Assessing nutritional composition and ingredients of packaged foods in Brazil: an in-store census method for creating a comprehensive food label database by Mariana Vieira dos Santos Kraemer, Ana Carolina Fernandes, Maria Cecília Cury Chaddad, Tailane Scapin, Tailane Scapin, Beatriz Vasconcellos de Barros, Elisa Milano, Marina Padovan, Paula Lazzarin Uggioni, Greyce Luci Bernardo, Neha Khandpur, Gastón Ares, Rossana Pacheco da Costa Proença

“…This study aimed at discussing methodological evolution and challenges of in-store census methods for assessing the composition of packaged foods, and characterizing a Brazilian food label database.MethodsThe first Brazilian food label database reported in the scientific literature, based on data of in-store census method, was created in 2010 by the Nutrition in Foodservice Research Centre (NUPPRE at the Federal University of Santa Catarina). …”
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Analysis of Different Positions of Fiber-Reinforced Composite Retainers versus Multistrand Wire Retainers Using the Finite Element Method by Arezoo Jahanbin, Mostafa Abtahi, Farzin Heravi, Mohsen Hoseini, Hooman Shafaee

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Electrochemical synthesis of poly 4, 4′-methylenedianiline /graphene oxide composite by in situ method as sensitive and selective sensor of thioanisole by Esmail Mohseni, Abdolrasoul Rahmani, Ali Kazemi, Zahra Hamdi

“…The electrosynthesis of the polymer composite was performed by in situ method. No crosslinker was used for polymer synthesis. …”
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Application of X-ray Fluorescence and Radiation Methods for the Analysis of Medicinal Plant Raw Materials on the Example of <i>Achilleae millefolii herba</i> by I. Yu. Kalikina, A. Yu. Turyshev, V. D. Belonogova, A. V. Kuritsyn, S. V. Puchnina, N. A. Buzmakova

“…The content of heavy metals, the elemental composition and the level of background radiation are important characteristics of ecological purity and safety of medicinal plant raw materials. …”
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Pumping and hygiene practices are associated with bacterial load and microbial composition in human milk expressed at home by Sarah M. Reyes, Dainelle L. Allen, Janet E. Williams, Mark A. McGuire, Michelle K. McGuire, Kathleen M. Rasmussen, Anthony G. Hay

“…Abstract Background Human milk (HM) harbors a unique microbiome that contributes to the development of the infant gastrointestinal microbiome and influences long-term health outcomes. …”
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The impact of using two fiber-reinforced composites with different placement methods on the flexural strength of two resin materials: an in vitro study by Siqi Qiu, Yucui Zhou, Minglu Tang, Li-Peng Jiang, Hidehiko Sano, Ricardo M. Carvalho, Jiale Fu

“…Abstract Background This in vitro study assessed the influence of using two types of fiber-reinforced composite with different placement methods on the flexural strength of two resin materials. …”
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Comparison of the effects of modified German volume resistance training versus the traditional method on muscle volume, strength and body composition of active women by Elham Hajivand, Hamid Arazi

“…Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of modified German volume resistance training (RT) compared to the traditional method on hypertrophy, strength and body composition of active women with a history of RT.Materials and Methods: In this study, 24 female athletes with an age range of 20 to 30 years participated voluntarily and were randomly divided into two groups: 12 individuals performed modified German volume RT (the first two movements are 10 sets and the rest of the movements are 3 sets) and 12 individuals conducted traditional RT (all movements 3 sets). …”
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Changes in Intestinal Microbiota Composition in 1–5 Years Old Children with Atopic Dermatitis: Cross Sectional Study by Julia V. Yudina, Alfiia I. Aminova, Andrey P. Prodeus, Anatoly A. Korsunskiy

“…Background. Atopic dermatitis (AD) arouses high research interest these days due to its significant morbidity rate. …”
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An In Vitro Comparative Study of the Effect of Different Surface Preparation Methods on Shear Bond Strength Between Ivoclar SR Nexco Paste Indirect Composite Resin and Ivoclar Heli... by Elahe Soltanmohamadi Borujeni, Sepehr Sobhani Kazemi

“…Materials and methods: In this study, 102 indirect composite resin blocks of Ivoclar SR Nexco Paste were fabricated and assigned to three groups (n = 34) based on the preparation method. …”
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Impact of Denture Cleaning Method and Overnight Storage Condition on Denture Biofilm Mass and Composition: A Cross-Over Randomized Clinical Trial. by Joke Duyck, Katleen Vandamme, Stefanie Krausch-Hofmann, Lies Boon, Katrien De Keersmaecker, Eline Jalon, Wim Teughels

“…This study aims to compare the role of denture cleaning methods in combination with overnight storage conditions on biofilm mass and composition on acrylic removable dentures.…”
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Students’ Mastering of Structural Analysis of Substance as a Method to Form Future Specialists’ Scientific Thinking. Part I by L. A. Baikova, M. A. Kosareva, E. A. Nikonenko, V. V. Vaitner, A. Majee

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Students’ Mastering of Structural Analysis of Substance as a Method to Form Future Specialists’ Scientific Thinking. Part II by L. A. Baikova, M. A. Kosareva, E. A. Nikonenko, V. V. Vaitner, A. Majee

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Standardizing Neonatal Body Composition Assessment Using Air Displacement Plethysmography: Insights from the Bavarian Experience by Lennart A. Luecke, Christoph Fusch, Gisela Adrienne Weiss, Katja Knab, Stefan Schäfer, Jasper L. Zimmermann, Anastasia Meis, Stephanie Lohmüller-Weiß, Kerstin Simon, Julia Welsch, Ursula Felderhoff-Müser, Niels Rochow

“…Background/Objectives: Body composition plays a crucial role in neurodevelopment and the long-term health of preterm and term infants. …”
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A METHOD FOR RESTORING ORAL CAVITY AND TONGUE USING A COMPOSITE, FREE, CHIMERIC, REVASCULARIZED, REINNERVED, MUSCULOCUTANEOUS FLAP AFTER TOTAL GLOSSECTOMY by A. P. Polyakov, A. D. Kaprin, M. V. Ratushnyy, O. V. Matorin, I. V. Rebrikova, M. M. Filyushin, A. V. Mordovskiy, P. A. Nikiforovich

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Metagenomic analysis of fungal assemblages at a regional scale in high-altitude temperate forest soils: alternative methods to determine diversity, composition and environmental dr... by Stephanie Hereira-Pacheco, Itzel Arias-Del Razo, Alejandra Miranda-Carrazco, Luc Dendooven, Arturo Estrada-Torres, Yendi E. Navarro-Noya

“…Background Understanding the diversity and distribution of fungal communities at a regional scale is important since fungi play a crucial role in ecosystem functioning. …”
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Response surface optimization of sedimentation efficiency for sustainable green microalgae harvesting using automated non-invasive methods by Amr M. Ayyad, Eladl G. Eltanahy, Mervat H. Hussien, Dina A. Refaay

“…However, biomass harvesting remains a cost-intensive bottleneck. Conventional methods like centrifugation and flocculation pose challenges due to energy demands and contamination risks. …”
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Rapid, user-friendly, cost-effective DNA and library Preparation methods for whole-genome sequencing of bacteria with varying cell wall composition and GC content using minimal DNA... by Bertrand Bearzatto, Jean-François Durant, Jérôme Ambroise, Jean-Luc Gala

“…Conclusions This study highlights the importance of selecting suitable DNA and sequencing library preparation methods based on bacterial cell wall composition and GC content for optimal HTS outcomes.…”
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NEW METHOD FOR TREATING THE SUBCLINICAL MASTITIS IN COWS by Albert V. Vardanyan, Erik A. Nikoghosyan, Liana H. Grigoryan, Karine A. Sukiasyan, Valery V. Grigoryan, Anush R. Hakobyan, Zhanna S. Melkonyan

“…Background. Given the prevalence of subclinical mastitis in dairy livestock as well as the numerous available methods for treatment which are not always effective, it is an urgent problem for Veterinary Medicine to develop a new, improved and effective method for treatment of this disease. …”
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Multi-objective optimization of an open-pit mining system to determine safety buffer using the modified NBI method and the meta-model approach by Tahereh Khajvandsany, Hossein Amoozad Khalili, Ramezan Rezaeyan, Kourosh Nemati

“…In this paper, three objective functions were considered including: (i) maximizing the amount of sulfide rock extraction, (ii) minimizing the total cost of the haulage system, and (iii) maximizing the total rocks loaded on trucks. The central composite design (CCD) method was used to develop the design of experiments (DOE) for the design variables. …”
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Does the method of weight loss effect long-term changes in weight, body composition or chronic disease risk factors in overweight or obese adults? A systematic review. by Richard A Washburn, Amanda N Szabo, Kate Lambourne, Erik A Willis, Lauren T Ptomey, Jeffery J Honas, Stephen D Herrmann, Joseph E Donnelly

“…<h4>Objective</h4>To assess the effect of weight loss method on long-term changes in weight, body composition and chronic disease risk factors.…”
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