Comparative Study of Behavior Management Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry by Saud Hamdan Almaeen, Mohammad Khursheed Alam, Haya Okab Alruwaili, Buthainah Saleh Alshammri

“…Data were analyzed using ANOVA and post hoc tests, with a significance level set at P < 0.05. …”
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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs) vs Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): A comparative qualitative study on prevalent themes, emotions and Quality of Life (QoL) by Amelia RIZZO, Aurora MAUTONE, Francesco CHIRICO, Lukasz SZARPAK, Michal PRUC, Maria Grazia MAGGIO, Livio TARCHI, Kavita BATRA, Giuseppe FERRARI, Francesca BRUNO, Aldo SITIBONDO

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ASSESSMENT OF WORKS AND POSITIONS AS A REGULATING ELEMENT OF A MODERN LABOR ORGANIZATION AT AN ENTERPRISE by I. M. Savitskaya

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Performance Evaluation of Torque-Controlled Expansion Anchors with Improved Sleeve and Header Details by Moo-Won Hur, Kyoung-Hun Chae, Hyun-Ho Lee, Tae-Won Park

“…Abstract This study assesses improvements in the head and extension sleeve parts for a post-installed anchor. The sleeve and head details were proposed to enhance the structural performance of the post-installed anchor, and the optimal structural shape was determined through finite element analysis. …”
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Comparative assessment of the state of digitalisation in higher education institutions by N. I. Aksenova, O. V. Usacheva, M. K. Chernyakov

“…The current research contributes to the development of a scientifically based approach to assessing the state of digitalisation in higher education institutions for comparative analysis using public information. The data obtained confirmed the necessity for further digital development to establish a comprehensive profile of a digital university. …”
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Ischemic stroke incidence in intermediate or high-risk patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement versus surgical aortic valve replacement: a comparative systematic... by Shahzaib Rehman, Mahrukh Ghani, Anshahrah Riaz, Syeda Sadia Masood Raza, Mariam Zahid, Muhammad Hammad Zahid Malik, Arman Amir, Ethuri Lokesh, Kovvuru Ashrita, Meet Popatbhai Kachhadia, Vikash Kumar Karmani

“…Abstract Background and purpose This comparative systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the incidence of ischemic stroke in intermediate-to-high-risk patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement versus surgical aortic valve replacement. …”
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Development in PaCO2 over 12 months in patients with COPD with persistent hypercapnic respiratory failure treated with high-flow nasal cannula—post-hoc analysis from a randomised c... by Line Hust Storgaard, Hans-Ulrich Hockey, Ulla Møller Weinreich

“…Domiciliary high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) reduces PaCO2 in short-term studies. This post-hoc analysis examines the effect of HFNC on PaCO2 levels, exacerbations and admissions in patients with COPD with persistent hypercapnic and hypoxic failures.Methods The original trial included 74 long-term oxygen-treated patients (31 HFNC treated/43 controls) with persistent hypercapnic failure (PaCO2 &gt;6 kPa) who completed the 12-month study period. …”
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Mandatory second opinion to reduce caesarean section rate among low-risk pregnant women at a private tertiary hospital, a pre and post intervention study: an analysis using WHO Rob... by Gregory Ntiyakunze, Amri Kyaruzi, Lynn Moshi, Munawar Kaguta, Jaiswal Shweta, Willbroad Kyejo, Tumbwene Mwansisya, Harrison Chuwa, Muzdalifat Abeid

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Effectiveness of the GRACE risk score according to troponin elevation in patients admitted with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: a post hoc analysis of the UKGRIS parallel... by Chris P Gale, Derek P Chew, Andrew T Yan, David B Brieger, Ramesh Nadarajah, Catherine Reynolds, Catherine Fernandez, Linda Sharples, Kathryn Carruthers, Keith A A Fox, Rachael Gilberts, Shaun Goodman, Deborah Stocken, Suleman Aktaa

“…Background The effectiveness of risk stratification using the Global Registry of Acute Coronary Events (GRACE) Risk Score (GRS) for patients presenting to hospital with suspected non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTEACS) according to troponin elevation is unknown.Methods Post hoc analysis of a phase 3 parallel group cluster randomised controlled trial (UK GRACE Risk Score, UKGRIS) of adult patients presenting with suspected NSTEACS to 42 hospitals in England between 9 March 2017 and 30 December 2019, with hospitals randomised (1:1) to standard care or according to the GRS and associated guidelines. …”
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Efficacy and safety of tofacitinib in an open-label, long-term extension study in patients with psoriatic arthritis who received adalimumab or tofacitinib in a Phase 3 randomized c... by Dafna D. Gladman, Peter Nash, Philip J. Mease, Oliver FitzGerald, Stephanie Duench, Mary Jane Cadatal, Karim R. Masri

“…Abstract Background Data on treatment switching directly from tumor necrosis factor inhibitors to tofacitinib in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are limited. This post hoc analysis assessed efficacy and safety outcomes in patients with PsA who directly switched to tofacitinib in a long-term extension (LTE) study after receiving adalimumab (ADA) in a Phase 3 study, compared with those who continued to receive tofacitinib. …”
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Effectiveness of Self-Help Plus in its digital version in reducing anxiety and post-traumatic symptomatology among nursing home workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: secondary anal... by Marianna Purgato, Federico Tedeschi, Corrado Barbui, José Luis Ayuso-Mateos, Roberto Mediavilla, Marianna Riello, Debora Zaccoletti, David MacTaggart, Elena Rusconi

“…Background Healthcare workers (HCWs) face substantial daily work-related pressures, leading to frequent reports of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms.Objective To compare the effects of Self-Help Plus in its digital version Doing What Matters in Times of Stress (DWM) to an equally structured activity in reducing anxiety and/or PTSD symptoms among HCWs.Methods We compared the proportion of participants with moderate-to-severe anxiety (General Anxiety Disorder Scale; GAD-7 ≥10) and/or PTSD symptoms (Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R)) ≥26) between DWM and the alternative activity. …”
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Association of bodyweight loss with changes in lipids, blood pressure, and fasting serum glucose following tirzepatide treatment in Japanese participants with type 2 diabetes: A po... by Hanaka Mimura, Tomonori Oura, Rina Chin, Masakazu Takeuchi, Kazuya Fujihara, Hirohito Sone

“…ABSTRACT Aims/Introduction In the SURPASS J‐mono trial, tirzepatide demonstrated significant improvements in bodyweight and several metabolic parameters in Japanese participants with type 2 diabetes. This post hoc analysis evaluated the potential relationships between weight loss and metabolic improvements in SURPASS J‐mono. …”
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The Role of Law in Resisting Authoritarianism: Lessons from South Africa’s Post-Apartheid Judiciary by Lubabalo Mjadu

“…Employing a qualitative methodology that encompasses case studies and comparative analysis, the article investigated how the Constitutional Court has successfully upheld democratic principles while confronting substantial political pressures. …”
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Mechanical Characterization of Post weld quenched Al 6082-T6 TIG welded Joints by Atif Shazad, Muhammad Uzair, Junaid Jadoon, Muhammad Saleem Khan

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Implementation of Non-Recognition Policy in the Post-Soviet Space: Cases of Georgia, Azerbaijan and Moldova by A. S. Ayvazyan

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Unraveling the conditions for post-adoption contestation over hard climate policy in OECD countries by Ksenia V. Anisimova, James J. Patterson

“…We employ fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis drawing on primary (62 structured expert interviews) and secondary (media, datasets, academic and grey literature, policy documents) data. …”
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“POST-INVESTIGATIVE” FAMILIARISATION WITH CRIMINAL CASE MATERIALS IN THE CONTEXT OF BALANCING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INTERESTS by ROSSINSKY Sergey Borisovich

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Temporalities for, of, and in Planning: Exploring Post-Growth, Participation, and Devolution Across European Planning Reforms by Lucía Cerrada Morato, Agnieszka Zimnicka, Judi Wilson

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Reactualizing Classical Islamic Power: Reinterpreting Al-Mawardi in Post-Reform Indonesian Democracy by Jafar Ahmad

“…This study aims to analyze Al-Mawardi's concept of power and examine its relevance within the context of post-reform Indonesian democracy. The research employs a qualitative approach based on a literature review, utilizing a descriptive-comparative analysis technique to compare the normative framework of classical Islam with the principles of modern democracy. …”
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Experimental investigation of concrete strength curve based on pull-out post-insert method by Yuanxun Zheng, Weixing Kong, Mengen Ji, Chao Wan, Ehsan Moshtagh

“…The relationships between the different curing conditions, cubic compressive strength, core sample strength, rebound strength, and pull-out force of different commercial concretes are compared and analyzed. Through a comparative analysis and while considering the convenience and accuracy requirements, the strength curves of the two different concretes based on the pull-out post-insert method were fitted and analyzed, and the local strength curve test in Henan based on the pull-out post-insert method was established. …”
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