Microscopy without a microscope? Opportunities and limitations of dental studies in anatomy during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved... by Ann-Kathrin Peters, Elisabeth Witt, Karsten Winter, Sabine Löffler, Hubert-Mario Kuntzsch

“…A statistial analysis of the quantitative results were carried out and quantitative results were analysed using content-structuring qualitative content analysis. Results Students are predominantly positive about hybrid teaching approaches, although limitations such as perceived deterioration of the quality of teaching and insufficient learning success in cohort A can be identified. …”
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Uridine treatment protects against blood–brain barrier disruption in a rat model of Li-pilocarpine-induced status epilepticus by Birnur Aydin, Busra Ocalan Esmerce, Aysen Cakir, Sueda Tuncak, Cansu Koc, Mehmet Cansev, Tulin Alkan

“…Blood–brain barrier structural integrity was assessed by measuring expressions of endothelial tight junction proteins zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and occludin, matrix metalloproteinases (MMP-2 and MMP-9), aquaporin-4 (AQP4) water channel and its anchoring protein α1-syntrophin in hippocampal tissue 48 h after SE. …”
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Compensation of Speckle Noise in 2D Images from Triangulation Laser Profile Sensors Using Local Column Median Vectors with an Application in a Quality Control System by Paweł Rotter, Dawid Knapik, Maciej Klemiato, Maciej Rosół, Grzegorz Putynkowski

“…In addition to capturing 3D data, these profilometers simultaneously generate grayscale images of the scanned objects. …”
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The impact of noise-induced hearing loss on individual job performance: exploring the role of aggression and work-related quality of life by Milad Abbasi, Jalil Derakhshan, Faezeh Darabi, Media Noori Abdullah, Evan Abdulkareem Mahmood, Tahereh Eskandari, Saeid Yazdanirad

“…The study encompassed a range of assessments, including a questionnaire-based survey that included the IJP questionnaire, WRQoL questionnaire, and Aggression questionnaire, as well as a pure tone audiometry test. The data gathered from these assessments were analyzed using structural equation modeling, providing a robust framework for understanding the complex relationships between variables. …”
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Impact of chloride concentrations on the electrochemical performance and corrosion resistance of austenitic and ferritic stainless steels in acidic chloride media by Roland Tolulope Loto, Segun Oladipupo, Timilehin Folarin, Emmanuel Okosun

“…F20S exhibited localized corrosion with increased pit density and size. 316SS maintained structural integrity, reflecting superior resistance to pitting and general corrosion.…”
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Neuronal migration and ventral subtype identity in the telencephalon depend on SOX1. by Antigoni Ekonomou, Ilias Kazanis, Stavros Malas, Heather Wood, Pavlos Alifragis, Myrto Denaxa, Domna Karagogeos, Andrew Constanti, Robin Lovell-Badge, Vasso Episkopou

“…Furthermore, the migration of non-Sox1-expressing VS neurons (such as those expressing Pax6) was also affected in the absence of SOX1, suggesting that Sox1-expressing neurons play a role in structuring the area of the VS. To test whether SOX1 is required in postmitotic cells for the emergence of VS neuronal identity, we generated mice in which Sox1 expression was directed to all ventral telencephalic precursors, but to only a very few VS neurons. …”
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Comparative assessment of bone mineral density in recipients with preserved function and calcium degeneration of heart valve bioprotheses by N. V. Rutkovskaya, A. N. Stasev, N. V. Kondyukova, O. K. Kuzmina, V. B. Fanaskov, L. P. Barbarash

“…The experimental groups included the patients with structural dysfunctions of BP associated with the calcification of the xenomaterial, confirmed by light and electron microscopy data (group I, n=22) and the patients with normal functional state of the implanted valves according to the results of echocardiographic tests (group II, n=48). …”
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Understanding Behavioral Intention to Adopt Electric Vehicles Among Motorcycle Taxi Pilots: A PLS-SEM Approach by Sitaram Sukthankar, Relita Fernandes, Shilpa Korde, Sadanand Gaonkar, Disha Kurtikar

“…It was analyzed using partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) through Smart-PLS 4.0 software. …”
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Care-related quality of life of informal caregivers of stroke survivors: Cross-sectional analysis of a randomized clinical trial. by Lorena Villa-García, Mercè Salvat-Plana, John Slof, Natalia Pérez de la Ossa, Sònia Abilleira, Marc Ribó, Verónica Hidalgo-Benítez, Marco Inzitari, Aida Ribera

“…<h4>Methods</h4>Cross-sectional analysis of prospective data collected in a cost-utility study alongside the RACECAT trial in Catalonia (Spain). …”
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CASCADE: a community-engaged action model for generating rapid, patient-engaged decisions in clinical research by Bridgette L. Kelleher

“…Opportunities for further development will include exploring best-practice structural procedures, enhancing greater opportunities for pre-panel input by community interest-holders, and determining how to best standardize CASCADE outputs. …”
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice toward oral health management among orthodontic patients: a cross-sectional study by Jianping Zhao, Ai Cao, Linjun Xie, Lei Shao

“…Methods A cross-sectional study on orthodontic patients was conducted at Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital from December 20, 2023, to March 19, 2024. Demographic data and KAP scores were collected using self-designed questionnaires. …”
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COVID-19 vaccination intention among people who use drugs in France in 2021: results from the international community-based research program EPIC by C. Lacoux, V. Villes, L. Riegel, S. Coulmain, N. Lorente, S. Eddine Derras, D. Rojas Castro, P. Roux, R. M. Delabre, D. Michels

“…However, people who use drugs (PWUD) face structural and individual barriers to vaccination, and little is known about vaccination intention and factors associated with that intention among PWUD. …”
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Intracurricular Factors Influencing Medical Students&rsquo; Specialty Choice: A Systematic Review by Schoon B, Kötter T

“…The studies were highly heterogeneous regarding research methods and the quality of reporting.Conclusion: Involving students in the planning and structuring of clinical phases, active feedback, voluntary offerings, seminars/simulations, and involvement in the clinical team can increase a specialty preference. …”
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Chromolaena odorata and male fertility: evidence from the testes and epididymis of Wistar rats by Eguono Raphael Uwejigho, Felix O Enemali, Victor Oghenekparobo Emojevwe, Jesuyomike Marvellous Oluremi, Israel Olorunsola Adeyomoye

“…Histomorphological analysis of groups D and E revealed severe structural distortions in the testes, presence of inflammatory cells, collapsed lumen with reduced luminal content, degenerating epithelium, loss of stereocilia cells and poorly arranged connective tissue fibers. …”
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Organizational Identification as a Mediator of Organizational Support, Employee Engagement, and Commitment: The Case of Non-Teaching Employees in the Mindanao State University-Ilig... by Mark Ronie O. DUROG, Pamela F. RESURRECCION

“…The respondents comprised 81 contract-of-service and 91 regular non-teaching employees from different offices in MSU-IIT using an online survey form. The collected data was analyzed using SmartPLS4 and Partial Least Square of Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to test the hypotheses. …”
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Congenital heart disease: epidemiological profile of live births, geographical distribution and temporal trends in Brazil from 2012 to 2022 by Gustavo Henrique Bernardo Cabral, João Victor Nascimento Guerra, Kevin Uchoa Pedrosa, Paloma Luna Maranhão Conrado, Jorge Henrique de Aguiar Fonseca, Valda Lúcia Moreira Luna, Pauliana Valéria Machado Galvão, George Alessandro Maranhão Conrado

“…Abstract Background Congenital Heart Diseases (CHD) are cardiac and/or intrathoracic vessel structural malformations. Their etiology is predominantly multifactorial, arising from a complex interplay between genetics and environmental factors. …”
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Mediating roles of rumination and emotional intelligence in the relationship between resilience and professional efficacy in pharmacy practice by Shazia Rehman, Nadia Rehman, Ali Altalbe, Muhammad Nasir Khan, Ahsan Riaz Khan, Muhammad Akhlaq, Dan Liu, Mi Wang

“…Methods We employed a cross-sectional design and structural equation modeling to analyze data from a sample of 576 pharmacists conducted in the Punjab province between September 2023 and January 2024. …”
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Gelatin nanofibrous scaffolds containing rutin nanoparticles: physicochemical properties, antibacterial action, and anti-inflammatory effect on dental pulp stem cells by Asiyeh Dadgar, Solmaz Maleki Dizaj, Parnian Alizadeh Oskoee, Fatemeh Pournaghi Azar, Elmira Jafari Navimipour

“…Results The integration of rutin into the gelatin nanofibrous scaffolds was validated using FTIR and XRD studies, which was demonstrated effective crystallization and structural incorporation. The SEM results revealed the presence of consistent nanofiber networks that effectively incorporated rutin. …”
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AI Adoption for Collaboration: Factors Influencing Inclusive Learning Adoption in Higher Education by Ibrahim Youssef Alyoussef, Amr Mohammed Drwish, Fatimah Adel Albakheet, Rafdan Hassan Alhajhoj, Amal Ahmed Al-Mousa

“…The questionnaire, based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), was tailored to the educational AI context. &#x201C;Structural equation modeling (SEM)&#x201D; and hypothesis testing were applied to evaluate the relationships between constructs. …”
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The Development of a Kinetic Model for Biochar Gasification with CO₂: Comparison Between a Thermogravimetric Analyzer and a Fluidized Bed Reactor by Luis Reyes, Michael Jabbour, Lokmane Abdelouahed, Bechara Taouk

“…The kinetic experiments investigated the effects of the CO₂ partial pressure (0.33–1 atm), temperature (800–1000 °C), and CO₂/C ratio (3.5–10.5). Three structural models, the shrinking core model (SCM), volumetric model (VM), and power-law model (PLM), were evaluated for their ability to predict experimental results. …”
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