Two-Stage Treatment of Enterocutaneous Fistulas by V. Yu. Struchkov, S. V. Berelavichus, E. A. Akhtanin, D. S. Gorin, M. V. Dvukhzhilov, A. A. Goev, A. I. Burmistrov, P. V. Markov, A. G. Kriger

“…Aim: to determine the most efficient treatment of enterocutaneous fistulas.Materials and methods. Eighty-eight patients with intestinal fistulas underwent a two-stage treatment, including: the first stage — multicomponent therapy, the second stage — reconstructive surgery. …”
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Influence of Different Enamel Pretreatment on Bond Strength of Fissure Sealant by Dafina Doberdoli, Hrvoje Jurić

“…Objective: The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the bond strength of a resin composite fissure sealant to enamel which was pre-treated with different laser pulse modes and additional acid etching. Materials and Methods: Forty-two healthy molars and premolars were collected for this study and randomly divided into 6 groups (n=7). …”
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Health as the Main Value of Life in the Well-Wishes of the Mongolian peoples by Evdokia E. Khabunova, Ludmila S. Dampilova, Balzira V. Elbikova

“…The study is based on the materials identified from oral sources during the expedition work and from publications containing the texts of traditional good wishes. …”
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Mechanical properties and mechanism of damage and deterioration of coal under cyclic loading by Ziwei Ding, Qingbao Tang, Xinwei Gong, Jindui Jia, Guangqing Di, Long Chen

“…Abstract To analyze the mechanical characteristics of damaged coal bodies and the mechanisms of evolution and degradation of internal pore and fracture defects under cyclic loads, raw coal containing original pore and fracture materials was selected as the research material. This study investigates the impact of cyclic loading on the mechanical properties of damaged coal and the evolution of flaw structures, such as pores and cracks, within the coal. …”
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Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization (THD): A Single Center Experience on 100 Consecutive Cases by Aleksandar Mitevski, Vladko Cvetanovski, Petar Markov, Ilija Milev

“…Surgeons, using all available means for the treatment of the hemorrhoidal disease, must make compromises between the radicality of the potential surgical treatment (to prevent recurrence) and the maintenance of the postoperative functionality of the anorectum (avoiding stricture, anal fissures, incontinence, reduction of postoperative pain etc.). Materials and methods. All patients treated with the THD method using a system manufactured by THD S.p.A., Correggio, Italy, consisting of a proctoscope equipped with a Doppler probe and a light source was used to perform the operation. …”
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USE OF GEOINFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES IN DISTANCE LEARNING OF FUTURE SPECIALISTS IN GEOGRAPHY by Vasyl V. Leta, Mykola M. Karabiniuk, Mykhailo M. Mykyta, Mykhailo M. Kachailo

“…The absolute advantages of this studying format for teachers are the ability to freely choose the necessary materials, academic mobility and a fundamentally new educational space. …”
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Analysis and evaluation of germplasm difference of Xanthoceras sorbifolium Bunge in different producing areas in Shandong and Liaoning by LI Shengxin, ZHANG Ziyan, QI Hongtao, GUAN Wenbin, LI Shouke, SUN Jie

“…Overall, ‘JW-1’, ‘JGZ-1’, ‘JD-1’, and ‘JGZ-5’ perform well based on their comprehensive scores, which can be used as excellent parent materials for breeding.…”
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Development of a Cost-effective Adsorption Dryer for High-quality Aerosol Sampling by Simonas Kecorius, Leizel Madueño, Susanne Sues, Josef Cyrys, Mario Lovrić, Mira Pöhlker, Kristina Plauškaitė, Lina Davulienė, Agnė Minderytė, Steigvilė Byčenkienė

“…By using readily available materials and 3D printing, we were able to manufacture a high-quality, cost-effective DD that can be used in various measurement scenarios (e.g., long-term measurements, intensive field campaigns, laboratory studies, and applications with low-cost sensors). …”
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Effect of Akaushi (Wagyu), Angus and Brahman as paternal breeds on pre-weaning growth traits of calves by Jorge Víctor Rosete-Fernández, Abraham Fragoso-Islas, Alejandro Yáñez-Muñoz, Tomás Arturo González-Orozco, Vicente Eliezer Vega-Murillo, Ángel Ríos-Utrera

“…To evaluate pre-weaning growth traits of Angus-, Brahman- and Wagyu-sired calves. Materials and methods. One-hundred seventy one calves were produced by artificial insemination in nine herds in the state of Puebla (subtropical environment; n=83) and four herds in the state of Veracruz (tropical environment; n=88), Mexico. …”
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Black Garlic Supplementation and Glomerular Protection in Hyperuricemic Rats: A Study on Kidney Health Prevention by Wahyudin Wahyudin, Fajar Wahyu Pribadi, Gita Nawangtantrini, Muhammad Riski Fatah, Zainuddin Zainuddin

“…Methods: This study was an analytical observational study using Biological Remnant Materials (BRM) from a previous study. The sample consisted of 30 male Sprague-Dawley rats divided into 5 groups: disease control, drug control (allopurinol), and 3 black garlic dose groups (240 mg/day, 480 mg/day, and 960 mg/day). …”
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Evaluation of centering ability of XP endo shaper, Edge Evolve and Hyflex CM in simulated curved canals by Van B. Werdina, Ihsan N. Bahnam

“…This study was conducted to compare centering ability using: XP endo shaper, Edge Evolve and Hyflex CM nickeltitanium instruments in simulated curved canals. Materials and methods: Sixty simulated curved canals of 40°curvature were divided into three groups and prepared to an apical size 30 using single-length technique for XP endo shaper, crown-down technique for Edge Evolve and Hyflex CM instruments. …”
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Prevalence and determinants of Acute Respiratory Infections in children under five in rural mysuru: insights from a cross-sectional study by Nayanabhai Shabad, Anchu R Nath, Manirsha P V

“…This study aimed to assess the prevalence and identify the key determinants of ARIs in children under five in rural Mysuru, Karnataka, India. Materials & methods A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in rural areas of Mysuru from January to June 2024. …”
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Research on Correlations of lncRNA ST7-AS1 with Progression and Therapeutic Targets of Esophageal Cancer by Xiao Lin, Sijia Sun, JiWen Zhang, Yan Cai, Quan Cheng

“…In this paper, we investigated the regulatory role and therapeutic potential of aberrant ST7-AS1 expression in esophageal cancer. Materials and Methods: The presence of ST7-AS1 in 125 esophageal cancer tissues was identified through RT-qPCR assays. …”
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Sulfur-vulcanized CoFe2O4 with high-efficiency photo-to-thermal conversion for enhanced CO2 reduction and mechanistic insights into selectivity by Xiaoke Chen, Ming Cai, Pengwei Huo, Yan Yan, Yue Zhang, Pengxin Li, Zhi Zhu

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Optimizing electrical output performance of triboelectric nanogenerators by micro-/nano-morphology design and fabrication by Jiaxin Han, Xingyi Dai, Long-Biao Huang, Jianhua Hao

“…In efforts to augment the electrical output performance of TENGs and broaden their range of applications, researchers have endeavored to refine materials, surface morphology, and structural design. …”
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The effect of dienogest and gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist on pelvic pain after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis: An RCT by Fatemeh Davari Tanha, Azam Rasti, Hamideh Pakniat, Shohreh Salimi Setudeh

“…Objective: This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of dienogest and GnRH agonists in improving pelvic pain after laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. Materials and Methods: In this randomized clinical trial study, 104 women with endometriosis who were referred to the Department of Reproductive Medicine of Yas hospital, Tehran, Iran, between April 2022 and March 2023 were studied. …”
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Diagnostic Algorithm for Joint Pain in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disorders by A. I. Dolgushina, G. M. Khusainova, O. B. Nesmeyanova, N. V. Kirsh, O. V. Solovieva, E. A. Bogdanova

“…An algorithm development for joint pain differential diagnosis in patients with inflammatory bowel disorders (IBD) and its validation in clinical practice.Materials and methods. A total of 349 IBD patients hospitalised for gastroenterological complaints at the Chelyabinsk Regional Clinical Hospital during 2017–2020 have been examined.Results. …”
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Genetic parameters for lifetime productivity in Holstein and Brown Swiss dairy cows in Honduras by Karen Alessa Copas-Medina, Manuel Valladares-Rodas, Juan José Baeza-Rodríguez, José Candelario Segura-Correa, Juan Magaña-Monforte

“…To estimate the heritability (h2) of age at first parturition (AFP), longevity (L), useful life (UL), and productivity (P), as well as the genetic (rg) and phenotypic correlations between those traits in Brown Swiss and Holstein cows in Northwestern Honduras. Materials and methods. Cattle were raised under tropical conditions and intensive management. …”
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Effects of mixing of europium oxide in resin composites on the fluorescence characteristics and mechanical properties by Yuta Utsumi, Masatsugu Oishi, Kazuhide Yonekura, Masaomi Ikeda, Yusuke Matsuki, Kenichiro Ohge, Tomoki Iuchi, Keiichi Hosaka

“…Abstract Objective The objective of this study is to disperse europium oxide (Eu2O3) in a resin composite (RC) using a planetary centrifugal mixer and assess its effects on photoluminescence and mechanical properties. Materials and methods A commercially available RC was mixed with Eu2O3 at various concentrations using a planetary centrifugal mixer. …”
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Inhibition Mechanism of Shell Gasifier Coal Fly Ash Additive on Inner/Outer Layer Ash Deposition in Biomass Fluidized Bed Gasification by XUE Haotian, QIN Yuhong, WANG Yuefeng, DU Yujia, WEI Yuexing, HE Chong, GUO Shugang, CAI Xingrui

“…When Shell ash is added at <15% and <10% to the two materials (mass ratio), the formation of phases such as leucite and orthoclase, which have higher relative melting temperatures, inhibits the adhesion of the ash particles and contributs to the loosening of the outer layer deposition ash structure. …”
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