Short-term results of laparoscopic and open complete mesocolic excision with D3 lymph node dissection for left-sided colon cancer by P. V. Tsarkov, I. A. Tulina, A. Yu. Kravchenko, A. V. Leont’Yev

“…To estimate possible advantages and shortcomings of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision with D3 lymph node dissection in the treatment of left-sided colon cancer in comparison to open approach according to analysis of short-term outcomes. Material and methods. Investigation was designed as retrospective-prospective case-control study (with analog group comparison). …”
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Extended High Frequency Audiometry in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome by Cuneyt Kucur, Suna Kabil Kucur, Ilay Gozukara, Ali Seven, Kadriye Beril Yuksel, Nadi Keskin, Fatih Oghan

“…We evaluated extended high frequency hearing loss in PCOS patients. Material Methods. Forty women diagnosed as PCOS and 25 healthy controls were included in this study. …”
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Seasonal and Spatial Variation in the Diet of <i>Gambusia holbrooki</i> in Different Water Bodies of Karaburun Peninsula (Western Türkiye) by Gülşah Saç, Sevan Ağdamar, Ümit Acar, Daniela Giannetto

“…The results reveal that <i>G. holbrooki</i> exhibits a generalist feeding strategy, consuming a wide range of food items such as insects, zooplankton, and plant material across all the investigated environments. …”
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Biopsy of Different Oral Soft Tissues Lesions by KTP and Diode Laser: Histological Evaluation by Umberto Romeo, Claudia Russo, Gaspare Palaia, Rossella Lo Giudice, Alessandro Del Vecchio, Paolo Visca, Guido Migliau, Alberto De Biase

“…The aim of this study is the histological evaluation of margins of “in vivo” biopsies collected by diode and KTP lasers. Material and Methods. 17 oral benign lesions biopsies were made by diode 808 nm (SOL, DenMatItalia, Italy) and KTP 532 nm (SmartLite, DEKA, Italy). …”
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Performance of Granulated Ti-Dopped Manganese Oxide Oxygen Carriers in Chemical Looping Processes by Teresa Mendiara, Amirhossein Filsouf, Iñaki Adánez-Rubio, María Teresa Izquierdo, Alberto Abad

“…The cornerstone in the development of different applications of the Chemical Looping (CL) technology is the oxygen carrier material that transfers the oxygen. We evaluate the performance of manganese oxide doped with TiO₂ to reinforce the release of molecular oxygen and regeneration at high temperatures (850–950 °C). …”
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Resources to mitigate health impairment among police employees investigating child abuse: a qualitative study exploring the availability of organisational support by Lea Loncar, Ingrid Steen Rostad, Ingvild Saksvik-Lehouillier, Eva Langvik

“…The participants experienced a lack of training in handling child abuse material and requested systematic support procedures initiated by the management as a preventive measure. …”
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Evaluation and Correction of the Ambient Particle Spectral Light Absorption Measured Using a Filter-based Aethalometer by Gang Zhao, Yingli Yu, Ping Tian, Jing Li, Guo Song, Chunsheng Zhao

“…This study evaluated σabs by comparing the values measured with an AE33 using Tape 8050, an AE33 using Tape 8060 (which differs from Tape 8050 in material), and a three-wavelength photoacoustic soot spectrometer (PASS-3) during two field campaigns in eastern China. …”
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Complementary Split Ring Resonator-Inspired Antenna for Wearable Multiband Applications Using Biodegradable Polylactic Acid by saranya Srinivasan, Hariharan Selvaraj, Gopi Pitchaimani, Kamal Bishnoi

“…Additionally, the integration of taffeta fabric as a conductive patch material provided elasticity and enhanced wearability. …”
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Restless Legs Syndrome: A Comprehensive Review of Current Treatment Methods and the Disease's Impact on Quality of Life by Natalie Papachristoforou, Natalia Tekiela, Daria Michałka, Zuzanna Gałuszka, Monika Makar, Tomasz Bartuś, Emilia Bąk, Justyna Głowacka, Aleksandra Kocjan, Radosław Chmiel

“…In order to understand the complex pathophysiology of the discussed disease, recent advancements are taken into account. Material and Methods of Research:  The review is grounded in findings from 36 recent studies sourced through a systematic search of open-access databases, including PubMed and Google Scholar, focusing on literature published between 2004 and 2024. …”
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Application of Big Data Technology in the Impact of Tourism E-Commerce on Tourism Planning by Heqing Zhang, Tingting Guo, Xiaobo Su

“…With the improvement of the material standard of living, the demand of the people for spiritual culture continues to increase. …”
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Demineralized Freeze-Dried Bovine Cortical Bone: Its Potential for Guided Bone Regeneration Membrane by David B. Kamadjaja, Achmad Harijadi, Pratiwi Soesilawati, Eny Wahyuni, Nurul Maulidah, Akhsanal Fauzi, Fika Rah Ayu, Roberto Simanjuntak, R. Soesanto, Djodi Asmara, Andra Rizqiawan, Peter Agus, Coen Pramono

“…This study evaluated the potential of bovine cortical bone collagen membrane for GBR by evaluating its antigenicity potential, cytotoxicity, immune and tissue response, and biodegradation behaviors. Material and Methods. Antigenicity potential of demineralized freeze-dried bovine cortical bone membrane (DFDBCBM) was done with histology-based anticellularity evaluation, while cytotoxicity was analyzed using MTT Assay. …”
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Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for European countries - relation to objective household financial situation by Malgorzata Grzywińska-Rąpca, Aneta Ptak - Chmielewska

“…The objectives of the article are (1) to test and select the components contributing to the consumer confidence index by proposing a new approach to its calculation and (2) to test the links between consumer sentiment and the level of financial instruments held by European households. Material and methods The modelling was carried out using data on the components of the Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for the countries of the European Union and data on the financial situation of households. …”
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CSR practices in human capital management in local government administration on the example of Staszów county in Świętokrzyskie voivodeship by Barbara Anna Kusto, Bogdan Klepacki

“…An indirect goal of the study is also to promote the idea of social responsibility among representatives of regional and local administrations. Material and methods The purpose of the research was to identify and review CSR activities and assess the extent of their application in the area of human capital management in local government units at the local level. …”
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Investigation of Stochastic Seismic Response and Index Correlation of an Arch Dam Using Endurance Time Analysis Method by Qiang Xu, Shutong Xu, Jianyun Chen, Jing Li

“…The effects of dam-reservoir-foundation interaction, radiation damping of infinite rock foundation, and nonlinearities of dam material and joint contact elements are considered. …”
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Syphilis and Urogenital Diseases during Pregnancy and Developmental Defects of Enamel: A Brazilian Prenatal Cohort (BRISA) by Elisa Miranda Costa, Judith Rafaelle Oliveira Pinho, Maria da Conceição Pereira Saraiva, Cecília Cláudia Costa Ribeiro, Claudia Maria Coêlho Alves, Erika Barbara Abreu Fonseca Thomaz

“… Objective: To evaluate the effect of syphilis and urogenital diseases (SUD) during pregnancy on developmental defects of enamel (DDE) using causal inference models. Material and Methods: This study is a prospective cohort – the Brazilian Ribeirão Preto and São Luís Cohort Study (BRISA) – including 865 mother-child dyads, evaluated in three moments: prenatal care (22nd and 25th weeks of gestational age); baby birth; and between 12.3-36 months of age. …”
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A Novel Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis–Based Carbon Dots Platform for Remarkable Analgesia for Clinical Pain Management by Huimin Peng, Xingxing Zeng, Songbai Li, Xin Wang

“…ABSTRACT In this study, we explored the eco‐friendly synthesis of photoluminescent CCDs employing a direct one‐step pyrolysis process, utilizing natural Cortex Phellodendri Chinensis as the precursor material and studied their analgesic effect in mice. …”
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Ultrasound-assisted enzyme extraction of Dendrobium Officinale polysaccharides: Extraction process, characterization, immunomodulatory effects by Hengpu Zhou, Yingjie Dong, Zhangyun Wu, Xi Peng, Meiqiu Yan, Suhong Chen, Guiyuan Lv

“…The results showed that the optimal extraction process of ultrasound-assisted enzyme method was 102 min ultrasonic extraction time, 48 °C extraction temperature, 1:80 material-liquid ratio, and 1600 U/g enzyme additions. …”
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The Effect of Nano Hydroxyapatite on the Bond Strength of Acrylic Teeth Repaired to an Acrylic Resin Denture Base Using Two Types of Auto Polymerized Acrylic Resins by Hawraa khalid Aziz

“… The insufficiently binder between acrylic teeth and dentures is considered to be the primary cause of teeth fractures from the dentures and is one of the disadvantages of acrylic denture base material. This research has been conducted to assess various concentrations of Nano hydroxyapatite addition on the shear bond between repaired acrylic teeth and polymer. …”
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A highly sensitive tapered fiber biosensor modified by PDMS combustion product and graphene oxide for MUC1 detection by Bo Wang, Shanren Liu, Mengmeng Gao, Yuanjun Li, Heer Yang, Cai Sun, Qi Guo, Yongsen Yu

“…At the same time, the combination of the PDMS combustion product and the fiber cladding material will generate defects in the cladding, resulting in easier leakage of light inside the fiber core. …”
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Correlation of Endometrial Glycodelin Expression and Pregnancy Outcome in Cases with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Treated with Clomiphene Citrate Plus Metformin: A Controlled Study by Selda Uysal, Ahmet Zeki Isik, Serenat Eris, Seyran Yigit, Yakup Yalcin, Pelin Ozun Ozbay

“…The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between clomiphene citrate (CC) plus metformin treatment and endometrial glycodelin expression and to then correlate this relationship with pregnancy outcomes. Material and Methods. A total of 30 patients diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) according to the Rotterdam criteria constituted our study group. …”
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