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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna Bourouliti, Efthimios M. C. Skoulakis
Summary: Memory consolidation is a time-dependent process that typically requires protein synthesis. However, in fruit flies, there are two exceptions to this rule: memory generated by single olfactory conditioning and memory generated by massed conditioning, both of which are independent of protein synthesis. These findings reveal the complexity of memory in fruit flies.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aaron C. Q. Thomas, Alex Brown, Aidan A. Hatt, Katherine Manta, Anamaria Costa-Parke, Michael Kamal, Sophie Joanisse, Chris McGlory, Stuart M. Phillips, Dinesh Kumbhare, Gianni Parise
Summary: This study investigates the effects of aerobic conditioning (AC) on muscle adaptations following resistance training (RT). The results show that AC prior to RT can augment muscle adaptations induced by RT, and these differences are associated with increases in capillarization.
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Engineering, Environmental
Nouran T. Bahgat, Philipp Wilfert, Leon Korving, Mark van Loosdrecht
Summary: The study assessed the recovery of phosphorus, nitrogen, methane, and extracellular polymeric substances (EPS) from aerobic granular sludge (AGS) wastewater treatment plants. About 30% of sludge organics are recovered as EPS and 25-30% as methane via alkaline anaerobic digestion (AD). It was found that a significant portion of phosphorus and nitrogen are present in EPS and can be recovered through chemical precipitation. Ammonium recovery is feasible from the AD centrate due to its high concentration.
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Thermodynamics
Muzaffar Ali, Muhammad Farhan Habib, Nadeem Ahmed Sheikh, Javed Akhter, Syed Ihtsham ul Haq Gilani
Summary: Separate handling of sensible and latent components of building loads is more energy efficient than simultaneous management. The experimental results show that the integrated system has lower supply air temperature and higher coefficient of performance compared to the conventional system.
APPLIED THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marvin Muller, Yen-Lin Huang, Saul Velez, Ramamoorthy Ramesh, Manfred Fiebig, Morgan Trassin
Summary: The functionalities of BiFeO3-based magnetoelectric multiferroic heterostructures rely on controlled manipulation of ferroelectric domains and net in-plane polarization. Despite apparent domain disorder, it is found that weak net in-plane polarization remains imprinted in pristine BiFeO3 films. Through use of out-of-plane electric fields compatible with applications, this ingrained net in-plane polarization can be enhanced.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Laura Alvarez-Jimenez, Felix Morales-Palomo, Alfonso Moreno-Cabanas, Juan F. Ortega, Ricardo Mora-Rodriguez
Summary: Long-term statin use is associated with reduced fat oxidation before exercise training, but it does not attenuate the improvements in exercise fat oxidation derived from intense aerobic exercise training.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
(2023)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Liam P. Kelly, Augustine J. Devasahayam, Arthur R. Chaves, Marie E. Curtis, Edward W. Randell, Jason McCarthy, Fabien A. Basset, Michelle Ploughman
Summary: Moderate-intensity aerobic exercise training is crucial for stroke recovery and reducing cardiometabolic risk factors. This study compared the effects of task-oriented circuit training (IFT) to constant-load ergometer-type exercise (CET) on cardiovascular fitness and metabolic profiles in chronic stroke survivors. Despite similar workload sustainability, CET showed greater improvements in maximal oxygen uptake compared to IFT, indicating the need for further research on the dose-response effects of task-oriented circuit training protocols in stroke recovery.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2021)
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Thermodynamics
Muhammad Luqman, Tareq Al-Ansari
Summary: This study introduces an integrated solution to support water security by reclaiming wastewater and energy security by shifting the air-conditioning load from electricity to low-grade thermal energy. The system utilizes solar energy to recycle wastewater and produce clean water, offering conditioned air in hot and arid climates.
ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT
(2021)
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Environmental Sciences
Tongchai Sriwiriyarat, Siriprapha Jangkorn, Jittima Charoenpanich, Sopa Chinwetkitvanich, Prayoon Fongsatitkul
Summary: The denitrification process in the anoxic zone and simultaneous nitrification and denitrification (SND) in the biofilm of the aerobic zone were enhanced by fixed film media in the IFAS system. The study found that both systems achieved similar organic and nitrogen removal efficiencies, with slight enhancement of denitrification in the anoxic zones and an increase in anoxic denitrification with fixed film media at 100% NR ratio.
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Engineering, Environmental
Bosen Jin, Yiwen Zhu, Weiyang Zhao, Zekun Liu, Shun Che, Kunpeng Chen, Ying-Hsuan Lin, Jinyong Liu, Yujie Men
Summary: This study investigated the structure-biodegradability relationship for different ether PFAS in activated sludge communities. Only polyfluorinated ethers with specific molecular structures underwent biotransformation, leading to the formation of unstable fluoroalcohol intermediates subject to spontaneous defluorination. The findings suggest that aerobic biotransformation/defluorination can complement advanced reduction processes for cost-effective treatment of PFAS.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LETTERS
(2023)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Giulianella Coletti, Davide Petturiti, Barbara Vantaggi
Summary: The consequences of Dubois and Prade's minimum specificity principle under a continuous t-norm T in possibility theory are discussed. The principle defines a sub-class of T-conditional possibilities based on the residuum of T, which differs from the larger class in terms of non-closure, non-connectedness, and representation. The coherence and independence notions are also explored under T-DP-conditioning, revealing differences caused by minimum specificity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPROXIMATE REASONING
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Horesh Dor-Haim, Michal Horowitz, Eldad Yaakobi, Sara Katzburg, Sharon Barak
Summary: The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of moderate-intensity continuous-aerobic training (CAT) versus SCT on cardiac electrical measures in patients post-MI with reduced left ventricular function, as well as their effect on anthropometric measures.
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Cell Biology
Olivia Moraes Ruberti, Andressa Silva Sousa, Lais Rosa Viana, Moises Felipe Pereira Gomes, Alessandra Medeiros, Maria Cristina Cintra Gomes Marcondes, Luciano de Figueiredo Borges, Carlos Cesar Crestani, Cristiano Mostarda, Telma Fatima da Cunha Moraes, Rafael Renatino Canevarolo, Maria Andreia Delbin, Bruno Rodrigues
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of aerobic training on autonomic, cardiometabolic, ubiquitin-proteasome activity, and inflammatory changes in ovariectomized rats with myocardial infarction. Aerobic training improved physical capacity, increased interleukin-10, and decreased pro-inflammatory cytokines. Metabolomic analysis revealed distinct metabolic profiles among different groups, with aerobic training group showing prevention of certain metabolic responses.
JOURNAL OF CELLULAR PHYSIOLOGY
(2021)
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Sport Sciences
Felipe C. Vechin, Miguel S. Conceicao, Guilherme D. Telles, Cleiton A. Libardi, Carlos Ugrinowitsch
Summary: Previous research has shown that concurrent training (CT) may reduce muscle strength and mass gains induced by resistance training (RT), but very intense high-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocols can minimize the interference effect. When performing CT, implementing very intense HIIT protocols is recommended to avoid the interference effect on muscle strength and mass.
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Claudia Morais Sequeira, Marcela Anjos Martins, Renata Alves, Ana Lucia Rosa Nascimento, Giuly Cristina Rodrigues Mello Botti, Vinicius Novaes Rocha, Cristiane Matsuura
Summary: The study demonstrated that aerobic exercise training could effectively prevent doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy and preserve cardiomyocyte ultrastructure, partially through activation of the physiological protein synthesis pathway and reduction of oxidative stress.
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Sport Sciences
Edward D. Thomson, Kevin L. Lamb
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Sport Sciences
Nicholas Dobbin, Kevin L. Lamb, Craig Twist
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Sport Sciences
Alan Chorley, Kevin L. Lamb
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2019)
Article
Physiology
Alan Chorley, Richard P. Bott, Simon Marwood, Kevin L. Lamb
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SPORTS PHYSIOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
(2019)
Article
Sport Sciences
John F. T. Fernandes, Kevin L. Lamb, Craig Twist
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2018)
Article
Sport Sciences
Edward Stanley, Edward Thomson, Grace Smith, Kevin L. Lamb
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN SPORT
(2018)
Article
Sport Sciences
John F. T. Fernandes, Kevin L. Lamb, Cain C. T. Clark, Jason Moran, Ben Drury, Amador Garcia-Ramos, Craig Twist
Summary: The FitroDyne and GymAware rotary encoders show significant discrepancies in recording movement velocity, with peak velocity values for GymAware being significantly lower than FitroDyne. While there is a certain level of correlation between the two devices, the random errors are substantial and unacceptable, particularly for peak velocity values.
JOURNAL OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Alan Chorley, Richard P. Bott, Simon Marwood, Kevin L. Lamb
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
John F. T. Fernandes, Kevin L. Lamb, Jonathan P. Norris, Jason Moran, Benjamin Drury, Nattai R. Borges, Craig Twist
Summary: The effects of resistance training on muscle damage and recovery in older males remain controversial. Some studies suggest worse symptoms in older populations compared to younger ones, while others show opposite results, and some find no significant differences between age groups. More research is needed to investigate the mechanisms underlying muscle soreness and strength recovery in the older population.
JOURNAL OF AGING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
(2021)
Article
Sport Sciences
Rebecca Pentith, Samantha Louise Moss, Kevin Lamb, Carmel Edwards
Summary: The study found that 79% of young female competitive Irish dancers exhibit perfectionistic tendencies, with most commonly using planful problem-solving, seeking social support, distancing, and self-control strategies to cope with injuries. Planful problem-solving was widely used by the mixed perfectionism group, while confrontive coping was not common. Medical practitioners are advised to acknowledge perfectionistic tendencies when supporting dancers to reduce negative psychological impacts.
JOURNAL OF DANCE MEDICINE & SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Physiology
Alan Chorley, Richard P. Bott, Simon Marwood, Kevin L. Lamb
Summary: The study found that the kinetics of W' reconstitution in trained cyclists were best described by a bi-exponential model with distinct fast and slow phases, each corresponding to different time constants. The amplitudes of the FC and SC remained unchanged with repeated bouts, with a slowing of W' reconstitution confined to an increase in the time constant of the slow component.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Sport Sciences
Alan Chorley, Kevin L. Lamb
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the effects of different recovery intensities on the power outputs of repeated severe intensity intervals and the implications for W' reconstitution in trained cyclists. The results showed that reducing recovery intensities below 50% of FTP failed to enhance subsequent severe intensity intervals, suggesting that a lower limit for optimal W' reconstitution had been reached. In addition, it was found that adopting a self-selected recovery strategy might be preferential for interval training sessions.
SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Sport Sciences
Alan Chorley, Simon Marwood, Kevin L. Lamb
Summary: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of different recovery power outputs on the reconstitution of W' and to develop a dynamic bi-exponential model of W' during depletion and reconstitution. The study found that W' reconstitution slowed disproportionately as recovery power output increased and increased with recovery duration. The dynamic bi-exponential model of W' can be customized for individuals from known CP and W' and a single additional test session, facilitating real-time decisions about pacing and tactics during competition.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Sport Sciences
Alan Chorley, Kevin L. Lamb
Article
Sport Sciences
John F. T. Fernandes, Kevin L. Lamb, Craig Twist