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A searchable index of real negative results, null findings, and replication failures from the published literature — so you can learn what didn't work before repeating it.

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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Atlantooccipital overlapping and its effect on outcomes after ventral fixation in dogs with atlantoaxial instability

F. Takahashi, Takaharu Hakozaki, Shigenori Kouno et al. · 2018 · Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

We compared clinical outcomes after ventral fixation in dogs with atlantoaxial instability (AAI) on the basis of the presence or absence of atlantooccipital overlapping (AOO). Of 41 dogs diagnosed with AAI and treated ventral fixation, 12…

View details →DOI: 10.1292/jvms.17-0438
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Mindfulness among University Students and its Relation to Digital Citizenship

Prof. Adel M. ElAdl · 2023 · المجلة الدولية للعلوم التربوية والتكنولوجية والتنمية

: This study aimed to identify the adequacy of mindfulness among university students, and its relationship to digital citizenship. To achieve that goal, the researcher used the descriptive, correlational, comparative approach. The study…

View details →DOI: 10.21608/ijsetd.2023.360521
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Comparative Investigation of Color Doppler Ultrasonography Parameters of the Uterine Artery in Patients with Post-molar GTN and Patients Recovered from Molar Pregnancy and its Role in Predicting the Probability of Occurrence

Najmeh Jahani, M. Hasanzadeh, Sara Mirzaeian et al. · 2023 · Current Women s Health Reviews

Hydatiform mole can progress to gestational trophoblastic neoplasia (GTN), and we are looking for non-invasive methods to predict it. Old age, higher serum BHCG levels, and expression of genes, such as VEGF-EG, HIF-1α, and TGF-ß are known…

View details →DOI: 10.2174/1573404820666230517121653
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Does grade level or gender matter? Assessing secondary school students’ scientific literacy in the knowledge dimension

S. Firdausi, H. D. Rizqi, F. Yusmar et al. · 2025 · JPBI (Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Indonesia)

Scientific literacy is recognized as a critical and essential 21st-century competency, particularly in response to global challenges that demand individuals to think critically, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions. This study…

View details →DOI: 10.22219/jpbi.v11i3.42248
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Post-exercise ketone supplementation improves endurance performance, but not cardiac function during an 8-week training intervention

Y. Bekhuis, R. Robberechts, T. Rosseel et al. · 2024 · European Journal of Preventive Cardiology

Post-exercise ketone supplementation (PEKS) is commonly used in endurance athletes to alleviate overtraining symptoms and to stimulate recovery. The introduction of PEKS can blunt the development of symptoms associated with overtraining,…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/eurjpc/zwae175.286
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The effect of self-reported knee instability on plantar pressure and postural sways in women with knee osteoarthritis

Liana Chaharmahali, F. Gandomi, A. Yalfani et al. · 2021 · Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research

Background Giving way and knee instability are common problems in patients with knee osteoarthritis, disrupting the daily activities and balance of the affected individual. The present study aimed to evaluate the postural control status of…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02823-6
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Differing natural killer cell, T cell and antibody profiles in antiretroviral-naive HIV-1 viraemic controllers with and without protective HLA alleles

A. Moyano, Bongiwe Ndlovu, Msizi Mbele et al. · 2023 · PLoS ONE

Previous work suggests that HIV controllers with protective human leukocyte antigen class I alleles (VC+) possess a high breadth of Gag-specific CD8+ T cell responses, while controllers without protective alleles (VC-) have a different…

View details →DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286507
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The Impact of Beeswax and Glycerol Monolaurate on Camellia Oil Oleogel’s Formulation and Application in Food Products

Xingchen Wei, Ronghui Xia, Chenxi Wei et al. · 2024 · Molecules

This study assessed the nutritional profile of camellia oil through its fatty acid composition, highlighting its high oleic acid content (81.4%), followed by linoleic (7.99%) and palmitic acids (7.74%), demonstrating its excellence as an…

View details →DOI: 10.3390/molecules29133192
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Minimally Invasive Approaches Versus Conventional Sternotomy for Aortic Valve Replacement: A Propensity Score Matching Study

J. Bang, Jong Wook Kim, J. Lee et al. · 2012 · The Korean journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery

Background The aim of this study is to evaluate our institutional results of the aortic valve replacement through minimally invasive approaches compared with conventional sternotomy. Materials and Methods From August 1997 to July 2010, 838…

View details →DOI: 10.5090/kjtcs.2012.45.2.80
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Regenerated Cellulose Filaments from the Recycling of Textile Cotton Waste Using Ionic Liquids

Beatriz Barbosa de Brito, Beatriz Krüger, Lucas Souza da Silva et al. · 2025 · ACS Omega

In this study, cellulose filaments were obtained from the dissolution of an industrial cotton residue in the ionic liquids (ILs) 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium chloride ([Emim]Cl) and 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium acetate ([Emim]OAc) using…

View details →DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c01867
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Subtrochanteric Fractures of The Femur: May a Short Nail Be a Reliable Option?

María Berta Alonso Polo, C. Peix, P. Velasco et al. · 2024 · The Archives of Bone & Joint Surgery

Objectives: Treatment of subtrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur may be challenging due to their anatomical and biomechanical features. Intramedullary nails are the most frequently used devices, although there is no consensus…

View details →DOI: 10.22038/abjs.2024.67182.3194
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Effects of muscle-tendon mechanical properties and electromyographic activity patterns on individual differences in force-power relationship.

Kosaka T, Kubo K · 2026 · PloS one

This study aimed to examine the effects of muscle-tendon mechanical properties and electromyographic activity patterns on individual differences in the force-power relationship during jumping with and without countermovement. Twenty men…

View details →DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0350202
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The influence of lesion type and lesion location on the prediction of language laterality in patients with cerebral vascular malformations using functional MRI.

Rossmann J, Hense K, Knott M et al. · 2026 · Journal of neurosurgery

Objective Predicting language lateralization using functional MRI (fMRI) in patients with cerebral vascular malformations close to language areas is essential for treatment decision-making and patient outcomes. Functional MRI-based…

View details →DOI: 10.3171/2026.1.jns252444
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Comparable improvements in selective, but not sustained, attention in response to a multi-ingredient nootropic formulation when compared with caffeine.

Hearris MA, Langan-Evans C, Foo WL et al. · 2026 · European journal of nutrition

PURPOSE: The ergogenic effects of caffeine on cognitive performance are largely restricted to improved alertness and enhanced attention and do not typically extend to other cognitive domains. In contrast, plant extracts and phytochemicals…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00394-026-03926-8
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Retrospective Analysis of Dronedarone Versus Amiodarone on Outcomes Following Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation.

Shi Y, Shi X, Li H et al. · 2026 · British journal of hospital medicine (London, England : 2005)

Aims/background Pharmacological therapy can enhance the therapeutic efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for atrial fibrillation (AF) and reduce the risk of recurrence. Dronedarone and amiodarone are two commonly prescribed adjuvant…

View details →DOI: 10.31083/bjhm53024
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Similar water uptake depths in lianas and trees, but divergent functional trait coordination across organs in a seasonally dry tropical forest in Cambodia.

Hiiragi K, Sopheak T, Sophors C et al. · 2026 · Tree physiology

Although previous studies have suggested that lianas exhibit superior growth compared with trees during dry seasons, their strategies for acquiring water remain poorly understood. This study investigated the water uptake depth and…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/treephys/tpag057
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Management of endotracheal tube dislodgement during transoral oropharyngolaryngeal surgery: a multicenter cross-sectional survey study.

Li F, Huang D, Liang Z · 2026 · BMC anesthesiology

Objective To investigate the awareness, clinical management practices, and training needs of otolaryngologists and anesthesiologists regarding endotracheal tube dislodgement (ETTD) during transoral oropharyngolaryngeal surgery. Methods A…

View details →DOI: 10.1186/s12871-026-03958-x
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Impact of Junior Physicians' Resignation on Palliative Sedation Practices: A Retrospective Single-Center Study in South Korea.

Hong M, Lee SW, Jung M · 2026 · Journal of hospice and palliative care

Purpose This study aimed to evaluate changes in the proportion of patients receiving palliative sedation (PS) before and after the mass resignation of junior physicians in South Korea. Methods This single-center retrospective chart review…

View details →DOI: 10.14475/jhpc.2026.29.1.21
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Dental Health in Pediatric Patients With Different Types of Mucopolysaccharidosis: Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study.

Wang M, Liu R, Xia T et al. · 2026 · JMIR pediatrics and parenting

Background Patients with mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) appear to have an increased risk of developing dental disease. Objective This study aimed to evaluate the status of dental caries and dental anomalies among Chinese patients with…

View details →DOI: 10.2196/87430
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Can Lactate Values Predict Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation Following Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery? A Prospective Observational Study.

Temiztürk Z, Beyazal OF, Topçu AC et al. · 2026 · Brazilian journal of cardiovascular surgery

Introduction The aim of our study is to investigate the relationship and predictive significance of routinely measured serum lactate values with postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) in patients following isolated coronary artery bypass…

View details →DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2024-0440
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Computed tomography based distal femoral morphology and comparative multi-implant total knee replacement fit analysis in a South East London population.

Eveson TE, Davis TP, Tindall AJ · 2026 · Journal of orthopaedics

Background Accurate medio-lateral sizing of the distal femur during total knee replacement (TKR) is essential to optimise implant fit and avoid over- or under-hang, which have been associated with suboptimal outcomes. National guidance…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2026.04.018
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Survival Benefit of Adjuvant Radiotherapy After Surgery in Patients With T1-2N1M0 Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Dual-Cohort Analysis of SEER and Institutional Data.

Hu Z, Ma R, Wen Y et al. · 2026 · Cancer medicine

Background The optimal therapeutic strategy for patients with T2-3N0-3 M0 or T1N1-3 M0 hypopharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (HPSCC) and the use of postoperative radiotherapy with or without systemic therapy for patients with T1-2N1M0…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/cam4.71555