Faunistic composition and seasonal occurrence of parasitoid and predatory wasps in maize intercropped with beans by Priscila Silva Miranda, Tânia Gonçalves Barbosa, Zilda Cristina Malheiros Lima, Raquel Pérez-Maluf, Aldenise Alves Moreira, Suzany Aguiar Leite

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Transformation of the CIRC (Cooperative Integrated Reading and Composition) Model to Enhance Qira'ah by Rita Diana, Agung Setiyawan, Boby Bagas Purnama, Siska Nanda Safitri, Mumammad Ziad Al-Fain, Hanif Wazkia, Riskiyah Riskiyah

“…The CIRC model was chosen because it effectively improves students' literacy skills through collaboration in small groups, compared to other collaborative approaches. This study's background is students' low reading ability in Arabic language classes, so innovation is needed in learning methods. …”
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Effect of Adhesive Resin as a Modeling Liquid on Elution of Resin Composite Restorations by Mohammadreza Maalekipour, Mehri Safari, Mehrdad Barekatain, Amirhossein Fathi

“…Background. Adhesive resin is increasingly used as a modeling liquid for composite. …”
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Relationships between body composition and anaerobic performance parameters in female handball players by Mehmet Kale, Erkan Akdoğan

“…Background and Study Aim. The purpose of this study was to investigate of the relationships between total/segmental body composition and anaerobic performance parameters in female handball players. …”
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Analysis of body composition parameters: Associations with gender, age, and adiposity indices in adults by Fareha Husain, Mohd. Yasir Zubair, Shahnawaz Alam

“…Background: Height-independent body composition parameters such as fat free mass index (FFMI) and body fat mass index (BFMI) allow height-independent interpretation of nutrition status and putatively provide a better assessment of body fat. …”
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Trace element composition of snow cover components in the city of Chita and its environs by Evgeniy A. Bondarevich

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Influence of mode of delivery on infant gut microbiota composition: a pilot study by Li Yu, Yong Guo, Jie-Ling Wu

“…Background Microbial colonisation in infants is initially dependent on the mother and is affected by the mode of delivery. …”
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Spectrophotometric evaluation of restorative composite shades and their match with a classical shade guide by Rafael Melara, Luciana Mendonça, Fábio Herrmann Coelho-de-Souza, Juliana Nunes Rolla, Luciano de Souza Gonçalves

“…ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to verify the match between 5 shades of composites from different manufacturers with a shade guide and among the systems using a portable spectrophotometer.Materials and MethodsShade measurements were performed on specimens of Z350 XT (3M ESPE), Charisma Diamond (Heraeus Kulzer GmbH), Esthet X-HD (Dentsply Caulk), and Empress Direct (Ivoclar-Vivadent) for shades A1, A2, A3, B1, and C3 using a Vita Easyshade spectrophotometer (Vita Zahnfabrik) against a white background. …”
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The cuspal deflection caused by dental composite polymerization shrinkage analyzed by digital holography by Novta Evgenije, Lainović Tijana, Grujić Dušan, Pantelić Dejan, Blažić Larisa

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Initial pig developmental stage influences intestinal organoid growth but not cellular composition by Camille Duchesne, Gwénaëlle Randuineau, Laurence Le Normand, Véronique Romé, Samia Laraqui, Alexis Pierre Arnaud, Gaëlle Boudry

“…Abstract Background Intestinal organoids are promising tools in the context of animal experiment reduction but a thorough characterization of the impact of the origin of intestinal stem cells (ISC) on organoid phenotype is needed to routinely use this cellular model. …”
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Charcoal whitening agents and composite resin: investigating color change and surface roughness by Begum Busra Cevval Ozkocak, Ismail Ozkocak

“…Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate the effects of different charcoal-based whitening products on the color stability and surface roughness of resin composite, following coffee-induced staining and subsequent brushing with whitening products. …”
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Longitudinal Growth and Body Composition of Twins versus Singletons in the First Month of Life by Giulia Paviotti, Angela De Cunto, Laura Travan, Jenny Bua, Gabriele Cont, Sergio Demarini

“…Background. Although twin gestation is well recognized to be associated with impaired fetal and postnatal growth, specific data about body composition of twins in the first month of life are scarce. …”
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Composition and antimicrobial activity of essential oils of Salvia fruticosa and Salvia ringens (Lamiaceae) by Stojanović Danilo, Marčetić Mirjana, Ušjak Dušan, Milenković Marina

“…Background/Aim. Plant essential oils (EOs) can have a significant antibacterial effect especially through additive or synergistic action as antibiotic adjuvants. …”
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Association between composite dietary antioxidant indices and anemia: NHANES 2003-2018. by Qian Wu, Zhiyu Wang, Jieyu Xia, Hui Xu, Gang Huang, Guangyong Feng, Xiaoxia Gou

“…<h4>Background</h4>There is increasing acknowledgment of the potential role that diet rich in antioxidants may play in the prevention of anemia. …”
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Evaluation of the relationship between body composition and aerobic fitness in youth soccer players by Ö. Nalbant, K. Özer

“…Background and Study Aim: The purpose of the study was to make an evaluation between aerobic fitnes (VO2max) and body composition in youth soccer players. …”
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Cyanide ion oxidation by catalytic effect of nickel ferrites activated carbon composites by C. Feijoo, E. De la Torre, R. Narvaez

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Cyanide is a commonly-used substance in the gold recovery processes due to its high affinity for forming complexes with the precious metal, but inadequate handling and its final arrangement can lead to severe environmental contamination. …”
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Eukaryotic composition across seasons and social groups in the gut microbiota of wild baboons by Mary N. Chege, Pamela Ferretti, Shasta Webb, Rosaline W. Macharia, George Obiero, Joseph Kamau, Susan C. Alberts, Jenny Tung, Mercy Y. Akinyi, Elizabeth A. Archie

“…While high-throughput sequencing is commonly used to characterize bacterial communities in animal microbiota, these methods are less often applied to gut eukaryotic composition. …”
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Body composition estimates from bioelectrical impedance and its association with cardiovascular risk by Jesne Kistan, Jeffrey Wing, Khanyisile Tshabalala, Wesley van Hougenhouck-Tulleken, Debashis Basu

“…Background: Screening for traditional risk factors of cardiovascular disease is well known in primary healthcare (PHC) settings. …”
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Injectable Composite Hydrogel Stents for Bone Defect Management with Enhanced Osteogenesis and Angiogenesis by Chen Z, Jia M, Liu Y, Zhou H, Wang X, Wu M

“…Consequently, it is essential to create reliable alternatives to cancellous bone grafts to ensure effective management of bone defects.Methods: In this research, we created an injectable composite hydrogel stents using gelatin methacrylate (GelMA) hydrogel to mimic the collagen properties of cancellous bone, along with the inclusion of nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) to signify the inorganic element. …”
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Cultivation practices and phytochemical composition of A. betulina and A. crenulata: A review by Nompumelelo H. Mnisi, Rotondwa P. Gunununu, Callistus Bvenura, Reckson A. Mulidzi, Louisa Blomerus, Pippa A. Karsen, Motiki M. Mofokeng, Stephen Amoo, Daphney Marabe, Ngwatshipane M. Mashabela

“…Setting: This review provides an overview of cultivation practices and phytochemical composition of A. betulina and A. crenulata. Method: A comprehensive search was conducted on existing literature on the traditional uses, medicinal use, cultivation, and phytochemistry of A. betulina and A. crenulata in online databases. …”
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