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Statistical properties of metastable intermediates in DNA unzipping
(Physical Review Letters, 2009)We unzip DNA molecules using optical tweezers and determine the sizes of the cooperatively unzipping and zipping regions separating consecutive metastable intermediates along the unzipping pathway. Sizes ... -
STEM education in childhood: perceptions of teachers
(TECHNO Review: International Technology, Science and Society Review, 2023)The skills promoted by STEM education are part of basic literac,y and some coun-tries are beginning to recognise their importance in the educational policies of the stage of children from 3 to 6 years ... -
Stephen Jay Gould and Karl Popper on science and religion
(Scientia et Fides, 2016)This paper analyzes the thought on science and religion of two thinkers that share essentially the same position: Stephen Jay Gould and Karl Popper. We first make a comparison between those passages ... -
Still implementing ISO 14000 for the same reasons?
(International Journal for Quality Research, 2019)Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to (1) identify and classify the main motives that underpin the theoretical and empirical studies of ISO 14000, and (2) to analyze the evolution of these motives ... -
Strategic discussion on funding and access to therapies targeting rare diseases in Spain: an expert consensus paper
(Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2023)Background: In recent years, significant advances have been made in the field of rare diseases (RDs). However, there is a large number of RDs without specific treatment and half of these treatments have ... -
Strength training vs. aerobic training for managing pain and physical function in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Healthcare, 2024)(1) Background: Strength training (ST) and aerobic training (AT) are the most recommended interventions in patients with knee OA. These recommendations are supported by high-quality evidence, but it is ... -
Strengths and weaknesses of computer science degrees: the perception from European students
(Journal of Industrial Engineering and Management (JIEM), 2012)Purpose: The following investigation aims to highlight strengths and weaknesses of the computer science degree from the part of students. Design/methodology/approach: This paper presents the results ... -
A stronghold of climate change denialism in Germany: case study of the output and press representation of the Think Tank EIKE
(International Journal of Communication, 2021)Climate change denialist think tanks have played a major role in climate obstructionism in the United States, and we are beginning to learn that there are also certain European think tanks acting in ... -
Structural (betaalpha) 8 TIM barrel model of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A lyase
(Journal of Biological Chemistry, 2003)This study describes three novel homozygous missense mutations (S75R, S201Y, and D204N) in the 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA (HMG-CoA) lyase gene, which caused 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric aciduria in ... -
Structural characterization of NORAD reveals a stabilizing role of spacers and two new repeat units
(Computational and Structural Biotechnology Journal, 2021)Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) can perform a variety of key cellular functions by interacting with proteins and other RNAs. Recent studies have shown that the functions of lncRNAS are largely mediated ... -
Students’ perceptions, engagement and satisfaction with the use of an e-rubric for the assessment of manual skills in physiotherapy
(BMC Medical Education, 2021)Introduction: In recent years, formative assessment has gained importance in health care education to facilitate and enhance learning throughout the training period. Within the frame of active methodologies, ... -
Study design of heart failure events reduction with remote monitoring and eHealth support (HERMeS)
(ESC Heart Failure, 2020)Aims: The role of non‐invasive telemedicine (TM) combining telemonitoring and teleintervention by videoconference (VC) in patients recently admitted due to heart failure (HF) (‘vulnerable phase’ HF ... -
Study of dental occlusion in ancient human remains: a methodological approach
(Collegium Antropologicum, 2014)The anthropological dental and maxillary study in human skeletal remains usually refers to alterations or conditions of the oral cavity. These alterations could have repercussions on life style, dietary ... -
Study on balance and postural control sccording to the stabilometry in indoor skydivers: a cross-sectional study
(International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2023)Background: The wind tunnel is a compression cabin through which a stream of air rises homogeneously, generated by fans. To perform different acrobatics, indoor skydivers have to change their body ... -
Study on the use of 3‐aminopropyltriethoxysilane and 3‐chloropropyltriethoxysilane to surface biochemical modification of a novel low elastic modulus Ti–Nb–Hf alloy
(Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, 2014-06-09)A biocompatible new titanium alloy Ti–16Hf–25Nb with low elastic modulus (45 GPa) and the use of short bioadhesive peptides derived from the extracellular matrix have been studied. In terms of cell ... -
Study protocol of cost-effectiveness and cost-utility of a biopsychosocial multidisciplinary intervention in the evolution of non-specific sub-acute low back pain in the working population: cluster randomised trial
(BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, 2011-08-22)Background Low back pain (LBP), with high incidence and prevalence rate, is one of the most common reasons to consult the health system and is responsible for a significant amount of sick leave, leading ... -
La subagrupació romànica de la llengua catalana: una aproximació dialectomètrica de base fonètica a l’Atlas Linguistique Roman
(Studia Romanica Posnaniensia, 2016)The aim of this paper is to present a first dialectometric approach to the geolinguistic distribution of the Romance varieties using a new corpus based on the Atlas Linguistique Roman (ALiR) which is ... -
Subfoveal choroidal thickness changes in carotid cavernous fistula following spontaneous resolution
(BMC Ophthalmology, 2016)Background: We report the enhanced depth imaging optical coherence tomography (EDI-OCT) characteristics and variations in a patient with subretinal fluid secondary to a carotid cavernous fistula.Case ... -
Subtle skin changes that suggest severe disease
(British medical journal, 2018-05-18)