Implementation of Arabic Language Learning Media in Islamic Universities: Benefits and Problems by Isna Mufidah, Siti Khoiriyah, Nurul Ainiy

“…Employing a qualitative descriptive method, data were collected through observations, interviews, and documentation. …”
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Effect of butorphanol tartrate combined with dexmedetomidine on postoperative analgesia by Xu Xiaofeng, Zhan Linsen, Lu Huarong, Yu Gongmin, Xia Changxing, Xu Yongqing, Liu Gang, Chai Yuhui, Lan Yunping

“…The aim of the study was to assess the effect of butorphanol tartrate (BT) combined with DM on postoperative analgesia. Methods. A total of 100 elderly patients undergoing general anesthesia surgery from January 2019 to June 2022 were selected. …”
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Assessment of grain production levels and analysis of obstacle factors in China: a sustainable, stable and green perspective by Caixia Shangguan, Ruijundi Ma, Yan Lu, Hui Zhang, Mingjin Tian, Yongzhong Teng, Li Jing, Xia Zhang, Hongbin Liu, Ke Li, Xingxing Mei

“…The entropy-weighted TOPSIS method and the obstacle degree model were employed to assess production levels and determine critical constraints, while ArcGIS was used to visualize the spatial distribution across China’s nine major agricultural regions.ResultsThe results reveal that Grain production followed a development trend of initial decline, slow recovery, and rapid growth, with significant differences in the subsystems. …”
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Analysis of the short-to-intermediate-term efficacy of autologous costochondral transplantation in treatment for Hepple V osteochondral lesion of talus by Jiazheng Wang, Jieyuan Zhang, Shaolin Fu, Xueqian Li, Cheng Wang, Chenglin Wu, Shutao Zhang, Xin Ma, Zhongmin Shi

“…Statistical analysis included normality assessment, intra-group comparisons (one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) and LSD method for normal quantitative data, Mann–Whitney U for non-normal data, and chi-square for categorical variables). …”
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Amblyopia and binocular vision by N. M. Maglakelidze, M. V. Zueva

“…Quantification of suppression is a critically significant step for the development of new methods of treatment of amblyopia, including those based on the perception of global motion, associated with the function of the extrastriate dorsal visual cortex. …”
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Early detection of fissure caries in permanent first molars: A comparative in vivo study of traditional and digital diagnostic approaches by Hala El Akhras, Marlène Khoury Freiha, Hani Tohme, Nada Farhat Mchayleh, Nathalie Kabbani, Joy Elian El Hayek

“…The evaluated methods included visual examination, tactile examination with a probe, a laser fluorescence (LF) device (DIAGNOdent® Pen), and an intraoral scanner (TRIOS 5®) with and without the caries detection aid. …”
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Advancing forest biodiversity visualisation through mixed reality by Cyprien R. Fol, Jiayan Zhao, Leonhard Späth, Arnadi Murtiyoso, Fabio Remondino, Verena C. Griess

“…However, threats from pollution and climate change underscore the urgent need for more accurate assessment methods. Monitoring and inventorying biodiversity are vital for informed decision-making in forest management, and Mixed Reality (MR) technology offers a promising solution to enhance traditional visual assessment methods. …”
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Exploring English pronunciation teaching practices at Vietnamese primary schools by Ngan Thi Phuong Phan, Ngoc Thi Nhu Truong, Nhan Tu Nguyen

“…The findings indicate that pronunciation instruction has transitioned to a multisensory and interactive approach, departing from traditional methods. The strategies also include repetition, guided pronunciation practice (i.e., drilling, visual and audio aids, communicative activities, songs and rhymes, tongue twisters, using minimal pairs, and pronunciation software), and a differentiated approach to pronunciation instruction. …”
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Application of concentrated growth factor in promoting wound healing and alleviating postoperative reactions after extraction of mandibular impacted third molar by ZHANG Guangye, XIONG Jiwen, YANG Shiyi, WANG Gang, YOU Didi, GAO Qianqian

“…According to random number table method, they were divided into research group (n=48) and control group (n=48). …”
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Preparation and investigation of structural, optical, and dielectric properties of PVA/PVP blend films boosted by MWCNTs/AuNPs for dielectric capacitor applications by Abdu Saeed, Amal Mohsen Alghamdi, Maha Aiiad Alenizi, Reem Alwafi, G.M. Asnag, Eman Alzahrani, Randa A. Althobiti, Ahmed N. Al-Hakimi, Aeshah Salem, S.A. Al-Ghamdi

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The predictive value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the efficacy of percutaneous lumbar disc radiofrequency ablation for lumbar disc herniation by Xin Zhao, Jialei Zhang, Jing Li, Kai Cao, Jie Wu

“…ObjectiveTo explore the predictive value of the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) in the prognosis of patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) undergoing Percutaneous Intradiscal Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation (PIRFT).MethodsA total of 121 patients with LDH undergoing PIRFT treatment were selected, ranging in age from 35 to 65 years old, with no gender restrictions. …”
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Modeling regional aboveground carbon stock dynamics affected by land use and land cover changes by A.D. Malik, M.C.W. Arief, S. Withaningsih, P. Parikesit

“…Land use and land cover changes were assessed from remotely sensed imagery data recorded in 2009 and 2021 using the maximum likelihood classification method in the geographic information as a collection of layers and other elements in a map 10.6 package. …”
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Effect of Lingnan Painless Apitherapy combined with McKenzie Therapy on Patients with Lumbar Disc Herniation by Hongbo WU, Xinghua CHEN, Ruike ZHANG, Qinglu LUO, Yongming CHENG

“…Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of Lingnan painless apitherapy combined with McKenzie therapy on patients with lumbar disc herniation(LDH).Methods:A total of 80 patients with LDH who were treated in the department of rehabilitation medicine of the fifth affiliated hospital of Guangzhou medical university from February 2019 to June 2020 were randomly divided into the control group and the observation group according to the random number table method, with 40 cases in each group.The control group received magnetic thermal-vibration therapy and McKenzie therapy.The Japanese magnetic thermal-vibration therapy instrument(TM-3200)was used in the magnetic thermotherapy, the appropriate intensity(high, hot, warm and low temperature)was selected according to the patient's feeling and symptoms, 20 minutes each time, once a day, seven times a week, continuous treatment for two weeks.In addition, the patients with LDH received McKenzie therapy, which was assisted by the therapist or the patient actively completed the flowing training, such as prone position stretching, prone position stretching combined with compression, standing position lateral movement and so on.Each step rested for one minute, once every two days, continuous treatment for two weeks.The observation group received Lingnan painless apitherapy on the basis of treatment in the control group after half an hour's rest.Before treatment, the patients were given apitherapy tolerance test, performing apitherapy with one bee on each Zusanli acupoints on both sides.After apitherapy for 15 minutes, if there was no adverse reaction, the patients were given painless apitherapy with a quiet and comfortable environment, every other day.In this treatment, both sides of Huatuo Jiaji acupoints on the lumbar spinous processes were selected, and Huatuo Jiaji acupoints on both sides of the 5th lumbar spinous process were selected in the first treatment, one acupoint on the left and one on the right.After that, two acupoints were added each time, and each acupoint was treated by one bee.According to the order of Jiaji points on the 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st lumbar vertebrae, the number of bee needles increased to 10 bees.Before treatment and two weeks after treatment, visual analogue scales(VAS)was used to evaluate the pain degree, Oswestry disability index(ODI)was used to assess the lumbar spine dysfunction, and TCM syndrome score was used to evaluate the therapeutic effect, and the clinical efficacy was evaluated by <italic>the diagnosis and curative effect standards of TCM diseases</italic>.Results:Before treatment, there was no significant difference in the VAS score, ODI score and TCM syndrome score between the observation group and the control group(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05).Compared with treatment before, the VAS score, ODI score and TCM syndrome score after treatment for two weeks of the two groups were significantly reduced, with a statistically significant difference(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Compared with the control group, the VAS score and TCM syndrome score of the observation group were lower than those of the control group, with a statistically significant difference(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05), but there was no considerable difference in ODI score between the two groups(<italic>P</italic>&gt;0.05), and the clinical efficacy of the observation group(95%)was significantly higher than that of the control group(80%)(<italic>P</italic>&lt;0.05).Conclusion:Lingnan painless apitherapy combined with McKenzie therapy can significantly improve the pain degree and lumbar spine dysfunction of patients with LDH, which have a good effect and it is worthy of clinical promotion.However, it's necessary to develop large-sample randomized controlled trials and follow-up, to provide more reliable basis for clinical treatment of LDH.…”
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Early identification of mild cognitive impairment: an innovative model using ocular biomarkers by Lingjing Zhang, Lingjing Zhang, Yanwei Wang, Yuming Liu, Zi Ye, Zhaohui Li

“…The least absolute shrinkage and selection operator (LASSO) method and multivariate logistic regression analysis were performed using R software for dimensionality reduction and variable selection. …”
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Retinopathy in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus by Ildefonso Chan, MD, Franz Marie Cruz, MD, Cherica Tee, MD, Carien Gulay, MD, Leonila Dans, MD, Jennifer Otadoy-Agustin, MD, Marysia Recto, MD

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Imagery in Song Lyrics of Taylor Swift by Unpris Yastanti, Susilawati Susilawati

“…This research used a descriptive qualitative method to analyze the data. The results of this research indicate that (1) There are five kinds of imagery, they are visual imagery, auditory imagery, kinesthetic imagery, tactile imagery, and organic imagery in Taylor Swift song lyrics. …”
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Conceptual mapping of geography textbook content on the example of the desert biome by Petr Trahorsch, Jan Daniel Bláha, Kristýna Ryčlová

“…To achieve this objective, we assessed geography textbooks using conceptual maps, which can be used to conceptualise this topic. The method used is innovative in textbook research and can be used to present results in a visual form with added value. …”
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Teknologi Internet of Things untuk Meningkatkan Mobilitas Penyandang Tunanetra Tanpa Batasan Ruang dan Waktu by Muhammad Tachyul Qulub Ramadhani, Imam Purwanto Imam Purwanto

“… This system uses NodeMCU ESP8266 and ESP32 CAM to create a cane for the visually impaired. The HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor detects objects within a distance of 50 cm and activates a buzzer as a warning. …”
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All is found: a quality assessment of the Arabic dubbing of songs featured in Disney’s musicals by Marah Rawajbeh, Rami Qawariq

“…We apply an analytical method called the ‘triangle of aspects’ to the modern standard Arabic and Egyptian Arabic dubbed versions of songs featured in four Disney musical films to determine the success of each dubbed version in retaining the functional musical, visual, and verbal aspects of the original songs. …”
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Increasing Slow Learner Reading Abilities Through Functional Reading : A Single-Case Study on An Elementary School Student by Michelle Torita Shinta Nauli, Lucia RM Royanto

“…This research uses a qualitative approach with the single-subject design using the reversal method or the ABA research design.  Data was collected through three phases: baseline, intervention, and evaluation phases. …”
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