Dynamic Stabilization for Challenging Lumbar Degenerative Diseases of the Spine: A Review of the Literature by Tuncay Kaner, Ali Fahir Ozer

“…Fusion and rigid instrumentation have been currently the mainstay for the surgical treatment of degenerative diseases of the spine over the last 4 decades. …”
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Using printed texts to communicate information in the South African development context by Maritha Snyman

“…It may well be used as an instrument to test the effectiveness of messages aimed at a specific target audience. …”
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Use of Video Laryngoscope in Sedated Spontaneously Breathing Patients with Predicted Difficult Tracheal Intubation and Impossibility of Using Fibreoptic Bronchoscopy by Alba Piroli, Ida Marsili, Franco Marinangeli, Silvia Costanzi, Luca Gentili, Antonella Paladini

“…There are, however, situations in which the use of the fibrobronchoscope is not applicable, particularly due to problems attributable to the patient or to limited use of the instrument. In such situations, the video laryngoscope can be a useful alternative, as long as it is associated with adequate sedation of the patient. …”
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Measuring climate knowledge: A systematic review of quantitative studies by Maruša Lubej, Žiga Petraš, Andrej Kirbiš

“…Our findings underscore the need for future research to focus on developing a standardized, reliable, valid, and comprehensive instrument for measuring climate knowledge. This would enable the comparison of findings across different regions and populations.…”
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Structural Health Monitoring Using Wireless Technologies: An Ambient Vibration Test on the Adolphe Bridge, Luxembourg City by Adrien Oth, Matteo Picozzi

“…Here we present the results of a short-duration experiment carried out with low-cost wireless instruments for monitoring the vibration characteristics and dynamic properties of a strategic civil infrastructure, the Adolphe Bridge in Luxembourg City. …”
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The effect of flipped digital classroom method using moodle and student engagement on reading comprehension by Zelhendri Zen, Reflianto Reflianto, Farida Ariani, Abna Hidayati

“…This research used a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design. The instruments used in this research were observation sheets, questionnaires, and reading comprehension tests. …”
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Améliorer les pratiques d’enseignement pour favoriser la prise de notes des étudiants - Un accompagnement pédagogique par la recherche-action by Arber Shtembari, Guillaume Gimenes, Nicolas Epinoux, Sophie Haller, Thierry Olive

“…This innovative questionnaire was the central instrument of the support process, making it possible to compare the views of the lecturer and his or her students. …”
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A comparative analysis of methods for mapping groundwater pollution hazard: application to the Gallocanta Hydrogeologic Unit (Spain) by José María Orellana Macías, María Jesús Perles Roselló

“…In order to prevent groundwater degradation and to apply suitable mitigation measures, hazard maps are a useful instrument for decision makers. The ultimate goal of the research is to analyse the effectiveness of several groundwater hazard indexes at the Gallocanta Lagoon Basin. …”
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Montaigne and the rise of modern cultural diplomacy [version 2; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservations, 3 not approved] by Gabriel Gherasim

“…In the troubling sixteenth century political and religious turmoil in Europe - and particularly in France - the cosmopolitan personality of Michel de Montaigne is not only indicative for acknowledging the more and more meddling resources of culture within the realm of politics, but is also explanatory for reforming and expanding the instruments of traditional diplomacy. Specifically, the consequential insights of Montaigne's post-Renaissance humanist stance highly impacted upon certain salient developments in the field of cultural diplomacy that could be analytically framed as i) a personal imprint on reforming political culture(s) tantamount to a conspicuous signature in the field of cultural pedagogy, and ii) a commendable approach to cultural pluralism, and an influential modus operandi in the practice of cultural relations. …”
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PANORAMIC DENTAL X-RAY AND PERIODONTITIS: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF RADIOGRAPHIC-BASED PERIODONTAL BONE LOSS (R-PBL) by Cristian Funieru, Oana Amza, Dana Bodnar, Oana Slușanschi, Adrian Țandără, Daniela Vrînceanu

“…Conclusions: R-PBL was a good instrument to analyze panoramic X-rays related to diagnosis of the periodontitis.…”
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Indonesia’s First Spaceport Plan in Biak Island: A View from International Relations by Johni R.V. Korwa, Melpayanty Sinaga, Claudia Conchita Renyoet, Apriani Anastasia Amenes, Danial Darwis

“…Indonesia has previously demonstrated a proven track record of success in the launch of the PALAPA satellite, which became the first instrument employed by all ASEAN countries in 1976. …”
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Time in Care for Older People Living in Nursing Homes by K. B. E. Thorsell, B. M. Nordström, L. Fagerström, B. V. Sivberg

“…In order to measure actual care needs in relation to resources required to fulfill these needs, an instrument (Time in Care) with which to evaluate care needs and determine the time needed for various care activities has been developed with the aim of assessing nursing intensity in municipal care for older people. …”
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Thread-Traction with a Sheath of Polypectomy Snare Facilitates Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection of Early Gastric Cancers by Hisatsugu Noda, Naotaka Ogasawara, Akira Koshino, Shouko Fukuta, Takuroh Nagoya, Hironori Hoshino, Kazuhiro Nagao, Tomoya Sugiyama, Yoshihiro Kondo, Yoshitsugi Ito, Shinya Izawa, Masahide Ebi, Yasushi Funaki, Makoto Sasaki, Kunio Kasugai

“…Countertraction ESD using the TTSPS method is straightforward, safe, easy, noninvasive, and cost effective, and it uses instruments readily available in most hospitals to enhance visualization of cutting lines. …”
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Educational Social Skills and Parental Mental Health in COVID-19: Relationships with Child Behavior in ASD by Júlia Maria Girotto Agostini, Lucas Cordeiro Freitas

“…Reports from 69 participants were analyzed using the IHSE-parents, DASS-21 and SSRS version-parents instruments. Results indicated a decrease in consultation frequency. …”
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Implementasi Undang-Undang Nomor 21 Tahun 2019 Tentang Karantina Hewan, Ikan Dan Tumbuhan Pada Balai Besar Karantina Pertanian Belawan by Hotma Diana Siregar, Maksum Syahri Lubis, Adam Adam

“…This study uses a qualitative approach where the researcher is the key instrument, the data collection technique is trangulation (observation, interviews and documentation), the data obtained tends to be qualitative data, the data analysis is qualitative and the results of qualitative research are to understand the meaning and construct the phenomenon of policy implementation. plant quarantine service regulations. …”
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Effectiveness of Judicial Protection against Administrative Silence in the Czech Republic by Soňa Skulová, Lukáš Potěšil, David Hejč, Radislav Bražina

“…Our findings establish that due to the excessive length of court proceedings and incomprehensible legal regulation it is difficult to view the judicial protection against administrative silence as being a speedy and effective instrument of remediation of inactivity on the part of administrative authorities. …”
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Simulation study on the optimal shape of electrodes quadrupole electrostatic deflectors for the UTEM by He Chen, Zhongwen Li, Jun Li, Huanfang Tian, Huaixin Yang, Jianqi Li

“…Then, this paper presents the optimal circular arc electrode structure parameters for a series of installation apertures, providing a reference for electrode design in relevant instruments.…”
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Structural innovation design of mobile chassis for inspection robots based on the TRIZ theory by WANG Zhihui, LI Kangkang, WANG Chengjun

“…ObjectiveAiming at the problem that the working plane of inspection robots equipped with precision instruments can’t always maintain stable when moving on complex road surfaces such as bosses and trenches, an innovative design of the robot’s mobile chassis structure was proposed based on the contradiction analysis method and the material field model.MethodsA floating structure design was proposed and obstacle crossing analysis and driving smoothness analysis under complex road conditions such as bosses and trenches were conducted on the floating mobile chassis. …”
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Multipyrene Tandem Probes for Point Mutations Detection in DNA by Svetlana A. Kholodar, Darya S. Novopashina, Mariya I. Meschaninova, Alya G. Venyaminova

“…The tandems of 3′- and 5′-mono- and bis-pyrene conjugated oligo(2′-O-methylribonucleotides), protected by 3′-“inverted” thymidine, were constructed and their potential as new instruments for genetic diagnostics was studied. Novel probes have been shown to exhibit an ability to form stable duplexes with DNA target due to the stabilizing effect of multiple pyrene units at the junction. …”
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STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON THE USED OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD) PROJECTOR IN ENGLISH FOREIGN LANGUAGE (EFL) CLASSROOM by Zahratul Idami

“…This was a qualitative descriptive research, and questionnaire was used as the instrument to obtain the data. Moreover, the simple calculation of descriptive statistics was used in analyzing the data, such as mean and percentage. …”
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