Comparative evaluation of fluoride release among four commercially available dental restorative materials: An In-Vitro study by S. Shenvi, V. Shivanna, K. R. Jadhav, M. Seal, A. Praveen, A. Khaitan

“…INTRODUCTION. Several fluoride-containing dental restoratives are currently available, including glass ionomers (GIC), resin-modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC), polyacid-modified composite resins (compomers), composites, and amalgams. …”
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Systemic hormonal contraception and risk of venous thromboembolism by Oskari Heikinheimo, Elena Toffol, Timo Partonen, Anna But, Antti Latvala, Jari Haukka

“…Abstract Introduction The increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with the use of hormonal contraception is well recognized, but evidence regarding hormonal contraception containing natural estradiol is limited. …”
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ASSESSMENT OF FERMENTED SAUSAGE SAFETY by Solovyova A.A.

“…The current trend is to create functional foods to improve the health of consumers. …”
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Screening Procedures for Reactive Chemicals According to the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria, Appendix 6: a Critical Review by Wim Mak, Ed De Jong

“…The test methods and classification criteria contained in the United Nations Manual of Tests and Criteria or UN MTC (United Nations, 2003a), currently the 8th revised edition, have become increasingly relevant in recent years as they no longer relate only to transport classification (TDG), but also to the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS). …”
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Scheme of extending elliptic curve method to three phases by Guiwen LUO

“…Elliptic curve method for integer factorization (ECM) is one of the most popular integer factorization algorithms,and it was firstly proposed by Lenstra in 1985.The original ECM contained just first phase.Since its invention,researches about the algorithm and implementation emerged up,among which the most important improvement is the extension to two phases proposed by Brent and Montgomery.This improvement tremendously strengthened ECM's capacity and efficiency.Elliptic curve method was extended to three phases.Extension method is kind of like “mixing together” the first phase and second phase.Compared to the best current two phases ECM,the new algorithm shows 2 advantages.First,under the same factorization parameters,the proposed algorithm improves the probability of finding out prime factor at the expense of negligible increasement of time.Second,when searching the same prime factor,the proposed algorithm can utilize smaller “smoothness parameters”.…”
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Oh, the places you can go … if you ace calculus: helping minoritized students succeed in undergraduate mathematics by Amira F. A. Ibrahim, Sarah E. McKellar, J. Frank Yates, Priti Shah

“…However, most of the literature on minoritized STEM students uses a deficit lens and does not consider the role of historical and systemic contexts on these students’ STEM achievement. As a product, current interventions used to increase academic achievement are limited in scope and do not consider the complex interplay between the numerous factors known to influence academic success. …”
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Research Progress on Selective Depolymerization of Waste Plastics to High-Quality Liquid Fuels by Xinze LI, Zhicheng LUO, Rui XIAO

“…To address these challenges, three actionable pathways are proposed: (1) Pilot-scale optimization: Current studies predominantly use lab-scale feeds (<100 g), necessitating trials with industrial-grade plastics containing pigments and plasticizers. …”
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ELECTRONIC (DIGITAL) EVIDENCE COLLECTION IN ECONOMIC CRIME INVESTIGATIONS by Artem Kovalenko, Volodymyr Kovalenko, Yehor Nazymko

“… The increasing computerisation of the economic sector has led to a growing reliance on electronic document workflow, digital information exchange, and online financial transactions by both enterprises and individuals. …”
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Diabetic distal polyneuropathy: prevention, treatment and rehabilitation (review) by A. M. Morozov, T. V. Sorokovikova, S. V. Zhukov, YU. E. Minakova, M. A. Belyak

“…A significant effect, based on the presented studies, is observed when using magnetotherapy in combination with infrared radiation, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and impulse current with vacuum exposure.…”
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Advances in Encapsulating Marine Bioactive Compounds Using Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLCs) and Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLNs) for Health Applications by Rita Favas, Hugo Almeida, Andreia F. Peixoto, Domingos Ferreira, Ana C. Silva

“…As life expectancy rises and modern lifestyles improve, there is an increasing focus on health, disease prevention, and enhancing physical appearance. …”
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Innovation-driven human resource management practices: A systematic review, integrative framework, and future research directions by Regina Lenart-Gansiniec, Barbara A. Sypniewska, Jin Chen

“…The research took into account a variety of organizational contexts, predominantly in dynamic and complex industries. …”
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Trends in prevalence and patterns of use of a heated tobacco product (IQOS™) in Japan: A three-year repeated cross-sectional study [version 2; peer review: 1 approved, 2 approved w... by Steve Roulet, Karina Fischer, Pierpaolo Magnani, Bertram Zwisele, Nathalie Camille, Suzana AlMoosawi, Marius Sieverding, Martha Bajec, Nelly Mainy

“…Across Y1-Y3, exclusive use of only one type of TNP (Y1-Y3: 82.3%, 75.0%, and 70.4%) decreased, while dual use of two types of TNPs (Y1-Y3: 14.3%, 17.2%, and 16.7%) increased, and poly-TNP use (Y1-Y3: 2.1%, 6.1%, and 10.0%) increased markedly. …”
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Key Barriers to Personalized Learning in Times of Artificial Intelligence: A Literature Review by Gina Paola Barrera Castro, Andrés Chiappe, María Soledad Ramírez-Montoya, Carolina Alcántar Nieblas

“…Personalized learning (PL) has emerged as a promising approach to address diverse educational needs, with artificial intelligence (AI) playing an increasingly pivotal role in its implementation. This systematic literature review examines the landscape of PL across various educational contexts, focusing on the use of AI and associated challenges. …”
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To be digital or not to be, that is the ESG question by Luis Martín, Noelia Sánchez-Ortiz

“…Digitalization needs to be introduced in the current and future processes of the industry, which will increasingly rely on digital technologies, allowing collection of data and its use across the company. …”
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Shifting of Distribution and Changing of Antibiotic Resistance in Gram-Positive Bacteria from Bile of Patients with Acute Cholangitis by Hao Y, Li L, Du W, Lu J

“…Yuqi Hao,1 Lianxin Li,2 Wenting Du,1 Jinshuai Lu1 1Department of General Internal Medicine, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China; 2Endoscopy Center, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Jinshuai Lu, Department of General Internal Medicine, People’s Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Urumqi, Xinjiang, People’s Republic of China, Email lujinshuai@xjrmyy.comBackground: Gram-negative bacteria are the predominant pathogens responsible for biliary infections; however, the prevalence of Gram-positive bacteria is currently increasing. Investigating the bacterial spectrum and evolving antibiotic resistance patterns of Gram-positive bacteria is crucial for optimizing the management of acute cholangitis, particularly in the context of the global rise in antibiotic resistance.Methods: This retrospective analysis focused on Gram-positive bacteria isolated from the bile of patients undergoing biliary drainage with acute cholangitis at our hospital from January 1, 2018, to March 31, 2024. …”
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A guide to evade hallucinations and maintain reliability when using large language models for medical research: a narrative review by Sangzin Ahn

“…Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly prevalent in medical research; however, fundamental limitations in their architecture create inherent reliability challenges, particularly in specialized medical contexts. …”
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Being there but where? Sense of presence theory for virtual reality applications by Stefano Triberti, Caterina Sapone, Giuseppe Riva

“…As immersive technologies become increasingly prevalent in shared environments and sensitive contexts such as education and healthcare, this more sophisticated understanding of presence becomes crucial for designing effective virtual experiences. …”
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The challenges of reproducibility for research based on geodata web services by M. Cannata, M. Collombin, O. Ertz, G. Giuliani, J. Ingensand, C. Primerano, D. Strigaro

“…Additionally, we assess the currently available tools that support data versioning for databases, files and log-structured tables. …”
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Advances in Wearable Sensors for Learning Analytics: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects by Huaqing Hong, Ling Dai, Xiulin Zheng

“…Wearable sensor technology is increasingly being integrated into educational settings, offering innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning experiences. …”
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A Retail Inventory Model with Promotional Efforts, Preservation Technology Considering Green Technology Investment by Sunita Yadav, Sarla Pareek, Mitali Sarkar, Jin-Hee Ma, Young-Hyo Ahn

“…The promotion of products within the context of retail management involves a multifaceted approach aimed at increasing awareness, generating interest, and ultimately driving sales. …”
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