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WASTE indexes published research — it does not host or republish full papers. Each entry is a metadata record (title, authors, DOI) compiled from open scholarly databases, with the abstract shown in full only where the paper is openly licensed (e.g. Creative Commons); otherwise a short excerpt is shown for reference under fair use. WASTE classifies each work by failure type; classifications are automated and approximate.

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessArts and Humanities

There’s More to the Story: Both Individual and Collective Policy Narratives Can Increase Support for Community-Level Action

Chris Skurka, Jeff Niederdeppe, Liana B. Winett · 2020 · DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Narratives can convey the need or community-level action to address social problems. Yet narratives often tell stories about specific individuals rather than the broader collectives these problems affect. Some theorists argue that individualizing collective problems inhibits audiences from recognizing upstream causes and solutions. This study tested how narrative individualization (whether a story focuses on an individual case or a larger collective) might produce trade-offs when mobilizing support for community-level policies to address childhood obesity. We also investigated whether narrativ

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessAgricultural and Biological Sciences

Harnessing genotype-by-environment interaction to determine adaptability of advanced cowpea lines to multiple environments in Uganda

Abiriga Francis, O. Ongom Patrick, Rubaihayo Patrick et al. · 2020 · Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science

This study was conducted to determine the yield stability of advanced cowpea lines in diverse agro-ecological zones of Uganda in order to facilitate documentation requirements for national performance trials (NPT). Thirty cowpea genotypes were evaluated against six checks in three localities, over three growing seasons, making a total of 9 unique environments. The trials were laid in a 6x6 alpha lattice design with three replications and grain yield was the principal trait measured. Single-site and multi-location data were summarized using analysis of variance. Further analysis of stability wa

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Negative / Null Result ReportEngineering

Implication of anchor placement on performance of UWB real-time locating system

Charuwalee Suwatthikul, Witsarawat Chantaweesomboon, Supatra Manatrinon et al. · 2017

Recently, real-time locating system (RTLS) with centimeter accuracy using radio frequency signal is available for commercial deployment with the use of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. One of the commercial UWB real time locating systems…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Significant association factors of bone mineral density in Taiwan adults

Yuh‐Feng Wang, Tzyy‐Ling Chuang, Mei‐Hua Chuang et al. · 2019 · Tzu Chi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To examine the biofactors associated with bone mineral density (BMD) in southern Taiwanese adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The medical records of 3242 adults who underwent health examinations between June 2014 and February 2018…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessPsychology

Perception of English phonetic contrasts by Dutch children: How bilingual are early-English learners?

Claire Goriot, James M. McQueen, Sharon Unsworth et al. · 2020 · PLoS ONE

The aim of this study was to investigate whether early-English education benefits the perception of English phonetic contrasts that are known to be perceptually confusable for Dutch native speakers, comparing Dutch pupils who were enrolled in an early-English programme at school from the age of four with pupils in a mainstream programme with English instruction from the age of 11, and English-Dutch early bilingual children. Children were 4-5-year-olds (start of primary school), 8-9-year-olds, or 11-12-year-olds (end of primary school). Children were tested on four contrasts that varied in diff

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Effect of methionine hydroxy analog feed supplements: Significant alteration and enrichment of rumen microbiota and metabolome in Hu sheep

Shujie Li, Hanfang Zeng, Changjian Wang et al. · 2022 · Frontiers in Veterinary Science

Methionine hydroxy analogs (MHA) are widely used as the main sources of methionine in ruminant feed production. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of using MHA supplements such as MHA as a salt of calcium (MHA-Ca) and…

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Language models outperform cloze predictability in a cognitive model of reading

Adrielli Tina Lopes Rego, Joshua Snell, Martijn Meeter · 2024 · PLOS Computational Biology

Although word predictability is commonly considered an important factor in reading, sophisticated accounts of predictability in theories of reading are lacking. Computational models of reading traditionally use cloze norming as a proxy of…

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Is AI Better than Humans? Unveiling the Boundary Conditions Under Which Virtual Influencers Outperform Human Influencers in Endorsing Sustainable Products

Xu Yan, Hon Tat Huam, Abu Bakar Sade · 2024 · Sustainability

With the rising trend toward sustainable consumption and the pivotal role of social media in the buying behavior, brands are keen to promote sustainable products through these platforms. Virtual influencers (VIs) have emerged as lower-cost…

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Erector spinae plane block did not improve postoperative pain-related outcomes and recovery after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery : a randomised controlled double-blinded multi-center trial

A. Clairoux, A. Moore, M. Caron-Goudreault et al. · 2024 · BMC Anesthesiology

Abstract Introduction There is a sizable niche for a minimally invasive analgesic technique that could facilitate ambulatory video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Our study aimed to determine the analgesic potential of a single-shot…

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Significant association between FOXP3 gene polymorphism and steroid‐resistant acute rejection in living donor liver transplantation

Sapana Verma, Yuka Tanaka, Seiichi Shimizu et al. · 2017 · Hepatology Communications

Previous studies have found that preferential accumulation of regulatory T (Treg) cells in liver allografts during acute cellular rejection (ACR) is associated with less severe rejection, suggesting a role of Treg cells in preventing…

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Forest-clearing to create early-successional habitats: Questionable benefits, significant costs

Michael J. Kellett, Joan E. Maloof, Susan A. Masino et al. · 2023 · Frontiers in Forests and Global Change

A campaign is underway to clear established forests and expand early-successional habitats—also called young forest, pre-forest, early seral, or open habitats—with the intention of benefitting specific species. Coordinated by federal and…

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Change in sagittal alignment after decompression alone in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis without significant deformity: a prospective cohort study

Jamal Bech Bouknaitir, Leah Y. Carreon, Stig Brorson et al. · 2022 · Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine

OBJECTIVE The authors’ objective was to investigate whether sagittal balance improves in patients with spinal stenosis after decompression alone. METHODS This prospective longitudinal cohort study compared preoperative and 6-month…

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Actis: A Strictly Local Union–Find Decoder

Tim Chan, Simon C. Benjamin · 2023 · Quantum

Fault-tolerant quantum computing requires classical hardware to perform the decoding necessary for error correction. The Union–Find decoder is one of the best candidates for this. It has remarkably organic characteristics, involving the…

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Fibre supplementation to pre‐weaning piglet diets did not improve the resilience towards a post‐weaning enterotoxigenic E. coli challenge

Hubèrt van Hees, Dominiek Maes, Sam Millet et al. · 2020 · Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition

Abstract Dietary fibre (DF) is implicated in gastrointestinal health of weaned piglets, either through its physiochemical properties, through modulation of gut microbiota and (or) improved gut integrity. We aimed to study the effect of DF…

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Smoking Cessation Intention and Its Association with Advice to Quit from Significant Others and Medical Professionals

Jun Hyun Hwang, Soon-Woo Park · 2021 · International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Few studies have simultaneously considered the effects of significant others and medical professionals’ advice to quit smoking on smoking cessation intention. The present study involved 3841 current adult Korean smokers, divided into four…

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Cholesterol Control Among Uninsured Adults Did Not Improve From 2001‐2004 to 2009‐2012 as Disparities With Both Publicly and Privately Insured Adults Doubled

Brent M. Egan, Jiexiang Li, Sara M. Sarasua et al. · 2017 · Journal of the American Heart Association

Background Low‐density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL‐C) control is higher among insured than uninsured adults, but data on time trends and contributing factors are incomplete and important for improving health equity. Methods and Results…

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No significant change of tibiofemoral rotation after femoral rotational osteotomy in patients with patellofemoral instability

Lukas Jud, Vanessa Klenecky, Georgios Neopoulos et al. · 2024 · Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy

Abstract Purpose An increased value of tibiofemoral rotation is frequently observed in patients with patellofemoral instability or maltracking. Nevertheless, the appropriate approach for addressing this parameter remains unclear so far.…

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New evidences confirm that during the breeding season Lesser Kestrel is not a strictly diurnal raptor

Marco Gustin, Giuseppe Giglio, Stefania Pellegrino et al. · 2017 · Ornis Fennica

Although Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni) is considered a typically diurnal species, in a previous study we have provided the first report on its nocturnal activity in Italy even in rural areaswith no artificial illumination. In this study,…

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Association Study of Reported Significant Loci at 5q35.3, 7p14.3, 13q14.1 and 16p12.3 with Urolithiasis in Chinese Han Ethnicity

Lujia Wang, Chenchen Feng, Guanxiong Ding et al. · 2017 · Scientific Reports

Abstract In this study, we aimed to validate the association of 8 reported significant loci at 5q35.3, 7p14.3, 13q14.1 and 16p12.3 with urolithiasis in Chinese Han population. We performed case-control association analysis using 624…

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Impact of lifestyle intervention in primary prevention of Type 2 diabetes did not differ by baseline age and BMI among Asian‐Indian people with impaired glucose tolerance

A. Nanditha, C. Snehalatha, J. Ram et al. · 2016 · Diabetic Medicine

Abstract Aim To investigate whether the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions on the incidence of diabetes was influenced by the baseline age and BMI of the Asian‐Indian participants with prediabetes. Methods Pooled data, obtained from…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessMedicine

Pharmacological Treatment of Intermittent Claudication Does Not Have a Significant Effect on Gait Impairments During Claudication Pain

Jennifer M. Yentes, Jessie M. Huisinga, Sara A. Myers et al. · 2012 · Journal of Applied Biomechanics

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a manifestation of atherosclerosis resulting in intermittent claudication (IC) or leg pain during physical activity. Two drugs (cilostazol and pentoxifylline) are approved for treatment of IC. Our…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessBiochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

BMI variability and cardiovascular outcomes within clinical trial and real-world environments in type 2 diabetes: an IMI2 SOPHIA study

Robert Massey, Yu Chen, Marina Panova‐Noeva et al. · 2024 · Cardiovascular Diabetology

BACKGROUND: BMI variability has been associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk in individuals with type 2 diabetes, however comparison between clinical studies and real-world observational evidence has been lacking. Furthermore, it is not known whether BMI variability has an effect independent of HbA1c variability. METHODS: We investigated the association between BMI variability and 3P-MACE risk in the Harmony Outcomes trial (n = 9198), and further analysed placebo arms of REWIND (n = 4440) and EMPA-REG OUTCOME (n = 2333) trials, followed by real-world data from the Tayside Bioreso

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The FGA Thr312Ala polymorphism and risk of intracerebral haemorrhage in Polish and Greek populations

Jeremiasz Jagiełła, Efthimios Dardiotis, Jerzy Gąsowski et al. · 2014 · Neurologia i Neurochirurgia Polska

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is the most fatal form of stroke with the highest morbidity and disability rate of all stroke types. Recent data suggest that the genetic background has a sizeable and…

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Negative / Null Result ReportOpen accessSocial Sciences

Group Decision-making: Consensus Rule Versus Majority Rule

Elizabeth Taylor, Kelsey C. Hewitt, Robert A. Reeves et al. · 2013 · Procedia Technology

Previously, in the field to solve complex problems, we had found that majority rule (MR) decision-making out-performed consensus rule (CR) by making decisions that were quicker, more practical, and of better quality. This is an important…

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Negative / Null Result ReportEnvironmental Science

Temporal variation in survival and recovery rates of lesser scaup: A response

Todd W. Arnold, Alan D. Afton, Michael J. Anteau et al. · 2017 · Journal of Wildlife Management

ABSTRACT We recently analyzed long‐term (1951–2011) continental band‐recovery data from lesser scaup ( Aythya affinis ) and demonstrated that harvest rates declined through time, but annual survival rates exhibited no such trends;…

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