Performance of RAFT-based and conventional bulk-fill composites cured with conventional and high irradiance photocuring: a comparative study by Noura Arafa, Dalia I. Sherief, Lamia M. Elmalawanya, Mohamed S. Nassif

“…Abstract Background Understanding the impact of advanced photocuring and composite formulations for clinical outcomes and restoration durability. …”
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Cave-dwelling phlebotomine sand flies (Diptera: Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) in Thailand: population composition and pathogen detection of Bartonella and Trypanosoma by Sakone Sunantaraporn, Puckavadee Somwang, Pathamet Khositharattanakool, Isaraporn Unchanam, Nattiya Saenchaiban, Wilai Wongkhut, Pinpinat Sanum, Thanapat Pataradool, Rungfar Boonserm, Jérôme Depaquit, Padet Siriyasatien

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Effects of surface treatments on the adhesion strengths between polyether ether ketone and both composite resins and poly(methyl methacrylate) by Yongcheng Ge, Ting Zhao, Sizheng Fan, Pengyuan Liu, Xiaoqiu Liu

“…Abstract Background This study evaluated the effects of three surface treatments—concentrated H2SO4, sodium borohydride (NaBH4), and their combination—on the shear bond strengths between polyether ether ketone (PEEK) and both composite resins and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). …”
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Chemical composition, characterization, and antimicrobial properties of Thymbra spicata essential oil-based nanoemulsions and its application on curd cheese by Serpil Demirci Kayiran, Umay Merve Guven Bolgen, Ebru Akgül, Pinar Kadiroglu, Nurten Cengiz, Tilbe Cevikelli, Deniz Onan, Esra Eroglu Ozkan, Gizem Bozdogan, Mehmet Boga, Yesim Ozogul, Tuba Esatbeyoglu, Fatih Ozogul, Fatih Ozogul

“…Background and aimsThymbra spicata L. has been widely recognized as a food additive due to its therapeutic benefits and low toxicity risk. …”
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Body Composition and Intradialytic Exercise in Kidney Disease: A Combined Analysis of the PEDAL and CYCLE‐HD Randomised Controlled Trials by Khai Ping Ng, Jamie H. Macdonald, Robin Young, Daniel S. March, Matthew P. M. Graham‐Brown, Thomas H. Mercer, Sharlene Greenwood, James O. Burton, Indranil Dasgupta

“…ABSTRACT Background Haemodialysis patients are at high risk of myopenic obesity, necessitating effective nutritional status monitoring and intervention strategies. …”
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Association between different composite dietary antioxidant indexes and constipation in American male adults: a cross-sectional study by Wei Sun, Yuchao Wang, Lu Han, Yinshi Liu, Hongru Liu, Yunbing Tong, Ziying Jiang, Chen Xu, Daqing Sun

“…BackgroundOxidative stress is acknowledged as a pivotal factor in the intricate pathophysiological processes and pathogenesis of constipation. …”
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Effect of sun dry brewer spent yeast on chemical composition, in vitro digestibility, and ruminal degradation kinetics of wheat straw by Geberemariyam Terefe, Mulugeta Walelgne, Dereje Fekadu, Getu Kitaw, Mesfin Dejene, Aeimro Kehaliu, Bethlehem Mekonnen, Yohannse Habteyesus

“…Methods Liquid brewer spent yeast (BSY) and water was mixed at a ratio of 1:5, respectively. …”
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Calcium and silicon nanofertilizers improved morphological attributes and fatty acid composition in olive; an insight to synergistic interaction between these elements by Javad Erfani-Moghadam, Abdolkarim Zarei

“…The utilization of nano-fertilizers for targeted and controlled nutrient release represents a promising strategy to advance sustainable agricultural practices while minimizing environmental impact. Method The effects of foliar application of Ca and Si nanoparticles were investigated on the morphological attributes and fatty acid composition of olive tree cultivar ‘Zard’. …”
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The Impact of Digital Technology–Based Exercise Combined With Dietary Intervention on Body Composition in College Students With Obesity: Prospective Study by Chengyuan Hu, Zixin Lv, Jieping Zhu, Chunyuan Lai, Dongjuan Guo, Maolin Chen, Xiaoyan Cheng, Mingxin Rao, Xinyou Zhou, Liqiang Su

“…MethodsA total of 129 college students with obesity (mean age 18.3, SD 0.7 years; mean weight 89.9, SD 13.6 kg; mean BMI 30.6, SD 3.3 kg/m2) were initially recruited for this study. …”
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Characterization of sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) and taro (Colocasia esculenta) flours with potential application in the preparation of both gluten-free and high protein food... by Jesús Eduardo Bravo Gómez, Ruby Aracely Narváez Cadena, Angie Paola Salas Zambrano, Karen Sofia Muñoz Pabon, Diego Fernando Roa-Acosta

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Residence-based disparities of composite index of anthropometric failures in East African under five children; multivariate decomposition analysis by Aznamariam Ayres, Yawkal Tsega, Abel Endawkie, Shimels Derso Kebede, Eyob Tilahun Abeje, Ermias Bekele Enyew, Chala Daba, Lakew Asmare, Amare Muche, Fekade Demeke Bayou, Mastewal Arefaynie, Asnakew Molla Mekonen, Abiyu Abadi Tareke, Awoke Keleb, Kaleab Mesfin Abera, Natnael Kebede, Endalkachew Mesfin Gebeyehu

“…Abstract Background Undernutrition remains a global challenge and public health concern, despite the presence of policies, programs and interventions. …”
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Effects of surrounding and underlying shades on the color adjustment potential of a single-shade composite used in a thin layer by Mariana Silva Barros, Paula Fernanda Damasceno Silva, Márcia Luciana Carregosa Santana, Rafaella Mariana Fontes Bragança, André Luis Faria-e-Silva

“…ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the surrounding and underlying shades’ effect on the color adjustment potential (CAP) of a single-shade composite used in a thin layer.Materials and MethodsCylinder specimens (1.0 mm thick) were built with the Vittra APS Unique composite, surrounded (dual specimens) or not (simple specimens) by a control composite (shade A1, A2, or A3). …”
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Basal metabolic rate correlates with excess postexercise oxygen consumption across different intensities by Shu-Chun Huang, Kuan-Hung Chen, Watson Hua-Sheng Tseng, Lan-Yan Yang, Ching-Chung Hsiao, Yi-Chung Fang, Chen-Hung Lee

“…Abstract Background Both the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) can be influenced by physical training and are associated with body composition and aerobic capacity. …”
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Component composition of essential oil in the North American <i>Pinus</i> L. species introduced to the Southern Coast of Crimea by T. M. Sakhno, Y. V. Plugatar, O. M. Shevchuk, S. A. Feskov, I. V. Bulavin

“…Background. Studying essential oils in conifers is of great scientific and practical interest due to their high bactericidal properties. …”
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Formation of sowed mixtures of meadow grasses under the influence of mineral fertilizer by Т. І. МАRTSINKО, А. H. DZIUBAILO, N. V. KARASEVYCH

“…When sowing timothy grass with meadow clover on a similar agricultural background, the yield of dry mass was 8.56 t/ha. The grass mixture with the original 100% composition of cereal grasses provided the lowest feed output. …”
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Does exercise enhance the benefits of nutritional support on the biochemical markers of nutrition, anthropometry, and body composition in hemodialysis patients? A systematic review by Raheleh Kamalzadeh Yazdi, Nima Radkhah, Alireza Ostadrahimi

“…Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate whether combining exercise with nutritional support offers additional benefits for anthropometry, body composition, and biochemical markers of nutrition in hemodialysis patients.MethodsThis systematic review searched databases, including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, until 14 February 2024 to identify relevant randomized controlled trials. …”
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Complex biochemical characteristics of <i>Coriandrum sativum</i> L. by T. V. Khmelinskaya, A. E. Smolenskaya, A. E. Solovyeva

“…The aim of this research was to study the biochemical composition of the green biomass in the accessions of C. sativum from the VIR global collection and identify promising accessions for use in breeding for quality.Materials and methods. …”
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The Efficacy of Zinc Gluconate Supplementation in the Improvement of Malnutrition Indices and Skin Abnormalities in Hemodialysis Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial by Mohammad Tavassoli, Shahrzad Shahidi, Gholamreza Askari, Naser Tavakoli, Cain C. T. Clark, Mohammad Hossein Rouhani

“…Background: Hemodialysis patients often suffer from several complications such as malnutrition and skin abnormalities. …”
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Influence of systematic standard and Nordic walking training on exercise tolerance and body weight components in women over 55 years of age by Vera Knappova, Kopeć Dorota, Witkowska Anna, Gabriela Kavalirova, Nowak Zbigniew, Tomasz Gabryś, Nowak-Lis Agata

“…BackgroundThe most physiological form of movement of human body is walking. …”
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DEVELOPMENT OF FUNCTIONAL MIXTURES FOR FLOUR CULINARY PRODUCTS by Anna T. Vasyukova, Irina U. Kusova, Roman Kh. Kandrokov

“…Background. Flour culinary products are in high demand among the population. …”
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