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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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The 10-year stability of three subscale scores of the Self-Report of the Effects of Alcohol measure and their relationship to changes in drinking quantities over the same period.

Schuckit MA, Smith TL, Danko G et al. · 2026 · Alcohol, clinical & experimental research

Objectives The retrospective self-report of the effects of alcohol (SRE) questionnaire generates three scores reflecting drinking quantities required for effects: SRE-5 (first five times of drinking), SRE-3 (recent 3 months of drinking),…

View details →DOI: 10.1111/acer.70269
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Combining Machine Learning and Process-Based Modelling for Sediment Load Estimation in the Data-Scarce Upper Blue Nile Basin

Worku KB, Bronstert A, Francke T et al. · 2026 · Preprint

The Upper Blue Nile Basin contributes about 60% of the Nile River’s annual streamflow but faces severe sediment-related challenges driven by intense monsoonal erosion and reservoir siltation. Accurate estimation of suspended sediment…

View details →DOI: 10.20944/preprints202606.0541.v1
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Expression of protein kinase A catalytic subunits in healthy and diseased mouse kidneys.

Fuchs S, Majer M, Ma Y et al. · 2026 · Pflugers Archiv : European journal of physiology

Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is characterized by a decline in renal function resulting from hyperglycaemia and is often requiring dialysis or renal transplantation. Yet, the signalling events causing DN and the effective treatment options are…

View details →DOI: 10.1007/s00424-026-03190-z
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Desiccation, but not shading, substantially shifts the microbial community composition of benthic microbial mats in meltwater ponds near Bratina Island, Antarctica.

Noell SE, Colville EC, Marshall A et al. · 2026 · FEMS microbiology ecology

The Bratina Island meltwater ponds (McMurdo Ice Shelf, Antarctica) host complex microbial communities in the form of benthic microbial mats. These ponds are long-lasting but can experience significant alterations in physicochemistry on an…

View details →DOI: 10.1093/femsec/fiag069
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A lifespan study on body schema and perceived reaching distance.

Jahanian Najafabadi A, Rastegari A, Imani H et al. · 2026 · Acta psychologica

The plasticity of body representation in response to tool use is a dynamic process that evolves across the lifespan. Research has shown that tools can become integrated into the body representation, effectively being treated as extensions…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106476
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Coverage Among Lawfully Present Immigrants Increased Briefly After Medicaid Threshold Met In Florida, Georgia, And Texas.

Chowdhury M, Bustamante AV · 2026 · Health affairs (Project Hope)

Lawfully present noncitizen immigrants face persistent coverage gaps due to federal restrictions on Medicaid eligibility, including the five-year bar under the 1996 Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act, and…

View details →DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2025.01545
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Gait and Balance Function Improves After 12 Weeks of Moderate Intensity Endurance Exercise in Persons with HIV-related Distal Symmetrical Polyneuropathy: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Yakasai AM, Maharaj SS, Danazumi MS · 2026 · American journal of physical medicine & rehabilitation

Objective This study evaluated the efficacy of endurance exercise on balance impairment and gait disturbance among individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-related distal symmetrical polyneuropathy (DSPN). Design This was…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/phm.0000000000003073
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The Impact and Application Exercises on Vocal Fatigue

Peng J, Zou M, Ng ML et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Objective To investigate the therapeutic efficacy and application of different straw phonation exercise regimens as interventions for vocal fatigue. Methods One hundred and fourteen healthy adults aged 20–40 years with no organic…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8312501/v1
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Time of Day Effects of Contact Lens-Induced Full-Field and Peripheral-Field Defocus on Choroidal Thickness: A Pilot Study in Adults.

Srinivasan VV, Ravikumar A, Ostrin LA · 2026 · Eye & contact lens

Purpose To determine the effects of contact lens-induced full-field and peripheral-field myopic defocus on choroid thickness and variation with time of day in young adults. Methods In this prospective, randomized, crossover study, 16…

View details →DOI: 10.1097/icl.0000000000001292
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Effects of Repetitive Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation on Hemodynamics Compared to Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation.

Echizen T, Yusu S, Chiba U et al. · 2026 · Physical therapy research

Objectives This study aimed to compare the effects of repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) and neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on hemodynamics and obtain basic data to verify the safety of rPMS in healthy adults.…

View details →DOI: 10.1298/ptr.25-e10386
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Effect of a 24-hour praziquantel bath on the haematological and biochemical profile and selected parameters of oxidative stress in grass carp (<i>Ctenopharyngodon idella</i>).

Dobsikova R, Marsalek P, Velisek J et al. · 2026 · Veterinarni medicina

This study assessed the effect of a 24-hour bath with praziquantel (2 and 4 mg/l) on grass carp ( Ctenopharyngodon idella ) by monitoring the haematological parameters, plasma biochemical profile, and oxidative stress indices. Fish were…

View details →DOI: 10.17221/89/2025-vetmed
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Strategic selection and structural shifts: how diagnosis-intervention packet (DIP) payment reshape the distribution of inpatient services across hospital tiers

li y, pi a, sun z · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Background The Diagnosis-Intervention Packet (DIP) is a data-driven prospective payment system designed to improve the allocation of medical resources and contain healthcare expenditures. This study examines whether the…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9197057/v1
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Comparative analysis of the biomechanical properties of adult patients with high myopia after implantable collamer lens (ICL, V4) implantation

Lin Y, Luo S, Lu Q et al. · 2025 · Preprint

Abstract Background To evaluate the effects of ICL implantation on the corneal biomechanical parameters of patients with high myopia Methods Corneal biomechanical parameters were measured preoperatively and postoperatively in 110 eyes of…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-6567891/v1
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Research on the effects of signature size on experts' opinions.

Di̇ncer M, Canturk N, Dagalp R et al. · 2026 · Forensic science international

A signature is writing and/or signs that contain the signatory's personal characteristics and are used to indicate that people accept the authenticity of the formal and private transactions made by themselves in their daily lives and…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2026.113057
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Comparison of the Effects of Barefoot and Shod Training on Foot Structure, Muscle Strength, and Sensory Function.

Koyama K, Hosono S · 2026 · Journal of strength and conditioning research

Abstract Koyama, K and Hosono, S. Comparison of the effects of barefoot and shod training on foot structure, muscle strength, and sensory function. J Strength Cond Res 40(5): 566-575, 2026-The aim of this study was to compare the effects…

View details →DOI: 10.1519/jsc.0000000000005354
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Effects of yoga on pain, sleep quality, and aerobic endurance in young women with primary dysmenorrhea: A randomized controlled trial.

Bicici Ulusahin S, Celik C, Abut CZ et al. · 2026 · Health care for women international

Primary dysmenorrhea (PD) is a prevalent condition in young women, characterized by menstrual pain, sleep disturbances, and reduced physical activity. Yoga has been suggested as a non-pharmacological intervention. We examined the effects…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2026.2682319
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Patterns of household behavior around a family member's disability onset.

Kim J, Han E · 2026 · Disability and health journal

Background Households including a member with disabilities carry greater caregiving burdens than those without, increasing the likelihood of economic and emotional imbalances. Objectives Using Korea Welfare Panel Study (KOWEPS) waves 1-19,…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102110
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Can Psychological Capital Enhance Innovation? A three-wave intervention and the role of consideration of future consequences.

Blasco-Giner C, Salanova M, Meneghel I · 2026 · The Journal of general psychology

This study draws on the Conservation of Resources Theory to examine two objectives: (1) whether consideration of future consequences (CFC) moderates the relationship between psychological capital (PsyCap) and innovative work behavior…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/00221309.2026.2667811
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The Effects of Geranylgeraniol Supplementation on Testosterone in Middle-Aged Healthy Adults: An 18-Week, Single-Group Crossover Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Jurgelewicz M, D'Adamo CR, Malaya CA · 2026 · Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.)

Background Geranylgeraniol (GG) is a naturally occurring isoprenoid that is involved in steroid hormone synthesis, the endogenous production of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), healthy muscle function, bone metabolism, and cellular energy production.…

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Barriers, facilitators and promising interventions for reducing sedentary behaviour during and after stroke rehabilitation - A scoping review.

Te Lindert L, van Meijeren-Pont W, Meesters J et al. · 2026 · Disability and rehabilitation

Purpose Reducing sedentary behaviour (SB) in stroke rehabilitation is essential, yet effects of most interventions remain limited. This review used the Behaviour Change Wheel to identify: (1) barriers and facilitators for reducing SB of…

View details →DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2026.2686317
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SlROP4 negatively regulates drought tolerance in tomato.

Cheng C, Li M, Sun B et al. · 2026 · Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology

Rho-like GTPases of plants (ROPs) regulate diverse cellular processes, but their roles in tomato drought responses are largely unknown. In this study, nine ROP genes were identified in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum). Among them, SlROP4, the…

View details →DOI: 10.1016/j.plantsci.2026.113273
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Effects of Phenolic-Rich Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Prebiotics on Sarcopenia in Older Adults: FOOP-Sarc Project.

Besora-Moreno M, Jiménez-Ten Hoevel C, Queral J et al. · 2026 · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle

Background Management of sarcopenia by nutritional and lifestyle interventions is a challenge. The aim is to assess the effectiveness of a phenolic-rich extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), alone or combined with a prebiotic (PREB)…

View details →DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.70247
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Toxicological evaluation of seed-derived alkaloids from Smyrnium olusatrum L. following acute and repeated intraperitoneal administration in mice

Sekkout Z, Boudaia O, Radallah D et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Smyrnium olusatrum L., traditionally used for its medicinal properties, contains alkaloids with various pharmacological activities. Despite its historical use, comprehensive toxicological data remain scarce, limiting its safe…

View details →DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9867368/v1
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Geriatric dentistry in brazilian dental education

Moimaz SAS, Dias GZT, Martins RJ et al. · 2026 · Preprint

Abstract Introduction: The increase in life expectancy in Brazil has led to significant changes in the population pyramid. Considering the different stages of life and the specific oral health conditions associated with older adults,…

View details →DOI: 10.1590/scielopreprints.16466
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Lumbar Plexus Block

Yao PY, Hendrix JM · 2026

The concept of a regional anesthesia technique that provides neural blockade of the entire lumbar plexus, a lumbar plexus block, dates back nearly 50 years. The first description of such a block by Winnie et al in 1973 was an “inguinal…

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Features and trends of marine heat waves and marine cold spells along the Western Iberian Coast from four decades of satellite data.

Biguino B, Haigh ID, Dias JM et al. · 2025 · Scientific reports

Marine Heat Waves (MHWs) have been the focus of numerous studies due to the dramatic consequences they can have on coastal systems. However, Marine Cold Spells (MCSs) can also have harmful effects on the environment while play an important…

View details →DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-31504-1