The Shear Bond Strength of Porcelain Bonding to Cobalt-Chromium Dental Alloys Before and After Thermal Cycling by Ewa Pruszczyńska, Zofia Kula, Katarzyna Dąbrowska, Leszek Klimek

“…Metal-ceramic crowns and bridges provide a stable and aesthetic tooth reconstruction. Hot pressing of veneering ceramics to metal substructure minimizes the formation of pores. …”
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Research on guest comfort and satisfaction with indoor environmental quality in former GBI-certified green hotels: a study case from Malaysia by Hayder Saadoon Abdulaali, Hayder Saadoon Abdulaali, Ismar M. S. Usman, Mohsen Alawi, Shagea Alqawzai

“…The study emphasizes the importance of air quality, thermal comfort, and noise management while balancing aesthetic elements like greenery and decoration to improve guest experiences. …”
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An Overview of Complications and Treatment Strategies in Periocular Dermal Fillers: A Literature Review by Aleksandra Ciesielska, Aleksandra Sieradzka, Krzysztof Szerej, Alicja Kot, Marta Wojtczak, Natalia Myśliwiec, Adrian Różycki, Michał Pniak, Paweł Miklis, Maciej Mawlichanów

“…Aim of the study: This review aims to critically evaluate the use of dermal fillers in the periocular area, possible post-injection complications and treatment options for adverse events, providing further guidance for aesthetic medicine doctors. Methods: Databases such as PubMed, Medline and Research Gate were searched for articles published over the last 20 years. …”
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Nano silica and meso silica extracted from rice husk waste utilized for enhancing leather properties by Ebtasam, Md. Nahid Bin Hasan, Rupok Kumar Nayak, Md. Ahsanul Haque Milon, Md. Farhad Ali

“…The final stage of the leather manufacturing process, known as leather finishing, is what gives leather its final qualities and aesthetic appeal. Applying solvents and binders that can interact with crust leather's surface to change its chemical composition and enable the fixation of colors and dyes is the finishing process. …”
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Reconstruction of a Large Groin Defect using Pedicled Chimeric Tensor Fascia Lata and Vastus Lateralis Muscle Flaps Following Malignant Melanoma Excision: A Case Report by Archita N Rai, Swati Deshpande, Firoz Borle, Raju Shinde, Aditya Kale

“…This approach offers a robust reconstructive option for complex oncologic defects, ensuring functional and aesthetic outcomes. Further studies and case series are warranted to explore the versatility and limitations of this technique.…”
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Treatment of Miller I Mandibular Gingival Recessions Using PRF vs. Connective Graft by Hernan S. Garzon, Camilo Alfonso, Francisco J. Vega, Andrea García, Ana Muñoz, Gustavo Jaimes, Katherine Isaza, Katherine Rivera

“…Gingival recession (GR) can cause aesthetic and functional problems. Using connective tissue graft (CTG) and coronally advanced flap (CAF) is considered the technique of choice for treating GR. …”
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Circular Economy Alternative Repurposing Textile Solid Discarded Materials from the Leather Goods Sector in Ubrique (Cádiz), Southern Spain by Miguel Suffo, José Luis García-Morales, José María Abelleira-Pereira, Pierpaolo D’Agostino

“…In addition, a low-cost vacuum molding method was tested for producing stoppers, yielding aesthetically pleasing and durable prototypes. The application of a materials circularity index enabled the identification of optimal remnants for reintroduction into the production cycle. …”
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Effectiveness of purple leaves (Graptophyllum pictum L. Griff) and hydroxyapatite as socket preservation biomaterials by Ratri Maya Sitalaksmi, Rizkipriyanto Azharpratomo, Shafira Ninditya Irsan, Primanda Nur Rahmania, Sisca Meida Wati, Syafira Salsabila Adam, Kavanila Bilbalqish, Khairul Anuar bin Shariff, Harry Laksono, Agus Dahlan, Devi Rianti

“…Bone defects resulting from tooth extraction not only hinder prosthetic reconstruction but also present aesthetic issues and complicating dental implant treatment. …”
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Crowdsourced Indicators of Flora and Fauna Species: Comparisons Between iNaturalist Records and Field Observations by Hyuksoo Kwon, Bumsuk Seo, Jungin Kim, Heera Lee

“…Cultural ecosystem services provide intangible benefits such as recreation and aesthetic enjoyment but are difficult to quantify compared to provisioning or regulating ecosystem services. …”
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Influence of Adipose Tissue-Derived Stem Cells on the Burn Wound Healing Process by Claudio Luciano Franck, Alexandra Cristina Senegaglia, Lidiane Maria Boldrini Leite, Sérgio Adriane Bezerra de Moura, Nathália Forti Francisco, Jurandir Marcondes Ribas Filho

“…Burns are lesions in which the thermal energy of the causative agent transfers heat to the surface of the body, causing superficial or deep damage to the skin with protein denaturation in cells and biochemical maladjustments, which delay and disrupt the cicatricial process, increasing the chances of functional and aesthetic sequelae. This study evaluates the influence of adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs) on burn healing in terms of the size of the cicatricial space and quantified measures of collagen deposition, inflammatory infiltrate, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels. …”
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Socket Preservation Using Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Free Gingival Grafts by Haya Hesham Abdel-Latif Afifi, Shaimaa Saieed Nasr, Munerah Saleh BinShabaib, Shatha Subhi Alharthi, Mona Shoeib

“…All teeth included in the test and control groups were located in the maxillary aesthetic zone. At the 1-week follow-up, VAS scores were higher in the control than in the test group (P < .01). …”
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Effects of phonophoresis gel lipolytic assets in abdominal adiposity by Rodrigo Marcel Valentim da Silva, Patricia Froes Meyer, Jaiane Ferreira de Souza, Jamille Lira de Oliveira Félix, Edjane Barbosa Santana Delgado, Luana de Oliveira Queiroz, Melyssa Lima de Medeiros

“…Abdominal obesity or android obesity, a known risk factor for diseases, constitutes also an aesthetic problem that prevents to eliminate localized fat in the abdomen. …”
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Urban green infrastructure index: Assessing supply of regulating and cultural ecosystem services at a megacity scale by Yury Dvornikov, Valentina Grigorieva, Vyacheslav Vasenev, Mikhail Varentsov, Olga Romzaykina, Olga Maximova, Anastasia Konstantinova, Victor Matasov, Ekaterina Kozlova

“…In this study, we have used open-source geospatial data to quantify regulating (air pollution/noise and stormwater runoff regulation, climate mitigation), and cultural (aesthetic values, recreational activities, observation of flora and fauna) ES at three spatial levels within the Moscow megacity (municipal areas (districts), residential areas (quarters), and regular grid). …”
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Comparison of monophasic and biphasic hyaluronic acid fillers: a meta-analysis across facial regions in Asian populations by Ingyu Lee, JinHan Lee, SeoWon Kang, Hyungin Cho, Ki Won Lee, Dongkeun Lim

“…Monophasic and biphasic fillers are commonly used; however, there is limited consensus regarding their optimal application in different facial regions, particularly in Asian populations with unique anatomical and aesthetic preferences. This meta-analysis evaluated the efficacy and safety of monophasic and biphasic HA fillers, focusing on key facial areas, including the nasolabial folds, cheeks, and nose, in Asian populations. …”
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Instagram Versus Reality: Who Are Actually Plastic Surgeons? by Nikhi P. Singh, MD, MBA, Mary M. Holohan, MD, Cameron Harmon, BS, Kasra N. Fallah, MD, Jeffrey Gross, MD, Aadarsh Patel, MD, Carter J. Boyd, MD, MBA, Matthew R. Greives, MD, MS, Jorge de la Torre, MD, MSHA, Gayle Gordillo, MD, Timothy W. King, MD, PhD

“…The Inflact database was queried for the search terms: “plastic surgeon/surgery,” “plastic and reconstructive surgeon/surgery,” “aesthetic surgeon/surgery,” and “cosmetic surgeon/surgery.” …”
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Characterization of Wood Cellular Structure of Plantation Grown Anogeissus leiocarpa and Eucalyptus camaldulensis in the Savannah Ecological Zone, Ghana by Enoch Gbapenuo Tampori, Francis Kofi Bih, Emmanuel Appiah-Kubi, Issah Chakurah, Michael Awotwe-Mensah, Mark Bright Donkoh

“…It was observed that in the sapwood, there were more vessels than in heartwood, though the vessels were smaller in diameters, suggesting resistance to sap conduction which gives wood high aesthetic value and dimensional stability during drying. …”
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Role of obturator in restoring quality of life and function in maxillary oncological defect cases- A systematic review by Neelima Manoj, Ahila Singaravel Chidambaranathan, MuthuKumar Balasubramanium, Ganesh RamKumar Rajapandi

“…They play a crucial role in orofacial rehabilitation by addressing functional and aesthetic challenges faced by individuals with such defects. …”
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Deubiquitinase Ubp5 is essential for pulmonary immune evasion and hematogenous dissemination of Cryptococcus neoformans by Guizhen Wang, Yan Liu, Qianyu Li, Changhui Wang, Wei Fang

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Ordos Mausoleum of Genghis Khan: History and Modernity by Nomin D. Tsyrenova, Chingis Ts. Tsyrenov

“…Thanks to a creative approach to the practical implementation of the course of reforms and openness in the field of culture of small peoples, the central and regional Chinese authorities were able to create a completely harmonious synthesis of Chinese and Mongolian cultural traditions, commercialize and synthesize the cultural and aesthetic-symbolic potential of the memory of the Mongol Empire and modern Chinese statehood represented by Genghis Khan and the memorial complex in his honor in Ordos, relying on regional public-private partnerships. …”
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Correlation Analysis of Japanese Literature and Psychotherapy Effects Based on an Equation Diagnosis Algorithm by Zhang Tingting

“…On the basis of inheriting the classical aesthetic orientation of Japanese literature, contemporary Japanese literature changes the creative methods of traditional Japanese writers, strives to transcend the national limitations of Japanese literature, and strives to capture literary materials with a “modern feel.” …”
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