Identification and Implications of Trimethyl-n-Alkylbenzenes in Marine Oils from the Deep Tarim Basin by Wanglu Jia, Yangen Huang, Zhongyao Xiao, Ping’an Peng

“…A series of trimethyl-alkylbenzenes has been detected in marine oils from this old, composite basin, besides the reported aryl isoprenoids with 2,3,6-trimethyl substitution (AIPs). …”
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Examining the role of social contact and loneliness in linking intimate partner violence and internalizing distress by Natasha Joksimovic, Frédérique Vallières, Philip Hyland

“…We also assessed the psychometric properties of the Composite Abuse Scale Short Form (CASR-SF), a relatively new measure of IPV. …”
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Evaluation of the Effects of Different Types of Resin Cement Systems on the Push-Out Bond Strength of the Fiber Post to Intracanal Dentin in Anterior Primary Teeth by Ali Nozari, Boshra Rasoolzade, Zahra Jowkar, Seyed Ahmadreza Hamidi, Mohammad Jowkar

“…The mean PBS of Group 3 (E&R resin cement) was significantly higher than those of Groups 1 (GIC), 2 (flowable resin composite), and 5 (SA resin cement) (p-values < 0.05). …”
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The Effect of Bonding Surface Design on Shear Bond Strength of 3D-Printed Orthodontic Attachments by Saeed Noorollahian, Zahra Zarei, Leila Sadeghalbanaei, Khashayar Pakzamir

“…All the samples were bonded to the restorative composite resin (Solafil®) surfaces with orthodontic composite resin (CuRAY-ECLIPSE®). …”
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Variability of whole and peak match physical performance in highly trained female academy soccer players: A multi-club analysis. by Naomi Myhill, Dan Weaving, Nick Dalton Barron, Andy Hudson, Steve Barrett, Stacey Emmonds

“…Two latent variables were computed as composite scores of either whole match or peak intensity variables from the PLSCA.…”
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Romani Music Collections, the Ruptured Archive, and Epistemic Justice in the United States by Ian MacMillen

“… Creating collections and archives of genres such as csardas, parallel to holdings of Romantic compositions based on those styles, affords a means for contemporary Romani performance to provoke institutional recognition of Roma’s historical influence on art music. …”
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Detection of Magma Beneath the Northern and Southern Rift Zones of Axial Seamount at the Juan de Fuca Ridge by Michelle K. Lee, Suzanne M. Carbotte, Adrien F. Arnulf

“…In this study, we analyze multichannel seismic data acquired in 2002 to characterize the internal crustal structure of the rift zones. …”
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Research progress on lacrimal duct stent materials by TANG Yan, ZHANG Yongxin, YE Lin

“…However, challenges remain in regulating degradation rates, improving 3D printing precision, and reducing costs.Furthermore, the long-term safety and efficacy of these technologies require more clinical data for validation. Future research should explore more precise degradation rate control methods, optimize 3D printing processes to enhance accuracy, lower material production costs, and develop more efficient composite material fabrication techniques. …”
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Impact of Pharmacy Student-Led Medication Counseling for New Start Anticoagulants on Patient Outcomes and Healthcare Utilization by Hannah McCullough, Gracie Daniels, Andrew Diaz, Tiffany LaDow, Sarah Westbrook

“…The primary outcome is a composite of unplanned patient contact (phone call or MyChart message) with healthcare providers, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospital readmission within 30 days of discharge. …”
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Forensic Characterization of Gel Pen Inks with Thin Layer Chromatography and Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Technique by Harjot Kaur, Tina Sharma, Archana Gautam, Vaibhav Mishra

“…Aim and Objectives: The principal objective is to describe gel pen ink compositions and develop an authentication process for them. …”
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Influence of different universal adhesives on the repair performance of hybrid CAD-CAM materials by Gülbike Demirel, İsmail Hakkı Baltacıoğlu

“…The μSBS of the composite resin (Clearfil Majesty Esthetic) was measured and the data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance and the Tukey test, with the level of significance set at p < 0.05.ResultsThe CAD-CAM block type and block-adhesive combination had significant effects on the bond strength values (p < 0.05). …”
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Congenital Melanocytic Nevus of the Nose: Clinical Experience and Reconstructive Approaches by Alexander Margulis, MD, Allan Billig, MD, Neta Adler, MD

“…Children with nevi isolated to the nose had between 1 and 3 procedures including serial excision, skin grafts, or composite grafts. Children with extensive facial CMNs had between 2 and 8 procedures (for treatment of the whole facial nevus). …”
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Characterization on Contacting Surfaces of MEMS Electrostatic Switches by SEM, EDXA, and XPS by I. A. Afinogenov, I. A. Zeltser, E. B. Trunin, A. Tolstoguzov

“…The morphology, and elemental and chemical compositions of the contacting surfaces, conducting paths, and other parts of switches have been characterized by means of SEM, EDXA, and XPS in order to understand the difference between the data collected for the devices that had passed the electrical conductivity test and those found to be defective. …”
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Observed eddy dissipation in the Agulhas Current by Laura Braby, Björn C. Backeberg, Isabelle Ansorge, Michael J. Roberts, Marjolaine Krug, Chris J. C. Reason

“…Abstract Analyzing eddy characteristics from a global data set of automatically tracked eddies for the Agulhas Current in combination with surface drifters as well as geostrophic currents from satellite altimeters, it is shown that eddies from the Mozambique Channel and south of Madagascar dissipate as they approach the Agulhas Current. …”
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Mode of delivery and outcomes among inborn extremely preterm singletons: A cohort study by Colm P. Travers, Dhuly Chowdhury, Abhik Das, Namasivayam Ambalavanan, Myriam Peralta‐Carcelen, Nancy Newman, Shirley Cosby, Myra Wyckoff, Alan Tita, Waldemar A. Carlo, For the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Neonatal Research Network

“…Abstract Introduction Cesarean delivery is the most common mode of delivery among extremely preterm infants but there are insufficient data regarding the best mode of delivery among extremely preterm singletons. …”
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Screen Time Is Associated With Cardiometabolic and Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Childhood and Adolescence by David Horner, Marie Jahn, Klaus Bønnelykke, Bo Chawes, Trine Flensborg‐Madsen, Ann‐Marie Malby Schoos, Jakob Stokholm, Morten Arendt Rasmussen

“…Discretionary screen time, reported by parents or self, was assessed in relation to a composite cardiometabolic risk score based on Z scores of waist circumference, systolic blood pressure, high‐density lipoprotein cholesterol, triglycerides, and glucose. …”
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Geochemical and Sr-Nd isotopic characterization of the Miocene volcanic events in the Sierra Madre del Sur, central and southeastern Oaxaca, Mexico by Raymundo G. Martínez-Serrano, Gabriela Solís-Pichardo, E. Leticia Flores-Márquez, Consuelo Macías-Romo, Jaime Delgado-Durán

“…The isotopic compositions are similar to those observed in other volcanic regions of the Sierra Madre del Sur. …”
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Multidimensional pain assessment and opioid use after total knee arthroplasty: continuous vs single-injection regional vs systemic analgesia by Michael A. Harnik, Oskar Oswald, Markus Huber, Debora M. Hofer, Marcus Komann, Johannes Dreiling, Ulrike M. Stamer

“…Objective:. Based on registry data, this study compared pain intensities summarized as a pain composite score (PCS) and postoperative opioid use between PNBc and PNBs nerve blocks in patients undergoing TKA, and evaluated additional PROs. …”
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Advanced Diagnostics of Aircraft Structures Using Automated Non-Invasive Imaging Techniques: A Comprehensive Review by Kostas Bardis, Nicolas P. Avdelidis, Clemente Ibarra-Castanedo, Xavier P. V. Maldague, Henrique Fernandes

“…In this proposed approach, an automated vision-based damage evaluation system will be developed capable of detecting and characterising defects in metallic and composite aircraft specimens by analysing 3D data acquired using an RGB camera and a IRT camera through photogrammetry. …”
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Novel Calcium Phosphate Cement with Metformin-Loaded Chitosan for Odontogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Cells by Wei Qin, Jia-Yao Chen, Jia Guo, Tao Ma, Michael D. Weir, Dong Guo, Yan Shu, Zheng-Mei Lin, Abraham Schneider, Hockin H. K. Xu

“…Our data further revealed that the novel CPC-chitosan-metformin composite enhanced the odontogenic differentiation of DPCs, as evidenced by higher ALP activity, elevated expression of odontoblastic markers, and strong mineral deposition. …”
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