Pit and Fissure Sealant versus Fluoride Varnish for the Prevention of Dental Caries in School Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Tasneem Rashed, Nura Alkhalefa, Alaa Adam, Abdulaziz AlKheraif

“…The risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random-effects model. A total number of 4 studies were included with overall of 1249 children in both groups. …”
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Propuesta de comunicación y educación ambiental a través del Facebook y el uso de narrativas digitales by Miguel Ezequiel Badillo Mendoza

“…Se presenta la tercera fase2 del proyecto, diseño de una estrategia de comunicación y educación a través del uso de las TIC que permita a jóvenes de cinco colegios de Palmira la construcción de discursos para el fomento del desarrollo sostenible3, consistente en el establecimiento de una propuesta de comunicación y educación. …”
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L’aqueduc du Gier à Lyon : la complexité de la protection au titre des monuments historiques by Josiane Boulon

“…To this day, owner consent remains a necessary legal step toward obtaining a classification of a monument. …”
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Exploring Echinacea angustifolia for anti-viral compounds against Zika virus RNA-dependent RNA polymerase: a computational study by Mai M. El-Daly, Leena H. Bajrai, Thamir A. Alandijany, Isra M. Alsaady, Hattan S. Gattan, Meshari M. Alhamdan, Vivek Dhar Dwivedi, Esam I. Azhar

“…Abstract The Zika virus (ZIKV), a member of the Flaviviridae family, has caused multiple widespread outbreaks, posing significant challenges to global health. …”
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Numerical investigation of the effects of hydrogen/ammonia addition to n-heptane combustion and emissions for a dual injection compression-ignition engine by K. Ghadamkheir, F. Safamanesh, M. Moghiman, M. Hatami

“…This research employs a detailed chemical mechanism to investigate the spraying of hydrogen and ammonia through dual-channel injector nozzles in a compression ignition engine.This method allows n-heptane, as the diesel primary reference fuel, and hydrogen/ammonia, as carbon-neutral fumigants, to be directly injected into the combustion chamber. …”
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Serum Prolidase Activity and Oxidative Stress in Diabetic Nephropathy and End Stage Renal Disease: A Correlative Study with Glucose and Creatinine by Akhilesh Kumar Verma, Subhash Chandra, Rana Gopal Singh, Tej Bali Singh, Shalabh Srivastava, Ragini Srivastava

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Estimating rare disease prevalence and costs in the USA: a cohort study approach using the Healthcare Cost Institute claims data by Keith A Crandall, Christine M Cutillo, Ainslie Tisdale, Mahdi Baghbanzadeh, Reva L Stidd, Manpreet S Khural, Laurie J Hartman, Jeff Greenberg, Kevin B Zhang, Ali Rahnavard

“…RDs face challenges in prevalence estimation due to a lack of specific disease coding and a small patient population, compounded by issues like data standardisation and privacy concerns. …”
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ONLİNE İTKİSEL SATIN ALMA DAVRANIŞININ ÖNCÜLLERİ ÜZERİNE BİR ARAŞTIRMA - A RESEARCH ON THE ANTECEDENTS OF ONLINE IMPULSE BUYING BEHAVIOUR by Çağatan Taşkın, Özlem Özdemir

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A Comparison between Atlantic Canadian and National Correction Equations to Improve the Accuracy of Self-Reported Obesity Estimates in Atlantic Canada by Cynthia L. Murray, Gordon W. Walsh, Sarah Connor Gorber

“…The dataset consisted of Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2007-2008 data collected on 17,126 Atlantic Canadians and a subsample of adults, who provided measured height and weight (MHW) data. …”
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Successful Perioperative Management of a Patient with the Left Ventricular Assist Device for Brain Tumor Resection: Case Report and Review of the Literature by Rashmi Vandse, Thomas J. Papadimos

“…Here we present the first successful resection of a brain tumor in a left ventricular device- (LVAD-) dependent patient with increased intracranial pressure and address pertinent perioperative anesthetic considerations and management.…”
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Toward a circular carbon economy: Production of green C1 compounds through high-temperature CO2 electrolysis by Nan Zheng, Jing Zhu, Haitao Zhu, Jin Xuan, Haoran Xu, Meng Ni

“…Summary: The electrochemical reduction of CO2 to value-added carbon-containing chemicals using solid oxide electrolysis cells presents a significant opportunity for mitigating carbon emissions and enabling a circular carbon economy. …”
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Research on the Protection of Battlefield Sites in the Taihang Mountain Area of Southern Hebei Province, China: A Case Study of She County by Feifei Zheng, Yuan Kuang, Yue Hu

“…Research has found that battlefield sites combine the characteristics of traditional dwellings and village temples, presenting the characteristics of clear clustering distribution and low altitude with a system near the water in the spatial and temporal dimensions, with good natural adaptability and unique rural cultural landscapes. …”
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A Multifactory Integrated Production and Distribution Scheduling Problem with Parallel Machines and Immediate Shipments Solved by Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm by Vahid Abdollahzadeh, Isa Nakhaikamalabadi, Seyyed Mohammad Hajimolana, Seyyed Hesamoddin Zegordi

“…This paper discusses the integrated scheduling of production and distribution operations in a multifactory supply chain with make-to-order production system. …”
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Comparative analysis of treatment strategies for groin injuries in athletes: Effects on successful recovery and recurrence of sports conditions – A systematic review by João Vitor de Castro Fernandes, Andre Pedrinelli, Jacobo Ángel Rubio-Arias

“…Treatment for pubic pain in athletes often involves a combination of clinical approaches and surgical interventions, typically requiring long recovery periods. …”
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Dynamic Changes in Parameters of Complete Blood Count Predict Disease Severity and Prognosis in Patients with COVID-19; A Prospective Study by Toktam Alirezaei, Mahdi Baratnia, Rama Bozorgmehr, Yasamansadat Keshmiri, Faezeh Ebrahimpour, Maryam Arefnia, Mohammadali Ghodsirad

“…Background: The pandemic of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a major cause of death worldwide; thus, disease prediction is important. …”
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A Kinetic and Mechanismic Study of Plasma-Induced Degradation of Monochloropropionic Acids in Water by Means of Anodic Contact Glow Discharge Electrolysis by Haiming Yang, Xiaotong Zhao, Baigang An, Lixiang Li, Shaoyan Wang, Maowei Ju

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Delay of innate immune responses following influenza B virus infection affects the development of a robust antibody response in ferrets by Thomas Rowe, Ashley Fletcher, Melissa Lange, Yasuko Hatta, Gabriela Jasso, David E. Wentworth, Ted M. Ross

“…Innate gene expression in the upper respiratory tract and blood indicated that IAV generated a strong inflammatory response, including an early activation of the interferon (IFN), whereas IBV elicited a delayed and reduced response. …”
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Correction: Acquisition and maintenance of disgust reactions in an OCD analogue sample: Efficiency of extinction strategies through a counter-conditioning procedure. by PLOS One Editors

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A Modified Strain-Rate-Dependent Spring-Mass Model for Response Prediction of Composite Laminates Subjected to Low-Velocity Impact by Qiao Zhu, Zhefeng Yu

“…A modified strain-rate dependent (SRD) spring-mass model was first developed to capture the strain rate effect on response prediction of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates subjected to low-velocity impact (LVI). …”
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Secondary Syphilis Presenting as Glossodynia, Plaques en Prairie Fauchée, and a Split Papule at the Oral Commissure: Case Report and Review by Walter de Araujo Eyer-Silva, Maria Alessandra Leite Freire, Cecília Angelina Horta-Araujo, Guilherme Almeida Rosa da Silva, Jorge Francisco da Cunha Pinto, Fernando Raphael de Almeida Ferry

“…The oral lesions were considered highly suggestive of secondary syphilis. A novel VDRL assay (which was previously negative) yielded a titer of 1/128. …”
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