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Narrative structures in body related crafts objects
In a largely under-theorised subject area as the crafts, this practice-based research contributes to the knowledge and understanding of the body related crafts object at PhD level. It conceptualises the narrative methodology necessary to make the creative work and theoretically examines its …
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Phenotyping Ethnic Differences in Body Fat Depots
There are remarkable ethnic differences in the incidence of metabolic syndrome associated features; including insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Studies have suggested that South Asians (SA) present an unfavourable body fat phenotype, which includes a …
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Cutting Edge: Re-reading Iconography in Body Worlds
<p>Over two hundred licensed creations - plastinated human and animal bodies and specimens - are currently on view in each of seven, independently themed exhibits belonging to <em>Gunther von Hagen’s</em> <em>Body Worlds</em>. While academic readers typically exclude these bodies from conversations …
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The role of Arginyltransferase 1 in body weight homeostasis
… studies reported that systemic deletion of Arginyltransferase 1 (ATE1) in mice results in dramatic fat loss and resistance to diet-induced obesity. However, the mechanisms through which ATE1 influence energy metabolism remain unclear. Here, we investigated the hypothalamic role of ATE1 by …
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Minimax sampling for key agreement generation in body sensor networks
… of the research was to optimize memory usage in body sensor network (BSN) nodes during key agreement generation. In BSNs, it is important to secure communication between BSN nodes to ensure confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity of the information. The BSN node is faced with resource …
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Passive Health Monitoring with RadioWaves —In Body and In Home
Current health care is primarily in-clinic, episodic, and semi-empirical. With the development of intelligent devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and more cutting-edge devices such as in-body devices and contactless in-home sensors, we are beginning to see a paradigm shift in health care. …
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Profiling of circulating microRNAs in body fluids from Autism Spectrum Disorder patients
… group of neurodevelopmental conditions, clinically defined by: defects in social interaction and communication; fixed interests and repetitive behaviors. Molecular basis of ASD is heterogeneous and only partially known. ASD-associated variants have been characterized in hundreds of genes …
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Organ growth and fermentation profiles of broilers differing in body growth rate
Submission original under an indefinite embargo labeled 'Open Access'. The submission was exported from vireo on 2023-09-01 without embargo terms
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Towards realizing the internet-of-things vision : in-body, homes, and farms
The Internet-of-things (IoT) enables us to connect our physical and digital worlds by embedding computing devices into our environment. Today, there is a huge interest in IoT systems for smart homes, smart cities, digital healthcare, data-driven agriculture, etc. However, for these IoT systems to …
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Low Power Adaptive Wireless Circuits for the Internet of Things and In-body implants
The emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the desire for novel biomedical applications have resulted in growing demands for ultra low power wireless systems and circuits. To drive down energy consumption, conventional approaches for designing wireless systems focus on independently …
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Changes in Body Condition from Prepartum to Postpartum on Health and Reproduction in Dairy Cattle
The aim of this study were to body condition score, 72 Holstein-Friesian dairy cows at prepartum, compare lean, moderate, and over-conditioned categories, and relate any changes associated with the various time points with reproductive success by measuring body condition score, hematocrit, total …
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Soft Drink Consumption and Changes in Body Composition in 170 Women: A 4-Year Prospective Study
<p><strong>Background:</strong> In recent history, there have been significant increases in both soft drink consumption and the prevalence of obesity throughout the developed world. To help curb the obesity epidemic, a better understanding of the behaviors contributing to weight and fat gain is …
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Changes in Body Composition, of College Football Players, Before and After a 14-week Competitive Football Season
… This study was designed to track the changes in body composition of college football players before and after a 14-week competitive season while tracking diet changes. The first hypothesis of this study was that collegiate football players would decrease muscle mass and increase their body fat …
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Measuring variation in body morphology and life history traits in Brook Stickleback (Culaea inconstans), Eastern Washington, USA
<p>For freshwater ecosystems, invasive species are considered a major threat to biodiversity, and pose a challenge to those attempting to advance management strategies aimed at conserving natural populations. An invasive species’ ability to successfully invade a new ecosystem may be influenced by …
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The Association Between Changes in Body Fat, Body Weight and Serum C-Reactive Protein: A Prospective Study
<p><strong><em>Objective-</strong></em> To investigate the extent to which changes in body fat percentage (BF%) and weight (BW) relate to changes in C-reactive protein (CRP) in women, while statistically controlling for possible confounders, such as age, initial body weight, and menopause …
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Are All Bodies Good Bodies?: Redefining Femininity Through Discourses of Health, Beauty, and Gender in Body Positivity
Previous research has explored the ways in which health, beauty, and gender discourses are used to promote and regulate an ideal of thinness. Further, research has explored how the fat acceptance movement and fitspiration has fought to resist such narratives. However, in the age of hashtag feminism …
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Socioeconomic Differences In Body Mass Index, Neighborhood Satisfaction, Stress, And Perceived Racism Among African Americans In Metropolitan Detroit
… research hypothesis that among African Americans in Metropolitan Detroit, neighborhood satisfaction, stress and perception of racism influence obesity differently based on income. The three expected results for the data were as follows: income does not have a link to obesity; links between BMI and …
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