Longitudinal Assessment of Dental Erosion in a Romanian Cohort of Young Adults: A Ten-Year Follow-Up Pilot Study by Andrea Bors, Felicia Gabriela Beresescu, Melinda Szekely

“…<b>Background:</b> Dental erosion is the irreversible loss of tooth structure from acid exposure. Its prevalence is rising globally, making it an important oral health concern. …”
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The association between single motherhood and child undernutrition in Zambia: analysis of the 2007, 2013-14 and 2018 Demographic and Health Surveys by Veronica Chileshe, Yusuke Kamiya

“…Methods This cross-sectional study analyzed data from three rounds of the Zambia Demographic and Health Survey: 2007, 2013-14, and 2018. …”
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The molecular mechanism of phytosphingosine binding to FFAR4/GPR120 differs from that of other fatty acids by Tomotaka Nagasawa, Masaki Horitani, Shin‐ichi Kawaguchi, Shigeki Higashiyama, Yoichiro Hama, Susumu Mitsutake

“…To test this hypothesis, we performed docking simulation analysis using a FFAR4 homology model based on a protein model derived from the crystal structure of activated turkey beta‐1 adrenoceptor. …”
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Dual Improvements DCNv4 and AsDDet Mechanisms for Small Object Detection in Aerial Imagery by Fan Jiang, Hua-Ching Chen, Song-Lin Wei, Hsuan-Ming Feng

“…Furthermore, AsDDet, an efficient and innovative technique, employs an asymmetric dual-branch structure to decouple the classification and regression tasks. …”
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Power-sharing and Identity-Politics Transformation in Zanzibar, Tanzania by Moh'd Haji

“…The Government of National Unity (GNU) which involves the sharing of power between the first and second winners was agreed upon as the structure of the leadership style of Zanzibar. This was done through referendum and constitution amendment. …”
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Designing and Construction of a Traditional Hand Bellow Device. by Olwal, Dunoish

“…These devices typically comprise two main components: a flexible structure that channels air to oxidize fuel and a heat-resistant base that serves as a container for the intense heat required for metal smithing. …”
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Genetic analysis of local pear varieties in Weixian county, Hebei province based on whole-genome resequencing and chloroplast DNA sequences by QI Dan, DONG Xingguang, LI Zhenjiang, CAO Yufen, LU Lu, TIAN Luming, LI Junxi, ZHANG Ying, HUO Hongliang, MIAO Xiuchen, XU Jiayu, LIU Chao, LI Jinling, ZHU Ruiying

“…We performed principal component analysis, population genetic structure and phylogenetic tree based on these SNPs. …”
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Ancient genomes in Southwest China revealed genetic interactions among diverse populations in the historical period by Wen Wan, Huangzhen Huang, Changguo Hu, Xinglong Zhang, Qingting Zhou, Meiqing Yang, Jianxin Guo, Mingxia Xie, Kongyang Zhu, Xiaomin Yang, Hao Ma, Rui Wang, Jing Zhao, Le Tao, Haifeng He, Qun Zhang, Li Jin, Bisu Zhou, Jiang Huang, Chuan-Chao Wang

“…However, the genetic diversity and population structure of this area remain insufficiently explored, especially during the historical period. …”
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Evaluating the Construct Validity and Sensitivity to Change of the Klenico Depression Domain in Psychotherapeutic Inpatient Care: Instrument Validation Study by Stefan Reutimann, Jasmin Steiner, Noah Hübscher, Ulrich Voderholzer, Adrian Meule, Mareike Augsburger

“…Factor analysis revealed a 7-factor structure encompassing dimensions like “inadequacy,” “anhedonia,” and “self-hatred,” aligning with core depressive symptoms outlined in the International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision. …”
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Mitochondrial DNA control region polymorphisms in Dongxiang blue-eggshell chicken and their evolutionary relatedness with nine domestic Wugu breeds by Zhang Xuedong, Li Qinghai, Zhang Chengxian, Chen Xianhui, Lou Lifeng, Wang Huanhuan

“…Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) analysis has become an effective method to explore genetic relation among populations because of its low molecular mass, simple structure, rapid evolutionary rate, maternal inheritance, and non-tissue specification, among other features. …”
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Identification of GRAS Gene Family in Paper Mulberry and Analysis of Its Expression in Stem Development by Tanxing CHEN, Huannan LI, Pinsheng WANG, Yajun JIANG, Jinbin XIAO, Lingmin YAN, Yang WANG, Yi FAN

“…Phylogenetic and protein conserved structure analysis were carried out together with Arabidopsis GRAS protein. …”
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THE DENTAL TECHNICIANS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS IN MANUFACTURING THE SINGLE CROWNS ON IMPLANTS by E.V. Diiev, T.V. Diieva, V.Z. Obidnyak

“…Materials and methods Research object is dental technician technological processes of providing the dental prosthetic aid by manufacturing individual crowns relying on implants; Research subject is the structure, sequence, duration and scope of dental prosthetic stages providing the appropriate aid, specialists labor costs. …”
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Exploring Floristic Diversity, Propagation Patterns, and Plant Functions in Domestic Gardens across Urban Planning Gradient in Lubumbashi, DR Congo by Yannick Useni Sikuzani, Bernard Kisangani Kalonda, Médard Mpanda Mukenza, Jonas Yona Mleci, Alex Mpibwe Kalenga, François Malaisse, Jan Bogaert

“…The objective was to analyze the spatial structure, plant diversity, propagation strategies, and ecological functions of domestic gardens. …”
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Translation, Adaptation, and Validation of a Traditional Chinese Version of the Family Caregiver Medication Administration Hassle Scale by Ku TL, Wu SY, Chie WC, Huang YM

“…Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) was performed to investigate the FCMAHS-TC’s factor structure. Qualitative data from interviews were analyzed using content analysis to provide triangulated evidence of scale adaptability.Results: The FCMAHS-TC demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.94) and test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.78). …”
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Bacterial Infections Transmitted by Ticks in Barnaul: Epidemiological and Epizootological Situation, Diagnostic Problems by T. A. Chekanova, A V. Rakov, K. Petremgvdlishvili, A. V. Timonin, N. V. Lukyanenko, T. V. Safyanova, S. V. Shirokostup, N. Ya. Lukyanenko, U. V. Kalinina, I. G. Pashchenko

“…The contribution of other tick-borne infections (TBI) to the structure of overall morbidity in the subject is significantly lower. …”
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Dry Eye Epidemiology in Patients before Refractive Operations by S. N. Sakhnov, S. V. Yanchenko, A. V. Malyshev, Y. A. Kalantaevskaya, R. A. Ismaylova, E. M. Ehieva, M. V. Grishenko, I. V. Gorbunova, O. F. Ozhug, O. A. Klokova

“…Conclusion: Raising the awareness of ophthalmologists about the prevalence of early DE manifestations in patients before refractive surgery will help optimize the detection of this pathology. The obtained data on the structure of DE clinical and pathogenetic variants and the etiological prerequisites can serve as a basis for the development of therapy. …”
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Left Atrium Involvement in Lymphoma Patients: Single Center Observational Study by E. Yu. Salakheeva, I. Ya. Sokolova, O. V. Lyapidevskaya, K. A. Zhbanov, S. A. Tsatsurova, N. I. Kanevskiy, V. O. Stebakova, E. V. Privalova, I. S. Ilgisonis, Yu. N. Belenkov, A. A. Shchendrygina

“…Aim. To assess the structure and performance of left atrium (LA) before and after 3 cycles of anticancer treatment in lymphoma patients, as well as the incidences of supraventricular arrhythmia (SVA) and the levels of biomarkers of inflammation.Material and Methods. …”
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Validation of the Traditional Chinese Version of the Belief About Medicines Questionnaire-Specific Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Taiwan by Huang YM, Yang YM, Wang T, Ho YF, Chan HY

“…Exploratory factor analysis confirmed a two-factor structure consistent with the original English version, comprising the Specific-Necessity and Specific-Concerns subscales. …”
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A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ASSORTMENT OF DIFFERENT MEDICATION GROUPS USED IN THE CENTRAL REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF THE MUNICIPAL REGION AND THE REGIONAL HOSPITAL OF THE FEDERAL STATE... by B. G. Bochkarev, I. V. Kalinin, T. I. Kabakova

“…The aim of this study was to analyze the structure of medication consumption in comparable hospitals in the penitentiary and civilian healthcare systems. …”
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‘Time is of the essence’: upper-body aerobic exercise to improve cardiovascular health during inpatient rehabilitation within the first year following spinal cord injury – protocol... by Samuel J E Lucas, Tom E Nightingale, Naveen Kumar, Shin-Yi Chiou, Afroditi Stathi, Manish Kalla, Daniel D Hodgkiss, Shane J T Balthazaar, Aheed E F Osman, Srinivasa C Budithi, Joy Roy Chowdhury

“…Consequently, early aerobic exercise to reduce CVD risks is not standard practice in subacute SCI care, potentially missing an opportunity for optimal cardiovascular rehabilitation, especially given observed reductions in cardiac structure and function within the first year post-SCI. …”
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