Evaluation of three remineralizing agents on surface roughness of enamel. by Vian O. Majeed, Hemn M. Sarmamy, Rebin A. Mohammedamin

“…However, the remineralizing effect of Group 1 (Kin toothpaste) and control group were not significant. …”
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Evaluation of the risk of inferior alveolar nerve injury during an implant procedure: A comparative study between OPG and CBCT by Hassan A. Barzanji, Alan A. Tahir

“…A sample of 49 patients was selected according to special criteria: Group I consists of 33 patients who had implant in molar and premolar regions, in this group pre-implant assessment done by Orthopantomogram (OPG). …”
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Sex-specific alterations in creatine metabolism in cellular compartments of peripheral blood leukocytes in type 1 diabetes by Nina Alchujyan, Elena Aghajanova, Nina Movsesyan, Arthur Melkonyan, Artashes Guevorkian, Armen Andreasyan, Margarita Hovhannisyan

“…A total of 270 Armenian participants were enrolled in the study and were divided into two age groups: Group I - included children and preadolescents; and Group II - included adolescents and young adults. …”
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Effect of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy on Different Types of Lumbar Disc Herniation by XIANG Ganggang, CHEN Jiankun, LI Taiyou, XU Shuai, GAO Qilong

“…According to the different types of LDH, the patients were divided into the central disc herniation group (1,231 cases), the paracentral disc herniation group (1,081 cases) and the lateral disc herniation group (1,142 cases). …”
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Effects of Mixing Ratio and Lactic Acid Bacteria Preparation on the Quality of Whole-Plant Quinoa and Whole-Plant Corn or Stevia Powder Mixed Silage by Chao He, Qian Li, Huaidong Xiao, Xuchun Sun, Zepeng Gao, Yuan Cai, Shengguo Zhao

“…The results of Max and Mix on the quality improvement test of WPQ with WPC mixed silage showed that the two lactic acid bacteria formulations increased CP and AA content, and reduced NH₃-N/TN; pH was significantly lower than the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.01), and LA was significantly higher than the control group (<i>p</i> < 0.01). …”
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Comparison of Long-Term Antibody Titers in Calves Treated with Different Conjunctival and Subcutaneous <i>Brucella abortus</i> S19 Vaccines by Ali Uslu, Zafer Sayın, Aslı Balevi, Yasin Gulcu, Fırat Ergen, Islam Akıner, Oguzhan Denizli, Osman Erganis

“…In the conjunctival vaccination groups, only 3 (13%) of the animals in group 1 developed antibody titers one month after vaccination, and there was no antibody response detected against Brucellosis in group 2 and group 3. …”
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Evaluation of Dental Trauma Knowledge Levels of Cyclists in Turkiye by Fatma Tunç, Emre Çulha

“…The answers received were divided into three groups according to their cycling experience; Group 1: less than 5 years, Group 2: 6-10 years, and Group 3: more than 11 years, and evaluated with the Chi-square and Bonferroni multiple comparison tests. …”
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The Dilemma of Vulnerable Groups During Lockdown: Implications for Social Work Education and Practice in Ghana by John Boulard Forkuor, Charles Selorm Deku, Eric Agyemang

“…Subsequently, I focus on the two aforementioned vulnerable groups. I present a reflective account of how the challenges that emerged from this pandemic create new opportunities for my work as a social work educator and also for practice with these groups in Ghana. …”
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Animal Models of Chronic Pancreatitis by Makoto Otsuki, Mitsuyoshi Yamamoto, Taizo Yamaguchi

“…Animal models for CP in rats can be classified into 2 groups: one is noninvasive or nonsurgical models and the other is invasive or surgical models. …”
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Clinical and histological investigation ot' large hernial defects repaired with skin autograft in sheep: an experimental study by Fahrettin Alkan, Nuri Yavru, Cengiz Ceylan, İlhami Çelik, Murat Boydak, Yasemin Özkan

“…Sheep were euthanized in 15, 30, 45 and 60 days, in groups 1. 2. 3 and 4, respectively. Following this, tissue samples were collected from different spots of autogen skin flaps and submitted for histologic evaluations. …”
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Effectiveness of Two Different Irrigants - SmearClear and Q-Mix in Removal of Smear Layer: A Comparative Scanning Electron Microscope Study by Ankit Sharma, Divya Mishra, Akshada Mungee, Sabyasachi Chakraborty, Sumit K. Khatore, Namrata Mishra

“…The samples were divided into two groups for final irrigation: Group 1 with 17% Ethylene diamine tetra acetic acid (EDTA) (n = 20) and Group 2 with Q-Mix (n = 20). …”
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Impact of Dental Treatment Simulation App on Anxiety of Pediatric Dental Patients: An Observational Study by S. K. Mahboob Rahaman, Niladri Maiti, Sonali Harish, Mahantesh Achanur, Michael S. Pramanik, Adnan Ahmed

“…Materials and Methods: Forty children, aged 4–8 years and with no prior dental experience, were randomly assigned to either the control group (group I) or the dental app group (group II). The children’s anxiety levels were measured before and after undergoing restorative dental treatment, using the Chota Bheem Chutki pictorial scale. …”
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Profiles of technology-rich learning activities for early literacy and teachers’ roles in Korea by Boram No

“…In a sample of 330 teachers of 3–5 year old children from kindergarten and childcare centers, latent profile analysis revealed four-profile groups: (1) low literacy activity classroom, (2) traditional literacy dominance classroom, (3) digital literacy dominance classroom, and (4) high literacy activity classroom. …”
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Microleakage Assessment of Repaired Pit and Fissure Sealants Using Different Surface Treatment – An In vitro Study by R K Sarada Devi, C. Nagarathna, Ratna Yumkham, Shamilah Khanam, Ishani Ningthoujam, Pukhrambam Nirmada

“…The teeth were divided into two groups of 60 each. Group 1 was sealed with Clinpro™ unfilled sealant, while group 2 was sealed with Grandioseal nanofilled sealants. …”
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Spontaneous Hybridization between Pinus mugo and Pinus sylvestris at the Lithuanian Seaside: A Morphological Survey by Darius Danusevičius, Vitas Marozas, Gediminas Brazaitis, Raimundas Petrokas, Knud Ib Christensen

“…Based on a weighted trait index, the intermediate individuals were grouped into two groups, one morphologically close to P. sylvestris and another close to P. mugo. …”
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Anti-Adhesive Podocalyxin Expression Is Disrupted in Recurrent Implantation Failure by Mustafa Tas

“…PDX expression in the RIF group was significantly higher than that in the UEI group (<i>p</i> < 0.001). PDX expression in the fertile group was significantly lower than in the RIF and UEI groups. …”
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Cardiac Hemodynamics, Tissue Oxygenation, and Functional Capacity in Post-COVID-19 Patients by Elizane Poquiviqui do Nascimento, Larissa Fernanda Estevam do Nascimento, Lhara de Freitas Castro, Vilena Cavalcante de Barros, Emily Rachel Pereira Bandeira, Thiago Bezerra Wanderley e Lima, Matías Otto-Yáñez, Guilherme Augusto de Freitas Fregonezi, Vanessa Regiane Resqueti

“…<i>Background and Objectives</i>: This study aimed to evaluate and compare the functional capacity of post-COVID-19 patients with a control group and analyze cardiac hemodynamics and muscle tissue oxygenation responses during assessment protocols in both groups. <i>Materials and Methods</i>: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving patients with COVID-19 and a control group who were all aged ≥18 years. …”
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Comparison of the Accuracy of Fixture-Level Implant Impression Making with Different Splinting Techniques by Mehrdad Nateghi, Ramin Negahdari, Sahar Molaei, Ali Barzegar, Sepideh Bohlouli

“…The mean distance measured in group 1 was 19.14 ± 0.029 mm, which was significantly lower than the main model. …”
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Effect of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio on Post-TAVR Mortality and Periprocedural Pulmonary Hypertension by Xin Gao, Xiaoxiao Jiang, Zonglei Wu, Na Chen, Minghui Gong, Xu Zhao, Yan Liu, Ran Guo

“…The risk of all-cause mortality within 3 months tended to be higher in Group II (11.4%) and Group III (14.3%) compared to Group I (3.3%) (P=0.057). The multinomial logistic regression analysis demonstrated a positive correlation between NLR and both improved PH (OR: 1.182, 95% CI: 1.036–1.350, P=0.013) and persistent PH (OR: 1.181, 95% CI: 1.032–1.352, P=0.016). …”
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The Impact of Pelvic Floor Muscle Strengthening on the Functional State of Women Who Have Experienced OASIS After Childbirth by Atėnė Simanauskaitė, Justina Kačerauskienė, Dalia Regina Railaitė, Eglė Bartusevičienė

“…Two years after delivery, gas incontinence was mentioned significantly more frequently in the case group (<i>p</i> = 0.019). One year after initial consultation, gas incontinence was also more significantly common in the case group (<i>p</i> = 0.037). …”
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