Effect of two-dimensional functional fillers size on the performance of BN/EPDM flexible neutron protection composite materials by ZONG Bo, ZENG Deyang, WANG Kaikai, TANG Wencai, FU Jiajia, CHANG Shuquan, HE Jialin, CHEN Fanglei, LI Ziping, LI Da

“…BackgroundFlexible neutron protection composite materials are of great significance for the protection of special-shaped components and personnel. …”
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Color discrepancy of single-shade composites at different distances from the interface measured using cell phone images by Márcia Luciana Carregosa Santana, Gabriella de Jesus Santos Livi, André Luis Faria-e-Silva

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of substrate color and interface distance on the color adjustment of 2 single-shade composites, Vittra APS Unique and Charisma Diamond One.Materials and MethodsDual disc-shaped specimens were created using Vittra APS Unique or Charisma Diamond One as the center composite, surrounded by shaded composites (A1 or A3). …”
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Sarcopenia as a Risk Factor in Patients Undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Implantation by Laura Büttner, Annette Aigner, Regina Stegherr, Simon Iseke, Martin Jonczyk, Willie Magnus Lüdemann, Timo Alexander Auer, Federico Collettini, Dirk Schnapauff, Maximilian de Bucourt, Bernhard Gebauer, Dominik Geisel, Georg Böning

“…<b>Background</b>: Prior studies suggest that patients’ body composition changes following transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) implantation, potentially influencing complications and survival. …”
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The impact of early-life exposures on growth and adult gut microbiome composition is dependent on genetic strain and parent- of- origin by M. Nazmul Huda, Emer Kelly, Keri Barron, Jing Xue, William Valdar, Lisa M. Tarantino, Sarah Schoenrock, Folami Y. Ideraabdullah, Brian J. Bennett

“…Results Our study revealed that early developmental exposure to antibiotics, protein deficiency, and vitamin D deficiency had long-lasting effects on offspring bodyweight and gut microbial diversity and composition, depending on the genetic background. Several bacterial genera and ASVs, including Bacteroides, Muribaculaceae, Akkermansia, and Bifidobacterium, are influenced by developmental insults. …”
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Coconut: covariate-assisted composite null hypothesis testing with applications to replicability analysis of high-throughput experimental data by Yan Li, Yanmei Li, Han Ma, Zitong Yue, Xin Zhang

“…Abstract Background Multiple testing of composite null hypotheses is critical for identifying simultaneous signals across studies. …”
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The cow GUTBIOME CY study: investigating the composition of the cattle gut microbiome in health and infectious disease transmission in cyprus by Daphne E. Mavrides, Maria Liapi, Despo Ierodiakonou, Christodoulos Pipis, Stavros Malas, Eleni Gentekaki, Anastasios D. Tsaousis

“…However, there are proportionately fewer studies on this complex microbial community in cattle and region-focus studies are non- existent. Methods Herein, we present the research protocol of the GUTBIOME CY project pertaining to determine the composition of the lower gut microbiome in dairy cows situated in 37 farms across five districts of the island of Cyprus. …”
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Schematic Assessment of Different Mouthrinses (Chlorhexidine, Herbal, Fluoride) on Oral Microbiota Composition: A Meta-Analysis Perspective by Muneer Ahmed, Muhammad Akram Ramzan, Syeda Sana Batool, Shahzeb Azam, Aman Ullah Siddiqui

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Association between body composition, physical activity level and Illinois agility test performance in young males and females by Erdem Subak, Kaan Kaya, Şaban O. Viga, Muhammed H. Ocak, Ceren Ağaoğlu, Aslı Bekiroğlu

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Diversity and composition of vaginal microbiota of pregnant women at risk for transmitting Group B Streptococcus treated with intrapartum penicillin. by Luiz Fernando Wurdig Roesch, Rita C Silveira, Andréa L Corso, Priscila Thiago Dobbler, Volker Mai, Bruna S Rojas, Álvaro M Laureano, Renato S Procianoy

“…<h4>Background</h4>Administering intravenous antibiotics during labor to women at risk for transmitting Group B Streptococcus (GBS) can prevent infections in newborns. …”
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Association between the gut microbiotic composition and dietary patterns in hypertensive elderly patients: a cross-sectional study by Hsi-Cheng Hung, Yuan-Yuan Lin, Wan-Jung Tien, Yu-Yoh Chen, Suh-Ching Yang

“…Abstract Background Many studies on gut microbiota and hypertension have not focused on detailed dietary intake and eating habits, especially in older adults. …”
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Evaluation of the Effect of Chitosan-Based Irrigation Solutions on the Bond Strength of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate to Bulk-Fill Composite by Arzu Şahin Mantı, Bağdagül Helvacıoğlu Kıvanç

“…<b>(1) Background:</b> Bond strength between repair and restorative materials is crucial for endodontic success. …”
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Proteomics perspectives in rotator cuff research: a systematic review of gene expression and protein composition in human tendinopathy. by Maria Hee Jung Sejersen, Poul Frost, Torben Bæk Hansen, Søren Rasmussen Deutch, Susanne Wulff Svendsen

“…<h4>Background</h4>Rotator cuff tendinopathy including tears is a cause of significant morbidity. …”
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The effect of silver and calcium fluoride nanoparticles on antibacterial activity of composite resin against Streptococcus mutans: An in vitro study by Mehdi Fathi, Zahra Hosseinali, Tina Molaei, Somayeh Hekmatfar

“…Materials and Methods: This experimental study forty-eight disks containing 0.5, 1, and 1.5% wt AgNPs s (n = 24) and 5, 10, and 15% wt CaF2NPs were prepared from flowable composite resin (n = 24). …”
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Test of the relationship between adolescents’ 24-h activity behavior and anxiety symptoms using compositional data analysis by Ning Wang, Ziyi Wang, Hui Liu, Yifeng Wang, Jinkun Li, Xiaobin Hong

“…This study investigated the dose‒response relationship between Chinese adolescents’ 24-h activity behavior and anxiety symptoms using compositional data analysis (CoDA). Methods The temporal distribution of 24-h activity behaviors of 176 adolescents was objectively measured by accelerometers, and anxiety symptoms were assessed by the Self-Rating Anxiety Scale (SAS). …”
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Antimicrobial Hydroxyethyl-Cellulose-Based Composite Films with Zinc Oxide and Mesoporous Silica Loaded with Cinnamon Essential Oil by Ludmila Motelica, Denisa Ficai, Gabriela Petrisor, Ovidiu-Cristian Oprea, Roxana-Doina Trușcǎ, Anton Ficai, Ecaterina Andronescu, Ariana Hudita, Alina Maria Holban

“…However, derivatives like hydroxyethyl cellulose represent a proper matrix to incorporate antimicrobial agents with beneficial therapeutic effects. <b>Methods</b>: Combining more antimicrobial agents into a single composite material can induce stronger antibacterial activity by synergism. …”
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Glycemic Index and Organoleptic Test of Gluten-Free Chips Made from Composite Flour Enriched with Spirulina Platensis by Amalia Rahma, Dwi Novri Supriatiningrum, Sutrisno Adi Prayitno, Endah Mulyani, Eka Srirahayu Ariestiningsih

“…Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the glycemic index (GI) levels and organoleptic properties of chips made from gluten-free composite flour enriched with Spirulina sp. Methods: The research design was experimental. …”
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Effects of different charcoal-containing whitening toothpastes on color and surface roughness of a supra-nanofilled composite resin by Meltem Nermin Polan, Sevil Gurgan

“…Abstract Background To evaluate the impacts of various charcoal-containing whitening toothpastes on color stability and surface roughness of a supra-nanofilled composite resin. …”
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The Effect of Nordic Walking Intervention (NORDIN-JOY) on Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Families: A Multicenter Randomized Crossover Study by Daniel González-Devesa, Carlos Ayán-Pérez, Eva González-Devesa, Jose Carlos Diz-Gómez

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Composite Narratives with Arts-Based Analysis of Undergraduate Engineering Students’ Stress and Social Supports to Identify Structural Barriers by Jeanne Sanders, Joseph Mirabelli, Eileen Johnson, Karin Jensen

“…Background: Undergraduate engineering students experience high stress and exhibit help-seeking behaviors less than non-engineering peers. …”
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Access to pediatric extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: a geospatial analysis of the racial/ethnic composition of areas with and without access by Zoel A. Quiñónez, Kathleen Ryan, Tristan D. Margetson, Elisabeth Grosvenor, Charlotte D. Smith, Laura M. Diaz, Angel Benitez-Melo, Seth Hollander, Danton Char

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