Comparison of fracture resistance between immediate and delayed composite restorations with or without fiber after root canal treatment: a field-emission-gun scanning electron micr... by Zeynep Buket Kaynar, Gözde Akbal Dinçer, Nazmiye Donmez

“…Methods Sixty human intact premolar teeth were used. …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Microhardness and Degree of Polymerization of Dual-cure Resin Cement on Luting Composite Resin Endocrowns of 5.5mm and 7.5mm Thicknesses: An in-vitro Stud... by Prakruthi Nallikatte, Shony Mohan, Harsha Karunakaran, Ravichandran Rajagopal, Vivek Nair, Amal Shajahan

“…Background and aim: The aim of this in vitro study was to assess and compare the microhardness and degree of polymerization of dual-cure resin cement used for luting composite resin Endocrowns using the Vickers microhardness test and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy.Material and methods: The study comprises two test groups and one control group. …”
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Associations of dietary inflammatory index and composite dietary antioxidant index with erectile dysfunction and the mediating role of metabolic dysregulation: a cross-sectional an... by Lang Wang, Lang Wang, Can Wei, Can Wei, Junfeng Jing, Dawei Ni, Mingmin Shao, Jingxiong Chen, Wei Wu, Yanbin Zhang, Yanbin Zhang

“…We aimed to reveal the relationship between the DII, composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI), and ED, as well as the mediating role of MS, TyG index, MAP, UA, and TC on this relationship.MethodsThis study included 1,488 participants from the NHANES surveys conducted between 2001 and 2004. …”
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Comparative effects of time-restricted feeding versus normal diet on physical performance and body composition in healthy adults with regular exercise habits: a systematic review a... by Ke-wen Wan, Zi-han Dai, Robin Sze-tak Ho, Huang Wendy Yajun, Stephen Heung-Sang Wong

“…This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to compare the effects of TRF versus normal diet (ND) on physical performance and body composition in healthy adults with regular exercise habits.Methods MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, CINAHL and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) electronic databases were searched for relevant records. …”
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Relaxation mechanisms in low-stress polymer networks with alternative chemistriesWhy Is This Important? by Steven H. Lewis, BS, MS, Ana Paula P. Fugolin, DDS, MS, PhD, Anissa Bartolome, BS, Carmem S. Pfeifer, DDS, PhD

“…Background: Low-stress resin-based composites (RBCs) are available to the clinician, some using stress relaxation mechanisms on the basis of network reconfiguration, modulated photopolymerization, or chain transfer reactions. …”
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Thermal and probiotic treatment effects on restaurant waste for incorporation into poultry diet by Sadegh Cheraghi Saray, Ali Hosseinkhani, Hossein Janmohammadi, Peyman Zare, Hossein Daghighkia

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Musculoskeletal and body composition response to high-dose testosterone with finasteride after chronic incomplete spinal cord injury—a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-control... by Dana M. Otzel, Dana M. Otzel, Larissa Nichols, Christine F. Conover, Stephen A. Marangi, Jayachandra R. Kura, Dominic K. Iannaccone, David J. Clark, David J. Clark, Chris M. Gregory, Christopher F. Sonntag, Anita Wokhlu, Anita Wokhlu, Hans K. Ghayee, Michael J. McPhaul, Charles E. Levy, Charles A. Plumlee, Charles A. Plumlee, Robert B. Sammel, Robert B. Sammel, Kevin T. White, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow, Joshua F. Yarrow

“…BackgroundHigh-dose testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), paired with finasteride (type II 5α-reductase inhibitor), improves body composition, muscle strength, and bone mineral density (BMD) in older men, without inducing prostate enlargement—a side effect associated with TRT. …”
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Comparison of the pull-out force of different microtube-based methods in fractured endodontic instrument removal: An in-vitro study by Nasim Hashemi, Mohsen Aminsobhani, Mohammad Javad Kharazifard, Fatemeh Hamidzadeh, Pegah Sarraf

“…The microtube-based methods included: microtube with cyanoacrylate glue (group 1), light-cured flowable composite resin (group 2), wire (group 3), internal shaft (group 4), and laser (group 5). …”
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Variable-r in sex ratios: Formulas in honor of Jim Vaupel by Vladimir Canudas-Romo, Wen Su, Mike Hollingshaus

“…BACKGROUND: Two seminal studies in the 1980s, by Preston and Coale (1982) and Arthur and Vaupel (1984), generalized the Lotka equations developing the variable-r methods. …”
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Narrative Review of the Validity and Cross-Context Equivalence of Healthy Diet Metrics and Their Data Collection Methods for Global Monitoring by Isabela F Sattamini, Giles T Hanley-Cook, Edward A Frongillo, Jennifer Coates

“…Background: Valid, sensitive healthy diet metrics that are comparable across contexts are needed for global monitoring. …”
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Racial-ethnic composition of U.S. school districts, wildfire smoke PM2.5 levels, and reduced in-person learning among schoolchildren and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic by Daniel Kim

“…Background: In 2023, the U.S. Biden administration called for an “all-hands-on-deck” response to address chronic absenteeism and disrupted learning among primary and secondary school students due to school closures and remote learning during the pandemic. …”
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University proceedings. Volga region. Technical sciences by K.A. Suminov

“…Materials and methods. A method for selecting a rational composition of the functional software of the UAV RTK in extreme conditions is presented, which allows selecting a rational configuration of the system depending on the requirements for solving the assigned tasks based on the current state of the external environment, the internal state of the UAV RTK and the existing limitations. …”

Optimization Method and Stability Test to Determinate Luteolin, Quercetin, Apigenin, and Sinensetin Levels in Herbal Medicines Using TLC-Densitometry by Muhammad Hidayatullah, Mochammad Yuwono, Riesta Primaharinastiti

“…Objective: The present work aimed to develop optimal conditions for analyzing luteolin, quercetin, apigenin, and sinensetin. Methods: Determination of optimal conditions for analysis is carried out by determining the composition of the mobile phase, chamber saturation time, and analysis wavelength. …”
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An Analysis of Regional Ozone Pollution Generation and Intercity Transport Characteristics in the Yangtze River Delta by Yu Cao, Jinghui Ma, Xiaoyi Wang, Juanjuan Bian

“…This study applies the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality method to assess the spatial distribution of regional background and locally generated ozone concentrations, while using a composite analysis to examine the wind and temperature field characteristics during typical years of high ozone transport and local generation episodes. …”
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24-month randomized controlled clinical trial assessment of surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic activated bulk-fill resin composite according to U... by Ashraf Aref, Safaa Abd-Elhakim, Mona Riad

“…Abstract Background To assess the surface texture, color stability, and marginal discoloration of sonic-activated bulk-fill resin composite (BFRC) in comparison to non-sonic-activated BFRC, over 24 months, by two different evaluation criteria. …”
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Effect of flipped classroom method on the reflection ability in nursing students in the professional ethics course; Solomon four-group design by Mohammad Rasool Khazaei, Eshagh Moradi, Azizeh Barry, Mohammad Hasan Keshavarzi, Akram Hashemi, Ghobad Ramezani, Atefeh Zabihi Zazoli, Farzaneh Farzadnia

“…Abstract Background and purpose The purpose of reflection in the learning process is to create meaningful and deep learning. …”
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Association of dietary inflammatory index, composite dietary antioxidant index and risk of death among adult cancer survivors: findings from the National Health and Nutrition Exami... by Zhuanbo Luo, Shiyu Chen, Peixu Chen, Kunlong Xiong, Chao Cao

“…BackgroundThe development and progression of cancer can be impacted by the nutrients and components contained in the diet. …”
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Comparative effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on body composition and anthropometric indices: A protocol for a systematic review and network meta-analysis... by Nuttaya Wachiraphansakul, Thanawat Vongchaiudomchoke, Worapaka Manosroi, Surapon Nochaiwong

“…<h4>Background</h4>To date, no studies have addressed the comparative efficacy of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs) therapy on body composition and anthropometric indices among adult overweight or obese patients with or without type 2 diabetes. …”
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Relationship between oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) index, body composition and blood biochemical markers in overweight/obese compared to normal weight subjects: a cross... by Zahra Madani, Maryam Moussavi Javardi, Golnaz Majdizadeh, Zahra Mostafaei, Seyyed Abolghassem Djazayeri, Majid Karandish, Ariyo Movahedi

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Enhancing growth, yield, essential oil content, and composition of holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum L.) using red algae-based bio-stimulant under acidic conditions of the Western Him... by Saizal Jamwal, Avnesh Kumari, Veeraprakasam Veeragurunathan, Kamalesh Prasad, Arup Ghosh, Rakesh Kumar

“…Abstract Background The rising costs of synthetic fertilizers highlight the need for eco-friendly alternatives to enhance essential oil production in aromatic plants. …”
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