Antimicrobial effect of Sphilantes acmella on Streptococcus mutans, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans in oral cavity by Tambur Zoran, Avramov Stevan, Aleksić Ema, Joksić Anica, Dimitrijević Uroš, Biočanin Vladimir

“…An alternative substance that can partially or completely replace existing antibacterial agents could be products derived from plants. …”
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Decoding antibiotic resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa: Embracing innovative therapies beyond conventional antibiotics by Nomita Gupta, Kanchan Chauhan, Garima Singh, Shobhi Chaudhary, Jitendra Singh Rathore

“…Coherently, we draw attention to the research on alternative as well as innovative methods to control P. aeruginosa infections replacing the need of traditionally available antibiotics.…”
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Effect of Apple Pomace Powder Addition on the Physicochemical Properties of Oily Cakes and Ranking Samples by Delphi Fuzzy Approach by Maryam Sabet Ghadam, Mohammad Reza Saeedi Asl, Akram Sharifi, Ahmad Pedram Nia, Mohammad Armin

“…The sensory quality of samples was evaluated using the Delphi-Fuzzy logic method. The oily-cakes include the following: TCO: control; TW10% and TW20%: flour substitution with apple pomace (10 and 20% w/w); TO10% and TO20%: fat substitution with apple pomace (10 and 20% w/w); TW&O5:5 and TW&O10:10: fat and wheat-flour substitution with apple pomace (5 : 5 and 10 : 10% w/w). …”
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Evaluation of salt tolerance in hybrid progeny of apple rootstock Malus prunifolia × R3 by JIAO Caidi, WEI Jiangtong, JIA Xumei, LI Cuiying, LI Chao, MA Fengwang

“…The roots of the salt treatment group were brown, and the root area decreased compared with the control group. Compared with the control group, plant height and leaf number in each strain of the treatment group decreased, and the dry and fresh weights in the treatment group were significantly reduced. …”
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An Overview of Techniques for Enhancing the Performance of Refrigeration Systems by Deborah Olufunke Bolaji, Bukola Olalekan Bolaji, Kazeem Aderemi Bello, Tunde Oluwatoyin Ogundana, Olarewaju Thomas Oginni, Olatunde Ajani Oyelaran

“…While the installation of new systems may be required to achieve superior environmental control and energy performance, such an approach often entails a high initial cost. …”
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A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study of Telemedicine Delivered via iPads in Parkinson’s Disease by Satoko Sekimoto, Genko Oyama, Taku Hatano, Fuyuko Sasaki, Ryota Nakamura, Takayuki Jo, Yasushi Shimo, Nobutaka Hattori

“…We investigated the feasibility and safety of a video-based telemedicine system, delivered via a tablet, in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Methods. In a randomized, crossover, open-label pilot trial, we compared a telemedicine period (regular visits every two months with intermediate video calls via an iPad mini) with a control period (regular visits every two months), both lasting 6 months. …”
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Enterprise-led internet healthcare provision in China: insights from a leading platform by Li Wang, Dan Liang, Hengqian HuangFu, Changwen Ke, Shaolong Wu, Shaolong Wu, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai, Yingsi Lai

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Effect of Thermovinification Temperature on Phenolic Compounds and Colour of Syrah Wine by Islaine Santos Silva, Ana Paula André Barros, Luiz Claudio Correa, Carolina Oliveira de Souza, Aline Camarão Telles Biasoto

“…Background: Thermovinification is a non-conventional winemaking practice that replaces the traditional method of grape maceration. …”
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Spectrophotometric study determining staining tendency in different restorative materials (longitudinal in vitro study) by Ghada Alhamed, Salsabil Massoud, Mazen Doumani

“…Aim: Our aim was to measure the discolouration degrees in a packable composite, zircon, ceramic, a flowable composite, and GIC (glass isomer cement) and to determine their tendencies to discolour to provide guidance to dentists and prosthodontist for choosing proper materials for cases in which aesthetics is the main treatment goal. Materials and methods: Sixty discs were fabricated from the composite, zircon, ceramic, the flowable composite, and GIC, and natural teeth were the control group. …”
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Syndrome of mutual buffering in patients with rectal fistulas in combination with diabetes mellitus by D. K. Mukhabbatov, M. K. Gulov, B. M. Khamroev, S. G. Ali-Zade, N. F. Niyazova

“…To improve the results of surgical treatment, it is necessary to take into account the mutual influence of RF and DM, which can aggravate each other’s course.AIM: The study of the features of the course of RF against the background of DM and the assessment of their mutually aggravating influence.MATERIALS AND METHODS: 120 patients with RF were studied, which were divided into two groups: the main group (MG) included 60 patients with DM, the control group (CG) also included 60 patients without DM.RESULTS: In both groups, patients with transsphincteric RF dominated: 39 (65.0%) in the MG and 38 (63.3%) in the CG. …”
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The standardization and efficacy of fermented Crescentia cujete (L.) in combination with enrofloxacin against artificially induced pneumonic pasteurellosis in rat models by Yos Adi Prakoso, Achmadi Susilo, Sitarina Widyarini

“…Hence, the alternative therapy to replace the effects of NSAIDs needs to be clarified. …”
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Development of Autonomous Electric USV for Water Quality Detection by Chiung-Hsing Chen, Yi-Jie Shang, Yi-Chen Wu, Yu-Chen Lin

“…This article proposes using an electric unmanned surface vehicle (USV) to replace manual river and lake water quality detection, utilizing a 2.4 G high-power wireless data transmission system, an M9N GPS antenna, and an automatic identification system (AIS) to achieve remote and unmanned control. …”
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Development of a high-speed string-shoot impactor for extended-range remote tapping inspection by Saeko TOKUOMI, Kazuya MORI, Yasutaka OHSHIMA

“…Additionally, there is a growing demand for automated inspection methods. This study proposes a novel remote tapping inspection method that eliminates the need for close proximity to the object. …”
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Direct Pathway Neurons in the Mouse Ventral Striatum Are Active During Goal-Directed Action but Not Reward Consumption During Operant Conditioning by Stefano Cataldi, Clay Lacefield, N Shashaank, David Sulzer

“…In <i>Phase II</i>, the CS is replaced by a lever press as the requirement for reward delivery, marking an operant conditioning stage. …”
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How does science and technology finance affect the agricultural green development: an interpretation from the perspective of rural human capital and agricultural industrial agglome... by Sheng Yao, Guosong Wu, Shu Zhang

“…This conclusion remains robust after replacing the explained variables, adding control variables, removing samples from municipalities, and conducting endogeneity tests. …”
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How to assess for the full economic value of vaccines? From past to present, drawing lessons for the future by Baudouin Standaert, Christophe Sauboin, Rodrigo DeAntonio, Alen Marijam, Jorge Gomez, Lijoy Varghese, Sharon Zhang

“…Background:Cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA) is the economic analysis method most commonly applied today in the context of replacing one treatment with a new one in a developed healthcare system to improve efficiency. …”
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The Ammonium Excreting Azospirillum brasilense Strain HM053 Enhances the Vegetative Development of Strawberry by Helyemari Valentim Althaus, Camila Audrey dos Reis, Carolina Weigert Galvão, Rafael Mazer Etto, Ricardo Antonio Ayub

“…Additionally, two different inoculation methods were employed: soil inoculation and leaf aspersion. …”
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Middle term results of tantalum acetabular cups in total hip arthroplasty following pelvic irradiation by Massimiliano De Paolis, Riccardo Zucchini, Carlo Romagnoli, Matteo Romantini, Federica Mariotti, Davide Maria Donati

“…Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the middle term cup survival, assess the functional implementation and the radiographic evolution of tantalum acetabular cups implanted on patients with a history of pelvic radiotherapy. Methods: From 2005 to 2013, we performed 12 THA replacements (4 males 8 females; mean age: 46.6 years (range 25–75)) on irradiated bone with Trabecular metal acetabular cups, 8 primary implants and 4 revision implants. …”
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Cloud model for risk monitoring of mining electric traction rubber-wheel vehicles by Yuran ZHANG, Yuan YAO, Shu WANG, Mingrong ZENG, Longzhe JIN

“…With the emergence of the electric era, electric traction rubber-wheel vehicles are increasingly replacing traditional rubber wheel vehicles. However, one significant obstacle hindering their widespread adoption is the issue of risk control. …”
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The Adjunct Role of Anti Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in Diagnosing Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Walid Khaddam, Youssef Al Hussein, Lojain Alsolaiman

“…Background: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) receives great global attention because it is one of the most common endocrine disorders for women of reproductive age, so this study was directed to prove the role of the Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) in diagnosing this syndrome to start treatment within the earliest possible time. Methods: This was a prospective case-control study on women attending the Dr.Youssef Al-Hussein Center for Fertility and Infertility Treatment in Tartous, Syria, from July 2022 to October 2022. …”
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