Effectiveness and Methodologies of Virtual Reality Dental Simulators for Veneer Tooth Preparation Training: Randomized Controlled Trial by Yaning Li, Hongqiang Ye, Wenxiao Wu, Jiayi Li, Xiaohan Zhao, Yunsong Liu, Yongsheng Zhou

“…Participants were stratified by gender and academic performance, then equally allocated to 8 groups. Groups 1‐3 trained exclusively using Unidental, Simodont, or phantom heads, respectively, while groups 4‐8 followed hybrid sequences combining simulator and phantom-head training. …”
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Compassion fatigue in helping professions: a scoping literature review by Amelia Mohd Noor, Dodi Suryana, Engku Mardiah Engku Kamarudin, Noor Banu Mahadir Naidu, Siti Rozaina Kamsani, Priyalatha Govindasamy

“…Results The results showed that it is difficult to imagine how a conceptual model of compassion fatigue could be equally relevant and applicable to various helping professions. …”
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Organopathology of the mammary gland in female carnivores: current state of research issues by L. V. Koreyba, D. M. Masyuk, P. M. Skliarov, M. O. Leshchova

“…It has been proven that in small animals, a combination of imaging methods (ultrasound, computed tomography, and radiography) is advisable for more accurate diagnosis and differential diagnosis of mammary tumours, which assess the size of the tumour, its vascularization, and characteristics. …”
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Potential of Aluminum Drug Packages with Press-Through Packaging Considering Usability for a Wide Range of Users by Kubota K, Shimada M, Ura H, Sadamoto K

“…Sensory testing by actual users applying ergonomic methods enabled a multifaceted evaluation of the products and provided insights into the actual status of pharmacists’ dispensing work (product issues) and patients’ daily medication use.Keywords: pharmacists, patients, improved openability, sarcopenia, rheumatoid arthritis…”
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Exploring the social context of smoking behaviours: insights from stop-smoking advisors in deprived communities in Northwest of England UK by Mzwandile Mabhala, Winifred Adaobi Esealuka, Asmait Yohannes, Amanda Nkolika Nwufo, Lahja Paulus, Meron Tefera, June Keeling

“…In this study, stop-smoking advisors are practitioners trained to provide support and guidance through various methods, such as one-on-one counselling, group meetings and workshops. …”
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Comparative efficacy of laser and electroacupuncture on anxiety management and salivary alpha-amylase levels in pediatric dental patients with excessive gag reflexes: a randomized... by Marwa Baraka, Sarah I. Zeitoun, Sara Salah, Sawsan Hafez

“…Participants were equally divided into three groups: group 1 (laser acupuncture), group 2 (electroacupuncture), and group 3 (negative control with a deactivated device). …”
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Teeth macroabrasion for determination of dental age and diet in the Illyrian population from the Kopila necropolis on the Island of Korčula, Croatia by Marina Marić, Dinko Radić, Jelena Dumančić, Marin Vodanović, Minja Birimiša, Davorka Radovčić, Hrvoje Brkić

“…The dental age of individuals was determined by the Lovejoy method and the degree of tooth wear by the Smith-Knight method. …”
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Concept and Process of Formation of the Subjective Element of the Customary Rule (opinion juris) of International Law by A. Dragiev

“…The main difference between the two kinds of norm is the unwritten form of custom, but customary and treaty norms have equal legal force.MATERIALS AND METHODS. The documentary basis of the study is international treaties and international customs, resolutions of the UN General Assembly, Statute of the International Court of Justice and its jurisprudence, reports of the International Law Association. …”
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Test-Retest Reliability of Epworth Sleepiness Scale Score in Patients with Untreated Obstructive Sleep Apnea by Feng X, Shi Y, Zhang Y, Lei F, Ren R, Tang X

“…Xujun Feng,1,2,* Yuan Shi,1,* Ye Zhang,1 Fei Lei,1 Rong Ren,1 Xiangdong Tang1 1Sleep Medicine Center, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Mental Health Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Rong Ren; Xiangdong Tang, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine Center, Mental Health Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86-28-85422733, Email 498880651@qq.com; 2372564613@qq.comStudy Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the test-retest reliability of the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) in patients with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and investigate the effects of different follow-up techniques and various factors on ESS score discrepancies.Methods: This study prospectively enrolled participants diagnosed with OSA at West China Hospital of Sichuan University from October 2022 to May 2023. …”
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Effects of Cell-Free Fat Extract and Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Scar Maturation in an Experimental Rabbit Ear Wound Model by Wei Z, Zhang M, Chen M, Song Y, Wang Y

“…Zhenni Wei,1,2,* Mingliang Zhang,3,* Minjian Chen,1 Yong Song,1 Yi Wang1 1Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China; 2Fujian Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China; 3Fuzhou First General Hospital Affiliated with Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Minjian Chen, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China, Email 1367120447@qq.comBackground: Multiple methods have been used to treat hypertrophic scarring; however, an optimal treatment method remains to be established. …”
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Study of the structure and development of oil deposits in carbonate reservoirs using field data and X-ray microtomography by D. A. Martyushev, I. N. Ponomareva, B. M. Osovetsky, K. P. Kazymov, E. M. Tomilina, A. S. Lebedeva, A. S. Chukhlov

“…At present, a large number of scientific works devoted to the study of the features of the geological structure and the development of oil deposits in complex carbonate reservoirs are based on the use of any one research method. This article shows the advantages of the integrated use of modern methods of core research, including X-ray microtomography and electron microscopy, as well as data from hydrodynamic and field studies of wells. …”
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Responsiveness to Infusion Load under Regional Anesthesia after Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery by K. V. Paromov, D. A. Volkov, M. Y. Kirov

“…To evaluate the effect of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and epidural anesthesia on responsiveness to infusion load after coronary bypass surgery on a beating heart.Materials and methods. A prospective randomized single-center study included 45 patients who were grouped into 3 equal arms based on anesthesia techniques: general anesthesia in combination with ESPB (GA+ESPB), general anesthesia and epidural anesthesia (GA+EA) and general anesthesia without regional techniques (GA). …”
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Comparative Efficacy of Virtual Reality–Assisted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Yoga-Based Interventions for Reducing Performance Anxiety in Students: Protocol for a Randomize... by Cristina Maria Tofan, Liviu-Adrian Măgurianu, Magdalena Axinte, Alexandra Maria Găină, Marcel Găină

“…Stratified randomization will be used to ensure equal distribution of baseline anxiety levels and gender across both groups. …”
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Features of anorectal function after radiation therapy in patients with rectal cancer by O. I. Kit, O. G. Bondarenko, Yu. A. Gevorkyan, N. V. Soldatkina, M. A. Gusareva, N. G. Kosheleva, A. A. Solntseva, D. S. Petrov, D. A. Savchenko

“…For this reason, it is now necessary to carefully consider the risks of developing anorectal dysfunction. Equally important is the use of methods for the prevention of low anterior resection syndrome for patients who have received combined treatment for rectal cancer.…”
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GRAVITATIONAL MODELS IN THE MORTGAGE MARKET OF RUSSIA by M. V. Bochenina

“…In addition, if still to consider that migration flows have the developed tendency in a section of federal districts, then there is a question of a possibility to create the gravitational model, the obtained mortgage loans borrowers of the explored federal districts in the center of attraction, this is the research purpose.Materials and methods. The study was conducted, based on official state statistics - ROSSTAT and the Bank of Russia, using correlation regression analysis and adaptive prediction methods. …”
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Assessment of hydrodynamic pressure effect on backhoe-loader movement to wade through the water obstacle by Ye. R. Magdina

“…Materials and methods. Theoretical studies related to the influence of water flow on the movement of self-propelled wheeled machines were used for the analysis. …”
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Hepatoprotective effect of geraniol against chlorpyrifos ethyl-induced liver injury: an experimental animal study by Murat Ari, Serdal Ogut, Adem Keskin

“…Rats were divided into four equal groups: Control, chlorpyrifos ethyl (CE), geraniol and CE + geraniol. …”
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Adolescents, menstruation, and physical activity: insights from a global scoping review by Jessica Harvey, Max J. Western, Nick P. Townsend, Jessica Francombe-Webb, Simon Sebire, Olivia S. Malkowski, Masha Remskar, Ella Burfitt, Emma Solomon-Moore

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Development and clinical validation of passive shoulder exoskeleton with novel gravity compensation mechanism for stabilizing arm tremor of surgeons during minimally invasive surge... by Ho Seon Choi, Seung Jun Lee, Hyunki In

“…Therefore, there has been a need for technical solutions to solve this problem and one of the methods is exoskeleton robots.MethodsWe designed a passive shoulder exoskeleton whose workspace could be used for MIS to assist the surgeon's movements and performed computational and clinical validation. …”
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Comparison of the power of statistical tests in connection with the discussion about the reproducibility criterion by V. E. Osipov

“…In accordance with the second criterion, the effect is considered to be revealed if the weighted mean of the effect size obtained as a result of meta-analysis is significant (the significance of the effect size may be absent in individual studies).Materials and methods. Methods of mathematical statistics are used to achieve this goal. …”
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