An Improved Subdomain Level Nonconformal Discontinuous Galerkin Time Domain (DGTD) Method for Materials With Full-Tensor Constitutive Parameters by Qiang Ren, Qiwei Zhan, Qing Huo Liu

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FABRICATION OF ALL PORCELAIN CANTILEVER BRIDGE RESTORATION IN CASES OF GINGIVA RECESSION USING ZIRCONIUM DIOXIDE MATERIAL WITH ADDITIONAL RETENSION by Yobellivia Pauline, Eny Inayati, Sianiwati Goenharto, Okti Setyowati, Endang Kusdaryanti, Sri Redjeki Indiani, Mia Laksmi Lita Rosa

“…Background: Aesthetic and functional dental restoration is a hope for people who have lost teeth, especially in the anterior region. …”
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Society and Orthodox Church in the rear province during World War I (based on materials of the city of Tsaritsyn, Saratov Governorate) by Irina Litvinova, Olga Redkina

“…The authors of the article have studied and introduced new factual material on the topic in question. The article specifi es functions of parish councils, aspects of interaction between parish councils and churchgoers in setting up hospitals, orphanages, in supporting local divisions of charitable organisations, namely the Red Cross, Elizavetinskiy and Tat’yaninskiy committees, the “Humanistic Society” (Russ. …”
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A New Generation of Porous Polymer Materials from Polystyrene Waste: Synthesis and Adsorption of Nitrate Anions in Aqueous Media by Mohamed Anannaz, Fatiha Tafraout, Charaf Laghlimi, Rachida Ouaabou, Jalal Isaad

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A decision-making strategy for selection of FDM-based additively manufactured thermoplastics for industrial applications based on material attributes by Sotiria Dimitrellou, Eleni Strantzali, Isidoros Iakovidis

“…FDM is considered a sustainable technology that allows the manufacturing of functional products with minimal material usage and is compatible with a diverse range of polymers used for consumer or industrial products with a broad application range. …”
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Thermomechanical and physicochemical investigation of Raw clay bricks derived from Nomayo clay and palm shell powder lignocellulosic material by Hamka Hamka Adolphe Claudel, Olembe Roland Yves, Djomi Rolland, Ngohe Ekam Paul Salomon, Touani Chualeu Parfait, Biyeme Florent, Tchotang Theodore

“…X-ray diffraction and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis show kaolinite as the main mineral phase, with a little amount of quartz and organic functional groups in composite samples. Thermal analysis (TGA/DTA/DTG) indicates a three-stage decomposition process: moisture loss (~ 188 °C), cellulose degradation (~ 314 °C, Δm ≈ 19.17%), and kaolinite dehydroxylation (> 500 °C), with thermal stability reached above 600 °C. …”
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MgCuSb as a suitable electrode for contacting pre-compacted pellets of MgAgSb thermoelectric material by Amandine Helt, Amandine Duparchy, Aidan Cowley, Eckhard Müller, Johannes de Boor

“…Here, we investigate the metallization of MgAgSb with MgCuSb, providing microstructural and electrical analyses of the interfaces for functionalized legs obtained from a combined sintering of both materials systematically varying temperature, duration and pressure. …”
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Recent advances on the recovery and high-value utilization of valuable metals from cathode materials of spent lithium-ion batteries by Yanrun MEI, Longmin LIU, Ran CHEN, Huijie HOU, Jingping HU, Jiakuan YANG

“…To fill up this gap, this review systematically discusses the current status of closed-loop recycling and processing of valuable metals from spent lithium iron phosphate and ternary cathode materials. It also explores the potential of converting spent lithium-ion battery cathode materials into electrode materials for other energy storage devices or environmentally functional materials. …”
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Viscoelastic to elastic transformation of soft polymer properties for accelerated materials selection based on tissue dynamics in tissue engineering applications by Kamil Elkhoury, Guan-Lin Chen, Erfan Noorbakhsh Noshahri, Julio Zuazola, Nikhil Gupta, Sanjairaj Vijayavenkataraman

“…This dynamic behavior is critical for tissue functionality, influencing the design of biomaterials for tissue engineering. …”
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Surface treatments with TiO2 nanostructures for bonding to zirconia materials as an alternative to conventional airborne-particle abrasion of the surface by Constantino Fernandes-Neto, Erika Bronze-Uhle, Leonardo Francisco Gonçalves Dias, Fabio Antonio Piola Rizzante, Paulo Noronha Lisboa-Filho, Adilson Yoshio Furuse

“…Zirconia has become a popular choice for indirect restorations; however, adhesion to this material remains a challenge. The present study aimed to evaluate surface characteristics and bond strength to tetragonal Y-TZP and cubic Y-PSZ zirconia submitted to experimental surface treatments. …”
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PRINCIPLES OF RE-ENGINEERING METHODOLOGY FOR TECHNOLOGICAL PROCESS IN PROCESSING OF RAW MATERIAL COMPONENTS WHILE PRODUCING CEMENT AND SILICATE PRODUCTS by I. A. Busel, P. I. Busel

“…Imitation simulations of a grinding mill operation have been developed on the basis of experimental data and probability functions. The possibility of controlling technological process of raw material grinding has been demonstrated in the paper.While implementing the proposed complex of organizational and technical recommendations it is possible to increase grinding productivity up to 30-50 % and significantly reduce и существенно снизить energy consumption for mineral raw material grinding during production of cement and silicate products. …”
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Key technologies for preparation and multi scene utilization of multi-source solid waste based carbon fixation mining materials by Lang LIU, Lei XIA, Shuangming WANG, Zhiyu FANG, Mengbo ZHU, Wei HE, Yuheng GAO

“…In order to achieve the goal of "coal mine loss reduction mining-functional utilization of solid waste-CO2 low-carbon disposal", this study innovatively proposed the key technologies of CO2 mineralization multi-source solid waste preparation of carbon fixation mining materials and multi scenario utilization.Taking the modified magnesium coal based solid waste (including modified magnesium slag, fly ash and coal gangue) as an example, the direct mineralization method was used to mineralize it on the ground to prepare carbon fixation mining materials, so as to meet the application requirements of multiple scenarios in the mine. …”
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Tolerance to exercise in adolescents with rheumatic diseases taking into account systolic heart function by T. O. Holovko, N. S. Shevchenko, L. F. Bohmat, V. V. Nikonova

“…Aim: to determine the systolic heart function and adaptive capabilities to physical activity in adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. …”
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Functional Evaluation of Open Carpal Tunnel Release in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Patients by Swagat Mahapatra, Devta Singh, Prakhar Mishra, Jaydeep Patel, Madhusudan Mishra, Animesh Gupta

“…Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the functional outcome of open carpal tunnel release in carpal tunnel syndrome and analyze the risk factors and epidemiological patterns associated with carpal tunnel syndrome. …”
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Improving the functionality of intraoperative nerve monitoring during thyroid surgery: is lidocaine an alternative? by K.V. Bosenko

“…This monitoring method is not intended to visualize the recurrent laryngeal nerve, but rather to assess its function intraoperatively and to help make a prognosis in patients who develop recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis. …”
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Transient Elevation of Liver Function Tests and Bilirubin Levels After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy by Alexandros Giakoustidis, Menelaos Papakonstantinou, Christos Gkoutzios, Paraskevi Chatzikomnitsa, Areti Danai Gkaitatzi, Athanasia Myriskou, Petros Bangeas, Panagiotis Dimitrios Loufopoulos, Vasileios N. Papadopoulos, Dimitrios Giakoustidis

“…In cases of poor identification of the cystic duct and artery leading to a missed intraoperative injury, patients present with elevated liver function tests (LFTs) or increased bilirubin postoperatively. …”
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Influence of oromotor functions on motor development and feeding outcomes in children with cerebral palsy by Amira F. Ibrahim, Sara Y. Elsebahy, Monira I. Aldhahi, Mai M. Khalaf, Ahmed A. Torad, Mona Mohamed Taha, Amira F. El-Sheikh

“…This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the level of gross motor function, feeding level, oromotor structural dysfunction, tongue thrust, and eating performance in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Patients/materials and methods This cross-sectional study included a total of fifty-five children diagnosed with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy, with a mean age of 4.84  years and a mean weight of 12.46  kg. …”
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Role of the functional status of the autonomic nervous system in the clinical course of purulent meningitis by D. A. Zadiraka, O. V. Ryabokon

“…Research aim: to increase the autonomic dysfunction diagnostics efficiency for patients suffering from purulent meningitis in the disease dynamics based on the complex of clinical evidence and functional status of autonomic nervous system. Materials and methods. …”
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The Lysine Demethylase KDM5B Regulates Islet Function and Glucose Homeostasis by Marie Balslev Backe, Chunyu Jin, Luz Andreone, Aditya Sankar, Karl Agger, Kristian Helin, Andreas Nygaard Madsen, Steen Seier Poulsen, Madhusudhan Bysani, Karl Bacos, Charlotte Ling, Marcelo Javier Perone, Birgitte Holst, Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen

“…We have recently shown that preserving H3K27 and H3K4 methylation using the lysine demethylase inhibitor GSK-J4 reduces cytokine-induced destruction of beta-cells and improves beta-cell function. Here, we investigate the therapeutic potential of GSK-J4 to prevent diabetes development and examine the importance of H3K4 methylation for islet function. …”
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Assessment of motor skills associations with executive functioning in children of senior preschool age by T.V. Zhilyaeva, E.M. Tolstobrova, O.M. Silantyeva, U.A. Nasonova, I.V. Brak, V.Yu. Borisov, Yu.M. Taraday, A.M. Borisova

“…</strong> The article examines the relationship between motor skills (fine and gross motor skills, motor reaction time) and executive functioning (EF), which is the most important predictor of future academic success. …”
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