An Investigation of Current Endodontic Practice in Turkey by R. F. Kaptan, F. Haznedaroglu, M. B. Kayahan, F. B. Basturk

“…Resin composite was the most frequently used material for final restorations. Conclusions. Endodontic procedures in general practice in Turkey have differences from widely acknowledged quality guidelines. …”
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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE FIRST RUSSIAN CONSULATES IN CHINA IN 1851–1852 by E. P. Koudryavtseva

“…Numerous reports of the Russian consuls to the Asian Department of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs contain highly interesting material concerning the first diplomatic contacts between Russia and China. …”
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GIS tools in the visualisation of a local spatial management plan by Ewa Debińska, Kamil Maciuk

“…Aim of the study: The main objective of the study was to analyse the possibility of using GIS tools for 3D modelling of data presented on local spatial development plans (LSMP), with the view to maximising the use of planning provisions. Material and methods: Publicly available LSMP for the analysed scope were used in order to obtain the maximum building height for each section of the studied area. …”
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Effect of Hydrophilicity/Hydrophobicity of the Injector Wall on Atomization Performance by Xiaoyu Zhang, Xiaolei Zhang, Runze Duan, Lujia Liu

“…Hydrophilicity/hydrophobicity is a common physical property of the material. Water droplets roll on lotus leaf, and a lot of dust and dirt on the surface of the lotus leaf will be taken away, playing a certain cleaning role. …”
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Estimation of thyroid gland volume using ultrasonography and its relation to anthropometric measurements in a population of northern part of West Bengal by Suchismita Ghosh, Anushree Das, Alipta Bhattacharya, Ratnadeep Poddar, Anirban Sadhu

“…Establish significant correlation between the study parameters, if any. Methods and Material: Thyroid volumetric analysis was done using Ultrasound guidance and anthropometric data were collected following standardised protocols with the help of appropriate tools. …”
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Rapid Characterization of Tanshinone Extract Powder by Near Infrared Spectroscopy by Gan Luo, Bing Xu, Xinyuan Shi, Jianyu Li, Shengyun Dai, Yanjiang Qiao

“…The active pharmaceutical ingredients have a direct impact on the herbal extract’s efficacy, while the physical properties of raw material affect the pharmaceutical manufacturing process and the final products’ quality. …”
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Concept and Design of a 3D Printed Support to Assist Hand Scanning for the Realization of Customized Orthosis by Gabriele Baronio, Paola Volonghi, Alberto Signoroni

“…The device, realized with FDM additive manufacturing techniques in ABS material, allows palmar acquisitions, and its design and test are motivated by the following needs: (1) immobilizing the hand of patients during the palmar scanning to reduce involuntary movements affecting the scanning quality and (2) keeping hands open and in a correct position, especially to contrast the high degree of hypertonicity of spastic subjects. …”
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Identification of plastic waste generation and composition to reduce environmental disaster risk (case study: Public facility sources in Padang City) by Ruslinda Yenni, Fahrunisa Gebi, Ayu Lestari Resti, Gunawan Hendra, Amin Muhammad

“…Plastic waste is a material that is difficult to decompose and, if not managed properly, will cause environmental pollution. …”
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Getting to the Heart of the Matter: Control over the Photolysis of PbI₂ Through Partial Lead Substitution by Marina I. Ustinova, Gennadii V. Shilov, Pavel A. Troshin, Sergey M. Aldoshin, Lyubov A. Frolova

“…The systematic screening of >30 modifying cations introduced as substituents for 5% of Pb²⁺ in the PbI₂ composition has revealed their tremendous effects on the rate of material degradation under light exposure. Thus, the most successful stabilizing cations could maintain a high absorbance of the Pb_0.95M_0.1/nI₂ films and block Pb⁰ formation after 400 h of continuous illumination, when the non-modified PbI₂ films completely decomposed to Pb⁰ and I₂. …”
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ANALYSIS OF ADVANCED MATHEMATICS BOOKS BASED ON PANCASILA PROFILE ON CRITICAL REASONING DIMENSIONS by Rohikim Mahtum, Maharani Hayuning Pangastuti Pribadi, Aula Zahrotin Magfiroh, Sunardi Sunardi, Nurcholif Diah Sri Lestari

“…The purpose of this research is to analyze student books in accordance with aspects of the values of the Pancasila Student Profile which focus on elements of critical reasoning and provide recommendations as material for consideration in improving student books. …”
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Integration Dilemma within the Eurasian Space in the Context of the Ukrainian Crisis by A. A. Durdyeva

“…In the current situation for Belarus and Kazakhstan as two , along with Russia , the main designers of the Eurasian field, the dilemma of integration takes a fundamentally different meaning and becomes a so-called "Dilemma of integrations", or contradiction between the desire of these countries to secure the most favorable conditions in its relations with Moscow and reluctance to fully bear the burden of the costs and constraints arising in relations with the EU due to the commitments of the EAEC. Based on the material of the official position of the representatives of Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Belarus the author of the article explores the implications of the Ukrainian crisis in relations of Three: Moscow, Astana and Minsk.…”
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Not tourism-phobia but urban-philia: understanding stakeholders’ perceptions of urban touristification by Asunción Blanco-Romero, Macià Blàzquez-Salom, Marc Morell, Robert Fletcher

“…This article problematizes the recent appearance of this term by unravelling the links between the materiality of contemporary urban tourism and the response it receives from social movements opposing its expansion. …”
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Vibration Bandgaps of Piezoelectric Metamaterial Plate with Local Resonators for Vibration Energy Harvesting by Zhongsheng Chen, Jing He, Gang Wang

“…Then, effects of geometric and material parameters on vibration bandgaps are analyzed by finite element-based simulations. …”
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Production of bioethanol from sugarcane bagasse using cellulase enzyme by Rulianah Sri, Adani Putri Shabrina, Prayitno, Candra Dewi Listiyana, Zaky Aldillah Ahmad

“…With this content, sugarcane bagasse has good potential to be used as raw material for bioethanol production. In this study, commercial cellulase enzymes were used for the bagasse hydrolysis process. …”
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Forum: Attempting a dialectical reconciliation of the concept truth in the objectivism of evangelical Christianity and the relativism of postmodernism by E. K. Foshaugen

“…God is Objective Truth and has become involved in history: in the existential; in the material setting of our relative and infallible thoughts and the slanted interpretative experiences of the Triune God and life. …”
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Risk of progression and the cause of mortality at chronic viral mixed-hepatitis by K. I. Yesmembetov, D. T. Abdurakhmanov, A. V. Odintsov, N. A. Mukhin

“…To estimate risk of development of liver function decompensation, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development and prognostic factors of liver-related mortality in patients with chronic viral mixed-hepatitis.Material and methods. 82 patients with hepatitis D, 56 – with hepatitis B+C and 20 – with hepatitis B+C+D, followed-up from Jan 2002 to Dec 2011, were included in the study. …”
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Shaking Table Test of a RC Frame with EPSC Latticed Concrete Infill Wall by Baizan Tang, Xiaojun Li, Su Chen, Lihong Xiong

“…The expansive polystyrene granule cement (EPSC) latticed concrete wall is a new type of energy-saving wall material with load-bearing, insulation, fireproof, and environmental protection characteristics. …”
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Diverse Expression of IL-32 in Diffuse and Intestinal Types of Gastric Cancer by Mladen Pavlovic, Nevena Gajovic, Milena Jurisevic, Slobodanka Mitrovic, Gordana Radosavljevic, Jelena Pantic, Nebojsa Arsenijevic, Ivan Jovanovic

“…The aim of the study was to determine the expression of IL-32, proinflammatory and angiogenic mediators, in patients with diffuse and intestinal gastric cancer and the relationship with clinicopathological aspects. Material and Methods. The tissue samples of diffuse and intestinal types of tumor of 70 patients with gastric cancer were analyzed. …”
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Computer-aided simulation of unmanned aerial vehicle composite structure dynamics by Artur Kierzkowski, Tomasz Kisiel, Maciej Milewski, Ádám Török, Michał Stosiak, Jakub Wróbel

“…The simulations demonstrated that careful consideration and modelling of the material significantly impact the values of natural frequencies and, more importantly, the mode shapes. …”
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Assessment of chewing and swallowing in post mandibular resection patients with no bony reconstruction – A cross sectional study by Irfana Sithara Cholayil, Reena Rachel John, Narendran Achuthan

“…The purpose of this study is to evaluate chewing and swallowing in mandibulectomy patients without bony reconstruction. Material and method: This study involved ten patients, including four with H defects, three with L defects, and three with LC defects, after a one-year postop period. …”
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