Development and Validation of 3D Finite Element Models for Prediction of Orthodontic Tooth Movement by Udomsak Likitmongkolsakul, Pruittikorn Smithmaitrie, Bancha Samruajbenjakun, Juthatip Aksornmuang

“…Alginate impressions were taken at 1 month intervals (T0–T4) and scanned using a digital scanner. CT data and scanned models were used to construct 3D models. …”
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بررسی تعیین مقاومت ژنوتیپ‌های عدس نسبت به جدایه‌های پژمردگی فوزاریومی جمع‌آوری شده از استان‌های خراسان شمالی و رضوی...

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Mathematical Modeling of Public Opinions: Parameter Estimation, Sensitivity Analysis, and Model Uncertainty Using an Agree-Disagree Opinion Model by Sara Bidah, Omar Zakary, Mostafa Rachik, Hanane Ferjouchia

“…In this paper, we present a mathematical model that describes agree-disagree opinions during polls. …”
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Investigation of Structural, Magnetic, and Optical Properties of ZnO Codoped with Co and Cd by Lubna Mustafa, Safia Anjum, Salma Waseem, Rehana Zia, Rameesha Choudhry, Shahid M. Ramay, Asif Mahmood, Shahid Atiq, Salah Ud-Din Khan

“…Co and Cd have been codoped in ZnO using a simple solid state reaction technique to synthesize dilute magnetic oxide semiconductors of composition Zn0.9Co0.1−xCdxO (x = 0.0-0.1 with an increment of 0.02). …”
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The protective effect of carnosic acid on dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis based on metabolomics and gut microbiota analysis by Changhui Du, Zhenjie Li, Jing Zhang, Ni Yin, Lirong Tang, Jie Li, Jingyin Sun, Xiaoqing Yu, Wei Chen, Hang Xiao, Xian Wu, Xuexiang Chen

“…Accumulating evidence suggests that the gut microbiota plays an important role in the pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Carnosic acid (CA) is a major antioxidant component of rosemary and sage. …”
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The Minimally Invasive Effect of Breast Approach Endoscopic Thyroidectomy: An Expert's Experience by Wei Zhang, Zhi-guo Jiang, Dao-zhen Jiang, Xiang-min Zheng, Hong-liang Shen, Cheng-xiang Shan, Sheng Liu, Ming Qiu

“…Postoperative pain was assessed by a visual analog scale (VAS). The values 2, 12, and 24 h after surgery were significantly lower in the BAET group than those in the conventional group. …”
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Efficient nonlinear function approximation in analog resistive crossbars for recurrent neural networks by Junyi Yang, Ruibin Mao, Mingrui Jiang, Yichuan Cheng, Pao-Sheng Vincent Sun, Shuai Dong, Giacomo Pedretti, Xia Sheng, Jim Ignowski, Haoliang Li, Can Li, Arindam Basu

“…In this work, we experimentally demonstrate the implementation of a non-linear activation function integrated with a ramp analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) at the periphery of the memory to improve in-memory implementation of RNNs. …”
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Use of amantadine in traumatic brain injury: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by João Félix, Luísa Araújo, Antônio Henriques, Ana Pereira, Saul Carneiro

“…However, the efficacy of this drug in TBI patients remains poorly defined.MethodsWe performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials (RCTs) evaluating the effects of amantadine in TBI patients. …”
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How could fit between polychronicity and multitasking shape employees' self-leadership? The moderating role of AI-empowered task processing by Zhirui Zhou, Shuting Xiang, Qingxin Xie

“…For well-matched employees, AI serves as a facilitator of task processing, thereby enhancing employee self-leadership; whereas for mismatched ones, AI acts as an additional task burden or as a catalyst that exacerbates the existing imbalance, which impedes the motivation for self-leadership. …”
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Optimization of road-building materials from industrial waste (red mud, blast furnace slag, lime production waste, and natural loams) by Yelaman Kanatovich Aibuldinov, Galiya Zhanzakovna Alzhanova, Zhanar Baktybaevna Iskakova, Gaziz Galymovich Abdiyussupov, Madi Toktasynuly Omirzak, Aizhan Doldashevna Gazizova, Khristina Maksudovna Vafaeva

“…The increase in industrial waste is a significant threat to the environment and economy, as most of it is non-biodegradable. …”
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Effect of Pulsed Injection on Continuous Adductor Block for Postoperative Analgesia after Total Knee Joint Operation by Xiangfeng WANG, Huiqin LUO, Wenzhong TANG, Tingting CHEN, Haojie LU, Guanghui LIU

“…In the CSI group, continuous dose was started right after prime dose injection, with a background dose of 6 mL/h;in the PI group, the pulse dose was 6 mL/h 60 minutes after prime dose;Both groups were set up PCA 10 mL each time, lock time was 30 minutes. …”
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Effects of Metabolism-Related Indicators on Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Nonobese Population Based on the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey by XingWang Zhu, HaiPing Wang, HongLong Zhang, Guole Nie, Jun Yan, Xun Li

“…The logistic regression model found that the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), HDL-c, triglyceride (TG), and HbA1c were positively associated with the outcomes. …”
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The Effectiveness of Dipstick for the Detection of Urinary Tract Infection by Isaac Dadzie, Elvis Quansah, Mavis Puopelle Dakorah, Victoria Abiade, Ebenezer Takyi-Amuah, Richmond Adusei

“…Biochemical reactions of nitrite and leucocyte esterase > “trace” were classified as “positive.” A quantitative urine culture was used as the gold standard. …”
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Structural characteristics, sugar metabolizing enzyme activity and biological activity of Ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides at different growth stages by Shengjian Ma, Yuliang Chen, Huaguo Huang, Xiaorui Pu, Huangbin Liang, Yu Kuang, Yijun Liu

“…During the maturation of GLFB, the polysaccharide content, hexose kinase and phosphoglucose isomerase activities showed an increasing trend, the structure of functional groups did not change significantly, and the molecular weight of GLPs showed a tendency to increase (112 kDa up to 11358 kDa) and then decrease (11358 kDa down to 7678 kDa). …”
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Brain Activity during Lower-Limb Movement with Manual Facilitation: An fMRI Study by Patrícia Maria Duarte de Almeida, Ana Isabel Correia Matos de Ferreira Vieira, Nádia Isabel Silva Canário, Miguel Castelo-Branco, Alexandre Lemos de Castro Caldas

“…Also the effects that different stimuli can evoke on movement and respective brain activity are important in the context of motor potentialization and reeducation. For a better understanding of these processes, a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) was used to collect data of 10 healthy subjects performing lower-limb multijoint functional movement under three stimuli: verbal stimulus, manual facilitation, and verbal + manual facilitation. …”
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Resources for oral health in Africa by Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan, Ahmed Bhayat, Ahmed Bhayat, Sara S. Mikhail, Nicaise Ndembi, Maha El Tantawi, Maha El Tantawi

“…Oral health in Africa is often overlooked despite its substantial impact on overall health and well-being. Currently, Africa has a very high prevalence of dental diseases, including untreated dental caries in permanent teeth, severe periodontal disease and oral cancer. …”
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Modeling the Hydrological Process of the Genale Dawa-3 Dam Watershed, Ethiopia by Ashenafi Dechasa, Wakjira T. Dibaba, Alemu O. Aga, Mezgebu Geme Worku, Miliyon Dida Feye, Firaol Bedada Kopesa, Bekele Terefe Gebisa, Brook Legese, Amare Tura Abate

“…The findings demonstrated a robust correlation between observed and simulated streamflow during both the calibration and validation stages. …”
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Evaluation of the Volume Stability and Resource Benefit of Basic Oxygen Furnace Slag and Its Asphalt Mixture Based on Field Application by Yuechao Zhao, Jiangkai Song, Jun Xie, Fusong Wang, Meizhu Chen, Shaopeng Wu

“…The resource assessment indicated that the use of steel slag for the construction of a trial section of one kilometer of single lane can save 967 tons of natural aggregates. …”
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The Effects of Foot Reflexology Massage on the Sleep Quality of Nurses Working in the Selected Hospitals of Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences by Mojgan Gholitabar Omrani, mohammad Reza Ghasemi, Mohammad Gholizadeh Gerdrodbari, Roghayeh Javan, Neda Mahdavifar

“…Therefore, nurses are advised to utilize it as a valuable and practical approach to improve their sleep quality. …”
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Radiographic Investigation of Root Canal Morphology of Permanent Mandibular Molars in Makkah Population (Saudi Arabia) Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography by Laila Mohamed Mohamed Kenawi, Raghad Fahad Althobaiti, Dina Mohammad Filimban, Sarra Dakheel Allah Alotaiby, Majedh Awad Alharbi, Wed Mohammed Kassar

“…In all images, mandibular first and second molars were evaluated for the number of roots and their morphology, number of root canals, canal configuration in each root according to Vertucci’s classification, and the presence of a C-shaped canal. Results. Most of the mandibular first molars had two roots (96.5%) and three root canals (77.7%). …”
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