DEFINING THE CONCEPTS & APPROACHES IN VERNACULAR ARCHITECTURE STUDIES by Ali Asadpour

“…The results identified five tendencies considered vernacular architecture as an object of aesthetics, a biological phenomenon (types and evolution), a material-physical substance (physical explanations), a cultural-sociological reality, and finally as an anthropological phenomenon. …”
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Prevalence of malocclusion and orthodontic treatment need in a sample of 12-15-year-old kurdish schoolchildren in Ranyia district by Zana Qadir Omer, Hashem Omer Karim

“…To conclude, boys need more orthodontic treatment than girls. The demand for aesthetics decides the amount of orthodontic treatment that a patient must have.   …”
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Multi-functional dressings for recovery and screenable treatment of wounds: A review by F. Moradifar, N. Sepahdoost, P. Tavakoli, A. Mirzapoor

“…The primary goals of advanced wound dressing technologies include faster wound healing, prevention of microbial contamination, preservation of skin aesthetics, reduction of treatment costs, and increased patient comfort. …”
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The Americanization of Arnold Schoenberg?. Theory, Analysis, and Reception by John Covach

“…After a preliminary overview of the availability of Schoenberg’s theoretical writing in English translation, four topics in Schoenberg’s thought are traced, with a focus on the post-war era: 1) harmony; 2) form; 3) thematic and motivic transformation; and 4) aesthetics. The American reception of Schoenberg’s theoretical ideas has tended to focus on the music-technical dimension of his theoretical texts and has, to a significant extent, ignored the more philosophical and aesthetic aspects of his thought. …”
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Mandibular (Gnathic) osteosarcoma: Narrative review emphasizing clinical, radiological, and histopathological correlation by Praveen K. Sharma, Iffath Misbah, J.H.Shazia Fathima, Ajay Lucas Rubben, Jeban Chella Bruce

“…Post-operative reconstruction is essential for restoring function and aesthetics. Chemotherapy is a critical adjunct to surgery, while radiation therapy is reserved for specific cases. …”
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Using Mass Timber in Multi-Storey and Non-Residential Construction Projects: Motivations and Barriers for Professionals in Quebec by Baptiste Giorgio, Aline Barlet, Pierre Blanchet, Matheus R. Cabral, Cédric Perez, Adrien Gaudelas

“…Respondents cited construction costs, expertise, manufacturing capacity, regulatory limits, and material specifications as the most critical barriers, while environmental impact and aesthetics of wood as key motivators. The response profile analysis suggests that private developers and general contractors should be the primary targets of measures promoting mass timber adoption. …”
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The built environment and place attachment: Insights from Japanese cities by Jiuling Li, Mohammad Javad Koohsari, Andrew T. Kaczynski, Ryo Tanimoto, Reo Watanabe, Tomoki Nakaya, Yufeng Luo, Jing Zhao, Akitomo Yasunaga, Koichiro Oka, Tomoya Hanibuchi

“…Several perceived measures, including access to shops, daily life facilities, public green spaces, public transports, the presence of paths, crime safety, and aesthetics, also showed positive associations with place attachment. …”
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Predictability of the gingival margin of the upper incisors with transparent aligners: a pilot retrospective study by Antonio Bach-Álvarez, Lourdes Abellán-Ferris, María-Dolores Oteo-Calatayud, Susana de la Cruz-Vigo, Wenceslao Piedra-Gascón, Alba Pérez-Jardón, Naresh Kewalramani, Ángel-Orión Salgado-Peralvo, Carlos Oteo-Morilla

“…Purpose In Dentistry, the demand for orthodontic treatment solely focused on improving the aesthetics of the smile is increasingly common. The gingival margin of the upper anterior sector is one of the keys to achieving a harmonious and aesthetic smile. …”
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Peptide Design for Enhanced Anti-Melanogenesis: Optimizing Molecular Weight, Polarity, and Cyclization by Putri SA, Maharani R, Maksum IP, Siahaan TJ

“…It is also associated with hyperpigmentation conditions such as melasma and age spots, which negatively impact aesthetics and self-confidence. Tyrosinase (TYR), a key enzyme in the melanogenesis pathway, catalyzes the biosynthesis of melanin in the skin. …”
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Fracture resistance and failure mode of three esthetic CAD-CAM post and core restorations by Islam T. Fathey, Amir Shoukry Azer, Islam M. Abdelraheem

“…Abstract Background The rising demand for improved aesthetics has driven the utilization of recently introduced aesthetic materials for creating custom post and core restorations. …”
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EFFECT OF ADDITION RAMIE AND COCONUT COIR FIBERS WITH DIFFERENT CONCENTRATIONS ON TENSILE STRENGTH OF ACRYLIC DENTURE BASE by Endang Prawesthi, Adinda Eka Putri, Vilza Asylla, Sambodo Arif Wibowo

“…Background: Acrylic denture base material has advantages such as good aesthetics, ease of repair, and affordable price, but this denture has mechanical properties, one of which is low tensile strength so fractures often occur during use. …”
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Rhetorical inventions of Amir Khosrow Dehlavi by Mojahed Gholami

“…The impact of these inventions on the aesthetics of poetry has also been investigated.…”
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PENGGUNAAN JUMPUTAN , TRITIK DALAM UPACARA ADAT DI SURAKARTA by sarwono - sarwono, Adji Isworo Josef, Tiwi Bina Affanti, Ratna Endah Santoso, Novita Wahyuningsih

“…Moreover, the traditional artwhich is formed in the usage art, like the custom clothes, tools / instruments, ornaments and others functioning as ritual purposes, have definitely had the important value symbols in the society, or as the tools to support the ritual implementation in the society.The art of Tritik and Jumputan craft also contains the teachings of ethics and aesthetics in the form of visual appearances and symbolism of life which can basically lead humans to perfection and true identity. …”
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Penentuan Jarak Karakter Pemain dengan Karakter Bukan Pemain yang Harus Mengikuti Pemain pada Pengembangan Game Simulasi Mitigasi Bencana Erupsi Gunung by Henny Widowati, Rachma Putri Widhowati, Sulistyo Puspitodjati, D.L. Crispina Pardede

“…The distance is measured mathematically using the pythagorean concept and visual aesthetics consideration. One visual element considered is the shape, both NPC and the player's own shape. …”
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Scalable Hierarchical‐Colored Passive Cooling Metapaint for Outdoor Facility by Maiping Yang, Zikang Zhou, Mingxiang Liu, Jiawei Wu, Jiaxin Li, Jun Liang, Shiliang Zhang, Mingyue Chen, Hongtao Zeng, Xiaofeng Li, Hao Han, Chong Hou, Guangming Tao

“…However, the white or silvery passive cooling devices do not meet the need for aesthetics and specific demands. Here, we present a hierarchical metapaint for outdoor facilities that simultaneously achieve vibrant color and passive cooling ability. …”
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INVESTIGASI DESAIN ARSITEKTUR YANG TIDAK TERKONDISI BERBASIS METODE PARTISIPATIF by Rian Faisal Asqhor, Yandi Andri Yatmo, Kristanti Dewi Paramita

“…Architecture no longer focuses on aesthetics within the final form of the design but provides maneuvering opportunities for the community to develop an adaptive urban space. …”
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The effect of absorbable collagen suture for oral implant repair on wound healing and inflammation factors of gingival crevicular fluid by Jingjing Feng, Qiaolong Yu, Xiaoqing Liu

“…Patient satisfaction rates for stability, aesthetics, chewing function, and pronunciation were similar between the two groups (P>0.05). …”
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Comparative Evaluation of Water Sorption and Surface Roughness in Acrylic Denture Bases Fabricated by Conventional and CAD/CAM Techniques by Mina Mohaghegh, Elham Ansarifard, Fateme Erfanizade, Masume Taghva, Zahra Pouladi

“…Background: The acrylic denture base must exhibit minimal water sorption and surface roughness to ensure comfort, aesthetics, oral health, dimensional stability, and strength. …”
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Enhancing Periodontal Ligament Regeneration via PDLSC Delivery Using Electrospun PCL/Collagen/Cellulose Acetate Scaffolds and Collagen Hydrogel Incorporated with Curcumin-Loaded ZI... by Lan X, Wang Y, Yin M

“…Xiaomin Lan,1,* Yi Wang,2,* Ming Yin3,4 1Department of Stomatology, The First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, Shanxi, 030001, China; 2Department of Stomatology, The Second People’s Hospital of Taiyuan, Taiyuan, 030002, China; 3Department of Stomatology, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Science, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030032, China; 4Department of Stomatology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China*These authors contributed equally to this workCorrespondence: Ming Yin, Email yinm0616@163.comBackground: Regenerating periodontal ligament (PDL) tissue is a vital challenge in dentistry that aims to restore periodontal function and aesthetics. This study explores a tissue engineering strategy that combines polycaprolactone (PCL)/collagen/cellulose acetate electrospun scaffolds with collagen hydrogels to deliver curcumin-loaded ZIF-8 nanoparticles fand periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCs).Methods: Scaffolds were fabricated via electrospinningand collagen hydrogels incorporated PDLSCs and curcumin-loaded ZIF-8 nanoparticles (CURZIF-8) were developed using cross-linking. …”
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Sumber Imajinasi Kreatif Ahmad Tohari dalam Menulis Karya Sastra (Source of Ahmad Tohari's Creative Imagination in Writing Literary Works) by Abdul Wachid Bambang Suharto, Endah Kusumaningrum

“…Islam is used as a source of life guidelines for ethics and aesthetics in the texts written by Ahmad Tohari.</span></em></p><p><em><span lang="IN">Tujuan penulisan ini untuk men</span><span lang="EN-US">deskripsikan</span><span lang="IN"> imajinasi kreatif Ahmad Tohari dalam menyusun karya sastra. …”
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