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Background: the behavioral modification stages (BMS) are widely used; however, there are no reports on long-term nutrition counseling for cardiovascular disease (CVD) according to BMS. Aim: to study the effects of long-term nutrition counseling based...

This study aimed to develop and test a behavior modification intervention to prevent type 2 diabetes (T2DM) among at-risk individuals. The primary goal was to compare diabetes prevention behaviors and fasting blood sugar levels between the interventi...

Gellan gum (GG) is an anionic microbial polysaccharide widely used in foods because of its efficient gelation, thermal stability, and ion-responsive structuring. However, the contrasting limitations of high- and low-acyl GG, together with their sensi...

This study investigates the influence of surface-modified fly ash particles on the fire behavior of polyamide 6 (PA6) composites containing two types of flame retardants: melamine polyphosphate (MPP) and aluminum diethyl phosphinate (AlPi). The objec...

Purpose: The main aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis (MA) was to assess the effectiveness of online behavior modification techniques (e-BMT) in the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain. Methods: We conducted a search of Medline (Pu...

In this work, the effect of ultrasonic nanocrystal surface modification (UNSM) treatment at room and high temperatures (RT and HT) on the high-frequency fatigue behavior of Inconel 718 alloy fabricated by laser metal deposition (LMD) process was expe...

This study investigated how a fear of falling affects perceptions and behavioral intentions toward age-friendly home modification (AFHM) in older parents and adult children by integrating the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to explain AFHM decision-...

Cancer is the second most important non-communicable disease worldwide and disproportionately impacts low- to middle-income countries. Diet in combination with other lifestyle habits seems to modify the risk for some cancers but little is known about...

Obesity is associated with automatically approaching problematic stimuli, such as unhealthy food. Cognitive bias modification (CBM) could beneficially impact problematic approach behavior. However, it is unclear which mechanisms are targeted by CBM i...

In the present work, the microstructure and rheological behavior of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and cationically modified NCC (CNCC) were comparatively studied. The resultant CNCC generally showed improved dispersion and higher thermal stability...

Lead exposure and neighborhoods can affect children’s behavior, but it is unclear if neighborhood characteristics modify the effects of lead on behavior. Understanding these modifications has important intervention implications. Blood lead leve...

Bone resorption and inadequate osseointegration are considered the main problems of titanium implants. In this investigation, the texture and surface roughness of porous titanium samples obtained by the space holder technique were modified with a fem...

In recent decades, we have witnessed a progressive decline in male fertility. This is partly related to the increased prevalence of chronic diseases (e.g., obesity and diabetes mellitus) and risky lifestyle behaviors. These conditions alter male fert...

To monitor adrenocortical activity in zoo-housed species, we propose using physiological and behavioral indicators that are non-invasive and practical to implement. We explore this model in the southern three-banded armadillo (Tolypeutes matacus; arm...

Oral disease can cause economic loss due to impaired work performance. Therefore, improvement of oral health status and prevention of oral disease is essential among workers. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether oral health-related be...

(1) In order to improve the properties of antifriction and wear resistance of polyimide (PI) composite under high temperature conditions, (2) 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) and Lanthanum (La) salt modifications were employed to manufacture poly...

Despite being highly preventable, stroke is the second-most common cause of death and disability in the world. Secondary prevention is critical as the stroke recurrence risk is 6- to 15-fold higher than the risk of stroke in the general population. S...

Improvements in mental health through real-time feedback on emotions have consequences for productivity and employee wellness. However, we find few extant studies on how real-time feedback on emotions can influence subsequent behavior modification in...

Physical surface modification is an approach that has been investigated over the last decade to reduce bacterial adhesion and improve cell attachment to biomaterials. Many techniques have been reported to modify surfaces, including the use of natural...

As the only kind of naturally-occurring biopolyester synthesized by various microorganisms, polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) shows a great market potential in packaging, fiber, biomedical, and other fields due to its biodegradablity, biocompatibility, and...

Due to its potential pozzolanic activity, granulated copper slag (GCS) has been proven to act as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) after thermochemical modification with CaO. This modification method reduces cement consumption and CO₂ emiss...

This study explores the potential of laser surface modification (LSM) to enhance the biological properties of melt-derived bioactive glasses, specifically 45S5 and ICIE16, which are key in medical implants due to their bone-regenerating capabilities....

The objective of domestic violence intervention programs is to address perpetrator behavior. However, the suitability and effectiveness of these programs in confronting problematic behavior for ethnically diverse groups is unclear. Therefore, the aim...

Natural gas hydrates, with their vast reserves and high gas storage density, have emerged as a highly promising alternative energy source and technology for gas storage and transportation. Wettability, as a core surface property of porous media, dire...

A fundamental understanding of the effect of a crosslinker on gel properties is important for the design of novel soft materials because a crosslinking is a key component of polymer gels. We focused on post-polymerization crosslinking (PPC) system ut...

Background/Objectives: Obesity is a multifactorial chronic disease treated through lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and surgery. With the rise of social media, platforms like Instagram have become tools for lifestyle interventions. This stud...

Reverse electrodialysis (RED) technology represents a promising electro-membrane process for renewable energy harvesting from aqueous streams with different salinity. However, the performance of the key components of the system, that is, the ion exch...

Due to the spontaneous degradability, excellent biocompatibility, favorable bone−inducibility, and antimicrobial properties, Mg−based alloys acting as miniature intravascular stents and bone−fixation materials have shown great devel...

The building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) system has advantages in construction and energy, but due to the use of flammable polymer packaging materials, it introduces complex fire safety-related challenges. Although polymer backboards are tradition...

Cr–Mo steel and Ni–Cr–Mo steel have higher strength and hardness than carbon steel, and they are occasionally used in harsh environments where high temperatures and high pressures are simultaneously applied in an oxidizing gas atmos...

Fluoroalkyl end-capped vinyltrimethoxysilane oligomeric silica/alkyl-modified cellulose (AM-Cellu) nanocomposites [R_F-(CH₂-CHSiO₂)_n-R_F/AM-Cellu; n = 2, 3; R_F = CF(CF₃)OC₃F₇] were prepared by the sol-gel reactions of the corresponding oligomer [R_F-(CH...

Poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) is an environmentally friendly and renewable polymer material with excellent prospects, but its low crystallization rate greatly limits its application. Through the amidation reaction between amino hyperbranched polymer (HBP...

Weathering steels have been widely used in transportation, energy facilities, and civil infrastructure because of their good atmospheric corrosion resistance and long service life. Their corrosion resistance is generally achieved by adding alloying e...

Aiming at the engineering problems of the severe wear and limited service life of mandrels during the hole extrusion strengthening of critical aerospace components, this study proposes a surface modification strategy for mandrels based on the anti-fr...

Electrical discharge machining (EDM) is an efficient method for processing silicon carbide (SiC) substrates. However, the chemical modification mechanism of SiC substrates in the EDM process remains not fully elucidated. To clarify the material remov...

Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder. Patients often introduce lifestyle changes, including dietary modifications and physical activity, after diagnosis to alleviate symptoms. However, real-world patterns of these post-diagnostic adapt...

A change in component design could help achieve objectives in lightweight construction. However, lightweight component design can incur serious distortion problems after the final heat treatment due to reduced stiffness or asymmetries in the mass dis...

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) adversely affects offspring neurobehavioral outcomes, yet evidence regarding continuous markers of maternal glucose metabolism remains limited. Although polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) have been sho...

To address the technical bottleneck of the trade-off between fluidity and anti-dispersion performance in traditional underwater anti-dispersion cement pastes, this paper performs composite modification on the paste using polyacrylate (PAE) emulsion a...

Background: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity and loss of independence among older adults, and occupational therapy (OT) offers a unique, multidimensional approach to fall prevention. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of OT-base...

Gradually increasing power transmission voltage requires an improved high-voltage capability of polymeric insulating materials. Surface modification emerges as an easily accessible approach in enhancing breakdown and flashover performances due to the...

Single cell protein from spent brewer’s yeast is a promising alternative food protein. However, its techno-functional properties, such as gelation, remain insufficiently characterized due to strong raw material dependency. This study investigat...

Noise pollution from modified vehicles represents a growing environmental and social sustainability concern in urban areas. Understanding the psychological factors underlying such behaviors is essential for promoting sustainable mobility and public w...

In this study, surface modification aimed to enhance the compatibility between a hydrophilic inorganic filler and polypropylene (PP) matrix using hydrophobic treatment. Lauric acid, butyl acrylate, and maleic anhydride were employed to modify the fil...

The central nervous system (CNS) is the final frontier in drug delivery because of the blood–brain barrier (BBB), which poses significant barriers to the access of most drugs to their targets. Kynurenic acid (KYNA), a tryptophan (Trp) metabolit...

Desulfurization ash (DA) is a kind of industrial solid waste generated during flue gas desulfurization. To overcome the limited utilization of reactive calcium-bearing constituents and the insufficient mineralogical stability of DA, this study propos...

Hypericin, one of the major antidepressant constituents of St. John’s wort, was shown to exert antidepressant effects by affecting cerebral CYP enzymes, serotonin homeostasis, and neuroinflammatory signaling pathways. However, its exact mechani...

Stainless steels have good corrosion resistance in many environments but welding or aging can decrease their resistance. This work focused on the effect of aging time and ultrasonic nano-crystal surface modification on the passivation behavior of 316...

Few studies describe the frequency of antibiotic regimen modification behaviors in the acute care setting. We sought to ascertain patient and treatment characteristics, details of regimen modification, and clinical outcomes with antibiotic modificati...

Final Thoughts: There is little doubt that digit-sucking can be a significant etiological factor in atypical dental growth and development, oral-facial muscle dysfunction and speech dysfunction. Treatment to eliminate the sucking behavior is often ne...