In vitro study of white spot lesion: Maxilla and mandibular teeth by Alizae Marny Mohamed, Kiong Hung Wong, Wan Jen Lee, Murshida Marizan Nor, Haizal Mohd Hussaini, Tanti Irawati Rosli

“…Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of resin infiltration on colour changes and surface roughness of artificial white spot lesions (WSLs) on maxillary and mandibular premolar. Materials and methods: Sixty (60) extracted sound Maxilla (Mx) and Mandibular (Mn) premolars were randomly divided into 2 groups (test and control). …”
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Cone beam computed tomography analysis for immediate implant placement in the anterior maxilla based on radial root position: An observational study by Jignasha Suthar, Somil Mathur, Snehal Upadhyay, Thanmai Taduri

“…Setting and Design: Cross-sectional Observational study. Materials and Methods: A total of 103 cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans involving the six maxillary anterior teeth were scrutinized in the radial plane. …”
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Enhancing Quality of Life: The Effect of Complete Decongestive Therapy on Jordanian Women With Breast Cancer After Axillary Lymph Node Dissection by Shaimaa Shamoun, Muayyad Ahmad

“…Moreover, the quality of life (QOL) was assessed and compared between the intervention group receiving CDT and the control group. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental design with a purposeful sampling approach was employed for enrollment. …”
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The influence of systolic arterial pressure in the first day after systemic thrombolysis on ischemic stroke outcomes and complication rate: a retrospective single-center study by A. R. Avidzba, V. A. Saskin, A. V. Kudryavtsev, M. Yu. Kirov

“…Currently, there are only limited data in the scientific literature regarding the influence of systemic hemodynamic parameters on the recanalization status and complications of AIS.The objective of our study was to assess the relationship between the systemic hemodynamic parameters in the early postreperfusion period and the outcomes of AIS.Materials and methods. For retrospective analysis, data of 292 patients who received intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) at the Arkhangelsk Regional Stroke Center between 2010 and 2021 were collected. …”
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Organizational and clinical aspects of acute coronary syndrome combined with a new coronavirus infection (SARS-COV-2) by I. I. Serebrennikov, Ph. Yu. Kopylov, R. N. Komarov, M. B. Mukanova, A. M. Ismailbaev, F. S. Gafurov

“…Assessment of organizational and clinical aspects of acute coronary syndrome combined with a new coronavirus infection (SARS- CoV-2).Materials and methods. This is a retrospective study where 60 patients were divided into the following groups: group 1 patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and a new coronavirus infection hospitalized in the «red» zone after infection was detected at the prehospital stage (n=29); group 2 - uninfected coronavirus infection patients with ACS (n=31). …”
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Biocompatibility of different resin composites after polymerization with two light curing units: an immunohistochemical study by İrem İpek, Murat Ünal, Tülay Koç

“…Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the biocompatibility of two different resin composites after polymerization under two different light sources in three different time periods. Materials and Methods: 72 polyethylene tubes polymerized with 2 different resin composites and 2 different light sources (Elipar S10 and Valo ) [Group 1: Kalore Elipar S10 (KE), Group 2: Kalore Valo (KV), Group 3: Essentia Elipar S10 (EE), Group 4: Essentia Valo (EV)] were implanted in the dorsal connective tissue of 18 rats. 24 empty polyethylene tubes [Group 5: (Control group)] were implanted in the dorsal connective tissue of 6 rats. …”
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Paraspinal muscles and gluteus medius fat infiltration are both associated with lumbar disc herniation by Jianping Wang, Zhenhua Zhao, Ding Liang, Xiao Xu, Dingbo Shu

“…Abstract Objectives To quantitatively assess the degeneration of paraspinal and pelvic muscles in patients with lumbar disc herniation (LDH) using MRI q-Dixon and to explore their potential association with LDH. Materials and methods The cross-sectional area (CSA) and proton density fat fraction (PDFF) of the multifidus (MF), erector spinae (ES), psoas major (PM), and gluteus medius (GM), as well as the vertebral bone marrow fat fraction (BMFF), lumbar lordosis (LL), and sacral slope (SS), were measured in both LDH and control groups. …”
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Particulate matter concentrations and health risks associated with cow hides singeing in Abattoirs in Benin City, Nigeria by Aimuanmwosa Frank Eghomwanre, Gracious Oghosa Edomwonyi

“…This study assessed the concentrations of particulate matter in selected abattoirs and examined the associated health risks among the workers in Benin City, Nigeria. Materials and methods: Measurements of Particulate Matter (PM2.5 and PM10) were performed in three areas in the abattoirs for three months, and the noncarcinogenic risks of exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 were determined via Hazard-Quotients (HQs) and Hazard Indices (HIs). …”
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Cross-cultural aspects of streetscape perception by Rachid Belaroussi, Irène Sitohang, Elena María Díaz González, Jorge Martín-Gutiérrez

“…Most of the research focus on the methodology to characterize the satisfaction of a public space, but there is a lack of knowledge about inter-cultural aspects of such methods. Our main research question is whether there is consistency in the way in which French and Spanish auditors perceived an urban streetscape: would they rate a public space the same and what features would be differently audited. …”
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Unravelling Students’ Attitudes Toward Lifelong Exercise by Efstathia Evangelou, Nikolaos Digelidis, Charalampos Krommidas

“…Additionally, the study aimed to investigate whether there were variations in attitudes based on the students’ physical activity levels. Materials and methods. In the first study, 752 students of the 7th and 10th grades participated, representing 47 classes from 14 schools. …”
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Analysis of Positioning Accuracy in Case of Design Errors in the Installation of Mecanum Wheels of the Mobile Platform by G. V. Pankrateva, A. E. Mordin, G. R. Saypulaev

“…This work aims at assessing the positioning errors that arise due to the presence of design errors in the installation of mecanum wheels, and analyzing the effect of these errors on the accuracy of program motion testing when using control at the kinematic level.Materials and Methods. The analysis of positioning accuracy was based on mathematical modeling of the platform kinematics, taking into account structural errors in the installation of mecanum wheels. …”
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Marginal Bone Levels around Mono/One-piece Implants – A Systematic Review by Shekhar Gupta

“…This systematic review aimed to assess the available literature on MBL around mono/one-piece dental implants. Materials and Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. …”
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Electron Density and Molecular Orbital Analyses of the Nature of Bonding in the η³-CCH Agostic Rhodium Complexes Preceding the C–C and C–H Bond Cleavages by Irena Efremenko

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Alteration of Lumbar Sagittal Alignment after Surgical Decompression with Fusion for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis by Wen-Tung Hsieh, Ting-Chun Huang, Chih-Wei Chen, Ming-Hsiao Hu, Shu-Hua Yang

“…Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the lumbar sagittal alignment before and after surgical decompression for LSS. Materials and Methods: From June 2014 to March 2018, 73 patients who underwent surgery for LSS and were followed more than 24 months were included in this study. …”
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A cross-sectional study on factors contributing to health anxiety among healthcare workers in Nigeria due to the COVID-19 pandemic experience by Nanribet Mwoltu, Samuel Njor, Olaniyi Felix Sanni, Ndom Okposin, Ose Ugege, Nweke Peter, Akanji Michael, Joseph Ugwuike, Paul Amechi, Roger Abang, Paul Umoh, Godwin Emmanuel, Bartholom`ew Ochonye, Abiye Kalaiwo

“…This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of HA among facility-based and community-based HCWs in Nigeria during the pandemic, examine the socio-demographic factors associated with HA, and explore their coping mechanisms, challenges, and concerns. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study used a purposive sampling technique and an online Google Form to collect data from 327 HCWs across Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Lagos states during the COVID-19 lockdown. …”
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FOLLOW-UP PROGNOSIS OF SUBACUTE INFECTIOUS ENDOCA RDITIS by V P Kulichenko, T L Vinogradova, N S Chipigina, N A Shosiak

“…To study follow-up prognosis of subacule infectious endocarditis (IE); to reveal factors reliably influencing prognosis; to formulate approaches to its assessment. Material and methods. Retrospective study was carried out which included 98 pts relieved from the hospital with diagnosis «Subaculc 1Е». …”
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CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF SYSTEM ANALYSIS OF THE QUALITY OF VOCATIONAL TEACHER TRAINING by Oleksandr Derevyanchuk

“…Special attention is paid to the integration of digital technologies and methods of educational data mining into the modelling process. …”
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Designing and Validating an Educational Model of Accounting Graduate Students in the Knowledge and Skills Required in Qualitative and Quantitative Research by Akram Taftiyan, Nasrin Alraji, Fatemeh Mansouri Mohammad Abadi

“…Theme analysis method was used to analyze qualitative data. In the theme analysis section, 8 main categories were identified in the form of 30 sub-categories and 196 concepts. …”
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Experience with nusinersen as a pathogenetic therapy in adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy 5q in the Republic of Bashkortostan by S. V. Umutbaev, L. Sh. Murzabaeva, M. A. Kutlubaev, A. V. Shishigin, T. N. Sharipov, E. V. Sayfullina, R. V. Мagzhanov

“…To analyze the experience of using nusinersen as a pathogenetic therapy for patients over 18 years of age with SMA 5q in the Republic of Bashkortostan.Materials and methods. We examined eight patients receiving pathogenetic therapy with nusinersen (SMA type 2 – 34.5 %, SMA type 3 – 65.5 %). …”
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Nasal Nitric Oxide Levels in HIV Infection: A Cross-Sectional Study by Cecilia T. Costiniuk, Vikram Mehraj, Jean-Pierre Routy, Christina de Castro, Natale Wasef, Mohammad-Ali Jenabian, Syim Salahuddin, Bertrand Lebouché, Joseph Cox, Jason Szabo, Marina Klein, Larry Lands, Adam J. Shapiro

“…Our objective was to describe nasal NO levels in HIV-infected individuals versus healthy controls and determine possible risk factors for reduced nasal NO levels. Materials and Methods. HIV-infected individuals and healthy controls were recruited. …”
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