Evaluation of enamel surface roughness using different types of polishing system after orthodontic bracket debonding by Maryam Fouad Bilal, Lanja Abubakir Ali, Deman Hasan Hamid, Rebin Ali Mohammed Amin

“… Background: returning surface of the enamel to its pre-orthodontic state after debonding of brackets without any damage to the texture of enamel is a clinical contest. removal of Residual adhesive using correct and suitable tools and methods ensures a smooth surface and healthy plaque-free environment. …”
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Dialectology at Vilnius University by Gintarė Judžentytė-Šinkūnienė, Vytautas Kardelis

“…Currently, the new paradigm of dialectology is making its way, offering new theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of dialects. …”
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The personal library of the poet Jovaras by Gražina Narbutaitė

“…Some of his books (448 items) currently belong to the "Aušra" Museum in Šiauliai. …”
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Determining the optimal degradation rate of biodegradable films in a maize farmland based on the EWM-TOPSIS model by Wangwang Zhang, Weishu Wang, Yuanzheng Zhang, Fangping Wang, Shijun Sun

“…Biodegradable film mulching increased average soil moisture, temperature, and the content of NO3–-N and NH4+-N throughout the entire maize growth period. Due to its fastest degradation rate, M1 exhibited weaker warming and moisture-retention effects compared to M2 and M3. …”
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Preconceptional brain structure and future conception: a prospective brain MRI study among 321 women by Merel W. de Vries, Eline M. P. Poels, Gennady V. Roshchupkin, Ryan L. Muetzel, Milan Zarchev, Astrid M. Kamperman, Henning Tiemeier, Meike W. Vernooij, Steven A. Kushner

“…Abstract Brain structure may influence female fertility through its reciprocal relationship with the endocrine system, but this hypothesis is underexplored. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of postpartum depression, general depressive symptoms, anxiety and stress (PODSAS) among mothers during their 4-week postnatal follow-up in five public... by Boon How Chew, Subashini Ambigapathy, Saidatul Akmar Mohammad Redzuan, Priyasini Suntharalingam, Thenmoli Palaniyappan, Venotha Ganasan, Puteri Normalina Megat Abu Bakar, Paream Kaur, Lili Zuryani Marmuji, V Paranthaman

“…Findings from this study will be used to identify the needs for early screening and detection, encourage development of interventions to reduce its occurrence and support mothers with PODSAS.Methods and analysis This cross-sectional study will recruit 459 postpartum mothers during their 4-week postnatal follow-up in five selected public health clinics in Perak from September 2019 to May 2020. …”
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Blockchain-Based Value-Added Tax System: A Systematic Review by Vahideh Ghanooni Shishavan, Shaban Elahi, Sadegh Dorri Nogoorani, Ali Yazdian Varjani

“…By identifying existing challenges in electronic invoices, such as transaction forgery, the long process of issuing electronic invoices, and hacking of the central database, blockchain technology, with its features like decentralization, tamper-proofness, transparency, and automation, emerges as a suitable solution. …”
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SINO-NIGERIA RELATIONS AND GLOBAL OIL POLITICS, 1999-2023: ASYMMETRICAL OR SYMMETRICAL? by RUTH O. OGUNNOWO, SAMUEL S. OJO

“…China, the world's most populous nation, requires more imported oil to fuel its rapidly growing economy, while Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, needs infrastructure to accelerate its development. …”
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RETRACTED: Protecting the Rights of Minorities under International Law and Implications of COVID-19: An Overview of the Indian Context by Nehaluddin Ahmad

“…By this approach, international minority rights speak to the wrongs that international law itself produces by organizing international political reality into a legal order. …”
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THE ROLE OF INFORMANTS IN THE ACCENTUATION OF ARMED BANDITRY IN NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF ZAMFARA STATE by TUKUR ABDULKADIR, ABDULNASIR UMAR

“…There should be concerted effort by all stakeholders to enlighten the citizens on the consequences ofproviding information to criminals to earned living and its consequences in the society. …”
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Internal Audit Aspects of Companies' Sustainability Reporting by Antonella Maria TIMIS, Aurelia STEFANESCU

“…In the current context, dominated by the increasing importance of credible, relevant and timely sustainability information for stakeholders, internal audit is expanding its scope as a key corporate governance actor. Thus, internal audit actively contributes to strengthening corporate governance on optimizing sustainability strategies within companies. …”
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Measurement, determinants and outcomes of maternal care satisfaction in Nigeria: a systematic review by Jane E Hirst, Robyn Norton, Margaret Peden, Edward Mullins, Beatrice Wuraola Ope, Tavleen Wasan

“…Understanding women’s satisfaction with the maternity health system is fundamental, as perceived quality of care is a determinant of service utilisation and improved birth outcomes.Objectives This systematic review aims to explore patients’ satisfaction with maternal healthcare in Nigeria, examining the measurement, determinants, and outcomes of satisfaction.Design A systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 2020 guidelines.Data sources Searches were conducted in Embase, Maternity and Infant Care, Global Health, Ovid, Africa Journals Online, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Scopus and Google Scholar, alongside citation searches of relevant studies.Eligibility criteria Original studies assessing patient satisfaction with maternal health services in Nigeria were included. …”
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Cayley–Purser secured communication and jackknife correlative classification for COVID patient data analysis by Ramesh Sekaran, Ashok Kumar Munnangi, Manikandan Ramachandran, Mohammad Khishe

“…Due to increasing number of cases and its stress on health professionals, IoMT technology is used in many healthcare centers. …”
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Assessment of Management Factors Influencing Vaccination Against Cholera in the Health District of Katana, the Democratic Republic of the Congo by Irène Ntererwa-Nsimire, Leonid M Irenge, Paulin B Mutombo, Eric M Mafuta, Jean-Luc Gala, Dosithée Ngo-Bebe

“…Cholera remains a major healthcare issue in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with recurrent cholera outbreaks in its eastern provinces since 1994. Cholera cases and deaths increased from 18 403 and 302 in 2022 to 52 570 and 470 in 2023. …”
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The relevance of covenant theology to fatherlessness in Kenya: A youth and family ministry perspective by K.M. Ndereba

“…This article suggests that RCT offers a robust theology that can anchor practical interventions within the scope of the church’s ministry to its young people as well as its families. …”
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Factors influencing academic staff satisfaction and continuous usage of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education by Maria Ijaz Baig, Elaheh Yadegaridehkordi

“…This research utilized the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) and the Expectation Confirmation Model (ECM) as its theoretical foundations, while also integrating ethical concerns as a significant factor. …”
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Stinging Nettles of Florida: Urtica by Wendy B. Zomlefer

“…Zomlefer, describes this annual herb with stinging hairs, its classification, description, similar species, toxicity, and economic uses. …”
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妊娠晚期缺铁性贫血的危险因素和列线图预测模型 by 杨林, 王亦雄, 潘辉, 徐扬

“…结果482例妊娠晚期女性发生IDA有96例，发生率为19.92%；单因素分析显示，经济独立情况、孕前体质指数、孕次及孕期有无正规补铁与妊娠晚期IDA的发生有关，差异均有统计学意义（<italic>P</italic>＜0.05）。多因素Logistic回归分析显示，经济独立（<italic>P</italic>=0.031，OR=0.583）、孕期正规补铁（<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.001，OR=5.337）是IDA的保护因素；孕前低体质指数（<italic>P</italic>=0.021，OR=2.375），孕次≥3次（<italic>P</italic>=0.015，OR=2.253）是IDA的危险因素。…”
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Advancing treatment choices: CDK4/6 inhibitor switching in HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer by Paola Zagami, Angela Esposito, Beatrice Taurelli Salimbeni, Pier Paolo Maria Berton Giachetti, Roberta Scafetta, Matteo Lambertini, Massimo Di Maio, Giuseppe Curigliano, Carmen Criscitiello, Saverio Cinieri

“…Methods: With the support of the Italian Association of Medical Oncology (AIOM), we conducted a survey among 92 oncologists to assess the impact of AIFA's approval on patient management. …”
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Design and Validation of Policy Making Model with Open Government Approach by Zahra Mohammadi, Abdolmajid Imani, Farahnaz Ahang

“…The theoretical foundations were thoroughly examined to identify the dimensions and components of open government, along with its antecedents and consequences. This comprehensive exploration led to the creation of a research model, which was subsequently validated using a questionnaire designed on a Likert scale. …”
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