Do viewers of YouTube fitness content actually exercise? : Exploring fitness video viewing, exercise intention, and exercise behaviour in Singapore by Ang, Ci Xian

“…An online survey was conducted, gathering 200 Singaporeans or permanent residents aged 21 years or older, with minimally one YouTube account, watched YouTube fitness content minimally once in the past six months, and without cognitive disabilities. The questionnaire assessed physical activity (PA) levels via the IPAQ-SF, exercise intentions and behaviour via TPB based questions, and reasoning behind intentions and behaviours via open-ended questions. …”
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The effects of gradient running on lower limb skeletal muscle function parameters measured using TMG100 tensiomyography system by Sek, Qin Rui

“…Tensiomyography (TMG) is a non-invasive method of assessing the contractile properties of a muscle, but has not been used to study the effects of an acute bout of GR. …”
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Coping with waves and stress: a jobs-demands resources model analysis of seafarers' mental health post COVID-19 by Lim, Elaine Kai Ting

“…Design/methodology/approach – Exploratory Factor Analysis was employed to summarize job resources. To assess the internal consistency of questionnaire responses, a Reliability Test, using corrected item-total correlation coefficients and Cronbach's alpha, was applied. …”
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Seismic performance of RC structural squat walls with limited transverse reinforcement by Xiang, Weizheng

“…In the last three decades, extensive research works has been conducted to assess the validity of the design provisions of EC8 and ACI 318 for cyclic shear in reinforced concrete (RC) structural walls with low aspect ratios. …”
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Strategic adaptabilty and firm performance : an empirical study of the miles and show typology by Boey, Stephanie Lai Fong, Leong, Ngai Fong, Tan, Bee Bee

“…Performance results were measured based on performance indicators like Return on Investment (ROI) and Market Share. …”
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Advancing cyber incident timeline analysis through retrieval-augmented generation and large language models by Loumachi, Fatma Yasmine, Ghanem, Mohamed Chahine, Ferrag, Mohamed Amine

“…Our approach comprises two main stages: (1) Data preprocessing and structuring: incident events, represented as textual data, are transformed into a well-structured document, forming a comprehensive knowledge base of the incident. (2) Context retrieval and semantic enrichment: a RAG agent retrieves relevant incident events from the knowledge base based on user prompts. …”
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Precursors and correlates of transient and persistent longitudinal profiles of psychotic experiences from late childhood through early adulthood by Rammos, A, Sullivan, SA, Kounali, D, Jones, HJ, Hammerton, G, Hines, LA, Lewis, G, Jones, PB, Cannon, M, Thompson, A, Wolke, D, Heron, J, Zammit, S

“…</p> <br> <p><strong>Aims:</strong> To investigate how longitudinal profiles of psychotic experiences, created from assessments at three different time points, are influenced by early life and co-occurring factors.…”

A decision-led evaluation approach for flood forecasting system developments: an application to the Global Flood Awareness System in Bangladesh by Hossain, S, Cloke, H, Ficchi, A, Gupta, Speight, L, Hassan, A, Stephens, E

“…However, responses to such changes are complex, particularly in global models, and evaluation of improvements remains focussed on generalised skill assessments and not on the most relevant outcomes for those taking decisions. …”

Response of invertebrate communities to intensive management of improved pasture ecosystems by Manning, P

“…My work explores agricultural intensification within the context of pasture-based cattle production. I focus on a variety of ecosystem functions supported by dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea) and other dung-associated invertebrates. …”

The cingulum: anatomy, connectivity and what goes beyond by Kollenburg, L, Arnts, H, Green, A, Strauss, I, Vinke, S, Kurt, E

“…For the current study, a systematic literature search was performed to assess the anatomy and functional and structural connectivity of the cingulate bundle and cortex. …”

Optimising investigative pathways in military medicine: operational impact of a military cardiopulmonary exercise testing clinic by Holland, JL, Cowie, P, Gardner, L, Mulae, J, Richards, S, Holdsworth, D

“…This analysis aimed to assess the impact of the Oxford Military Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Clinic (OMEC), which investigates such symptoms and findings, on occupational recommendations. …”

Plasma trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO): associations with cognition, neuroimaging, and dementia by Yaqub, A, Vojinovic, D, Vernooij, MW, Slagboom, PE, Ghanbari, M, Beekman, M, van der Grond, J, Hankemeier, T, van Duijn, CM, Ikram, MA, Ahmad, S

“…Among 2,517 participants, we assessed the risk of incident dementia using multivariable Cox proportional hazard models. …”

Sudden gains in internet cognitive therapy for social anxiety disorder in routine clinical practice by Yim, SH, Clark, DM, Salkovskis, PM, Thew, GR

“…</p> <p><strong>Methods:</strong>&nbsp;The study examined sudden gains based on the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale. Of 193 treated patients, 146 provided sufficient data to permit analysis. …”

Temporal evolution of mechanical properties in PDMS: A comparative study of elastic modulus and relaxation time for storage in air and aqueous environment by Zhang, Y, Adam, C, Rehnstrom, H, Contera, S

“…This paper presents a comprehensive 10-day investigation of the evolution of PDMS surface mechanical properties through AFM-based nano-indentation. We focused on the most commonly utilized crosslinker-to-base ratios of PDMS, 1:10 (r10) and 1:20 (r20), under conditions of air and deionized water storage. …”

Comparison of models to predict incident chronic liver disease: a systematic review and external validation in Chinese adults by Cong, X, Song, S, Li, Y, Song, K, MacLeod, C, Cheng, Y, Lv, J, Yu, C, Sun, D, Pei, P, Yang, L, Chen, Y, Millwood, I, Wu, S, Yang, X, Stevens, R, Chen, J, Chen, Z, Li, L, Kartsonaki, C, Pang, Y

“…The performance of models to predict 10-year risk of CLD was assessed by discrimination (C-index) and calibration (observed vs predicted probabilies). …”

Enhancing trauma triage in low-resource settings using machine learning: a performance comparison with the Kampala Trauma Score by Nsubuga, M, Kintu, TM, Please, H, Stewart, K, Navarro, SM

“…The RF model demonstrated the highest accuracy at 0.69 (95% CI: 0.68–0.70), while the KTS-based model showed an accuracy of 0.54 (95% CI: 0.52–0.55). …”

Comparison of models to predict incident chronic liver disease: a systematic review and external validation in Chinese adults by Cong, X, Song, S, Li, Y, Song, K, MacLeod, C, Cheng, Y, Lv, J, Yu, C, Sun, D, Pei, P, Yang, L, Chen, Y, Millwood, I, Wu, S, Yang, X, Stevens, R, Chen, J, Li, L, Kartsonaki, C, Pang, Y, Chen, Z

“…The performance of models to predict 10-year risk of CLD was assessed by discrimination (C-index) and calibration (observed vs predicted probabilities).…”

Experimental and numerical simulation of pull-out response in textile-reinforced concrete by Venigalla, S.G., Nabilah, A.B., Mohd Nasir, N.A., Safiee, N.A., Abd Aziz, F.N.A.

“…The bond characteristics of TRC were assessed using a double-sided pullout test setup with different bond lengths of textile, namely 20 mm, 30 mm, 40 mm, 50 mm, and 60 mm. …”
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The (un)straight truth about trees by Ab Shukor, Nor Aini

“…Forest and forest products have long contributed to the global economic base, provided environmental services and housing for biodiversity, including carbon sequestration, storage and supply for both flora and fauna resources. …”
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The effect of surface roughness on friction properties of silica-filled epoxidised natural rubber by Che Aziz, Ahmad Kifli, Samion, Syahrullail, Abdul Hamid, Mohd. Kameil, Zaeimoedin, Teku Zakwan

“…In this study, the effect of substrate surface roughness on dry friction properties of tread rubbers based on silica-filled ENR 25 (ENR 25/silica), ENR 50 (ENR 50/silica) and NR (NR/silica) were assessed. …”