Immediate Implant Placement and Provisionalization in the Esthetic Zone: A 6.5-Year Follow-Up and Literature Review by Hsiu-Wan Meng, Esther Yun Chien, Hua-Hong Chien

“…To establish harmony, balance, and continuity of gingival architecture between an implant restoration and the adjacent natural dentition is challenging. Immediate implant placement and provisionalization following tooth extraction have been documented as a predictable treatment modality, with fewer surgical interventions needed, to replace a missing tooth in the esthetic zone. …”
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Multiobjective Optimization and Network Routing With Near-Term Quantum Computers by Shao-Hen Chiew, Kilian Poirier, Rajesh Mishra, Ulrike Bornheimer, Ewan Munro, Si Han Foon, Christopher Wanru Chen, Wei Sheng Lim, Chee Wei Nga

“…Multiobjective optimization is a ubiquitous problem that arises naturally in many scientific and industrial areas. …”
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Florida Predatory Stink Bug (unofficial common name), Euthyrhynchus floridanus (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) by Frank W. Mead, David B. Richman

“…It seldom plays more than a minor role in the natural control of insects in Florida, but its prey includes such economic species as southern green stink bug, Nezara viridula (Linnaeus); orangedog, Papilio cresphontes Cramer; velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis Hübner; Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say); West Indian sugarcane rootstalk borer, Diaprepes abbreviatus (Linnaeus), and others. …”
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EVALUATION OF INDONESIAN ENGLISH TEXTBOOK FOR THE NINTH GRADERS OF JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL “THINK GLOBALLY ACT LOCALLY” FROM EFL TEACHERS’ PERSPECTIVES by Sri Handayani, Bambang Suwarno, I Wayan Dharmayana

“…The illustrations should be more natural. The mistakes in this textbook should be corrected. …”
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Biomaterial Applications in Cell-Based Therapy in Experimental Stroke by Ligia S. B. Boisserand, Tomonobu Kodama, Jérémie Papassin, Rachel Auzely, Anaïck Moisan, Claire Rome, Olivier Detante

“…Many biomaterials have been engineered based on natural compounds, synthetic compounds, or a mix of both with the aim of providing polymers with specific properties. …”
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Analysis of parameter sensitivity and rainfall protection of vegetated concrete slab wall design on ecological slope by Kunrong Rao, Yiyan Liang, Wencan Jiao, Zhaojian Hu, Xiaofei Liu, Zhen Huang

“…In this study, the combination of vegetated concrete slab walls and anchor cables is proposed to increase the stability of slopes against a background of engineering activities and natural disasters. Through indoor tests and numerical simulations, the mechanical properties and water permeability characteristics of recycled aggregate concrete produced from waste gravel are evaluated, and the correlation between the sensitivity and deformation laws of the slab wall parameters and slope stability are analyzed, as well as the role of the slab wall in achieving rainfall protection. …”
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Sensing the Polycrisis by Mari Keski-Korsu

“…The focus lies on sensory registers related to the environment in the Arctic village of Abisko in northern Sweden, an area that is changing rapidly and which has been extensively researched within the natural sciences. The study draws on artistic research and the concept of transcorporeality—that is, bodies are in relation with the world around them and in a constant state of becoming with it. …”
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Postcolonial analysis of educational language policies of Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia by Zuzanna Grala

“…Similarities and distinctions in the language policies of Ireland, Singapore, and Malaysia prove that the weak position of native languages originates not in the “natural” decline of a language, but rather in the policy of promoting English by the colonial forces. …”
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Women's influence on the private life of society in Late Antiquity according to Saint Augustine by E.V. Anokhina

“…Interestingly, it was natural that these traditions became intertwined in the mindset of a person. …”
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Bird flock effect-based dynamic community detection: Unravelling network patterns over time by Siti Haryanti Hairol Anuar, Zuraida Abal Abas, Iskandar Waini, Mohd Fariduddin Mukhtar, Zejun Sun, Eko Arip Winanto, Norhazwani Mohd Yunos

“…This study proposed an eco-system conceptual framework based on bird flock effect. Relying on the natural law of rule, we designed a dynamic community detection named DCDBFE. …”
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The EpiNo® Device: Efficacy, Tolerability, and Impact on Pelvic Floor—Implications for Future Research by Tilemachos Kavvadias, Irene Hoesli

“…The EpiNo device seems to be promising, with potential positive effects on natural birth, while being uncomplicated to use and without major complications. …”
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Fatigue Analysis for Shaft of Inland River Ship Under Ice Load by Kai Yang, Guoqing Feng

“…This paper first studies how to calculate the natural frequency of free torsional vibration of the system, then uses Newmark integral programing to calculate the maximum torsional stress of shaft system under ice load at resonance speed. …”
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Current Evidence for Developmental, Structural, and Functional Brain Defects following Prenatal Radiation Exposure by Tine Verreet, Mieke Verslegers, Roel Quintens, Sarah Baatout, Mohammed A. Benotmane

“…We are continuously exposed to natural (e.g., radon and cosmic) and man-made radiation sources, including those from industry but especially from the medical sector. …”
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Diagnosing Celiac Disease: Towards Wide-Scale Screening and Serology-Based Criteria? by Alina Popp, Laura Kivelä, Valma Fuchs, Kalle Kurppa

“…Sophisticated diagnostic methods and a deeper understanding of the natural history of early developing celiac disease may prove useful in these circumstances.…”
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Improvement of Oxidative Stability and Microbial Shelf Life of Vanilla Cake by Coconut Oil Meal and Sesame Oil Meal Phenolic Extracts by Chathuri M. Senanayake, C. Harshani Algama, Ruwani L. Wimalasekara, W. N. M. T. D. N. Weerakoon, Nimanthi Jayathilaka, Kapila N. Seneviratne

“…CME and SME are ideal thermally stable natural alternatives for synthetic antioxidants in vanilla cake.…”
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Non‐Invasive Photoacoustic Cerebrovascular Monitoring of Early‐Stage Ischemic Strokes In Vivo by Jiwoong Kim, Joo Young Kweon, Seongwook Choi, Hyunseo Jeon, Minsik Sung, Rongkang Gao, Chengbo Liu, Chulhong Kim, Yong Joo Ahn

“…By monitoring collateral circulation and neovascularization after ischemic stroke, the natural recovery process can be better understood, optimize further treatment strategies, and improve the prognosis. …”
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Experimental Study on Static Performance of Deployable Bridge Based on Cable-Strengthened Scissor Structures by Xiaoming Yu, Yinghua Yang, Yanxia Ji, Lin Li

“…The deployable bridge based on scissor structures is one of the effective methods to quickly restore traffic after natural and man-made disasters. Scissor structures have the advantages of high storage rate, lightweight, and convenient storage and transportation. …”
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The role of geographic information systems (GIS) in decision-making for the localization of industrial areas and the evaluation of existing industrial areas (an applied study in th... by El Monhim Bilal, Sbai Abdelkader, Arabi Mourad, Makkaoui Mohamed, Hlal Mohammed, Benrbia Khadija

“…By employing a descriptive and analytical methodology, we have thoroughly examined the province's natural and human data, diagnosing all indicators influencing the process of industrial localization. …”
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Extending NGOMSL Model for Human-Humanoid Robot Interaction in the Soccer Robotics Domain by Rajesh Elara Mohan, Carlos Antonio Acosta Calderon, Changjiu Zhou, Pik Kong Yue

“…In the field of human-computer interaction, the Natural Goals, Operators, Methods, and Selection rules Language (NGOMSL) model is one of the most popular methods for modelling knowledge and cognitive processes for rapid usability evaluation. …”
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From hypoxic pockets to daily routines: linking brain oxygenation and cognitive resilience by Dian Jiao

“…Concurrently, research underscores the ability of physical, social, and cognitive activities to modulate brain oxygenation, offering natural, accessible interventions to optimize oxygen delivery and utilization. …”
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