonnie Cundill, Alison Ellwood, Mary Godfrey, Liz Graham, John Green, Claire Hulme, Rebecca Lawton, Vicki McLellan, Nicola McMaster, Amanda Farrin, on behalf of the REACH Programme Team

“…Discussion This feasibility trial with embedded process evaluation and collection of health economic data will allow us to undertake detailed feasibility work to inform a future large-scale trial. …”
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Trends in Adherence to the Mediterranean Diet in Spanish Children and Adolescents across Two Decades by Estefanía Herrera-Ramos, Laura Tomaino, Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, Lourdes Ribas-Barba, Santiago F. Gómez, Julia Wärnberg, Maddi Osés, Marcela González-Gross, Narcis Gusi, Susana Aznar, Elena Marín-Cascales, Miguel Ángel González-Valeiro, Nicolás Terrados, Josep A. Tur, Marta Segú, Montserrat Fitó, Clara Homs, Juan Carlos Benavente-Marín, Idoia Labayen, Augusto G. Zapico, Jesús Sánchez-Gómez, Fabio Jiménez-Zazo, Pedro Emilio Alcaraz-Ramón, Marta Sevilla-Sanchez, Susana Pulgar-Muñoz, Cristina Bouzas, Clara Sistac-Sorigué, Helmut Schröder, Lluis Serra-Majem

“…Such findings point out the urgency of undertaking strong measures to promote the consumption of healthy, sustainable, and non-ultra-processed food, such as those available in an MD, not only at a scientific and academic level, but also at a governmental one.…”
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How do pilot and feasibility studies inform randomised placebo-controlled trials in surgery? A systematic review by Jane M Blazeby, David J Beard, Natalie S Blencowe, Sian Cousins, Katy Chalmers, Marion K Campbell, Alexander Gormley

“…In view of the difficulties of undertaking placebo surgical trials, it is recommended that pilot/feasibility studies are conducted, and more are reported to share key findings and optimise the design of main RCTs.PROSPERO registration number CRD42021287371.…”
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Snacktivity™ to promote physical activity and reduce future risk of disease in the population: protocol for a feasibility randomised controlled trial and nested qualitative study by Amanda J. Daley, Ryan A. Griffin, Catherine A. Moakes, James P. Sanders, Magdalena Skrybant, Natalie Ives, Ben Maylor, Sheila M. Greenfield, Kajal Gokal, Helen M. Parretti, Stuart J. H. Biddle, Colin Greaves, Ralph Maddison, Nanette Mutrie, Dale W. Esliger, Lauren Sherar, Charlotte L. Edwardson, Tom Yates, Emma Frew, Sarah Tearne, Kate Jolly

“…Methods The primary aim is to undertake a feasibility trial with nested qualitative interviews to assess the feasibility and acceptability of the Snacktivity™ intervention to inform the design of a subsequent phase III randomised trial. …”
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Assessment of the Need for Training in Clinical Pharmacology Research on Traditional Medicine among Modern Medicine Practitioners: A Questionnaire-based Study by Sandhya K Kamat, Padmaja A Marathe, Harshad V Kesari, Merin Eldhose, Yashoda Aithal, Nirmala N Rege, Nilima A Kshirsagar

“…Lack of funds, infrastructure, and expertise were mentioned as the main hurdles in undertaking TMR. It is essential to conduct systematic and need-based training programs for modern medicine practitioners in basic research methodology and TMR.…”
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Assessing mesopelagic fish diversity and diel vertical migration with environmental DNA by Annette F. Govindarajan, Joel K. Llopiz, Paul E. Caiger, Paul E. Caiger, J. Michael Jech, Andone C. Lavery, Helena McMonagle, Helena McMonagle, Peter H. Wiebe, Weifeng (Gordon) Zhang

“…These fishes are important contributors to the biological carbon pump via their feeding and behaviors, whereby they facilitate the transfer of carbon from shallow waters to the deep sea. Several species undertake diel vertical migration, feeding in shallower waters at night and moving to deeper waters during the day. …”
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Uptake of Risk-Reducing Measures, Cascade Testing, and Related Challenges Among Carriers of Breast Cancer–Associated Germline Pathogenic Variants in Mexico by Fernanda Mesa-Chavez, Yanin Chavarri-Guerra, Dione Aguilar-y-Mendez, Andrea Becerril-Gaitan, Bryan F. Vaca-Cartagena, Araceli Carrillo-Bedoya, Salvador Santiesteban-González, Alejandro Aranda-Gutierrez, Andrés Rodríguez-Faure, Daniela Obregon-Leal, Gregorio Quintero-Beuló, Jose L. Rodriguez-Olivares, Melina Miaja, Jeffrey N. Weitzel, Cynthia Villarreal-Garza

“…PURPOSEGenetic cancer risk assessment (GCRA) provides pathogenic variant (PV) carriers with the invaluable opportunity to undertake timely cancer risk-reducing (RR) measures and initiate cascade testing (CT). …”
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Holographic-inspired meta-surfaces exploiting vortex beams for low-interference multipair IoT communications: from theory to prototype by Zhao, Yufei, Guan, Yong Liang, Afkar Mohamed Ismail, Ju, Gaohua, Lin, Deyu, Lu, Yilong, Yuen, Chau

“…This allows receiving users to undertake simultaneous, same-frequency multiplexed data transmission under extremely low interference conditions, with a real-time demodulation Bit Error Rate (BER) remaining below $3.8 \times 10^{-3}$ at achievable Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) conditions. …”
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