Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome Related to Viscoelastic Substance by Ayşe Gül Altıntaş, Gültekin Köklü, Çiğdem Can, Sibel Polat, Meryem Yaşar

“…Objectives: To evaluate the etiologic factors of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) outbreak after uneventful cataract surgery, to discuss the treatment plan, and to assess the response to medical therapy. Materials and Methods: Clinical features in twenty-two eyes of 22 patients who had TASS outbreak after uneventful cataract surgery were evaluated. …”
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The jet fuels anti-wear properties indicator by K. I. Gryadunov, A. N. Timoshenko, K. E. Balishin, U. V. Ermolaeva

“…Since the end of the 2000s, foreign manufacturers have made claims to the quality of the mass-used domestic fuel brand TS-1, and these claims have not been specified. …”
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Space as a Semantic Unit of a Language Consciousness by Віталій Шимко, Анжела Бабаджанова

“…Conceptualization of the definition of space as a semantic unit of language consciousness. Materials & Methods. A structural-ontological approach is used in the work, the methodology of which has been tested and applied in order to analyze the subject matter area of psychology, psycholinguistics and other social sciences, as well as in interdisciplinary studies of complex systems. …”
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Development of technology for complex processing of Jerusalem artichoke by A. K. Vologirov, A. S. Dzhaboeva, A. T. Vasyukova, Z. N. Khatko, A. I. Blyagoz

“…The work used generally accepted physical and chemical methods for studying plant objects. The results of the research made it possible to establish optimal technological parameters for the process of extracting inulin from Jerusalem artichoke tubers with a 60% aqueous-alcohol solution. …”
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3D printing of continuous cotton thread reinforced poly (lactic acid) by Xiaohui Song, Yishen Ye, Shifeng Huang, Xingguo Han, Zhouping Huang, Wenfang Guan, Zhengwei Yang, Minggan Wang

“…Abstract This paper purposed to prepare poly (lactic acid)/continuous cotton thread (PLA /CCT) filaments by using prepreg method, and investigated the properties of PLA/CCT filament and their 3D printed composites. …”
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Regulation of peel development and control of fruit cracking by gibberellin acid in Zaomi Ponkan by LIU Xin, PENG Miao, JIA Yushi, ZHAO Yushuang, CHEN Tong, WU Hailing, CHEN Yuewen, JIN Yan, LU Xiaopeng, YANG Junfeng

“…Moreover, the study also sought to delve into the physiological mechanisms through which GA3 regulates peel thickness and cell wall components, and reduces fruit cracking. [Methods] Zaomi Ponkan trees exhibiting good growth and consistency were selected. …”
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The impact of dental varnishes on the immediate surface microhardness and roughness of restorative dental materials: An in vitro study by Lovrić Jovana, Marković Milisav, Bulajić Marko, Zeljković Saša, Ilić Jana, Dolić Olivera

“…The aim of this study was to investigate the way in which dental varnishes, one of which contained fluoride and the other casein phosphopeptideamorphous calcium phosphate (CPP-ACP), affect the microhardness and roughness of the three most commonly used restorative materials in pediatric dental practice [resin-modified (RM) glass ionomer cement (GIC), high-viscosity (HV) GIC, and micro-hybrid composite (MHCOMP)]. Methods. The study included 60 discs and 60 bars, of which 20 discs and 20 bars each were made from one of the three commonly used dental restorative materials. …”
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Influence of indirect reinforcements on the flexural strength of a thermally activated acrylic resin used for complete dentures by Jean Soares Miranda, Caroline Cotes Marinho, Vanessa Cruz Macedo, Aline Serrado de Pinho Barcellos, Thaís Cachuté Paradella, Tarcísio José Arruda Paes Jr, Estevão Tomomitsu Kimpara

“…Material and Methods: Ten samples, with 65 x 10 x 2.5 mm, were prepared for each group (n = 10): CO, control of only TAAR; CR, in which an 60 mm indirect composite resin was polymerized together with the acrylic resin during the thermo-polymerization cycle; SS, in which ceramic glass mixed with aramid fibers cut 60 mm in length were incorporated into the samples; and SC, in which the same fibers were incorporated with addiction of the indirect composite resin. …”
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The Role of Membranes in Modern Winemaking: From Clarification to Dealcoholization by Carolina E. Demaman Oro, Bruna M. Saorin Puton, Luciana D. Venquiaruto, Rogério Marcos Dallago, Giordana Demaman Arend, Marcus V. Tres

“…During stabilization, membranes such as nanofiltration and reverse osmosis membranes, often made from polyamide composite materials, enable the selective removal of proteins, polysaccharides, and microorganisms, thereby improving the wine’s stability and extending its shelf life. …”
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Lignin‐derived carbon fibers: A green path from biomass to advanced materials by Li Yan, Hai Liu, Yanfan Yang, Lin Dai, Chuanling Si

“…This review classifies fossil‐derived and biomass‐derived CFs, starting from the sources and chemical structures of raw lignin, and outlines the preparation methods linked to the performance of lignin‐derived CFs. …”
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Characterization and evaluation of joint properties of friction stir welded AA7075/GNPs joints obtained using square and cylindrical threaded tools by Rahul Biradar, Sachinkumar Patil, Nagamadhu M, Priyaranjan Sharma, Filipe Fernandes

“…The authors conducted comprehensive evaluations using advanced characterization methods including scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Raman spectroscopy. …”
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Quality of life in patients with chronic liver disease by Popović Dušan Đ., Kisić-Tepavčević Darija, Kovačević Nada, Milovanović Tamara, Krstić Miodrag, Ranković Ivan, Martinov Jelena, Glišić Tijana, Ješić Rada, Pekmezović Tatjana

“…The aim of our study was to evaluate the predictive value of selected socio-demographic and clinical characteristics on HRQoL in Serbian cohort of patients with the CLD. Methods. Over a period of one year, we performed a study which included patients with the CLD. …”
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Equity in clinical trials for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis: A systematic review of global representation and inclusion of patients and researchers. by David S Lawrence, Tshepo Leeme, Mosepele Mosepele, Thomas S Harrison, Janet Seeley, Joseph N Jarvis

“…Data were summarised and compared over 3 time periods: pre-antiretroviral therapy (ART) (pre-2000), early ART (2000 to 2009), and established ART (post-2010) using chi-squared and chi-squared for trend. Comparisons were made with global disease burden estimates and a composite reference derived from observational studies.…”
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Ovarian Pedicle Local Analgesia in Midline versus Flank Cat Ovariectomy by Alice Carbonari, Antonio Di Bello, Edoardo Lillo, Francesco Caprio, Matteo Burgio, Vincenzo Cicirelli, Raffaele Luigi Sciorsci, Annalisa Rizzo

“…ABSTRACT Objectives The study aimed to assess perioperative pain in cats subjected to ovariectomy, performed with a midline or flank approach, receiving a lidocaine splash on each ovarian pedicle. Methods Eighty female cats were divided into two groups: flank group (F), made up of 40 subjects ovariectomised using the flank approach, and the midline group (M), which consisted of 40 subjects using the midline approach. …”
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Effect of different concentrations of nanohydroxyapatite on tooth bleaching effectiveness and enamel bond strength by Laura Nobre Ferraz, Waldemir Francisco Vieira Júnior, Gláucia Maria Bovi Ambrosano, Maria Cecília Caldas Giorgi, Flávio Henrique Baggio Aguiar, Débora Alves Nunes Leite Lima

“… Objective: To evaluate the effect of 35% hydrogen peroxide (35% HP) combined to different concentrations of nanohydroxyapatite (nHA) on the effectiveness of dental bleaching (superficial enamel and deep dentin) and enamel bond strength. Material and Methods: Fifty bovine dental specimens (5x5x2mm) were divided into 5 groups, according to the treatments (n = 10): no bleaching (negative control); 35% HP (positive control); 35% HP+ 5% nHA; 35% HP + 10% nHa; and 35% HP + 15% nHA. …”
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Creation of a collection fund and study of cultivars of daylilies in the M. M. Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine by T. O. Shcherbakova

“…Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NBG), selection of assortment for decorative horticulture and landscaping. Methods. Cultivars from the NBG daylily collection were studied. …”
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Features of polyurethane and xenopericardial patch remodeling using a large animal model as an example by E. A. Senokosova, E. S. Prokudina, R. A. Mukhamadiyarov, E. A. Velikanova, E. O. Krivkina, A. V. Mironov, E. S. Sardin, L. V. Antonova

“…Objective: to compare the remodeling features of polyurethane (PU) and bovine pericardium (BP) patches that have been implanted in a sheep carotid artery for 6 months. Materials and methods. Synthetic matrices were fabricated from a 12% PU solution in chloroform by electrospinning on a Nanon-01A machine (MECC, Japan). …”
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Trastuzumab in early curative breast cancer: A target trial emulation benchmarked against two randomized clinical trials. by Vanessa Voelskow, Xabier Garcia-Albeniz, Anita Berglund, Maria Feychting, Tobias Kurth, Anthony A Matthews

“…However, benchmarking trials of a cancer treatment poses a unique set of challenges, such as defining composite outcomes like disease-free survival.<h4>Methods and findings</h4>We designed a target trial with a protocol as similar as possible to the B-31 and N9831 randomized trials, which estimated the effect of adjuvant trastuzumab plus chemotherapy compared with chemotherapy alone in individuals with early human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive breast cancer. …”
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Content and Occurrence State of Niobium and Rare Earth Elements in Hornblendite of Dagele, East Kunlun by the Electron Probe Technique by Jiandong LIU, Bingzhang WANG, Wufu LI, Tingting JIN, Xinyuan ZHANG, Chuntao WANG, Jinshan CAO, Ying ZHENG, Zhongguo ZHAO

“…To ensure accurate results, all the collected data were processed using the ZAF matrix correction method. The detection limits for different elements range from 50×10−6 to 300×10−6.RESULTS(1) The analysis results with the polarized light microscope suggest that hornblendite primarily consists of hornblende, pyroxene, phlogopite/biotite, apatite, and other minerals, with a minor presence of aeschynite. …”
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Current status and influencing factors of mild renal function decline in elders aged over 60 years by Xue Jian-qiang, He Na, Shuai Ping, Liu Yu-ping

“…ObjectiveTo provide basic rationales for guidelines and recommendations on screening and management of renal function in elders by collecting the relevant data of physical examination subjects aged over 60 years，retrospective analysis was made for mild renal function decline during physical examination of subjects aged over 60 years so as to understand the situation of mild renal function decline in elders.MethodsBased upon the results of 13，251 people aged 60-95 participating in physical examination at Health Management Center from 2018 to 2020，elders with mild renal function decline were divided into two groups according to the level of estimated glomerular filtration rate （eGFR）. …”
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