Are enhanced rock weathering rates overestimated? A few geochemical and mineralogical pitfalls by Ian M. Power, Victoria N. J. Hatten, Minger Guo, Zivi R. Schaffer, Kwon Rausis, Heather Klyn-Hesselink

“…Faster CDR rates mean ERW may significantly impact climate change mitigation, and more carbon credits will financially benefit private companies. …”
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Involvement of proinflammatory S100A9/A8 in the atherocalcinosis of aortic valves by R. А. Moskalenko, А. M. Romaniuk, I. O. Iashchishyn, I.-M. S. Zakorko, А. M. Piddubnyi, Ye. O. Chernov, L. O. Morozova-Roche

“…CAVs contain much more MPO+ -cells (p <0.001) in comparison to the group of AVs without biomineralization. …”
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Evaluation of Lateral Triangular Flaps When Combined With Bilateral Superficial Epigastric Artery Flap for Shaft-only Penile Reconstruction by Ashraf El Eebaie Mohamed, MD, PhD, Ahmed Abdelsalam Hafez Hamza, MD, PhD, Mohammed Ahmed Hussein, MD, PhD

“…Methods:. A bilateral superficial epigastric artery flap was design in the supra pubic area, extending upward till the lower boarder of the umbilicus. …”
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Clinical application effects of cast post and cores with traction design in coronal extrusion of upper anterior teeth with subgingival fracture by FANG Tiejun, LIANG Huimin, HUANG Minli

“…Objective To evaluate the clinical effects of cast post and cores with traction design in coronal extrusion of upper anterior teeth with subgingival fracture. Methods Twenty-five upper anterior teeth with subgingival fracture were treated by root canal therapy, then cast post and cores with traction design and composite resin crown restorations were made for orthodontic extrusion. …”
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Effect of occlusal reduction on post-operative pain of symptomatic and asymptomatic molar teeth by Aysenur Kamacı Esen, Fatma Furuncuoğlu, Fatima Betul Basturk, Muhammet Nuri Taşcıoğlu, Masoud Parirokh

“… Objective: This study aimed to compare the intensity of post-operative pain after single-visit root canal treatment of symptomatic or asymptomatic teeth following occlusal reduction. Methods: A total of 140 symptomatic or asymptomatic patients in need of root canal therapy were registered in this prospective, single-centre, single-blind, randomised clinical trial. …”
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Knowledge and Attitude of Dental Clinicians towards Light-Curing Units: A Cross-Sectional Study by Dana Al-Senan, Fatin Ageel, Amani Aldosari, Haifa Maktabi

“…Light curing is crucial when applying composite resin restorations. Complete polymerization of the resin depends on delivering adequate light energy to it. …”
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Soft Skills Representation in English and Russian Songs by M. V. Petrova, S. V. Pristupa, G. A. Rozhkov, A. P. Tumanova

“…The development of creative abilities directly depends on the emotional response that the material evokes. Music compositions have a more intense impact on a person, because they combine two components: lyrics and tune. …”
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Validating the Social Vulnerability Index for alternative geographies in the United States to explore trends in social determinants of health over time and geographic location by Carmen D. Ng, Pluto Zhang, Stacey Kowal

“…ObjectiveTo create county-, 5-digit ZIP code (ZIP-5)–, and 3-digit ZIP code (ZIP-3)–level datasets of the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) and its components for 2016–2022 to validate the methodology beyond county level, explore trends in SVI over time and space, and demonstrate its usage in an enrichment exercise with health plan claims.Materials and methodsThe SVI consolidates 16 structural, economic, and demographic variables from the American Community Survey (ACS) into 4 themes: socioeconomic status, household characteristics, racial and ethnic minority status, and housing type and transportation. …”
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Hybrid Energy Harvesting Applications of ZnO Nanorods for Future Implantable and Wearable Devices by Kathalingam Adaikalam, Hyun-Seok Kim

“…As ZnO can be synthesized using easy methods and materials at low cost, the conversion efficiencies of solar and other energy forms can increase considerably. …”
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Sportwissenschaft by Kuntz B, Frank L, Manz K, Rommel A, Lampert T

“…This articleexamines the proportion of children and adolescents in Germany who are unable to swim, taking into account age, gender, socioeconomic status (SES) and migration background.Methods: Data were obtained from the first follow-up of the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents (KiGGS Wave 1), conducted by the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) from 2009 to 2012. …”
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MGPHot: A Dataset of Musicological Annotations for Popular Music (1958–2022) by Sergio Oramas, Fabien Gouyon, Steve Hogan, Camilo Landau, Andreas Ehmann

“…We are releasing MGPHot, a dataset of more than 21,000 songs that have appeared at least once in the Billboard Hot 100 charts from 1958 until 2022, annotated with 58 musical attributes that are grouped into seven different categories: rhythm, compositional focus, harmony, instrumentation, sonority, vocals, and lyrics. …”
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Geoelectrical Signatures of Reactive Mixing: A Theoretical Assessment by U. Ghosh, T. L. Borgne, D. Jougnot, N. Linde, Y. Méheust

“…Yet the development of noninvasive methods to monitor mixing processes remains an outstanding challenge. …”
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Epitope-based antibody development against metalloproteinases and phospholipases A2 from Deinagkistrodon acutus venom by Haiting Zhu, Yuexin Pan, Zhiyuan Tai, Mingqian Wang, Xia Liu, Xiaodong Yu, Qiyi He

“…Traditional antivenoms are limited by venom variability and often contain non-neutralizing antibodies, highlighting the need for more precise and effective immunogens. Methods: This study utilized epitope-based antibody technology to develop a targeted sera against venom metalloproteinases (MPs) and phospholipases A2 (PLA2s). …”
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Mouth Breathing and Orthodontic Referral in Pediatric Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey by Tulca Büyükpatır Türk, Barış Erkut Türk, Yeşim Kaya

“…This study aimed to evaluate the awareness of pediatricians regarding mouth breathing and its orthodontic implications and to assess the impact of their treatment attitudes and clinical experience on referral practices. <b>Methods</b>: A 20-item online questionnaire was completed by 110 volunteer pediatricians from various regions of Türkiye via professional networks. …”
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Impact of order set implementation on appropriate treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) by Han Pham, Michell J. Stein, Lacy J. Worden

“…Participants: Patients who are 18 years of age or older admitted for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) between October 1, 2021, and August 1, 2023. Methods: This retrospective cohort study aimed to evaluate a composite endpoint of appropriate empiric antimicrobial selection, dosing, and duration in accordance with the national guidelines after the implementation of a CAP order set. …”
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Exploring Different Effects of Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) and Corticosteroids on the Gut Microbiome in Crohn’s Disease Based on a Three-Stage Strategy by Dong Guo, Liang Fang, Ruiqing Liu, Yu Li, Liang Lv, Zhaojiao Niu, Dong Chen, Yanbing Zhou, Weiming Zhu

“…However, corticosteroids have a greater impact on inflammatory indicators, while EEN has a more obvious effect on nutritional indicators. Principal component analysis suggests that there are different compositional changes in the gut microbiome after corticosteroids and EEN treatment. …”
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A novel drought index integrating GNSS and precipitation data for drought monitoring in Brazil by Wei Chen, Miao Tang, Zhongshan Jiang, Min Zhong, Wei Feng

“…This study introduces GP-MSDI as a comprehensive tool for drought monitoring, offering an integrated approach by combining meteorological and hydrological data through geodetic methods, thereby enhancing our understanding of drought dynamics in Brazil.…”
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Training Load, Fatigue, and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Risk in Male Collegiate Handball Players: A Two-Season Prospective Cohort Study by Anwar Ali S Syed, J David Mathew James

“…This study aimed to examine the relationship between training load, markers of fatigue, and ACL injury risk in male collegiate handball players during two competition seasons. Materials and methods. A prospective cohort study was conducted with 93 male athletes (mean age: 20.8 ± 1.6 years) from 13 collegiate handball teams across two seasons (AY 2022-2024). …”
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Study of influence of base-vehicle on biological activity of vasopressin in the transbuccal dosage forms by Al Nasir Eiad, О. L. Drozdov, H. P. Lysianska, О. B. Kharaponova

“…In this regard, using the alternative transbuccal route of administration is more perspective for the vasopressin derivatives. …”
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Retention Protocols and Factors Affecting Retainer Choice among Iraqi Orthodontists by Mushriq F. Abid, Ali M. Al-Attar, Akram F. Alhuwaizi

“…According to the respondents, bonding a fixed retainer to all anterior teeth was most common (79.7%), fabricated, and adapted directly inside the patient’s mouth (75.1%). More than half used flowable composite (54.8%) and recommend leaving the retainer forever (53.8%). …”
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