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Effects of Learning Context and Program Length on L2 Skill Development

The Modern Language Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study investigated the effects of learning context (study abroad versus at home) and program length (summer versus semester) on the development of four language skills among learners of Chinese as a second language (L2). A total of 725 L2 Chinese learners completed standardized proficiency tests before and after participating in their ...
Yuan Lu, Chuanren Ke
wiley   +1 more source

The Effect of Behavioral Sleep Interventions on Measures of Obesity, Dietary Intake and Physical Activity in Adults With Poor Sleep Health: A Systematic Review, Meta‐Analysis and Meta‐Regression Analysis

Obesity Reviews, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background As poor sleep negatively impacts on adiposity, there is interest in examining whether improving sleep can improve adiposity markers. We reviewed studies aimed at improving sleep using (1) cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT‐I) and/or sleep hygiene and (2) sleep extension on adiposity markers, dietary intake, and physical ...
Samiul A. Mostafa, Pushpa Singh, Feaz Babwah, Wasim Hanif, George Balanos, Krishnarajah Nirantharakumar, Jason G. Ellis, Abd A. Tahrani   +7 more
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Surgical considerations based on oral and periodontal vascularization

Periodontology 2000, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To synthesize current evidence on vascular and anastomotic patterns, emphasizing their operative implications for optimizing flap perfusion, neovascularization, and wound healing in periodontal and implant surgery, while accounting for anatomical variability and collateral circulation. Materials and Methods A comprehensive review of
Arvin Shahbazi, Edward P. Allen, Sebastian Gschwindt, Kevin G. Murphy, Gábor Baksa, Anton Sculean   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

“It's Not a One Size Fits All”: Service Users’ Views on How Service Structure Shapes Quality of Abortion Care in Britain. Findings from the SACHA Study.

Studies in Family Planning, EarlyView.
Abstract Abortion care in Britain has undergone significant transformation in recent years, with increasing use of medication, home management, and telemedicine. However, provision remains predominantly through specialist standalone clinics, particularly in England.
Rachel Scott, Maria Lewandowska, Rebecca Meiksin, Natasha Salaria, Patricia A. Lohr, Sharon Cameron, Jennifer Reiter, Melissa Palmer, Rebecca S. French, Kaye Wellings, the SACHA Study Team*   +10 more
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Latent Profile Analysis of Generic Conspiracy Beliefs‐ Differences in Science Acceptance, Analytical and Intuitive Thinking

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The aims of the present study were to (i) identify profiles of belief in conspiracy theories, and to (ii) test whether the obtained profiles differed in analytical (rational ability, rational engagement, Cognitive Reflection Test) and intuitive thinking (experiential ability, experiential engagement), and science denial (vaccine, climate ...
Peter Karlsson, Torbjörn Josefsson, Sara Svensson, Linus Andersson   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Sedentary Behavior, Light-Intensity Physical Activity, and Daily Steps. [PDF]

JAMA
Barone Gibbs B, Kim J, Gallagher J, Jones MA, Crisp AH, Wilhite K, Smith K, Rahman S, Thrower A, Catov JM, Kline CE, Feghali M, Santillan D, Santillan M, Sheikh I, Zimmerman B, Whitaker KM.   +16 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Lipoprotein (a) (LPA) [PDF]

Science-Business eXchange, 2010
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Lysophosphatidic Acid Reduces Ischemic Brain Injury by Attenuating Vascular Permeability Through LPA4 Receptor Signaling. [PDF]

Transl Stroke Res
Yamada S, Takara K, Hosoe N, Shimizu A, Hayashi Y, Lynda L, Sonoda T, Kikuta K, Kidoya H.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

LPA Gene [PDF]

, 2020
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Vascular smooth muscle cell mechanotransduction: Pathways, phenotypes and emerging technologies

The Journal of Physiology, EarlyView.
Abstract figure legend Vascular smooth muscle cells are exposed to mechanical stimuli from the blood flow and the extracellular matrix. The cells sense the signals from cyclic stretch, shear stress, hydrostatic pressure and matrix stiffness through specialized mechanosensors, such as mechanosensitive ion channels or cell surface receptors including ...
Nivethitha Kota Lakshminaraasimulu, Rachel E. A. Smyth, Aishwarya Prakash, Thomas Iskratsch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source