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The ameliorative effects of <i>Myrmecodia</i> sp. as an antibiotic growth promoter in broiler chicken with avian pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> infection.

Lisnanti EF, Lokapirnasari WP, Al-Arif MA et al. · 2025 · Open veterinary journal

Background Broiler livestock supports the fulfillment of animal protein in a country where the meat price is affordable for the wider population. However, its progress faces numerous challenges, with colibacillosis, induced by APEC, being…

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Acute Creatine Ingestion Before Resistance Training Enhances Strength Performance More than Ingestion During or After Training: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Trial.

Ben Maaoui K, Delleli S, Jebabli A et al. · 2026 · Nutrients

Background/Objectives : Although creatine (Cr) supplementation is well established for enhancing strength exercise adaptations, limited evidence exists regarding whether the timing of a single Cr dose relative to exercise acutely…

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Altermagnetic and Dipolar Splitting of Magnons in FeF_{2}.

Sears J, Garlea VO, Lederman D et al. · 2026 · Physical review letters

FeF_{2} is a prototypical rutile antiferromagnet recently proposed as an altermagnet, with a magnetic symmetry that permits spin-split electronic bands and chiral magnons. Using very-high-resolution inelastic neutron scattering on a single…

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The mediating role of job performance and satisfaction in the effect of digital leadership on heavy workload among healthcare workers.

Sağbaş M, Oktaysoy O, Topcuoglu E · 2026 · Journal of health organization and management

Purpose This study aims to investigate the mediating roles of job performance and job satisfaction in the effect of digital leadership on heavy workloads among healthcare workers. By focusing on the phenomenon of leadership in digital…

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The Assessment of the Effect of Gaze Direction Instruction on the Stabilisation During Artistic Gymnastic Landing.

Pavlasová K, Bizovská L, Rupčík L et al. · 2026 · European journal of sport science

The aim of this study was to assess the effect of gaze direction instruction on postural stabilisation and muscle activity during landings after various motor tasks in artistic gymnastics. Eighteen female gymnasts (aged 14.0 ± 2.7 years)…

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The tipping point: Friction and thigh length influence imminent falls from a tilting ski lift chair.

Talhelm J, Srivastava S, Ostrander J et al. · 2026 · Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Part H, Journal of engineering in medicine

Falls by subjects riding a ski lift while in transit are rare but can cause significant injury. Falls can occur at variable heights and can occur to small children to adults of both genders. The current study was designed to investigate…

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The Geographical Variation of Colour Change in the Arabian Killifish (<i>Aphaniops dispar</i> Sensu Lato) From Freshwater and Marine Ecosystems.

Alfakih A, Nadeau NJ, Watt PJ · 2026 · Ecology and evolution

Widely distributed animals may exhibit substantial plastic physiological, morphological and behavioural responses to environmental changes. One such extraordinary form of plasticity is colour change, which varies substantially among most…

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Visual-Spatial Influences on Vocal Intensity: Effects of Speaker-to-Listener Distance and Room Size in Immersive Virtual Reality.

Daşdöğen Ü, Hitchcock J, Ahn S et al. · 2026 · Journal of speech, language, and hearing research : JSLHR

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of speaker-to-listener distance versus room size on individuals' voice perception and production using immersive virtual reality (IVR). Method Fifteen vocally healthy…

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Temporal shift in task factor influence across the stretch reflex.

Torell F, Rohlén R, Dimitriou M · 2026 · PloS one

Mechanical perturbations applied to the arm can elicit reflexive actions. These rapid corrective responses include the stretch reflex, which consists of different components: the short-latency reflex (SLR) and the early and late…

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Up to 30 years of clinical performance of double-crown-retained removable dental prostheses with spark-eroded friction pins placed in a general dental practice.

Zierden K, Werdecker S, Wöstmann B et al. · 2026 · Clinical oral investigations

Purpose The purpose of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the clinical performance and longevity of double-crown-retained removable-dental-prostheses (DCR-RDP) with spark-eroded friction pins inserted in a general dental…

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Effects of maternal dental anxiety on the time of first dental visit and dental caries status of children.

Mohammadpour N, Shirdel M, Hekmatfar S · 2026 · Journal of education and health promotion

Background This study aimed to assess the effects of maternal dental anxiety on the time of first dental visit and dental caries status of children. Materials and methods This cross-sectional study was conducted on 220 children between 3…

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