Can Scanning Electron Microscopy be used to quantitatively measure dentine roughness? by Shivaughn Maria Marchan, Marsha Ivey, Amrita Rajhbeharrysingh, Kelee Bascombe

“… Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if SEM used with imaging software could be used to quantitatively determine the extent of dentine roughness due to tooth-brushing. Material and methods: Flat, polished dentine surfaces were subjected to 25,000 cycles of simulated tooth-brushing at 2 strokes per second with a load of 200 g. …”
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Original surgical technique of unstable atlas fracture osteosynthesis: case series analysis by I.Yu. Lisitsky, V.N. Rashidov, A.V. Lychagin, A.Yu. Zarov, A.L. Korkunov, V.G. Cherepanov, I.A. Vyazankin, E.Yu. Tselishcheva

“…Further studies on sufficient clinical material are necessary for a reliable assessment of the method.…”
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Parenthood stressfulness and intensity in the students’ views by I. V. Tikhonova, Yu. V. Misiyuk, U. Yu. Sevastyanova

“…The present research aims to study the peculiarities of student ideas about the stressfulness and parental role intensity in the gender factor context and reproductive plans.Methodology and research methods. The sample consisted of 364 childless students (M = 19.43 years). …”
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Assessment of quality of life as an element of monitoring health status in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus by Nina Viktorovna Bolotova, Olga Viktorovna Kompaniets, Natalya Yur'evna Filina, Natalya Valer'evna Nikolaeva

“…To assess quality of life (QL) in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) depending on its duration, mode of insulin administration,and degree of social adaptation. Materials and methods. Generic Core Scale and Diabetes Module of Pediatric Quality of Life Questionnaire were used to estimate QL in 72 diabeticchildren and adolescents aged 5-18 yr with the participation of one of the parents. …”
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Quality and reliability of web-based information regarding restorative treatment in pediatric patients by Berna Kuter, Alp Abidin Ateşçi, Ece Eden

“…Purpose: The aim of the present study is to assess the quality and reliability of web based information about restorative treatment in pediatric patients on the internet using different scales. Materials and methods: Websites obtained by using keywords about restorative treatment in pediatric patients on Google and Yandex were included in the study. …”
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CHANGES IN THE LEVEL OF NT-proBNP AND MEAN PULMONARY ARTERY PRESSURE FOLLOWING BRONCHOPLASTIC LOBECTOMY OR PNEUMONECTOMY AS MARKERS OF RIGHT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION by V. F. Larin, V. A. Zhikharev, A. S. Bushuev, V. A. Porhanov, V. A. Koriachkin, A. P. Spasova, V. V. Khinovker

“…Background There are scanty data of right ventricular dysfunction markers after major pulmonary resection.Objective To study the changes of plasma level of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and its association with pulmonary artery pressure (PAP) as markers of right ventricular dysfunction in patients who underwent bronchoplastic lobectomy or pneumonectomy.Material and Methods The study population consisted of 36 patients aged 40–65 who underwent major  pulmonary resection for lung cancer in 2016–2018. …”
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FEATURES OF SEASONAL CARDIOVASCULAR MORTALITY IN WINTER IN RUSSIAN REGIONS WITH DIFFERENT CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHICAL CHARACTERISTICS by S. A. Boytsov, M. M. Lukyanov, A. V. Kontsevaya, A. D. Deev, Yu. A. Balanova, A. V. Kapustina, V. G. Klyashtorny, M. B. Hudyakov

“…To study seasonal changes in cardiovascular mortality in winter in Arkhangelsk, Ivanovo and Saratov regions – Russian regions with different climatic and geographical characteristics.Material and methods. Comparison of mortality in Arkhangelsk, Ivanovo and Saratov regions in 2007-2012 in January-March, December and April-November was performed by multivariate analysis of variance. …”
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Functional real-time optoacoustic imaging of middle cerebral artery occlusion in mice. by Moritz Kneipp, Jake Turner, Sebastian Hambauer, Sandro M Krieg, Jens Lehmberg, Ute Lindauer, Daniel Razansky

“…Here we investigate the applicability of real-time functional optoacoustic imaging for monitoring of stroke progression in the whole brain of living animals.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>The middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) was used to model stroke in mice, which were imaged preoperatively and the occlusion was kept in place for 60 minutes, after which optoacoustic scans were taken at several time points.…”
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STUDY OF THE FACIAL MORPHOLOGY OF YOUNG BULGARIANS WITH 3D LASER SCAN by Ts. Petleshkova, H. Manev, S. Sivkov, P. Timonov, A. Baltadjiev, R. Raycheva

“…AIM: The aim of study was to make a cephalometric characterization of young Bulgarians using 3D laser scan. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study included 46 males and 49 females of Bulgarian origin aged 21-30 years. …”
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Plastic policy hypocrisies: evaluating the efficacy of bans and alternatives in the Eastern Caribbean by Roxanne E. D. Graham

“…The findings highlight a significant “plastic policy hypocrisy,” where bans on single-use plastics exist alongside a heavy reliance on imported goods predominantly packaged in plastic. This contradiction points to a broader issue in environmental policymaking, where surface-level solutions like bans are employed without addressing underlying systemic challenges, such as inadequate recycling infrastructure or lack of export opportunities for recyclable materials. …”
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Clinical cases of cerebral venous thrombosis at the onset of paroxysmal conditions by I. N. Stepanov, N. Yu. Ryazantseva

“…To demonstrate clinical cases of rare stroke type - cerebral venous thrombosis with paroxysmal conditions.Materials and methods. There were retrospectively analyzed medical histories of the three male patients at age of 19, 22 and 47 years old, respectively, diagnosed with venous stroke, and admitted at different time points to the Neurology Department managing acute cerebrovascular accidents.Results. …”
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Methodology for information and technologigy assessment of public passenger transport work by A. A. Guskov, N. Y. Zalukaeva, M. A. Sevostyanov

“…The purpose of the work is to develop a refined methodology for evaluating the efficiency of public passenger transport based on the criteria of the information technology indicator, as well as to test the evaluation of the efficiency of motor transport enterprises engaged in passengers transportation in Tambov according to this indicator.Materials and methods. A refined methodology for evaluating the efficiency of public passenger transport has been developed based on the criteria of the information technology indicator. …”
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The impact of chronic heart failure on misinterpretation and misclassification of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease severity by I.I. Vyshnyvetskyy, A. Yu. Borovtsova

“…To evaluate the impact of comorbid chronic heart failure (CHF) on the severity of symptoms and correctness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) classification. Materials and methods. Cross-sectional study included 177 patients with COPD and concomitant cardiovascular diseases. …”
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Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Effect of Ellagic Acid on Osseointegration Around Dental Implants: An Original Research by Mehjubah, Ghanta Chaitanya, Syeda Tawkhira Tabasum, Tupili Murali Krishna, Deepak Kolte, Ashvin Wagh, Rahul Tiwari

“…Objective: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic effects of ellagic acid on osseointegration around dental implants. Materials and Methods: A total of 60 patients, aged between 25 and 55 years, requiring dental implants, were designated for the study. …”
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Axillary breast: Navigating uncharted terrain by Medha A Bhave

“…Liposuction alone and open excision are two techniques used for treatment. Materials and Methods: This study assesses the results of treatment in 24 consecutive patients, operated between 2005 and 2015.All patients had Kajava class IV masses. …”
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Uso de la tierra y diversidades alfa, beta y gamma de diplópodos en la cuenca del río Otún, Colombia by Alexander Feijoo-Martínez, Julián Bueno-Villegas, Darío Hernán Ruíz-Cobo

“…Objective: To determine the relationshipbetween changes in ecosystems and agrosystems provoked by human intervention and the alpha, beta and gamma diversity of theDiplopoda in the middle basin of the Otún river. Materials and methods: In this research we used a stratified systematic design with sevensampling windows and 16 sampling points. …”
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Optimized Design and Development of Ropinirole Loaded Nanoparticles for Restless Leg Syndrome by Christina Das, V. Muruganantham

“…This study focuses on the design and development of Ropinirole-loaded nanoparticles for targeted intranasal delivery to enhance therapeutic outcomes in RLS patients. Materials and Methods: Ropinirole, a dopamine agonist, was incorporated into chitosan nanoparticles with the help of the Box-Behnken design (BBD) to optimize key parameters such as particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), entrapment efficiency of the drug, and drug release kinetics. …”
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Can discolored dental composites be bleached in depth? by Luca Giachetti, Daniele Scaminaci Russo, Michele Nieri, Francesca Cinelli

“…This in vitro study aimed to verify the effectiveness of a whitening system on composite resin previously subjected to pigmentation, specifically examining the depth of whitening effectiveness within the material structure.Materials and MethodsA commercially available nano-filled composite resin was used. …”
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Self-normal and biorthogonal dynamical quantum phase transitions in non-Hermitian quantum walks by Haiting Zhang, Kunkun Wang, Lei Xiao, Peng Xue

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Psychoanalysis in the Novel Garis Luka by Khairani Hasan by Ifa Suryani, Sri Rahayu

“…Aims: This research examines the significance of the characters' personality traits in Khairani Hasan's novel "Garis Luka." Methods: This study is qualitative and descriptive. …”
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