Evaluation of alveolar bone changes of jaws in periodontitis patients with and without dental fluorosis using cone-beam computed tomography by Kharidhi Laxman Vandana, Mohanan Thushara, S. Shivaprasad

“…Aim: The aim of the study was to determine how dental fluorosis affects the periodontium in terms of cortical plate thickness, trabecular pattern, and bone density (BD), and the study compares patients with and without dental fluorosis who have periodontitis. Materials and Methods: There were a total of 30 patients in each of both groups, nonfluorosed periodontitis and fluorosed periodontitis. …”
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NAVIGATING VIOLENCE AND GENDER EQUALITY IN CONTEMPORARY NIGERIAN POLITICAL CONTEXT by ADIGUN, IBIRONKE B. DOMINION, FATAI LATEEF YUSUF

“…This study provides a detailed analysis of the issues of violence and gender equality in Nigerian politics in the 21st century, through a historical analysis, this paper will explore the root causes, manifestations, and potential solutions to address these challenges. …”
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Data-driven insights into interhospital care fragmentation: Implications for health policy and equity among older adults. by Somayeh Ghazalbash, Manaf Zargoush, Vedat Verter, Dan Perri

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To determine factors leading to interhospital care fragmentation (ICF); evaluate how ICF affects rehospitalization costs, length of stays (LOS), and delayed discharge; and analyze ICF disparity among equity-seeking groups.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>We used a 13-year retrospective cohort of older adults (65+) in Ontario, Canada. …”
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Measles seroprevalence in Thailand: are adolescents and young adults at risk of measles? by Panit Takkinsatian, Kamolmart Wannaphahoon, Prasit Upapan, Sansnee Senawong, Olarn Prommalikit

“…The objective of this study was to measure measles seroprevalence and its influencing factors so as to plan an improved vaccination programme. Methods: A total of 600 participants aged between 9 months and 50 years were divided into seven groups representing birth cohorts that experienced different measles vaccination policies. …”
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Review on parametric building information modelling and forward design approaches for sustainable bridge engineering by Shanshan Wu, Mohd Zamri Ramli, Shek Poi Ngian, Gen Qiao, Bolin Jiang

“…Furthermore, this study discussed forward design, an emerging trend that improved collaboration efficiency and cost control by establishing early computational definitions, as opposed to following traditional document-driven design methods. It also emphasized the importance of open standards, such as Industry Foundation Classes (IFC), for information exchange, noting the need to extend these standards for specialized infrastructure domains. …”
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National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale: comparison of original and modified versions for Singapore culture by Shu Han Lim, Tai Yan Guek, Fung Peng Woon, Deirdre Danyi Tay, Shu Swen Ho, Szu Chyi Ng, Deidre Anne De Silva

“…We compared the error rates of dysphasia objects, dysphasia phrases and dysarthria words between the original and alternative items in a cohort of Singaporean subjects without dysphasia or dysarthria. Methods: In this prospective study, 140 English-speaking Singaporean subjects without impairments of dysphasia or dysarthria had an assessment of NIHSS items 9 and 10 using the original and alternative items. …”
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The Role of Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL) and eSkills in Higher Education: Challenges, Opportunities, and Future Directions by Israel Creleanor Mulaudzi

“…The study used a mixed-methods approach to collect quantitative data from student surveys and qualitative insights from educator interviews. …”
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Stress among Medical Students Presented with an EEG at Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand by Areerat Siripongpan, Theeranit Namkunee, Peerapong Uthansakul, Talit Jumphoo, Pumin Duangmanee

“…The purposes of this study were to investigate stress levels in daily life and the electroencephalogram (EEG) characteristics during daily life and pre-examination period of 2^nd^-year medical students at Suranaree University of Technology (SUT), Thailand, and to compare the EEG characteristics between these two periods. # Methods Medical Student Stressor Questionnaire (MSSQ) was used as a research instrument to collect data from sixty medical students. …”
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The Association Between Functional Movement Screen Scores and Knee Valgus Moments During Unplanned Sidestep Cutting in Netball by Desmond Boey, Marcus Lee

“… # Study Design Cross-sectional, Correlation # Methods Thirteen female national-level netballers performed six movements of the FMS&trade; protocol and three trials of USC. …”
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The Impact of Endoscopic Linear Stapling Device Stability in Thoracic Surgery: A Delphi Panel Approach by Daniel Miller, Diego Gonzalez Rivas, Kellie L. Meyer, Ryan S. Clark, Tadasu Kohno

“…**Objectives:** To develop consensus statements outlining the impact of endoscopic linear stapling device stability on potential complications of thoracic surgery and the stress/concern of thoracic surgeons. **Methods:** Eight thoracic surgeons representing 8 countries participated in a Delphi panel process using 2 anonymous surveys. …”
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Meta Learning Strategies for Comparative and Efficient Adaptation to Financial Datasets by Kubra Noor, Ubaida Fatima

“…Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed framework achieves significant improvements in Root Mean Squared Error (15%) and Mean Absolute Percentage Error (10%) compared to traditional methods, such as simple moving averages and exponential smoothing. …”
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Cost-Effectiveness of an Intensive Upper Limb Rehabilitation Therapy for Children With Unilateral Cerebral Palsy: An Economic Evaluation of a Randomized Controlled Trial by Michael C. David, Hideki Higashi

“…Our objective in this study was to assess if this intervention was cost-effective compared with standard care. **Methods:** An open-label, parallel, randomized controlled trial with an embedded economic evaluation of the intervention was conducted. …”
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Utilizing Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound for Assessment of the Infraspinatus Muscle and Tendon: Implications for Rehabilitation Professionals by Robert C Manske, Michael Voight, Chris Wolfe, Phil Page

“…This article reviews the utility and advantages of MSK-US in evaluating the infraspinatus muscle and tendon, emphasizing technique specifics, diagnostic accuracy, and comparative efficacy against other imaging modalities. It details a systematic approach to the ultrasound examination technique for the infraspinatus, including patient positioning and identification of common pathologies such as tears, tendinopathy, and calcifications. …”
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Predictive power of selection tests on the academic performance of medical students by María E. Calles Santoyo, Raúl De León Escobedo, Ricardo Salas Flores, Brian González Pérez, Erick E. Hernández Molina

“…Although screening tests can predict academic success to some extent, their effectiveness is limited. Improved assessment methods are recommended to enhance the development of students in their medical training. …”
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AUTHENTICITY AND FIRM PERFORMANCE IN AN EMERGING MARKET by Thanh Tiep Le

“…This study uses quantitative methods to investigate the importance of corporate social responsibility authenticity (CSRA) on the performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). …”
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Exploring why and how commercial organizations contribute to OpenStreetMap by Héctor Ochoa-Ortiz, Barbara Re

“…This study examines the motivations and methods of commercial organizations to contribute to OSM, based on semi-structured interviews with employees of 25 commercial organizations and the Overture Maps Foundation. …”
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New strategies to enhance the efficiency and precision of drug discovery by Qi An, Liang Huang, Chuan Wang, Dongmei Wang, Yalan Tu

“…CADD employs computational methods to refine candidate selection and reduce resource expenditure. …”
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In vitro cytotoxicity (irritant potency) of toothpaste ingredients. by Shaira R Kasi, Sanne Roffel, Mutlu Özcan, Susan Gibbs, Albert J Feilzer

“…<h4>Materials</h4>From the wide variety of toothpaste ingredients, Xylitol, Propylene glycol (PEG), Sodium metaphosphate (SMP), Lemon, Peppermint, Fluoride, Cinnamon, and Triclosan and Sodium dodecyl sulphate (SDS) have been selected for evaluation of their cytotoxic properties.<h4>Methods</h4>Reconstructed human gingiva (RHG) were topically exposed to toothpaste ingredients at different concentrations. …”
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Who’s afraid of Dura Mater? by Mario Emilio Zernotti, Javier Gavilán

“…Objectives: To overcome the fear associated with conventional nomenclature related to different anatomic positions for Bonebridge. Methods: Bonebridge is an active transcutaneous semi-implantable bone conduction device available for clinical use since 2012. …”
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Mental Images of Nurses with and without Patient with COVID-19: A Metaphor Study by Müjde Moran, Firdevs Ebru Özdemir, Zahide Gül Yazgi Demir, Mualla Yilmaz

“…Introduction: The purpose of this study is to determine the perceptions of nurses who had COVID-19 disease and recovered and who were not sick through metaphors. Materials and Methods: This study was carried out with 50 nurses who were recovered from COVID-19 disease and 50 nurses who were not sick during the pandemic process who were working as nurses in a university hospital 3 months after the first wave of pandemics started in Turkey. …”
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