Resonance frequency analysis – indicator of post-implantation morphology of mandibular bone tissue by A. P. Oshurko, I. Yu. Oliinyk, N. B. Kuzniak, L. M. Herasym

“…Following the stages of preparation, 17 ultra-short (h = 5.5 mm × b = 4.0 mm) implants were placed on the edentulous segments of the mandible without an incisional osteotomy path according to the patient rehabilitation protocol. …”
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Measurement of antibiotic removal efficiency of ZnO-WO3 nanocomposite and its validation through residual antimicrobial activity by Shraddha Shukla, Shashi Kant Shukla, Prashansha Singh, Himanshu Pandey, Anupam Dikshit, Avinash C. Pandey

“…The characterization study revealed the presence of Zn, O and W and confirms the shape of the particle is flaky and spheroidal. The prepared ZnO-WO3 nanocomposite has been utilized for the degradation of antibiotic residues of 10 mg l−1 concentration (AMX, AZT and OFX) with different catalyst concentrations of 10 %, 20 %, 30 % and 40 %. …”
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The McGill University Health Centre Cancer Pain Clinic: A Retrospective Analysis of an Interdisciplinary Approach to Cancer Pain Management by Jordi Perez, Sara Olivier, Emmanouil Rampakakis, Manuel Borod, Yoram Shir

“…The total consumption of opioids remained stable; however, the consumption of short acting preparations decreased by 52% whereas the prescription of nonopioid agents increased. …”
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أنماط الافادة من شبکات التواصل الاجتماعیة و المهنیة لدى عینة من أعضاء هیئة التدریس بالجامعات المصریة... by د. اسماء محمد السید

“…The study relies on collecting the data on a questionnaire prepared bythe researcher consisting of 50 items.The study came out with the following results:1. …”
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Three-Dimensional Printable Magnetic Hydrogels with Adjustable Stiffness and Adhesion for Magnetic Actuation and Magnetic Hyperthermia Applications by Xueting Xuan, Yi Li, Xing Xu, Zhouyi Pan, Yu Li, Yonghao Luo, Li Sun

“…This study introduces a class of 3D-printable magnetic hydrogels with tunable stiffness, adhesion, and magnetic responsiveness, prepared through a simple and efficient “one-pot” method. …”
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Polymer-Free Electrospinning of β-Cyclodextrin–Oligolactide for Magnolol and Honokiol Pharmaceutical Formulations by Diana-Andreea Blaj, Catalina A. Peptu, Mihaela Balan-Porcarasu, Cristian Peptu, Cristina Gabriela Tuchilus, Lacramioara Ochiuz

“…<b>Results:</b> The MG and HK electrospun formulations were prepared using highly concentrated feed solutions in dimethylformamide (180% w/v). …”
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Diagnostic Performance between Histidine-Rich Protein 2 (HRP-2), a Rapid Malaria Diagnostic Test and Microscopic-Based Staining Techniques for Diagnosis of Malaria by Jean Baptiste Niyibizi, Emmanuel Kamana Gatera

“…., Somerset, New Jersey, USA)), for malaria were performed. Thick smears were prepared and Giemsa-stained as recommended; then slides were observed under microscopy and reported quantitatively; RDTs were reported qualitatively (positive or negative). …”
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Effect and safety of ethanolamine oleate in sclerotherapy in patients with difficult-to-resect venous malformations: A multicenter, single-arm study. by Mine Ozaki, Tadashi Nomura, Keigo Osuga, Masakazu Kurita, Ayato Hayashi, Shunsuke Yuzuriha, Noriko Aramaki-Hattori, Makoto Hikosaka, Taiki Nozaki, Michio Ozeki, Junko Ochi, Shimpei Akiyama, Yasumasa Kakei, Keiko Miyakoda, Naoko Kashiwagi, Takahiro Yasuda, Yuki Iwashina, Tsuyoshi Kaneko, Kiyoko Kamibeppu, Takafumi Soejima, Kiyonori Harii

“…The maximum volume of the prepared solution in one treatment was 30 mL.<h4>Evaluation methods</h4>Treatment effect was assessed by evaluating the difference in lesion volume using magnetic resonance imaging as a primary endpoint and differences in pain using a visual analog scale as a key secondary endpoint.…”
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Authenticity Assessment of (E)-Cinnamic Acid, Vanillin, and Benzoic Acid from Sumatra Benzoin Balsam by Gas Chromatography Combustion/Pyrolysis Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry by Deshou Mao, Liu Hong, Lei Fu, Zhiyu Li, Jianhua Chen, Chengming Zhang, Yiqin Wu, Wen Xiong, Jin Wang

“…For that reason, the above three compounds (1–3) from synthetic, natural, and Sumatra benzoin balsam (laboratory prepared, adulterated, and commercial) were investigated. …”
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USABILITY OF PROGRAM INTERFACES FOR TEACHING 3D GRAPHICS IN A SCHOOL COURSE OF INFORMATICS by Oleksandr O. Mosiiuk, Yaroslava B. Sikora, Olena Yu. Usata

“…The authors also formulate recommendations for the study of three-dimensional graphics editors in a school course of informatics and note methodological points that teachers should pay attention to when preparing for classes. …”
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Potentiation of Doxorubicin Cytotoxicity Utilizing Clarithromycin Loaded-PEGylated Liposomes by Islam Alfreahat MS, Hamdi Nsairat PhD, Ibrahim Deeb Aldeeb PhD, Ali Al-Samydai PhD, Walhan Alshaer PhD

“…Methods PEGylated liposomes containing DOX and CAM were prepared using the thin film hydration method. The physicochemical properties of the liposomes, including average particle size, polydispersity index (PDI), and zeta potential, were characterized. …”
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Assessment of trade-off balance of maize stover use for bioenergy and soil erosion mitigation in Western Kenya by Keiji Jindo, Keiji Jindo, Golaleh Ghaffari, Manisha Lamichhane, Asher Lazarus, Yoshito Sawada, Hans Langeveld

“…Maize yields were significantly associated with land preparation methods (tractor, oxcart, or manual plowing; p &lt; 0.001) and field size (p &lt; 0.05). …”
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Effect on Physical and Mechanical Properties of Conventional Glass Ionomer Luting Cements by Incorporation of All-Ceramic Additives: An In Vitro Study by Runki Saran, Nagraj P. Upadhya, Kishore Ginjupalli, Arul Amalan, Bharath Rao, Saurabh Kumar

“…Experimental GICs were prepared by adding different concentrations of two all-ceramic powders (5%, 10, and 15% by weight) to the powder of the glass ionomer luting cements, and their setting time, film thickness, and compressive strength were determined. …”
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Mechanical Mechanism and Propagation Law of Fissure-Tip Cracks of Large-Size Rock Specimens with Two Precut Fissures by Liming Yin, Ming Li, Wenbin Sun, Juntao Chen, Bin Liu, Ziqi Wang

“…In order to investigate the failure law of the rock mass with such defects under two-dimensional stress, based on the similarity theory, we first prepared rocklike specimens with fissures featuring actual mechanical properties and then systematically analyzed the fissure-tip crack propagation and specimen failure law and mechanical mechanism under two-dimensional stress in view of the stress field theory. …”
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Four-Year Outcomes of Left Main Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with a Bioresorbable Scaffold in the Circumflex Ostium by Andrejs Erglis, Inga Narbute, Dace Sondore, Sanda Jegere, Indulis Kumsars, Andis Dombrovskis, Karlis Grikis, Ieva Briede, Kristine Dombrovska, Karlis Trusinskis, Alona Grave, Martins Erglis, Martins Kalejs, Peteris Stradins, Uldis Strazdins

“…On multivariate analysis, LCX lesion preparation with a cutting balloon and post-procedure use of intravascular ultrasound for optimization were found to be independent protective factors of MACE. …”
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Evaluation of Cottonseed Meal as an Alternative to Fish Meal in Diet for Juvenile Asian Red-Tailed Catfish Hemibagrus wyckioides by Biwei Li, Linhai Su, Yan Sun, Han Huang, Junming Deng, Zhiyong Cao

“…Five isonitrogenous and isocaloric diets (C0, C8.5, C17.2, C25.7, and C34.4) were prepared to contain 0%, 8.5%, 17.2%, 25.7%, and 34.4% CSM replacing fishmeal, respectively. …”
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Polymethylmethacrylate-Based Nanocomposites for Denture Base Fabrication: Impact of Nanoparticle Type and Concentration on the Color Change In Vitro by Abdel-Naser M. Emam, Emad A. Azmy, Mohamed Reda Zaki Al-kholy, Mohammed M. Gad, Mohamed Ahmed Helal

“…A total of 70 acrylic discs (20 × 2 ± 0.03 mm) specimens were prepared while one without addition (control) and three main groups according to nanoparticles and two subgroups according to % (3ZNP, 7ZNP, 3TNP, 7TNP, 3SNP, and 7SNP) with total 70 acrylic discs (n = 10). …”
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Silver Nanoparticles Stabilized by Poly (Vinyl Pyrrolidone) with Potential Anticancer Activity towards Prostate Cancer by Ahmed A. H. Abdellatif, Ahmed Abdelfattah, Abdellatif Bouazzaoui, Shaaban K. Osman, Issa Saad Al-Moraya, Abdulaziz M. Saleh Showail, Mansour Alsharidah, Ashraf Aboelela, Osamah Al Rugaie, Tarek M. Faris, Hesham M. Tawfeek

“…Silver nanoparticles-poly (vinyl pyrrolidone) (AgNPs-PVP) were prepared using the reduction of silver nitrate and stabilized with PVP. …”
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A qualitative investigation of the influences of gender among low-socioeconomic status students’ motivations to study biology by Svetlana Masjutina, Elizabeth Stearns

“…Additionally, LSES students frequently chose biology majors because of the perceived preparation for a certain career, either in medical or non-medical fields. …”
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Psychological recreation of overcoming failures and achieving success by young rhythmic gymnasts aged 6-8 by Julia Golenkova, Tatyana Kravchuk, Nina Sanzharova, Vladimir Potop, Karina Filon

“…The introduction of techniques and means of psychological preparation for performing complex throwing exercises with objects had a positive effect on increasing the level of motivation to achieve success and overcome failures. …”
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