The Effect of Fluid Restriction and Intake Conditions on the Shooting Performance of Competitive Adolescent Handball Players.

(1) Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of fluid restriction and intake (water vs. sports drink) on shooting accuracy and speed in adolescent handball players, a population with high sensitivity to hydration levels yet understudied in this context. (2) Methods: A total of 47 adolescent competitive handball players (15.

Carapace Morphology Variations in Captive Tortoises: Insights from Three-Dimensional Analysis.

The carapace morphology of tortoises is a crucial characteristic used for species identification, with features such as shell shape, roughness, and color patterns varying among species. Understanding this morphological diversity is valuable not only for taxonomic classification but also for more specialized clinical approaches. This study investigated the morphological differences in the shells of Leopard tortoises (), African spurred tortoises (), and Greek tortoises (spur-thighed tortoises; ) raised in captivity.

Model reduction of dynamical systems with a novel data-driven approach: The RC-HAVOK algorithm.

This paper introduces a novel data-driven approximation method for the Koopman operator, called the RC-HAVOK algorithm. The RC-HAVOK algorithm combines Reservoir Computing (RC) and the Hankel Alternative View of Koopman (HAVOK) to reduce the size of the linear Koopman operator with a lower error rate. The accuracy and feasibility of the RC-HAVOK algorithm are assessed on Lorenz-like systems and dynamical systems with various nonlinearities, including the quadratic and cubic nonlinearities, hyperbolic tangent function, and piece-wise linear function.

Development and performance evaluation of a novel scintillation-based active shielding gamma probe.

The gamma probe is a commonly used detector for localizing sentinel lymph nodes after the injection of radiopharmaceuticals. In recent years, studies have focused on improving the features of gamma probes to achieve more consistent localization of the radiotracer uptake. As part of this effort, a novel gamma probe prototype based on an active shielding was developed, and its characteristics, including sensitivity, resolution and shielding effectiveness, were determined.

Geometric morphometric analysis of beak shape of Columbimorphae (Columbas, Van, Mardin and Dönek).

Selective breeding over centuries has led to the emergence of numerous pigeon breeds from the single species Columba livia, showcasing unparalleled phenotypic diversity. In Eastern Turkey, Van pigeons originate, while Tumbler pigeon varieties thrive countrywide, reflecting local traditions. The avian beak, vital for survival, offers insights into domestication and traits influenced by natural selection.