Influence of final irrigation with titanium dioxide and silver nanoparticles on the fracture resistance of endodontically treated roots by Mohamed I. Ebrahim, Fahd M. Hadhoud, Ali A. Alqarni, Shaimaa M. Al Harthi, Hassan T. Shawli

“…Background: Titanium dioxide (TiO2NP) and silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have been recognized for their ability to enhance the structural integrity of dental materials. …”
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Effects of music on the spatial cognitive performance, growth performance and stress response of sheep by Jingyi Tu, Changqing Shen, Ruiling Lei, Lang Li, Shicheng Wang, Siqi Peng, Xiong Xiao, Yongju Zhao, Xiaoyan Qiu

“…Methods The “Y-spatial and Reversal Test”, as the internationally recognized behavioral test for spatial cognitive function of large animals, was applied in this study to evaluate the effects of music on spatial cognitive performance of sheep. …”
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New Evidence for <i>Cotinus coggygria</i> Scop. Extracts Application in Gastrointestinal Ailments by Dejan Stojković, Nina Dragičević, Marija Ivanov, Nevena Gajović, Milena Jurišević, Ivan Jovanović, Marina Tomović, Jelena Živković

“…Conclusions: The traditional use of <i>C. coggygria</i> for gastrointestinal diseases may be substantiated by its ability to inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms and its promising cytotoxic properties. …”
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Specific Physical Performances of Young Male Basketball Players in Palestine: An Assessment by Maturity Status by Layla Jawabreh, Mohamed Tounsi, Ghazi Racil, Johnny Padulo, Gian Mario Migliaccio, Luca Russo, Yassine Trabelsi

“…The measurements included anthropometric variables and physical performance, such as sprinting performances, jumping ability, agility tests, and maximal aerobic capacity. …”
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An integrative approach to prioritize candidate causal genes for complex traits in cattle. by Mohammad Ghoreishifar, Iona M Macleod, Amanda J Chamberlain, Zhiqian Liu, Thomas J Lopdell, Mathew D Littlejohn, Ruidong Xiang, Jennie E Pryce, Michael E Goddard

“…However, there is still uncertainty about the success of these methods in identifying the correct genes. Here, we test the ability of these methods in a comparatively simple series of traits associated with the concentration of polar lipids in milk. …”
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A Prognostic Nutritional Index-Based Nomogram to Predict Breast Cancer Metastasis: A Retrospective Cohort Validation by Chen Z, Gao H, Cheng M, Song C

“…The calibration curve, Hosmer-Lemeshow test, and DCA further confirmed its clinical utility.Conclusion: PNI is an independent predictor of BC metastasis. …”
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Pentoxyphylline: possibilities to reduce manifestations of chronic heart failure with preserved left ventricular ejection fraction in elderly by V. B. Shatylo, L. A. Bodretska, I. S. Shapovalenko, H. P. Voinarovska, Zh. S. Butynets

“…A significant additional effect of pentoxifylline treatment on the indicators of maximum blood flow in the forearm microvessels in response to the reactive hyperemia test, which characterizes the ability of the microvessel endothelium to synthesize relaxation factors, was detected. …”
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A randomized controlled trial for evaluating the effects of an online mindfulness-based intervention for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a study... by Zoe Jiwen Zhang, Herman Hay Ming Lo, Susan M. Bögels, Rebecca Y. M. Cheung, Elsa Ngar-sze Lau, Eric Kam-pui Lee, Siu-Man Ng, Alma Au, Wing Tung Yeung

“…Chi-squared difference tests and t-tests will be performed to compare the differences between groups, and a linear mixed model will be conducted to examine the time effects and time × group effects. …”
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Utilization of artificial intelligence-based pulmonary nodule target reconstruction software in clinical practice education for standardized training residents by Fang Cao, Pingshan Zhao, Yi Lin, Xiren Xu, Zheng Guan, Yanqing Ma

“…Additionally, the differences in their ability to assess and diagnose pulmonary nodules under three distinct learning modes assisted by AI software (full-application, cross-application, and interval-application) were analyzed. …”
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eHealth Literacy and Adolescent Health in Japanese Female High School Students in Sendai: Cross-Sectional Study by Takashi Takeda, Kana Yoshimi, Sayaka Kai, Fumi Inoue

“…Statistical analyses, including Student t tests, chi-square tests, correlation analyses, and logistic regression analyses, were used to examine the relationships between eHealth literacy and various health outcomes. …”
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Exploring the association between relative fat mass and psoriasis risk: insights from the NHANES data by Zeru Chen, Haiwei Chen, Xiaotong Chen, Yuling Chen, Jintong Wang, Yuhua Ou

“…RFM showed better predictive ability than conventional markers including BMI, WWI, and BRI (AUC = 0.573). …”
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Eye reactions under the influence of drugs of abuse as measured by smartphones: a controlled clinical study in healthy volunteers by Kiki W. K. Kuijpers, Karl Andersson, Karl Andersson, Maria Winkvist, Marieke Niesters, Monique van Velzen, Fred Nyberg, Albert Dahan, Markku D. Hämäläinen

“…Videos captured by smartphones at ~50 lux and ~ 500 lux documented the eye’s reaction before and after controlled intake of single doses of oral oxycodone (20 mg), lorazepam (2 mg), lisdexamphetamine (70 mg) and inhaled cannabis flos (65 mg with 22% THC) over a 5-h test period. Data from three observational tests, non-convergence (NC, ability to cross the eyes), nystagmus (NY), and pupillary light reflex (PLR) were converted into 24 key features that represent different eye characteristics.ResultsOf the acquired data, 87–97% produced key features. …”
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Developing a Model for Measuring and Evaluating the Role of Commodities as Hedging Tools in Investor Portfolios by Zahra Mohammadi Pourmazaheri, Babak Jamshidinavid, Mehrdad Ghanbari, Alireza Moradi

“…Except for copper, other commodities have significantly higher volatility but lower efficiency than the stock index. Regarding the market test model, results indicated that some commodities had the appropriate hedging ability as a “safe haven” in different stock market regimes (business cycle phases). …”
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Characterization and cross-reactivity assessment of group-29 allergens originating from Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus, Dermatophagoides farinae, and Tyrophagus putrescentiae by Jinni Chen, Ying Zhou, Yaning Ren, Kangdong Wang, Lingxiao Zhong, Dongmei Zhou, Liuying Chen, Qi Cheng, Yuanfen Liao, Yubao Cui, Chuangli Hao

“…Objective: To characterize the group-29 allergens from Dermatophagoides (D.) pteronyssinus and investigate their ability to cross-react with other group-29 allergens from D. pteronyssinus as well as those from D. farinae and Tyrophagus putrescentiae. …”
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Efficacy of modified Child-Turcotte-Pugh score in predicting short-term mortality in spontaneous bacterial peritonitis by Ramu Muraleedharanpillai, Deni Joseph, Sandesh Kolassery, Saji Sebastian, Nithya Valsalamma, Gaurav Khatana, Lal Krishna Unnikrishnan, Gino Rony Philip

“…Our study aimed to compare the predictive ability of several scores, including the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score, MELD sodium score (MELD-Na), MELD 3.0 score, Child-Turcotte-Pugh (CTP) score, and creatinine-modified CTP score (CrCTP), for in-hospital and 90-day mortality in patients with SBP. …”
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Development and validation of a nomogram model to predict the risk of strangulated intestinal obstruction by Yanjing Zhu, Qiangqiang Wang, Lvhao Cao, Tongyuan Zhang, Jiawei Chang, Xingyu Wang

“…The Hosmer-Lemeshow test was utilized to evaluate the model’s goodness of fit in both the training and validation cohorts. …”
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ILF-neurofeedback in clinical practice: examining symptom change and performance metrics across diagnostic groups by Thomas Theis, Ute Bolduan, Sigrid Seuß, Johannes Spallek, Bernhard Wandernoth, René Mayer-Pelinski, René Mayer-Pelinski

“…ILF Neurofeedback improved response times, reduced errors, enhanced discriminative ability, and increased caution, with no group differences. …”
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Impact of Microwave Pre-Curing on Pore Structure and Environmental Performance of Metakaolin- and Fly Ash-Based Geopolymers by Yanhui Dong, Mohamed R. El-Naggar, Runhui Gao, Yefan Li, Yixin Zhao

“…Chromium (III) was used in leaching tests and it was demonstrated that ion concentrations as low as 0.097 mg/L enhance environmental safety. …”
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UPAYA MENINGKATKAN AKTIVITAS BELAJAR DAN KEMAMPUAN BERPIKIR KRITIS SISWA DENGAN MENERAPKAN MODEL DISCOVERY LEARNING DI KELAS XI IPA 3 SMA N 9 KOTA BENGKULU by Putri Melatiya, Nyoman Rohadi, Dedy Hamdani

“…The results of students' critical thinking skills test scores on average per class has increased each cycle. …”
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Transcriptomics of tissue exosomes to investigate miR-195-5p’s amelioration of endometrial fibrosis via the YAP-Smad7 pathway: an animal study by Jia-ming Chen, Qiao-yi Huang, Wei-hong Chen, Jin-xiang Wu, Ling-tao Zheng, Hui-jie You, Yan-chuan Shi, Shu Lin, Qi-rong Shi

“…Migration ability of endometrial stromal cells was evaluated using CCK8, scratch tests, and Transwell assays. …”
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